Marlborough, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 102 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 102-5
Permit required for mobile homes parked outside parks
Operative Text
No mobile home or house trailer used or occupied as living or sleeping quarters may be parked or stored for a time in excess of seventy-two (72) hours within the Town of Marlborough without first the procuring of a permit from the Town Clerk and/or the Building Inspector, except as herein provided. None of the provisions below shall be applicable to any mobile home or house trailer stored or garaged and not being used or occupied as living or sleeping quarters. The Town Clerk and/or the Building Inspector shall issue a permit, as required in this chapter, only upon submission of proof that the mobile home or house trailer for which the permit is required meets with the following conditions and standards: A. Mobile homes are permitted in the R-Ag-1 Zone. They shall not be permitted unless they are preexisting in the R District, R-1 District, HD District, C-1 Commercial District and I Industrial District and can be replaced only: (1) By code-approved mobile homes. (2) If the present mobile home is destroyed by fire or natural disaster. (3) If the applicant has an economical or distress hardship that can be determined by the Planning Board. B. Replacement of a mobile home must be completed within one hundred twenty (120) days of loss of the existing mobile home or be granted a variance for one hundred twenty (120) days by the Building Inspector for complicating circumstances. C. No mobile home shall be sited and no existing mobile home shall be moved, altered, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land or mobile home be designed, used or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner other than as specified among the uses hereinafter listed as permitted in the zone in which such mobile home or land is located. D. No permit shall be issued unless the Building Inspector is satisfied that: (1) Proper facilities for water supply, sewage and drainage have been provided and such facilities will be accepted by the Ulster County Health Department. (2) Structural stability is provided as required by federal, state and local laws. E. An application fee in an amount as set by resolution of the Town Board is to be paid upon filing of the application. F. A permit will be issued only when it shows that: (1) The applicant owns the real property on which the mobile home is to be located. (2) The real property on which the mobile home is located has the same area as is required by Chapter 155 , Zoning, for a one-family home in the same zone. (3) The approval of a highway entrance has been obtained from the Highway Superintendent having jurisdiction and a private drive has been provided on the site plan. (4) Setbacks are the same as is required by Chapter 155 , Zoning, for a one-family home in the same zone. (5) The applicant agrees to place said trailer upon poured concrete or concrete block piers of sufficient size and number to comply with the mobile home manufacturer's specifications. The piers shall be erected upon a footing of poured concrete at a depth below grade to prevent heaving by frost, and the mobile home shall be fastened to such piers by anchor bolts or equivalent fastening devices adequate to enable the attached mobile home to withstand all wind loads in accordance with New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Construction Code specifications. (6) The applicant agrees to construct a landing platform under the doors of not less than three by five (3 x 5) feet, with permanent steps, within ninety (90) days after placement on the site. (7) The mobile homes to be sited meet the following standards: (a) Peak roof. (b) Shingle or shingle-like roofing. (c) Exterior siding per § 102-3 of this chapter. (d) Frost wall foundation. (e) Skirting as specified in § 102-3 of this chapter. (8) The size of the proposed mobile home or house trailer is shown on the application. G. Failure to comply with this subsection shall be cause for revocation of the permit.
Section 102-5 of Marlborough, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 102 establishes that any mobile home or house trailer used as living or sleeping quarters cannot remain within the Town of Marlborough for more than 72 hours without a permit issued by the Town Clerk and/or Building Inspector. The rule sets out where mobile homes may be located by zone, what structural and utility standards must be met, and what site conditions must be satisfied before a permit is granted. Mobile homes that are stored but not used as living quarters are exempt from these requirements, and failure to comply with the permit conditions can result in revocation of the permit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Marlborough should be aware that under ch. 102 § 102-5, placing a mobile home or house trailer for residential use on any parcel requires a permit secured before the 72-hour threshold is reached. Compliant operators generally confirm that the parcel is in a permitted zone, verify that water, sewage, and drainage facilities meet Ulster County Health Department standards, and ensure the unit is anchored, skirted, and finished with approved roofing and siding materials. Operators also typically confirm that lot size, setbacks, and highway access align with the zoning requirements for a one-family home in the same zone, and that any required replacement of an existing mobile home is completed within the 120-day window specified in § 102-5.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in a mobile home or house trailer in Marlborough should know that ch. 102 § 102-5 requires the property owner to hold a valid permit for the unit to be used as a residence, and that the permit is contingent on the unit meeting specific health, safety, and structural standards. If a tenant has reason to believe the unit lacks a required permit or does not meet the conditions outlined in § 102-5, they may raise that concern with the Town Clerk or Building Inspector, who are the designated authorities under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord has not complied with local permitting requirements.
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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