Islip, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-20
Requisites for issuance of trailer park permits; hearing
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An applicant to the Town Board for the use of any land as a trailer park shall first obtain from the Department of Health of the County of Suffolk a statement, in writing, as to their approval for the establishment of proper sanitation facilities and water supply for such proposed trailer park, together with a plan showing clearly the extent and area to be used for such park. In determining the suitability of such use, the Town Board shall give consideration to the effect of the proposed park site on adjacent property, and further, no such permits shall be granted for a trailer park in any residence district having a higher classification than Residential D. No permit shall be granted until after public hearing.
Section 54-20 of Islip's Code of Ordinances establishes the prerequisites that must be satisfied before a trailer park permit can be issued by the Town Board. Any applicant must first secure written approval from the Suffolk County Department of Health confirming that adequate sanitation facilities and water supply can be established, along with a site plan. The Town Board must also consider the proposed park's impact on neighboring properties, is prohibited from granting permits in residential zones classified higher than Residential D, and must hold a public hearing before any permit is issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators or developers seeking to establish a trailer park in Islip should be aware that § 54-20 imposes a multi-step approval process before any permit can be granted. A compliant applicant typically secures written health approval from the Suffolk County Department of Health—covering sanitation and water supply—and prepares a detailed site plan prior to approaching the Town Board. Operators also account for the zoning restriction limiting trailer parks to Residential D or lower classifications, and they anticipate that a public hearing will be part of the process before any permit decision is made.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of or prospective tenants in an Islip trailer park may find it useful to know that § 54-20 requires the park to have gone through a formal approval process, including Suffolk County Department of Health sign-off on sanitation and water supply and a public hearing before the Town Board. If a park appears to be operating without these approvals, or if sanitation and water conditions seem inadequate, tenants can look into whether the proper permits were obtained through the Town Board's records. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing advocacy groups can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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