Hamlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 454 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 454-15
Trailer parks
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A. Each parcel reserved for the accommodation of any automobile trailer, house trailer or mobile home shall be not less than 50 feet by 100 feet and shall be clearly defined by markers placed on all corners. Irregular parcels not meeting said dimensions may be approved by the Town Board, provided that such parcels contain 5,000 square feet. B. Only one trailer or mobile home and only one utility shed or outbuilding shall be permitted on each such parcel. C. No house trailer or building shall be permitted to be laid out or occupied within 133 feet from the center of a public highway. D. No trailer or mobile home, including any attachments thereto, shall be located less than 12 feet from each side lot line, 10 feet from the rear lot line and 20 feet from the front lot line. Utility sheds or outbuildings as permitted under Subsection B above shall be located not less than five feet from either side lot line, five feet from the rear lot line and with a front setback from the park road edge or pavement line of 65 feet. The Town Board may vary any setback for good cause shown. E. House trailers shall have a connection to an adequate public water supply. F. All house trailers shall have an electrical connection approved by an electrical inspection agency approved by the Hamlin Town Board. G. House trailers and attachments thereto shall comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and with the Code of the Town of Hamlin. H. House trailers shall have an approved connection to a public sewer system, when available, or a sewage disposal system as approved by the Monroe County Health Department. All plumbing installations shall be made in accordance with New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and with the Code of the Town of Hamlin. I. Each house trailer shall be furnished with containers of such capacity as to properly take care of all rubbish and garbage. The disposal of the contents of the containers shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator of the park, and he also shall see that all containers are at all times kept securely covered and in a sanitary condition. J. Building permit requirements. (1) No structure, enclosure, addition, vestibule, added room, carport, patio roof, utility shed, outbuilding or any similar building shall be constructed or placed on the parcel or attached to any trailer or mobile home without a building permit first obtained from the Building Inspector. Park owners and/or operators shall apply for any and all permits. An exception is that winter vestibules constructed for the winter season and not to remain in place over six months need no building permit. (2) A room, as defined for the use in Subsection J(1) of this section, shall be any enclosed structure attached to a mobile home or house trailer; screening or glassing in a porch attached to a mobile home or house trailer shall be deemed an enclosure. K. The maximum ground area for a utility shed or outbuilding shall be 120 square feet, with a maximum height not to exceed the height of the mobile home or house trailer on the same parcel. Such buildings shall not be used for sleeping or living purposes. L. Foundations and anchoring of certain buildings. All utility sheds or outbuildings shall have adequate foundations conforming to the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or shall be placed and anchored on a four-inch minimum concrete slab or shall be anchored with tie-downs, such as cast-in-place concrete "dead men" eyelets embedded in concrete foundations, screw augers or arrowhead anchors, to secure said structures against uplifting, sliding, rotating or overturning. M. No trailer or other dwelling unit in a house-trailer park shall be used to harbor more than one adult dog six months or older or more than two pups for longer than six months without a harboring of dogs accessory permit issued by the Town Clerk; the adult dog must be personally owned and licensed by a resident of such trailer or other dwelling unit.
Section 454-15 of Hamlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 454 establishes detailed physical and operational standards for trailer parks, covering lot dimensions, setbacks, utility connections, building permits, and pet limits. Each trailer parcel must meet minimum size and setback requirements, and structures on those parcels—including sheds and additions—are subject to specific size, height, and permitting rules. Utility connections for water, sewer, and electricity must meet state and local codes, and garbage disposal is the responsibility of the park owner or operator. Dog ownership within the park is limited unless a special harboring permit is obtained from the Town Clerk.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of trailer parks in Hamlin are expected, under § 454-15, to ensure that each parcel meets the minimum 50-by-100-foot dimension (or 5,000 square feet for irregular lots approved by the Town Board) and that all required setbacks from lot lines and public highways are maintained. Compliant park operators obtain building permits from the Building Inspector before any structure, addition, or outbuilding is constructed or placed on a parcel, and they apply for those permits on behalf of residents. Owners are also responsible for maintaining sanitary garbage containers, verifying that all utility connections meet state and Monroe County Health Department standards, and ensuring that residents who keep dogs beyond the permitted limit have obtained a harboring permit from the Town Clerk.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of trailer parks in Hamlin benefit from the minimum space, safety, and utility standards established by § 454-15, which require that their parcel meet size and setback requirements and that water, sewer, and electrical connections be properly approved. If a tenant believes their park is not meeting these standards—such as inadequate utility hookups or unpermitted structures—they may consider contacting the Hamlin Building Inspector or Town Board to raise a potential code violation. Tenants who wish to keep more than one adult dog or more than two pups should be aware that a harboring permit from the Town Clerk is required, and consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify how these rules apply in practice.
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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