Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 137-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: ACCESSORY BUILDING A supplemental building, the use of which is incidental to that of a main or principal building and located on the same lot therewith. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The Code Enforcement Officer of the Town of Richmond, New York, or the Deputy Code Enforcement Officer. LICENSE A certificate issued by the Town Board authorizing maintenance and operation of a mobile home park. MOBILE HOME A vehicle or unit for human use or occupation, whether resting on wheels, jacks, foundation or other support, and of such original manufacture and construction as to be movable upon streets and highways. A unit may contain parts that may be folded, collapsed or telescoped when being towed and expanded later to provide additional cubic capacity, as well as two or more separately towable components designed to be joined into one integral unit capable to being again separated into the components for repeated towing. Excluded, however, from this definition are travel trailers, motorized homes, pickup coaches and camping trailers. MOBILE HOME LOT A parcel of land within a mobile home park with frontage on a roadway reserved for the placement of a single mobile home and the exclusive use of its occupants. MOBILE HOME PARK A parcel of land under single ownership which has been planned and/or improved for the placement of mobile homes for nontransient use. MOBILE HOME STAND That part of a mobile home lot which has been reserved for the placement of a mobile home, appurtenant structure or additions, including driveway apron and patio. The mobile home stand area is derived from the area of the lot which remains after all setbacks are met. PERMIT A written permit issued by the Code Enforcement Officer permitting the construction, alteration and extension of a mobile home park under the provisions of this chapter and regulations issued hereunder. PERSON Any individual, firm, trust, partnership, public or private association or corporation. PLANNING BOARD The Planning Board of the Town of Richmond, New York. SINGLE OWNERSHIP Refers to person (see definition of "person"). TOWN BOARD Town Board of the Town of Richmond. TOWN CLERK Town Clerk of the Town of Richmond, New York. TRAVEL TRAILER OR CAMPING TRAILER A vehicle or unit designed to be towed by an automobile which has a width not in excess of eight feet and a length not in excess of 32 feet and is designed to be used on a temporary basis.
Section 137-3 of Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 establishes the specific meanings of key terms used throughout the mobile home park chapter. It draws clear distinctions between mobile homes and similar vehicles such as travel trailers, motorized homes, and camping trailers, which are explicitly excluded from the mobile home definition. The definitions also clarify the roles of local bodies—including the Town Board, Planning Board, and Code Enforcement Officer—and the types of approvals (licenses and permits) that govern mobile home park operation. These definitions set the interpretive foundation for all other requirements in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and prospective operators of mobile home parks in Richmond, N.Y. should familiarize themselves with the defined terms in § 137-3, as these definitions govern how the rest of ch. 137 is applied to their properties. A compliant operator understands, for example, that a 'license' is issued by the Town Board while a 'permit' is issued by the Code Enforcement Officer—two distinct approvals with different scopes. Operators also take care to distinguish qualifying mobile homes from excluded vehicle types such as travel trailers and camping trailers, since only qualifying units may be placed on mobile home lots under this chapter.
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 Richmond, N.Y. benefit from understanding the definitions in § 137-3, which clarify what qualifies as a mobile home, a mobile home lot, and a mobile home stand under ch. 137. These definitions can be relevant when questions arise about the rights attached to a specific lot or the type of unit a resident occupies. Tenants who believe a provision of ch. 137 is being applied incorrectly based on these definitions may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full ordinance for context.
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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