Ogden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 181-6
Mobile home park requirements
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A. Site. The park shall be located on a well-drained site where soil conditions are suitable and properly graded to ensure rapid surface runoff and free at all times from stagnant pools of water. Brush shall be cleared from the site so as to reduce fire hazard. The park shall be at least 20 acres in size, with 100 or more feet of frontage on a public road, with 100 feet of setback from said road and properly landscaped subject to state and local laws. B. Mobile home lots. Each mobile home park shall be marked off into mobile home lots, and each lot shall be numbered. Each mobile home lot shall have an area of not less than 15,000 square feet. C. Mobile home. Any mobile home shall not be parked or otherwise located nearer than a distance of: (1) At least 35 feet from an adjacent mobile home in any direction. (2) At least 35 feet from an adjacent property line. (3) At least 100 feet from a public street or highway. (4) At least 25 feet from the nearest edge of any roadway located within the park. D. Accessibility. (1) Each mobile home park and each unit in such park shall be easily accessible from an existing public highway. Where a mobile park has more than six mobile home lots, two points of entry and exit must be provided unless a large improved turnaround area for emergency vehicles is maintained. (2) All entrances and exits shall be at right angles or nearly so to the public highways and designed for the safe and convenient movement into and out of the park. (3) All entrances and exits shall be free of any construction or growth which would impede the visibility of the driver on the public highway or street. (4) Each park shall have improved streets for the convenient access to all mobile home lots and other facilities. (a) Streets shall be built to meet Town and state specifications. (b) The street system shall be designed to permit safe and convenient vehicle circulation within the park. (c) Streets shall intersect at right angles or nearly so or shall be of a design acceptable to the Town Board. (d) All streets shall have two-way traffic, meeting state standard regulations. (e) Except in cases of emergency, no parking shall be allowed on such streets. (f) All streets shall remain as private roads and maintenance shall be the owner's responsibility, unless taken as public roads or dedicated to the Town. E. Parking. One off-street parking space shall be provided on each mobile home lot and shall have dimensions as set forth in the Town's Design Criteria. Additional off-street parking spaces shall be provided within the mobile home park for guest and delivery and service vehicles. F. Utilities and service facilities. The following utilities and service facilities shall be provided prior to the occupancy of any lots by mobile homes within such development, which shall be in accordance with the regulation and requirements of the New York State Department of Health: (1) An adequate supply of potable water for drinking and domestic purposes shall be supplied by pipes to all mobile homes and facilities in the park. Each site shall be provided with proper and sanitary water connections. (2) Each mobile home shall be provided with a sewer to receive the waste from such home. The sewer shall be connected to a public sewer system so as not to present a health hazard. Sewer connections in unoccupied lots shall be sealed to prevent the emission of any odors. (3) Garbage and rubbish shall be disposed of as necessary. (4) No community laundry facilities shall be permitted in any mobile home park unless suitable plans for waste disposal have been approved by the New York State Department of Health. (5) Each mobile home lot shall be provided with weatherproof electric service connections and outlets which are a type approved by an electrical inspection agency acceptable to the Town Board. G. Recording. The owner or operator of each mobile home park shall keep a written record of all persons occupying or using park facilities. This record shall be available for a period of at least three years from the date of occupancy.
Section 181-6 of Ogden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 181 establishes comprehensive physical and operational standards for mobile home parks in the Town of Ogden. The rule sets minimum requirements for site size, lot dimensions, spacing between homes, road access, parking, utilities, and recordkeeping. These standards govern how a mobile home park must be designed, built, and maintained before any lots may be occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home parks in Ogden must ensure their properties conform to every requirement laid out in § 181-6 before allowing any lot to be occupied. This means verifying that the park meets the 20-acre minimum, that each numbered lot is at least 15,000 square feet, that mobile homes observe all required setbacks, that two access points or an approved turnaround are in place for parks with more than six lots, and that water, sewer, electric, and garbage services are fully operational and approved by the New York State Department of Health. Compliant operators also maintain a written occupancy record for at least three years and keep all private streets in good repair as their own maintenance responsibility under § 181-6(F) and (G).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in Ogden are entitled to live in a park that meets the site, utility, and safety standards described in § 181-6, including properly functioning water, sewer, and electrical connections approved under New York State Department of Health regulations. If a park appears to fall short of these standards—such as lacking adequate road access, having improperly maintained utilities, or failing to provide required services—tenants may consider contacting the Town of Ogden directly or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York mobile home park law. Tenants may also consult the New York State Department of Health regarding utility and sanitation concerns, as that agency's regulations are expressly incorporated into § 181-6(F).
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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