Hoosick, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 266 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 266-11
Requirements for trailer camps
Operative Text
As previously noted, all provisions of § 266-10A , E , F , and K and shall also apply to every trailer camp. For the purpose of regulation of travel trailers and trailer camps, such sections shall be read and construed as of the terms "mobile home" and "mobile home park" read "travel trailer" and "trailer camp." A. Dimensional and distance requirements. (1) The total number of trailer lots in any trailer camp shall not exceed 12 per gross acre. Each lot stand shall have a total area of not less than 1,500 square feet with a minimum dimension of 20 feet. (2) No trailer shall be parked closer than 10 feet to an adjacent travel trailer in any direction, 50 feet from an adjacent property line, or 100 feet from the right-of-way of any public highway. B. The following utilities and service facilities shall be provided in each trailer camp and shall comply with applicable regulations of the County Department of Health, the New York State Department of Health and the Sanitary Code of New York State: (1) An adequate supply of pure drinking water shall be supplied by pipes to all buildings and trailer lots within the camp. The waste from each water tap shall empty into a drain connected to an approved disposal system. (2) Toilet and other necessary sanitary facilities for males and females shall be provided in permanent structures. (3) Sanitary facilities specifications. (a) Male facilities shall consist of not less than one flush toilet for every 15 trailers, one urinal for every 15 trailers; one lavatory for every 10 trailers; and one shower with an adjoining dressing compartment of a minimum of 16 square feet for every 10 trailers. (b) Female facilities shall consist of not less than one flush toilet for every 10 trailers; one lavatory for every 10 trailers; and one shower with adjoining dressing compartment of a minimum of 16 square feet for every 10 trailers. (4) Lavatory and shower facilities shall be supplied with hot and cold running water. (5) The building(s) housing such sanitary facilities shall be well-lighted at all times, clean and maintained in a sanitary manner. No trailer may be located nearer than 20 feet to nor further than 200 feet from such building(s). (6) A sanitary dump station to accept contents of holding tanks, and connected with an approved public or private sewer system, shall be located within every trailer camp. A hose with running water shall be provided at the site for washing down waste and keeping the area in a sanitary condition. (7) Garbage containers with tight-fitting covers, in quantities adequate to permit disposal of all garbage and rubbish from the park. Such cans shall be kept covered and in sanitary condition at all times, in convenient locations, emptied at least twice weekly. (8) Not less than one public telephone shall be provided for emergency use. (9) Weatherproof electric service connecting and outlets shall be of a type approved by an appropriate electrical inspection person or agency, as determined by the Town. (10) All electric utilities shall be installed underground in a manner approved by an appropriate electrical inspection person or agency, as determined by the Town. C. Records. The operator of every trailer camp shall keep a permanent written record of all persons occupying or using the facilities of such camp. This record shall be available for inspection by authorized Town personnel for a period of one year from date of occupancy, and shall include: (1) Names and addresses of occupants of travel trailer and/or owner. (2) State in which trailer is registered and registration number. (3) Name and address of owner of vehicle transporting trailer. (4) State in which vehicle is registered and registration number.
Section 266-11 of Hoosick's Code of Ordinances establishes detailed physical, utility, and recordkeeping standards for trailer camps. It limits lot density to no more than 12 lots per gross acre, sets minimum lot sizes and spacing distances between trailers and property lines, and requires camps to provide potable water, sanitary facilities scaled to the number of trailers, garbage disposal, emergency telephone access, and underground electrical service. Operators must also maintain a written occupancy log available for Town inspection for at least one year.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of trailer camps subject to § 266-11 generally ensure that lot layouts conform to the density cap of 12 lots per gross acre, the 1,500-square-foot minimum lot area, and the prescribed setback distances from neighboring trailers, property lines, and public highway rights-of-way. Compliant operators maintain sanitary facilities—toilets, lavatories, and showers—at the ratios specified in § 266-11B(3), keep those facilities clean and well-lit, and coordinate with the County and New York State Departments of Health on applicable sanitary codes. They also maintain a permanent written occupancy record for each guest, including trailer registration details and vehicle information, and make that record available to authorized Town personnel for one year as required by § 266-11C.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Travelers and occupants staying in a Hoosick trailer camp are entitled under § 266-11 to a site that meets minimum space and distance standards, access to properly maintained sanitary facilities with hot and cold running water, potable water piped to each lot, and at least one emergency telephone. If conditions at a camp appear to fall short of these standards—such as inadequate toilet ratios, unsanitary facilities, or missing utilities—occupants may raise those concerns with the Town of Hoosick or the County Department of Health, which are referenced in § 266-11B as having oversight authority. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing the applicable provisions of the New York State Sanitary Code can help occupants understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available.
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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