Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154-17
Maintenance and construction
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A. Travel or vacation trailers prohibited. No occupied travel or vacation trailer or other form of temporary type living units shall be permitted in a mobile home court. B. Maintenance generally. Mobile home courts shall be properly maintained in a safe, sanitary and orderly condition so as to assure the desirable residential character of the property. Premises shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards. C. Brush and weed control. Open areas in mobile home courts shall be maintained free of heavy undergrowths. Accumulations of plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to health shall be eliminated. D. Infestation. Grounds and structures in mobile home courts shall be maintained free of insect, vermin, and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for purposes of extermination shall conform with generally accepted practice. E. Preservation of exterior wood surfaces. Exterior wood surfaces of structures that are not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be periodically treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative. F. Storage, handling, disposal of garbage and refuse. Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse in mobile home courts. G. Domestic animals and pets. Domestic animals and pets shall be kept in an appropriate manner and shall not be permitted to run at large in mobile home courts. H. Design and construction generally. Design and construction of mobile home courts shall conform to applicable zoning and building regulations and generally accepted standards for mobile home courts. I. Open area requirements. Open areas in mobile home courts shall be adequate to assure privacy, natural light and ventilation for each mobile home and sufficient for essential outdoor uses. J. Stormwater drainage. (1) Facilities. Mobile home courts shall have adequate facilities for drainage of surface and subsurface water. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers, approved combined storm and sanitary sewers, or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized where deemed necessary. (2) Grading to facilitate drainage. Grading of the entire property shall be such as to facilitate the safe and efficient drainage of surface water. (3) Drainage facilities, stormwater management facilities, and grading shall comply with any stormwater pollution prevention plan required in accordance with Article XII of Chapter 230 , Zoning, of this Code. K. Surfacing of walks, driveways, etc. Walks, driveways and parking spaces in mobile home courts shall be provided with paved and durable surfacing so as to provide safe and easy access under normal use and weather conditions. L. Clearance of overhead wires. Wires installed above driveways and parking spaces in mobile home courts shall have a clearance of not less than 18 feet. M. Exterior lighting. Artificial lighting shall be provided in mobile home courts to illuminate walks, driveways and parking spaces for the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles at night.
Section 154-17 of Lackawanna's Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive maintenance and construction standards for mobile home courts. The provision prohibits travel or vacation trailers from being occupied within these communities and requires that grounds, structures, drainage systems, lighting, and surfacing all meet defined safety and sanitary benchmarks. It also addresses specific concerns such as pest control, weed management, pet containment, stormwater drainage compliance, and minimum overhead wire clearance of 18 feet above driveways.
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Operators of mobile home courts in Lackawanna are generally expected to maintain their properties in full compliance with ch. 154 § 154-17, which covers a wide range of physical and operational standards. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections for pest infestations, overgrown vegetation, deteriorating wood surfaces, and drainage issues, and they ensure that walks, driveways, and parking areas are paved and properly lit. Stormwater management must align with any applicable pollution prevention plan under Chapter 230, Zoning, and no occupied travel or vacation trailers may be permitted on the premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home courts in Lackawanna have an interest in the standards set out under ch. 154 § 154-17, which requires that their community be kept safe, sanitary, and free of hazards including pest infestations, noxious plant growth, and inadequate drainage. If conditions such as poor lighting, uncontrolled pests, or deteriorating surfaces are present, tenants may document the issues and bring them to the attention of the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Lackawanna. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services 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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