Hamlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 454 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 454-20
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A. No person shall occupy or park for use any house trailer or mobile home within the Town of Hamlin except within the boundaries of a house-trailer park or tourist camp or, subject to the provisions of Chapter 520 , Zoning, § 520-25 , on land approved for the location of a farm labor camp. B. A travel trailer or motor home may be placed on a parcel in all zoning districts, except RM, RH and SC Zoning Districts, to occupy or park for use for up to 14 consecutive days, including the 14th day, without a permit, provided that the vehicle is located not less than 10 feet from any building. C. For placement of a travel trailer or motor home, to occupy or park for recreational use only, for longer than a fourteen-consecutive-day period, within a thirty-day period (the thirty-day period shall start the first day of placement of the travel trailer or motor home) without a permit, up to an additional 15 days, a permit must be obtained from the Building Inspector for a fee in an amount set from time to time by the Town Board. The permit is valid for 15 days. It may be renewed by action of the Town Board with an additional fee as set by the Town Board for an additional fifteen-day period. No further renewal shall be granted. If renewals are not approved, the travel trailer or motor home must be removed from the Town or properly stored within three business days. No permanent placement for use is allowed. D. All travel trailers or motor homes that are occupied, for any type of use, must have a source of potable water and an approved waste system, each complying with all state, county, and other municipal regulations. E. No travel trailer, house trailer, or motor home shall be placed and/or occupied on any parcel, for recreational use, without a principal dwelling structure already there. No full-time occupancy is allowed. F. No travel trailer, house trailer or motor home shall be placed and/or occupied on any parcel in the Town of Hamlin for use as a principal dwelling, except for those zoning districts where such use is specifically allowed.
Section 454-20 of Hamlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 454 establishes where and how house trailers, mobile homes, travel trailers, and motor homes may be parked or occupied within the Town of Hamlin. House trailers and mobile homes are generally restricted to licensed house-trailer parks, tourist camps, or approved farm labor camp sites. Travel trailers and motor homes may be placed on most residential parcels for short-term recreational use—up to 14 days without a permit, and up to an additional 15 days with a permit from the Building Inspector—but full-time or permanent occupancy as a primary residence is prohibited except in zoning districts that specifically allow it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Hamlin should be aware that § 454-20 tightly limits where and for how long trailers and motor homes may be sited on their parcels. Compliant operators ensure that any travel trailer or motor home placed on a parcel for recreational use does not exceed the 14-day no-permit window, and they obtain the required Building Inspector permit before the 15th consecutive day of placement within a 30-day period. Operators also confirm that any occupied unit has an approved potable water source and waste system meeting all applicable state, county, and local regulations, and that no trailer or motor home is used as a principal dwelling unless the parcel is in a zoning district that expressly permits such use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants or occupants living in or considering occupying a travel trailer, house trailer, or motor home in Hamlin should understand that § 454-20 places firm limits on this type of occupancy. Full-time residence in a travel trailer or motor home is not permitted on most parcels in the town, and house trailers and mobile homes are generally confined to designated parks or camps. Individuals who believe their housing situation may be affected by this provision can consult the Town of Hamlin Building Inspector's office for information about permit requirements, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on their options.
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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