Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-43
Mobile home park standards
Operative Text
A. Application. All mobile home courts and parks shall conform to the provisions of this section. (1) Site. A buffer zone 100 feet wide between the mobile home park or court shall be established along park lot lines and adjacent to the public highway right-of-way with said buffer planted and perpetually maintained with a planting of trees no less than five feet in height. A berm may be required of no less than five feet in height or more. Said berm placement may be required to be in addition to the one-hundred-foot setback. (2) Streets. All streets within any mobile home court shall have a right-of-way of not less than 50 feet with a maintained paved width of not less than 32 feet and shall meet minimum paving thickness and other requirements as set forth in Chapter 275 , Subdivision of Land, for minor streets. All streets shall be kept free of debris or other obstructions to provide clear access for fire, police or other emergency access. (3) Utility improvements. All utilities shall be underground. Public sanitary sewage disposal facilities and potable water shall be in accordance with and as approved by the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. (4) Site improvements. The Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Appeals may require other improvements in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare including but not limited to buffering, garbage and trash collection and disposal facilities, adequate park lighting and other improvements set forth in Articles I , II and III of this chapter and Article III , Required Improvements, of Chapter 275 , Subdivision of Land.
Section 217-43 of Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 establishes physical and infrastructure standards that all mobile home courts and parks must meet. These requirements cover buffer zones and berms along property lines and highway frontage, internal street dimensions and pavement standards, underground utilities, and compliance with state health and fire codes for water and sewer systems. The Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals retains authority to impose additional site improvements in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Manchester, N.Y., subject to § 217-43, generally maintain a 100-foot planted buffer zone along park lot lines and highway rights-of-way, with trees of at least five feet in height, and construct or maintain any required berms of no less than five feet. Internal streets are kept at a minimum 50-foot right-of-way with at least 32 feet of paved width, free of debris to ensure emergency access, and all utilities are placed underground with water and sewer systems approved by the New York State Department of Health. Compliant operators also remain prepared to implement additional improvements that the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals may require under this section.
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 Manchester, N.Y., are protected by the site and infrastructure standards set out in § 217-43, which require park operators to maintain proper buffers, passable streets, underground utilities, and state-approved water and sewer facilities. If conditions in a park appear to fall short of these standards—such as obstructed streets, inadequate buffering, or unapproved utility arrangements—tenants may consider raising the issue with the Manchester Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, or relevant local code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with New York housing and mobile home park law can help residents understand what options may be available under this provision.
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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