New Berlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 105 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 105-14
Standards for determination of acceptable similarity in exterior appearance of manufactured homes
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A. The following standards shall be used in determinations of acceptable similarity in appearance between manufactured homes and residences constructed on the site to assure that such manufactured homes will be compatible in appearance with site-built housing that has been or may be constructed in adjacent or nearby locations. Necessary information to enable such determination to be made shall be submitted with the application for a permit. B. Minimum width of main body. Minimum width of the main body of the manufactured home as assembled on the site shall not be less than 20 feet, as measured across the narrowest portion. C. Minimum roof pitch; minimum distance, eaves to ridge; roofing materials. The pitch of the main roof shall be not less than one foot of rise for each four feet of horizontal run. Minimum distance from eaves to ridge shall be 10 feet. In general, any roofing material may be used that is generally acceptable for housing built on the site, if applied in such a manner as to be similar in appearance. D. Exterior finish; light reflection. Any materials that are generally acceptable for housing built on the site may be used for exterior finish if applied in such a manner as to be similar in appearance; provided, however, that reflection from such exterior shall not be greater than from siding coated with clean, white, gloss, exterior enamel. E. Minimum dimensions parallel to principal street frontage. Class A manufactured homes shall be so located on lots that the portions nearest the principal street frontage are at least 30 feet in total dimension parallel to the street. Such dimension shall be measured from outer extremities, including eaves, and shall include any additions to the main body of the manufactured home, such as living or recreation rooms, garages, carports, utility rooms and the like, the front portions of which are within 10 feet of the front of the main body of the manufactured home. F. Minimum floor area. Minimum floor area required for Class A designation shall be 1,200 square feet. Such floor area shall include that of any attached living area, but not the floor area of attached carports, garages, utility or storage rooms.
New Berlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 105 § 105-14 establishes a set of physical and aesthetic standards that a manufactured home must meet in order to be considered compatible in appearance with site-built housing in the surrounding area. The standards address minimum body width (no less than 20 feet), roof pitch and eave-to-ridge distance, exterior finish materials and light reflectivity, street-frontage dimensions (at least 30 feet for Class A homes), and minimum floor area (1,200 square feet for Class A designation). These criteria are applied when a permit application is reviewed, and the applicant must submit sufficient information to allow the determination to be made.
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Property owners and managers seeking to place a manufactured home in New Berlin should be aware that ch. 105 § 105-14 requires detailed documentation to be submitted alongside the permit application. A compliant operator generally ensures the home meets all enumerated minimums—including the 20-foot body width, a roof pitch of at least 1:4, a 10-foot eave-to-ridge distance, exterior finishes that do not exceed the reflectivity of white gloss enamel, a 30-foot street-frontage dimension for Class A homes, and 1,200 square feet of qualifying floor area. Operators typically verify each of these measurements and material specifications before submitting plans, so that the similarity-in-appearance determination can proceed without delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants or prospective residents considering a manufactured home community in New Berlin should know that ch. 105 § 105-14 sets baseline appearance and size standards intended to ensure manufactured homes are compatible with surrounding site-built housing. If a home does not appear to meet these standards—such as having a narrower body, a flatter roof, or less floor area than the code requires—residents may raise that concern with the local code enforcement or zoning office, which is responsible for reviewing permit applications under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations or housing advocacy groups familiar with local zoning codes can help residents understand how these standards may affect their housing options.
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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