Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-50
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The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Part 2 : ACCESSORY STRUCTURE A structure the use of which is incidental to that of the mobile home and which is attached thereto or located on the same mobile home lot. Accessory structures include but are not limited to portable, demountable or permanent enclosures, shade structures and carports. APPROVED Approved by the administrative officer under the regulations of this Part 2 , or approved by an authority designated by law or this Part 2 . COMMUNITY AREA An area or space within a mobile home court, including fences, walls and other minor constructions, which is designed for joint use of occupants or restricted to nonresidential use. COMMUNITY STRUCTURE A structure within a mobile home court providing laundry, toilet, recreation, parking or other common facilities, including management office and storage buildings. GENERALLY ACCEPTED STANDARD A specification, code, rule, guide or procedure in the field of construction of mobile homes or mobile home courts or related thereto, recognized and accepted as authoritative. HABITABLE SPACE Space used for living, sleeping, eating or cooking purposes, excluding kitchenettes, bathrooms, toilet rooms, storage spaces and enclosures for equipment installations. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT Mobile home electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning systems and equipment used for living purposes, including cooking and refrigeration equipment. MOBILE HOME A movable living unit equipped with a chassis and provided with the following mechanical systems and equipment: plumbing, heating, electrical, cooking and refrigeration. See "trailer." MOBILE HOME COURT A parcel of land which has been planned and improved for the placement of two or more mobile homes. MOBILE HOME LOT A designated site within a mobile home court for the exclusive use of the occupants of a single mobile home. MOBILE HOME STAND That part of an individual mobile home lot which has been reserved for the placement of the mobile home. PATIO A paved outdoor living space designed to supplement the mobile home living area. STORAGE LOCKER An enclosed space designed to provide auxiliary general space for an individual mobile home. TRAILER, TRAVEL OR VACATION A movable living unit equipped with a chassis but lacking any of the following mechanical systems and equipment: plumbing, heating, electrical, cooking and refrigeration. See "mobile home."
Section 122-50 of Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 establishes the official vocabulary used throughout Part 2 of the mobile home regulations. Each defined term — from 'accessory structure' and 'mobile home court' to 'habitable space' and 'mechanical systems and equipment' — carries a specific legal meaning that governs how the rest of the code is interpreted. Notably, the definitions draw a clear distinction between a 'mobile home,' which must include plumbing, heating, electrical, cooking, and refrigeration systems, and a 'trailer, travel or vacation' unit, which lacks one or more of those systems.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home courts in Highland Falls should be familiar with the precise definitions set out in § 122-50, because terms like 'mobile home lot,' 'mobile home stand,' 'community area,' and 'community structure' carry specific meanings that shape compliance obligations throughout Part 2. For example, understanding the distinction between a 'mobile home' and a 'trailer, travel or vacation' unit determines which units may lawfully be placed on a lot. Compliant operators generally apply these definitions consistently when evaluating structures, spaces, and equipment on their properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
As a resident of a mobile home court in Highland Falls, the definitions in § 122-50 establish what terms like 'habitable space,' 'accessory structure,' and 'mobile home lot' mean when your rights and your landlord's obligations are evaluated under Part 2. If a dispute arises over the condition or use of a space — such as whether an area qualifies as habitable or whether a structure is a permitted accessory use — these definitions form the interpretive foundation. Tenants who believe a provision of Part 2 is being misapplied may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or the relevant local administrative officer for guidance on how the definitions apply.
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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