Newfane, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-1
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It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Newfane by the more efficient regulation of house trailers and house trailer camps.
Section 238-1 of Newfane, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 238 establishes the overarching purpose of the town's regulations governing house trailers and house trailer camps. The provision frames the entire chapter as a public-welfare measure, tying the rules that follow to goals of health, safety, morals, and general welfare for Newfane residents. It does not itself impose specific requirements but sets the interpretive foundation for all subsequent provisions in Chapter 238.
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Operators and owners of house trailers or house trailer camps in Newfane should understand that Chapter 238, as stated in § 238-1, was enacted with public health, safety, and welfare as its guiding principles. This legislative intent provision signals that compliance with the chapter's specific rules is viewed as a community-welfare obligation, not merely a technical formality. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 238 in light of this stated purpose.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in house trailers or house trailer camps in Newfane benefit from knowing that § 238-1 establishes health, safety, morals, and general welfare as the foundational goals of Chapter 238. This intent provision can be relevant context when evaluating whether specific conditions in a trailer camp meet the standards the chapter was designed to uphold. Tenants who believe conditions fall short of those goals may wish to consult local code enforcement authorities or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Newfane's ordinances.
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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