Palmyra, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 121-16
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A. Design and construction. (1) The design and construction of mobile home courts shall conform to applicable zoning and building regulations and generally accepted standards for mobile home courts. (2) Open areas shall be adequate to assure privacy, natural light and ventilation for each mobile home and sufficient for essential outdoor use. B. Storm sewer drainage. (1) Mobile home courts shall have adequate facilities for drainage of surface and subsurface water. (2) Grading of the entire property shall be such as to facilitate the safe and efficient drainage of surface water. (3) Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers, approved combined storm and sanitary sewers or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized where deemed necessary. C. Surfacing. Walks, driveways and parking spaces shall be provided with paved and durable surfacing so as to provide safe and easy access under normal use and weather conditions. D. Overhead wires. Wires installed above driveways and parking spaces shall have a clearance of not less than 18 feet. E. Exterior lighting. Artificial lighting shall be provided to illuminate walks, driveways and parking spaces for the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles at night. F. Maintenance. Mobile home courts shall be properly maintained so as to assure the desirable residential character of the property. G. Travel or vacation trailers. No occupied travel or vacation trailer or other form of temporary-type living units shall be permitted in a mobile home court.
Section 121-16 of Palmyra's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline physical and operational standards for mobile home courts. The rule covers a broad range of site conditions, including design and construction conformance with zoning and building codes, adequate storm drainage, paved and durable surfacing for walks and driveways, a minimum 18-foot clearance for overhead wires above driveways and parking areas, exterior lighting for nighttime safety, and ongoing maintenance to preserve the residential character of the property. The provision also prohibits occupied travel or vacation trailers and other temporary living units from being located within a mobile home court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home courts in Palmyra should be familiar with the full scope of § 121-16, which sets out ongoing obligations that go beyond initial construction. A compliant operator generally ensures that drainage infrastructure is functional and that grading directs surface water safely away from the property, that all walks, driveways, and parking areas are paved and kept in good repair, and that exterior lighting is operational for nighttime pedestrian and vehicle movement. Operators also routinely verify that overhead wires above driveways and parking spaces maintain the required 18-foot clearance and that no occupied travel or vacation trailers are permitted on the premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home courts in Palmyra have an interest in knowing that § 121-16 establishes minimum standards their court is expected to meet, including adequate drainage, paved and safe walkways and driveways, proper exterior lighting, and general maintenance of the property's residential character. If conditions in a mobile home court appear to fall short of these standards—such as poor drainage, inadequate lighting, or deteriorating surfacing—tenants may consider documenting the conditions and contacting the relevant Palmyra municipal or code enforcement office to inquire about filing a complaint. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available under local ordinances.
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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