Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-15
Recreation areas and open space
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Provisions shall be made for recreation and open space in each manufactured home park as follows: A. In all parks, there shall be one or more recreation areas which shall be easily accessible to all park residents. No outdoor recreation area shall contain less than 10,000 square feet. Over 30 lots, an additional 200 square feet and not less than 5,000 square feet of recreational area shall be provided for each manufactured home lot. B. Recreation areas shall be located so as to be free of traffic hazards and should, where the topography permits, be centrally located.
Section 217-15 of Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 establishes minimum recreation and open space requirements for manufactured home parks. Every park must include at least one recreation area of no less than 10,000 square feet that is accessible to all residents, and parks with more than 30 lots must provide an additional 200 square feet of recreational space per lot, with a floor of 5,000 square feet for that additional allotment. Recreation areas must be sited away from traffic hazards and, where the land allows, positioned centrally within the park.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks in Manchester, N.Y. are expected to plan and maintain recreation areas that meet the size thresholds set out in § 217-15. For parks with 30 or fewer lots, this means ensuring at least one contiguous recreation area of 10,000 square feet or more; for larger parks, the additional per-lot acreage calculation must be applied and documented. Site plans generally reflect that recreation areas are placed away from roadways and, when topography allows, near the center of the park to satisfy the accessibility and safety standards of this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home parks in Manchester, N.Y. have a right under § 217-15 to accessible recreation and open space that meets the code's minimum size and safety standards. If a park appears to lack adequate recreation areas—whether because the space is too small, inaccessible, or poorly sited near traffic—tenants may raise this as a potential code violation with the relevant local code enforcement or municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York manufactured housing law can help residents understand what documentation or complaint processes may be available to them.
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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