Newfane, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-5
House trailer license
Operative Text
A. Issuance of license. The Town Clerk, upon proper written application and upon receipt of the license fee, may, with the approval of the Town Board, issue a license to the owner of a single house trailer parked or otherwise located upon the premises owned by the owner of such house trailer or by a member of the owner's immediate family and occupied by such owner or a member of his immediate family. Also, such license shall be effective from the date thereof and shall remain in effect without renewal until the trailer shall be removed from the premises or until the premises upon which it is located cease to be owned by the licensee or a member of his immediate family. B. Application for license. Application may be made by letter or on such other form as may be directed by the Town Board. Such application shall state the name and address of the applicant and the owner of the premises and shall state by whom the trailer is to be occupied and the name and make of the house trailer and the location where such trailer is or is to be located. C. The owner of such house trailer and premises shall be required to comply with the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Newfane and all other ordinances and regulations of the Town of Newfane, and not more than one such house trailer shall be permitted to park or otherwise locate upon each such separate lot or parcel of land, except as provided by the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Newfane in respect to agricultural properties. The owner of any such house trailer and premises shall substantially comply with the regulations relating to sewer and water facilities as provided for house trailer camps. D. The applicant for an individual trailer license shall pay an initial license fee of $10.
Section 238-5 of Newfane's Code of Ordinances establishes a licensing system for individual house trailers placed on privately owned land in the Town of Newfane. A single trailer may be licensed when it is owned and occupied by the property owner or an immediate family member, and the license remains valid indefinitely—without renewal—as long as those ownership and occupancy conditions continue to be met. The rule also limits each lot to one such trailer, requires compliance with the town's Zoning Ordinance and applicable sewer and water standards, and sets a one-time initial license fee of $10.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 238-5, a property owner who wishes to place a house trailer on land they own must submit a written application to the Town Clerk, obtain Town Board approval, and pay the $10 initial license fee before the trailer is occupied. The application must identify the applicant, the property owner, the intended occupant, and the trailer's make, name, and location. Compliant operators ensure the trailer meets the town's Zoning Ordinance requirements, limit placement to one trailer per lot (unless agricultural zoning provisions apply), and maintain sewer and water facilities in accordance with the standards set for house trailer camps.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 238-5 primarily governs the owner of both the trailer and the underlying property, so occupants who are members of the owner's immediate family benefit from the license that covers their use of the trailer. If questions arise about whether a trailer is properly licensed or whether the property meets zoning and utility standards, occupants can review the Town of Newfane's Code of Ordinances and contact the Town Clerk's office for information about the license status. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney familiar with New York municipal law can help clarify what protections or remedies may be available if a trailer is occupied without a valid § 238-5 license.
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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