Mamakating, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 131-17
Application for permit
Operative Text
A. Each application for the placing of a mobile home pursuant to § 131-15 of this chapter shall be accompanied by: (1) A plot plan, in triplicate, drawn to scale and prepared by a licensed professional surveyor or engineer, and which shall show thereon: (a) The location of the proposed construction in connection with which the mobile home is proposed to be located. (b) The location of the mobile home or homes upon the premises. (c) The boundaries of the subject premises. (d) The location of the water supply and sewage disposal system, if any, to be used in conjunction with the mobile home. [1] All sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in conformity with Chapter 155 , Sewage Disposal, of the Code of the Town of Mamakating. [2] No new sewage disposal tile fields shall be closer than 100 feet to the well on the premises to be occupied by the mobile home or any water supply well on adjoining property. [3] For the purpose of design criteria, all mobile homes shall be deemed to have a minimum of two bedrooms, and all designs shall be based upon the total number of bedrooms in the proposed mobile home. (2) A copy of the deed to the premises. (3) A statement, under oath, by the applicant that the mobile home will be used only for the purposes set forth in § 131-15 of this chapter and will not be used for living purposes. (4) A copy of the building permit authorizing the related construction. B. All such applications shall be filed with the Town Clerk and the applicant notified, in writing, by the Clerk of the action taken thereon. Each application shall be filed in triplicate, with accompanying papers attached, with the Town Clerk, who shall thereupon transmit one copy, with accompanying papers and plan attached, to the Town Health Officers and one copy, with accompanying papers and plan attached, to the Town Planning Board and shall retain the third copy, with building permit and plan attached, as the official Town Board copy. The Health Officers shall, after investigation, transmit the application to the Town Board, together with written approval or disapproval thereof or recommendations pertaining thereto.
Section 131-17 of Mamakating's Code of Ordinances sets out the documentation and procedural requirements for obtaining a permit to place a mobile home under § 131-15. An applicant must submit a professionally prepared plot plan in triplicate, a deed copy, a sworn statement about the mobile home's intended use, and a copy of the relevant building permit. The application is routed through the Town Clerk to both the Town Health Officers and the Town Planning Board, with the Health Officers ultimately forwarding a written recommendation to the Town Board for final action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers seeking to place a mobile home under § 131-15 generally ensure that all materials required by § 131-17 are complete before filing, including a scaled plot plan prepared by a licensed surveyor or engineer that identifies the mobile home's location, property boundaries, and water and sewage systems. Sewage disposal facilities must conform to Chapter 155 of the Town Code, and no new sewage disposal tile fields may be placed within 100 feet of any well on the subject or adjoining property. Compliant operators also submit the sworn statement, deed copy, and building permit in triplicate to the Town Clerk and remain available to respond to any written notifications or requests from the Health Officers or Planning Board during review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Individuals living in or considering a mobile home placement governed by § 131-17 should be aware that the permit process includes a sworn statement that the mobile home will not be used for living purposes, as defined under § 131-15, which may affect occupancy rights. The review process involves the Town Health Officers, who conduct an investigation and issue written approval, disapproval, or recommendations to the Town Board, providing a formal record that can be referenced if questions about compliance arise. Tenants or occupants with concerns about whether proper permits were obtained or whether sewage and water requirements were met may consult the Town Clerk's office for application records or seek guidance from a local tenant-rights organization.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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