Saugerties, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 163 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 163-11
Application to existing mobile homes not located in mobile home parks
Operative Text
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all mobile homes parked or placed within the Town of Saugerties except those legally parked or placed prior to the effective date of this chapter. Mobile homes legally placed or parked within the Town of Saugerties prior to the effective date of this chapter shall be a nonconforming use which may continue until such use is abandoned. Such mobile homes therefor may be replaced from time to time by other mobile homes in the same location. Such mobile homes, however, shall not be moved to a new location within the Town of Saugerties except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Abandonment shall be deemed to have occurred when there has been no mobile home at the location of the nonconforming use for a period of six months.
Saugerties, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 163 § 163-11 establishes that the town's mobile home regulations apply to all mobile homes placed within Saugerties, with one key exception: mobile homes that were legally in place before the chapter's effective date are treated as nonconforming uses and may continue operating. These pre-existing mobile homes can be replaced by other mobile homes in the same spot over time, but they cannot be relocated to a new site within the town without meeting current chapter requirements. If a location goes without a mobile home for six consecutive months, the nonconforming use is considered abandoned and the exemption is lost.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers dealing with a pre-existing mobile home placement under § 163-11 generally keep records documenting that the unit was legally in place before the chapter's effective date, since that status is what preserves the nonconforming-use exemption. Compliant operators also take care not to leave a site vacant for six months or more, as that triggers abandonment under the provision and eliminates the right to continue the use. Any plan to move a mobile home to a different location within Saugerties—even one that previously enjoyed nonconforming status—requires full compliance with the current chapter requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you live in a mobile home that predates the effective date of ch. 163, § 163-11 gives that placement nonconforming-use status, meaning it can generally continue and the unit can be replaced in the same location. However, that protection can be lost if the site is left without a mobile home for six months, so understanding the timeline of any vacancy is relevant to your housing situation. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision are being affected may find it useful to review the ordinance directly, contact the Town of Saugerties for guidance, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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