Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 249 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 249-10
Soil and ground cover requirements
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A. Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of every park shall be paved or covered with stone screenings or other solid material or protected with vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and the emanation of dust during dry weather, except those parts under construction. B. Where the topography has a slope of one or two or more, a retaining wall, rip wall, cribbing or other approved system of soil and slope stabilization shall be installed and maintained.
Section 249-10 of Riverhead's Code of Ordinances requires that all exposed ground surfaces within a mobile home or recreational vehicle park be covered with pavement, stone screenings, another solid material, or vegetation capable of preventing erosion and dust. Areas actively under construction are exempt from this requirement. Where the ground slopes at a ratio of one-to-two or steeper, the code additionally mandates that a retaining wall, rip wall, cribbing, or another approved stabilization system be installed and kept in working condition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of parks subject to § 249-10 generally ensure that no bare soil is left exposed across the property — common compliant approaches include paving high-traffic areas, applying stone screenings, or establishing ground cover plantings that hold soil in place during dry conditions. For sloped terrain meeting the one-in-two threshold, a retaining wall or equivalent approved stabilization structure must be both installed and actively maintained, not merely put in place at the time of construction. Keeping documentation of ground cover materials and any slope-stabilization systems in place can support a showing of ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of parks covered by § 249-10 have an interest in knowing that exposed, dusty, or eroding ground surfaces — as well as unstable slopes — may represent a code violation that the park operator is responsible for correcting. If conditions such as persistent dust, bare eroding soil, or an unsupported slope are present, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and raising the issue with the park management in writing. Complaints about potential violations of § 249-10 can also be directed to the Town of Riverhead's code enforcement office, and tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York mobile home park law may be able to describe additional options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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