Newfane, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-2
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: HOUSE TRAILER Includes any vehicles used or capable of being used as sleeping or living quarters, mounted on wheels, or otherwise, and includes an automobile trailer equipped with living quarters or sleeping facilities and a house car, and also shall include any recreational vehicle, travel trailer, camper, or tent. HOUSE TRAILER CAMP Any lot, piece or parcel of ground whereon two or more house trailers, house cars or automobile trailers equipped with sleeping or living quarters are located or parked otherwise than for the purpose of loading, unloading or discharge or entrance of occupants or passengers.
Section 238-2 of Newfane, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 238 establishes the definitions that govern the rest of the chapter's rules on house trailers and trailer camps. The term 'house trailer' is defined broadly to cover a wide range of vehicles with sleeping or living facilities—including recreational vehicles, travel trailers, campers, and tents—whether or not they are mounted on wheels. A 'house trailer camp' is defined as any parcel of land where two or more such vehicles are stationed for purposes beyond simply loading, unloading, or picking up and dropping off occupants.
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Property owners and operators in Newfane should be aware that Chapter 238, Section 238-2 casts a wide net over what qualifies as a 'house trailer,' encompassing not just traditional trailers but also RVs, campers, and tents. Operators who allow two or more such units to occupy a parcel for residential purposes—rather than for brief loading or passenger exchange—are generally considered to be running a 'house trailer camp' subject to the full requirements of Chapter 238. Compliant operators typically ensure that any such use of their land is properly permitted and classified under the ordinance before occupancy begins.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you are living in or considering living in a recreational vehicle, camper, travel trailer, or similar unit in Newfane, N.Y., the definitions in Chapter 238, Section 238-2 determine whether your situation falls under the town's house trailer regulations. Understanding whether your dwelling qualifies as a 'house trailer' and whether the site qualifies as a 'house trailer camp' can affect what protections and requirements apply to your living arrangement. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing authorities can help clarify how these definitions apply to a given living situation.
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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