Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 249 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 249-13
Required separations of trailers and structures
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A. Mobile homes and travel trailers in mobile home parks shall be separated from each other and from other community structures by at least 15 feet, provided that mobile homes and travel trailers placed end to end may have a clearance of 15 feet where opposing rear walls are staggered. Travel trailers in travel trailer parks shall be separated from each other and from any community structure by at least 15 feet. B. An accessory structure in any park which is located within five feet of or attached to a mobile home or travel trailer and which has a roof that is higher than adjacent windowsills of such mobile home or travel trailer shall, for the purpose of this separation requirement, be considered part of the mobile home or travel trailer. C. An accessory storage structure in any park must be at least five feet from any mobile home or travel trailer park property boundary line and 25 feet from any public street line. D. All mobile homes and travel trailers in a park shall be located at least 20 feet from any park property boundary line abutting upon a public street or highway and at least 15 feet from other property boundary lines.
Section 249-13 of Riverhead's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum spacing requirements for mobile homes, travel trailers, and accessory structures within mobile home and travel trailer parks. Units must generally maintain at least 15 feet of clearance from one another and from community structures, with a special allowance for staggered end-to-end placement. Units must also sit at least 20 feet from property lines that border public streets or highways, and at least 15 feet from other boundary lines. Accessory storage structures face their own setback rules, including a minimum of 5 feet from park property boundaries and 25 feet from any public street line.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home and travel trailer parks in Riverhead must lay out their sites so that every unit and accessory structure meets the separation distances specified in § 249-13. Compliant park layouts typically account for the rule that certain attached or nearby accessory structures are treated as part of the unit itself when calculating clearances, which can affect how tightly spaces are arranged. Maintaining accurate site plans that reflect current unit placements, boundary setbacks, and street-line distances helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with these spacing standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 249-13 of Riverhead's Code of Ordinances, residents of mobile home and travel trailer parks have an interest in the spacing standards that govern how close units, structures, and park boundaries can be to one another. If a park appears to be placing units or structures in ways that violate these minimum separation distances, tenants may consider contacting the Town of Riverhead's code enforcement or building department to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing communities can also help residents understand how these spacing rules relate to their living conditions and what options may be available.
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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