Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-9
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None of the provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to the following: A. The business of mobile home or recreational vehicle sales, except that where units are used as living quarters, they shall conform with the provisions of this chapter. B. A mobile home located on the site of a construction project, survey project, or other similar work project, and which is used solely as a field office or work or tool house in connection with such project, provided that such mobile home is removed from such site within 30 days after the completion of such project. C. A sectional house which is prefabricated in sections, transported to the building site, then fastened together, and placed on a permanent and totally enclosed masonry foundation, and which has a minimum width of 18 feet for its entire length and contains a minimum of 800 square feet of usable living space. D. Any mobile home lot which was in existence at the time of the enactment of this chapter, but which does not conform with the requirements of this chapter, may subsequently be sold as a mobile home lot. Any mobile home may be replaced on such a nonconforming site. Mobile homes may only be used for the manufacturer's designated purpose, such as housing, storage or office use, and must remain as such for the life of the mobile home.
Section 132-9 of Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 carves out several categories of mobile homes and related structures from the chapter's general requirements. Mobile home sales businesses, temporary field-office units on active work sites (removed within 30 days of project completion), qualifying prefabricated sectional houses on permanent masonry foundations, and pre-existing nonconforming mobile home lots are all exempt from the chapter's standard rules. Even within these exceptions, certain baseline conditions apply — for example, units used as living quarters in a sales context must still meet chapter standards, and mobile homes on nonconforming lots must be used only for their manufacturer's designated purpose throughout their lifespan.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks or lots in Nichols should be aware that § 132-9 defines the boundaries of the chapter's reach, meaning some properties or uses fall entirely outside its requirements. Compliant operators of pre-existing nonconforming lots under § 132-9(D) generally document the lot's existence prior to the chapter's enactment, ensure any replacement mobile home is used only for its manufacturer's designated purpose, and maintain that use for the life of the unit. Operators dealing with temporary construction-site units typically track project completion dates carefully to ensure removal within the 30-day window specified in § 132-9(B).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in mobile homes in Nichols should understand that § 132-9 identifies specific situations where the chapter's protections do not apply — including certain nonconforming lots and temporary work-site units. If a tenant believes their unit is being misclassified as exempt under § 132-9 when it should be covered — for instance, a unit used as a residence that a landlord claims falls under a sales-business exception — that classification may be worth examining. Tenants in these situations can consult local code enforcement authorities, a tenant-rights organization, or an attorney familiar with New York municipal housing law to understand what avenues may be available.
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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