Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 176-1
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: MOBILE HOME Any vehicle or structure, including but not limited to an automobile trailer, mobile home and trailer coach, mounted or capable of being mounted on wheels for use on highways and streets and designed for use as a dwelling or for the conduct of a business, trade or occupation. MOBILE HOME, DEPENDENT A mobile home which does not have a flush toilet and bath or shower. MOBILE HOME, INDEPENDENT A mobile home which has a flush toilet and a bath or shower. MOBILE HOME PARK A "mobile home park" or camp shall consist of two (2) or more mobile homes or trailers located on one (1) or more lots or plots which shall be designed to provide the necessary facilities and appurtenances for the mobile homes to be used as dwellings. MOBILE HOME SPACE A lot within a mobile home park designated for the accommodation of one (1) mobile home.
Section 176-1 of Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 176 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the chapter's mobile home regulations. It distinguishes between dependent mobile homes (lacking a flush toilet and bath or shower) and independent mobile homes (equipped with both), and defines a mobile home park as a site of two or more mobile homes designed with the necessary facilities for residential use. A mobile home space is defined as the individual lot within such a park set aside for a single mobile home. These definitions govern how all subsequent provisions in Chapter 176 are interpreted and applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home parks in Johnson City should be familiar with the definitions set out in § 176-1, since these terms frame the scope of every other requirement in Chapter 176. Whether a unit qualifies as a dependent or independent mobile home affects what facilities must be provided, and the distinction between a mobile home park and a mobile home space determines how site-level and unit-level obligations are allocated. Compliant operators generally ensure that their properties and units are accurately categorized under these definitions before applying any other section of the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in Johnson City benefit from understanding the definitions in § 176-1, because those terms shape the rights and protections available under the rest of Chapter 176. Knowing whether a home is classified as dependent or independent, and whether the site qualifies as a mobile home park, can be relevant when evaluating whether a landlord is meeting applicable standards. Tenants who believe a classification is being applied incorrectly may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full chapter for context.
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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