Liberty, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 100 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 100-7
Mobile homes located outside of parks
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A. Prohibition of mobile homes. (1) No occupied mobile home shall be parked or allowed to remain upon any street, highway or other place, except that emergency stopping or parking, when caused by mechanical failure, shall be permitted upon the shoulder of any street or highway for a period of not more than 24 hours, subject, however, to any prohibition or limitation imposed by other regulations or laws. (2) No occupied mobile home shall hereafter be parked or otherwise placed within the Town of Liberty and outside a licensed mobile home park unless a license is first obtained as herein set forth. A license may be issued only as follows: (a) The Code Enforcement Officer may issue a license for a period not to exceed two years to the owner of a parcel of land within the Town of Liberty (located only in a zoning district where mobile homes are permitted) who intends to construct on such parcel a dwelling house for the owner's own occupancy or the owner's employee's occupancy during the construction of such dwelling. Said mobile home shall have an adequate supply of pure water for drinking and domestic purposes and a sewage disposal system designed by a professional engineer. Both systems shall comply with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health, its successors and the Town of Liberty. Said mobile home shall be removed from the premises upon expiration of the permit. (b) The Code Enforcement Officer may issue a license to the owner or lessee of a parcel of land for the purpose of locating on said parcel a mobile home for human habitation other than as set forth in Subsection A(2)(a) above, which mobile home shall be occupied as a one-family residence or a two-family residence if said mobile home is constructed for that purpose. Said mobile home shall comply with the provisions of Subsection C of this section, entitled "Mobile home requirements and facilities." B. Mobile home licenses. (1) The owner or lessee of land, as provided for in Subsection A(2)(a) and (b) above, must file an application for a license with the Code Enforcement Officer. (2) Each application for a mobile home license shall be in writing and signed by the applicant. In the event that the application shall be filed by the lessee, the consent of the owner, in writing, to the placement of the mobile home on said lot shall be submitted with the application. (3) This application must state and be accompanied by the following; (a) The name and address of the applicant. (b) The location and description of the land. (c) A plan or sketch showing the boundaries of the land, the location and plan for proposed water supply and sewage disposal systems and the location of adjacent property and structures. (d) A copy of the deed to the land which indicates that the applicant is the owner of such land or, if the applicant is the lessee, consent by the owner as above set forth. (e) A fee to be established by resolution by the Town Board. (4) The Code Enforcement Officer shall approve or disapprove the application and, if disapproved, inform the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for said disapproval within 30 working days of the application and shall thereupon issue a license to the applicant if the application is approved. Said license shall be effective from the date of issuance until surrendered by the licensee or revoked by the Code Enforcement Officer. (5) If the application is disapproved, the applicant shall have the right to appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals. C. Mobile home requirements and facilities. (1) Any mobile home parked or placed outside a duly licensed mobile home park shall have an adequate supply of pure water for drinking and domestic purposes and a sewage disposal system designed by a professional engineer. Both systems shall comply with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health or its successors and the Town of Liberty. (2) No occupied mobile home outside a duly licensed mobile home park shall be parked or placed nearer than: (a) A distance of at least 35 feet from the nearest right-of-way of any public highway or street. (b) A distance of at least 25 feet from an adjacent property line. (c) A distance of at least 25 feet from an adjacent dwelling. (3) Not more than two occupied mobile homes shall be placed or parked on any parcel of land which is located outside a licensed mobile home park. (4) Skirting consisting of shrubbery or other suitable material shall be installed along the perimeter of each mobile home licensed under this section, which screening shall extend from the ground to the bottom of the trailer.
Section 100-7 of Liberty, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 100 establishes when and how occupied mobile homes may be placed on land outside of licensed mobile home parks within the Town of Liberty. Generally, occupied mobile homes cannot be parked on streets or public places, with a narrow exception for emergency mechanical breakdowns lasting no more than 24 hours. Placement on private land outside a licensed park requires a license from the Code Enforcement Officer, and that license is only available under specific circumstances — such as temporary housing during construction of a permanent dwelling, or as a licensed residential use — subject to setback, water, sewage, and screening requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and lessees operating under Liberty, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 100 § 100-7 generally obtain a license from the Code Enforcement Officer before placing any occupied mobile home on land outside a licensed park. A compliant operator submits a written application with required documentation — including a site plan, deed or owner consent, and applicable fee set by Town Board resolution — and ensures the mobile home meets setback distances of at least 35 feet from public road rights-of-way, 25 feet from adjacent property lines, and 25 feet from adjacent dwellings. Operators also ensure that water supply and sewage disposal systems are designed by a professional engineer and comply with New York State Department of Health standards, and that perimeter skirting is installed as required by the section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Liberty, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 100 § 100-7, tenants living in mobile homes outside licensed parks have an interest in confirming that the property owner or lessee has obtained the required license and that the home meets the section's habitability and siting standards, including proper water supply and sewage disposal. If a mobile home is placed without a license or does not meet the requirements of § 100-7, tenants may have grounds to raise those conditions with the Town's Code Enforcement Officer or other relevant local authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help individuals understand what options may be available when a mobile home placement does not appear to comply with this section.
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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