Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-20
Open-space treatment and park amenity
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A. Open space and developed recreation areas. In all manufactured home parks a variety of open spaces shall be provided so as to be usable by and easily accessible to all park residents. Such open space shall be provided on the basis of 1,000 square feet for each manufactured home unit with a total minimum requirement of 50,000 square feet for each manufactured home park. Part or all of such open space shall be in the form of developed recreation areas located in such a way, and of adequate size and shape, as to be usable for active recreation purposes. All open spaces shall be stabilized by grass or other forms of ground cover which will prevent dust and muddy areas. B. Buffer zones. Manufactured home parks located adjacent to an industrial or commercial development or a heavily traveled highway shall be buffered from such development or highway by a hedge or similar landscape screen which will rapidly reach a height of at least six feet. A combination of landscaping and decorative fencing may be substituted, provided that the height requirement is met and considerable landscaping is used. C. Soil and ground cover requirements. Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of any manufactured home park shall be paved, surfaced with crushed stone or other solid material or protected with grass or plant material capable of preventing erosion and of eliminating objectionable dust. D. Trees. At least one tree shall be planted on each manufactured home lot if no such tree already exists. Planted trees shall have a caliper of at least two inches. E. Walkways. Each manufactured home stand shall be provided with a walkway leading from the stand to the street or to a driveway or parking area connecting to the street. Such walkway shall be constructed in accordance with the following specifications: Base Surface Material Dimension Elevation Finish 3 inches No. 2 crushed stone Concrete or paving stones 3-foot width, 4-inch depth Grade+ Float If common walkways are provided, they shall meet the same specifications, with the exception of width, which shall increase to four feet. F. Fencing. If fencing of individual lots within the manufactured home park is to be provided by the manufactured home occupant, standards shall be provided by the park operator so that consistency can be maintained. G. Park lighting. All manufactured home parks shall be furnished with adequate lights to illuminate streets, driveways and walkways for the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians at night. Electric service to such lights shall be installed underground, and decorative lighting fixtures shall be used where possible.
Section 83-20 of Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 83 establishes physical environment standards for manufactured home parks, covering open space, buffer zones, ground cover, trees, walkways, fencing, and lighting. Parks must provide at least 1,000 square feet of open space per home unit (with a 50,000-square-foot minimum total), maintain stabilized ground surfaces, plant trees on each lot, and install adequate nighttime lighting with underground electrical service. Where a park borders industrial, commercial, or high-traffic areas, a landscape screen or combination fence-and-landscaping buffer reaching at least six feet in height is required.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks in Sodus should ensure their properties meet every physical standard set out in § 83-20, including calculating and maintaining the required open-space acreage, verifying that at least one two-inch-caliper tree exists on each lot, and constructing walkways to the specified dimensions and materials. Buffer screening along industrial, commercial, or heavily traveled highway borders must reach the six-foot height threshold, whether achieved through hedging, landscaping, or a permitted combination with decorative fencing. Park operators are also responsible for providing fencing standards to occupants and ensuring all streets, driveways, and walkways are illuminated by underground-wired lighting fixtures.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home parks in Sodus have a right to the open spaces, walkways, trees, ground cover, and lighting conditions described in § 83-20, which set minimum livability standards for the park environment. If a park appears to fall short of these requirements—such as lacking adequate open space, missing trees on lots, or having poorly lit walkways—tenants may document the conditions and raise the issue with local code enforcement or municipal authorities in Sodus. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York manufactured housing law can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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