Southport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 352 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 352-3
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When used in this chapter, unless otherwise expressly stated or unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: CAMP COTTAGE OR CABIN Any building of whatsoever material constructed, designed or equipped to be used or used for living, sleeping, or eating by transient or seasonal occupants only. HOUSE TRAILER Any vehicle designed, modified or equipped to be used or used for living or sleeping quarters or for any commercial or industrial use and designed to move or be moved from place to place on wheels and to be propelled by its own power or drawn or propelled by another vehicle, with the exception of cargo storage trailers in Industrial I-2 Zones only which shall be excluded from this definition of "house trailer." MOBILE HOME Any house trailer, tent, tent house, cabin or camp cottage designed or modified for use by a single family or for a commercial or industrial use. MOBILE HOME PARK Means and is the same as house trailer camps, tourist camps or similar establishments as is described in §§ 130 and 136 of the Town Law, and which shall also mean any lot, piece or parcel of ground on which are located or which is offered to the public for the location of two or more occupied house trailers or mobile homes. MOBILE HOME SPACE A plot of ground within a mobile home park designed for the accommodation of one mobile home. PARK A mobile home park. TOURIST CAMP Any lot, piece or parcel of ground on which are located, or which is offered to the public for the location of two or more tents, tent house, cabins, camp cottages or other buildings designed or used for sleeping facilities other than permanent homes.
Section 352-3 of Southport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 352 establishes the official definitions that govern how key terms are interpreted throughout the chapter. Terms such as 'mobile home,' 'mobile home park,' 'mobile home space,' 'house trailer,' 'camp cottage or cabin,' and 'tourist camp' each carry specific, bounded meanings that apply whenever those words appear in the chapter. These definitions determine which structures, vehicles, and land uses fall under the chapter's regulatory scope, and they control how the rules apply to any given property or use.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and operators managing facilities in Southport should be familiar with the definitions set out in § 352-3, since the classification of a structure or land use under this section determines which regulatory requirements apply. For example, whether a parcel qualifies as a 'mobile home park' or a 'tourist camp' under § 352-3 affects the obligations that attach to operating that facility. Compliant operators generally ensure that their properties are accurately characterized according to these definitions before applying for permits or making representations to local authorities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and occupants of mobile homes, camp cottages, house trailers, or spaces within mobile home parks in Southport should be aware that § 352-3 defines the types of dwellings and facilities covered by Chapter 352. Understanding whether your living arrangement falls within one of these defined categories can be relevant to knowing which protections or rules apply to your occupancy. Tenants who have questions about how their housing is classified may wish to consult the Southport municipal code directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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