Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-12
Open space requirements
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The developer of a manufactured home community and/or mobile home park owner shall submit a landscaping and implementation plan for approval by the Planning Board of not less than 35% of open green space. Calculation shall not include recreation areas. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued without such Planning Board approval.
Under Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-12, any developer or owner of a manufactured home community or mobile home park must set aside at least 35% of the site as open green space, and this figure cannot be padded by counting recreational areas toward that total. A landscaping and implementation plan must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Board before a certificate of occupancy can be issued. The rule effectively ties the legal authorization to occupy the development to compliance with this open-space standard.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers subject to Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-12 generally prepare a detailed landscaping and implementation plan early in the development process, ensuring that at least 35% of the site is designated as open green space exclusive of any recreation areas. Compliant operators submit this plan to the Planning Board and secure written approval before seeking a certificate of occupancy, since the ordinance makes that approval a prerequisite to occupancy. Keeping documentation of Planning Board approval on file is a standard practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-12 establishes that a manufactured home community or mobile home park cannot legally receive a certificate of occupancy unless the Planning Board has approved a landscaping plan providing at least 35% open green space, not counting recreation areas. Residents who believe a community was occupied without meeting this requirement may raise the issue with the Manchester Planning Board or local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local land-use rules can help residents understand what records are available and what avenues exist for raising concerns about 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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