Lysander, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 195 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 195-11
Recreation and nonresidential use areas
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A. No less than 10% of the gross area of the mobile home park must be set aside, developed and maintained by the park management for recreation activities of the residents of the park. B. Each such recreation area shall not be less than 5,000 square feet in area. C. Recreation areas shall be so located as to be free of traffic hazards and should, where the topography permits, be centrally located. D. Playground equipment, benches and suitable facilities shall be installed in each of the required recreation areas. E. Other than the foregoing, no part of a mobile home park shall be used for nonresidential purposes, except such uses that are required for the direct servicing and well-being of park residents and for the management and maintenance of the park.
Under Lysander, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 195 § 195-11, mobile home parks are required to dedicate at least 10% of their total gross area to recreation space, with each individual recreation area covering no fewer than 5,000 square feet. These spaces must be equipped with playground equipment, benches, and other suitable facilities, and should be positioned away from traffic hazards and, where terrain allows, near the center of the park. Beyond recreation and the operational needs of the park itself, the ordinance restricts nonresidential uses within a mobile home park to only those activities that directly serve residents or support park management and maintenance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Lysander should be aware that § 195-11 sets clear physical and locational standards for recreation areas that must be met and continuously maintained. A compliant park manager typically calculates the required recreation acreage based on the park's total gross area, ensures each designated recreation zone meets the 5,000-square-foot minimum, and installs the required amenities such as playground equipment and benches. Park management also generally limits any nonresidential activity on the property to uses that directly support residents or the park's own operational needs, avoiding commercial or unrelated uses that could run afoul of the ordinance.
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 Lysander have a right under § 195-11 to access properly maintained recreation areas that meet the size, equipment, and safety-location standards set by the ordinance. If a park's recreation spaces appear to fall short of these requirements—whether due to inadequate size, missing equipment, or unsafe placement near traffic—tenants may consider documenting the conditions and raising the issue with local code enforcement or municipal authorities in Lysander. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York mobile home park law can also help residents understand what options may be available when a park appears to be out of compliance.
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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