Ogden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 181-3
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For the purpose of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section: HOUSE TRAILER, HOUSE CAR or AUTOMOBILE TRAILER Any vehicle or structure used or arranged to be used for living or sleeping accommodations, mounted on wheels and movable either by its own power or when drawn by or connected with another vehicle. MOBILE HOME Any portable vehicle which is designed to be transported on its own wheels or those of another vehicle, which is used or capable of being used as living or sleeping quarters for permanent residence. MOBILE HOME LOT A designated site of specific total land area which is located within a mobile home park for the accommodation of one mobile home and its occupants. MOBILE HOME PARK Any parcel of land which is planned and improved for the placement of two or more mobile homes which are used as dwellings. MOBILE HOME STAND A durable surface located on a mobile home lot which is to be used for the placement of and capable of supporting a mobile home.
Section 181-3 of Ogden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 181 establishes the official definitions that govern the rest of the chapter's mobile home and trailer regulations. Key terms—including 'house trailer,' 'mobile home,' 'mobile home lot,' 'mobile home park,' and 'mobile home stand'—are given specific meanings that apply whenever those words appear in Chapter 181. These definitions set the boundaries of what types of structures, vehicles, and land arrangements fall under the chapter's rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home parks or lots in Ogden, N.Y., should be familiar with the definitions in § 181-3, since the terms defined there determine whether a given structure, vehicle, or parcel is subject to Chapter 181's requirements. A compliant operator generally ensures that any structure used for living or sleeping accommodations on wheels, any portable vehicle used as permanent living quarters, and any designated lot or stand within a park are treated according to the definitions in this section. Understanding whether a property qualifies as a 'mobile home park' under § 181-3—two or more mobile homes used as dwellings on a planned, improved parcel—is a foundational step in applying the chapter's broader obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in mobile homes or trailers in Ogden, N.Y., may find that § 181-3's definitions are relevant to whether their home and lot are covered by Chapter 181's protections and requirements. For example, whether a structure qualifies as a 'mobile home' or a 'house trailer' under this section can affect which rules apply to the occupant's living situation. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to their circumstances may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 181 alongside § 181-3.
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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