Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 249 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 249-2
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Mobile home and travel trailer parks, unless specifically excluded, which are occupied or used in whole or in part for purposes within the scope of this chapter, shall be constructed and maintained in conformity with the requirements hereinafter set forth in order to provide reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 249 § 249-2 establishes the foundational purpose of the town's mobile home and travel trailer park regulations. Under this provision, such parks — unless explicitly exempted — must be built and kept up in a way that meets the standards laid out in the chapter. The overarching goal is to protect the safety, health, and welfare of the people who live in or use these parks.
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Operators of mobile home and travel trailer parks in Riverhead should be aware that ch. 249 § 249-2 sets the tone for the entire chapter: compliance is framed as a matter of occupant safety, health, and welfare, not merely administrative formality. Compliant operators generally ensure that both the initial construction and the ongoing maintenance of their parks conform to all requirements detailed in the chapter. Because this provision applies broadly to any park used even in part for purposes covered by the chapter, operators typically review whether any exemption specifically applies before assuming a park falls outside its scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home and travel trailer parks in Riverhead have an interest in knowing that ch. 249 § 249-2 declares the protection of occupant safety, health, and welfare to be the explicit purpose behind the chapter's construction and maintenance standards. If conditions in a park appear to fall short of those standards, tenants can look to the specific requirements set out elsewhere in ch. 249 to identify what obligations apply. General enforcement paths may include raising concerns with the Town of Riverhead's relevant code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local mobile home park regulations.
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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