Halfmoon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 107-8
Mobile homes located outside of mobile home parks
Operative Text
A. Prohibition of mobile homes. (1) No occupied mobile home or travel trailer shall be parked or allowed to remain upon any street, highway or other public place, except that emergency stopping or parking, when caused by mechanical failure, shall be permitted upon the shoulder of any street or highway for a period of not more than 72 hours; subject, however, to any prohibition or limitation imposed by other regulations or laws. (2) No occupied mobile home shall be parked or otherwise placed within the Town of Halfmoon and outside a licensed mobile home park, except as follows: (a) The Town Board may grant a permit, for a period not to exceed one year, to the owner of land within the Town of Halfmoon who intends to construct on such land a dwelling house for his own occupancy or his employee's occupancy. The owner of the land may place or park a mobile home on such land for his own occupancy or his employee's occupancy during the construction of such dwelling. Said mobile home shall be removed from the premises upon expiration of the permit or upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the new premises, whichever occurs first. (b) The Town Board may grant a permit and/or permits to the owner of a farm to set up a mobile home to be occupied only by a farm worker and his family, provided each mobile home is located on a lot of at least 100 feet by 40 feet and no closer than 40 feet to the farmhouse or any farm buildings and provided that the lot is free from drainage problems and fenced off from farm animals; provided that the owner of the farm shall file an application for a permit in compliance with the provisions of § 107-8B of this chapter. Said permit is not transferable and becomes void if ownership of the farm changes or if the mobile home is unoccupied for a period of more than 90 days by a farm worker who works on the premises. B. Mobile home licenses. (1) The owner of land as provided for in Subsection A(1) and (2) must file an application for a permit with the Town Clerk. (2) Each application for a mobile home license under § 107-8 shall be in writing and signed by the applicant. This application must state and be accompanied by the following: (a) The name and address of the applicant. (b) The location and description of the land. (c) A plan drawn to scale of not smaller than one inch equals 20 feet nor greater than one inch equals 50 feet. This plan must show the boundaries of the land, the location of the mobile home on the land, the location of the plan for the proposed water supply and sewage disposal systems and the location of adjacent properties and structures. (d) A certified or photostatic copy of the deed to the land which indicates that the applicant is the owner of such land. (e) A fee of $50 plus $2 for every mobile home. (3) The Town Clerk shall transmit the application to the Town Code Enforcement Officer. Upon receipt, the Code Enforcement Officer shall review the application's compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the requirements of the New York State Department of Health. The Code Enforcement Officer shall then transmit the application, along with his written findings, to the Town Board. (4) The Town Board shall review the application and the findings of the Code Enforcement Officer and, by resolution, indicate its approval or disapproval. (5) The Town Clerk shall notify the applicant of the decisions of the Town Board and issue a license to the applicant if the application was approved. (6) If the application was disapproved, the applicant shall have the right to appear before the Town Board for a hearing. C. Mobile home requirements. (1) Any mobile home parked or placed outside a duly licensed mobile home park permitted in § 107-8 shall have an adequate supply of pure water for drinking and domestic purposes and a sewage disposal system. Both systems shall satisfy the requirements of the New York State Department of Health. (2) No occupied mobile home outside a duly licensed mobile home park shall be permitted under § 107-8 to be parked or placed nearer than: (a) The distance of at least 50 feet from the nearest right-of-way line of any public highway or street. (b) A distance of at least 20 feet from an adjacent property line. (3) Not more than one occupied mobile home shall be placed or parked on any parcel of land which is located outside a licensed mobile home park, except as provided by § 107-8A(2)(b) . D. Existing mobile homes. (1) A mobile home which is lawfully in existence prior to the enactment of this chapter but not located in a mobile home park may continue to be used as living quarters by its occupants, provided: (a) It meets the requirements of § 107-8C(1) . (b) If unoccupied for more than two years, § 165-67 shall apply. (2) If the owner of the land desires to substitute a mobile home of superior construction or improve the facilities for the existing mobile home, such substitution or improvements shall meet the requirements of § 107-8C(1) and (2) of this chapter. (a) If existing mobile home is removed, replacement must be within 60 days.
Halfmoon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 § 107-8 establishes where occupied mobile homes and travel trailers may and may not be located outside of licensed mobile home parks within the Town of Halfmoon. As a general rule, occupied mobile homes are prohibited on public streets or highways (except for brief emergency stops up to 72 hours) and may not be placed on private land outside a licensed park unless a specific permit is granted by the Town Board. Limited exceptions exist for landowners actively constructing a personal residence and for farm owners housing farm workers, each subject to detailed siting, sanitation, and application requirements. Mobile homes lawfully existing before this chapter was enacted may continue as living quarters so long as they meet the water and sewage standards set out in the provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 107-8, property owners in Halfmoon who wish to place a mobile home outside a licensed park must obtain a permit through the Town Clerk before doing so. A compliant applicant submits a written, signed application that includes a scaled site plan, proof of ownership, applicable fees ($50 plus $2 per mobile home), and documentation showing the proposed water supply and sewage disposal systems meet New York State Department of Health standards. Operators also observe the setback requirements—at least 50 feet from any public highway right-of-way and at least 20 feet from adjacent property lines—and ensure that any permit-based placement (such as during home construction) ends when the certificate of occupancy is issued or the permit expires, whichever comes first.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 107-8 affects tenants living in mobile homes outside licensed parks by setting minimum habitability and siting standards that the placement must meet, including adequate drinking water and a compliant sewage disposal system. Tenants in farm-worker mobile homes should be aware that the permit authorizing their home is tied to the farm's ownership and to continuous occupancy—if the farm changes hands or the home sits vacant for more than 90 days, the permit becomes void. Individuals who believe their housing situation may be affected by this provision can consult the Halfmoon Town Clerk's office or a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York municipal housing regulations for general information about how § 107-8 applies to their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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