Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-48
Higher standard to prevail; improvements required
Operative Text
A. The provisions of this chapter shall supersede local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations to the extent that such laws ordinances codes or regulations are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the adoption and enforcement of a law, ordinance or regulation which is more restrictive or establishes a higher standard than those provided in this chapter and such more restrictive requirement or higher standard shall govern during the period in which it is in effect. B. In a case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of a zoning, building, electrical, plumbing, firesafety, health, water supply or sewage disposal law or ordinance, or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or other local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the higher standard shall prevail. C. Prior to the placement of any manufactured home in the manufactured home community all improvements must be completed. (See definition of "improvement" in § 325-4.)
Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-48 establishes a hierarchy of standards for manufactured home communities: this chapter's rules take precedence over inconsistent local regulations, but any law or regulation that sets a stricter or higher standard will govern instead. When this chapter conflicts with zoning, building, plumbing, fire safety, health, or utility codes, the more protective or demanding standard applies. Additionally, all improvements to a manufactured home community site must be fully completed before a manufactured home is placed there.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home communities subject to ch. 217 § 217-48 generally ensure they are aware of every applicable local code — zoning, building, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, health, water supply, and sewage disposal — because whichever standard is most stringent controls. Compliant operators complete all site improvements, as defined in § 325-4, before any manufactured home is placed in the community. Keeping documentation of completed improvements and tracking any local ordinance amendments that may impose higher standards are practices consistent with compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents and prospective residents of manufactured home communities benefit from § 217-48 because it ensures that the most protective applicable standard — whether from this chapter or another local code — is the one that governs their community. If a tenant believes that required site improvements were not completed before a home was placed, or that a higher local standard is not being met, they may raise that concern as a potential violation of this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and local municipal offices can be useful starting points for understanding which standards apply and what complaint or enforcement processes are available.
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 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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