Hamlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 454 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 454-16
Tourist camps
Operative Text
A. Each campsite reserved for the accommodation of any camping unit shall be not less than 1,000 square feet and so identified by markers, and approximately 20 feet by 50 feet. B. Only one camping unit or registered transient party shall be permitted on each campsite, and their length of stay at the tourist camp shall not exceed seven days during any thirty-day period. C. No camping unit or building shall be laid out or occupied within 133 feet from the center of a public highway. D. All camping units shall comply with the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. E. There shall be a minimum of two containers, or equal, of such capacity as to properly take care of all garbage and rubbish for 10 campsites. The disposal of the contents of the containers shall be the responsibility of the owner and/or operator of the camp, and it is also his responsibility that all containers are kept securely covered and in a sanitary condition. F. There shall be a minimum of one permanent service building for bathroom facilities, with running water and an adequate sewage disposal system. The male bathroom shall be separated from the female bathroom by a solid permanent wall. The size of the building shall be such as to properly accommodate the facilities as described in Subsection I . G. All campsites shall be accessible by a driveway. H. A telephone shall be available to all campsites. I. For a minimum of 25 campsites or any fraction thereof, the male bathroom shall include, as a minimum, three enclosed water closets, one urinal, two showers and three lavatories. The female bathroom shall include, as a minimum, three enclosed water closets, two showers and three lavatories. For each additional 25 campsites or any fraction thereof, the bathroom facilities shall conform to the original requirements and may be in another permanent service building.
Section 454-16 of Hamlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 454 establishes minimum physical and operational standards for tourist camps. Each campsite must be at least 1,000 square feet, hold only one camping unit or transient party, and limit stays to no more than seven days within any thirty-day period. The rule also sets requirements for setbacks from public highways, fire and building code compliance, garbage disposal, bathroom facilities with running water and sewage systems, driveway access, and telephone availability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of tourist camps in Hamlin should be familiar with every subsection of § 454-16, as it governs site layout, occupancy limits, sanitation infrastructure, and utility access. A compliant camp operator generally ensures that campsites are clearly marked at the required minimum size, that stay limits are tracked and enforced, that garbage containers are covered and regularly emptied, and that permanent service buildings meet the bathroom-to-campsite ratios specified in Subsection I. Maintaining records of site dimensions, sewage system inspections, and fire code compliance under the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code can support ongoing adherence to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Guests or transient parties staying at a tourist camp in Hamlin are protected by the minimum standards set out in § 454-16, including properly sized and identified campsites, sanitary garbage disposal managed by the camp owner or operator, and access to bathroom facilities with running water. If conditions at a camp appear to fall short of these requirements—such as inadequate sanitation, missing driveway access, or no available telephone—guests may consider documenting the conditions and contacting the relevant Hamlin municipal or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations or local legal aid offices can help individuals understand what options may be available under Chapter 454.
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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