Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-3

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI) The organization which publishes standards for concrete foundations and other concrete structures. Such standards may be different from local building code requirements, in which case, the more stringent requirements will control. ANSI-NFPA STANDARDS The standards and/or specification promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association and National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards, Inc., and published as ANSI A225.1 NFPA 501 A, Manufactured Home Installations 1982, or its most recent counterpart, however identified. COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURED AND INSTALLED Designed and intended for use with a mobile home and installed according to manufacturer's instructions and complying with all appropriate codes, laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and local laws. CONSTRUCTION PERMIT A permit issued by the Town authorizing the construction of a mobile home lot. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The person or persons, by whatever title designated by the Town Board, charged with the enforcement and inspections required under this chapter. FRONT SETBACK LINE A line marking the minimum distance from the center of the road (see also the definition of "yard"). HEALTH AUTHORITY The legally designated health authority or its authorized representative of the Town of Spencer. HOUSE ROOF SYSTEMS Designed and constructed of materials permitted in the construction of single-family dwellings by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. HOUSE SIDING SYSTEM Designed and constructed of materials permitted in the construction of single-family dwellings by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. INSTALLATION PERMIT A permit issued by the Town authorizing the installation of an individual mobile home. INTERNAL STREET A road situated within the mobile home park. The right-of-way of the internal street is that portion of designated land set aside for the installation of utilities and/or sidewalks, curbs, gutters or other unrestricted uses. MOBILE HOME A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is eight body feet or more in width, 40 body feet or more in length or, when installed on a lot, is at least 320 square feet and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems contained therein. The term shall include any structure which meets the size requirements herein set forth and for which the manufacturer has filed the certification required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and which structure complies with the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards. A "mobile home" is identified as such by the existence of the seal required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. A modular home is manufactured and certified according to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Article 2. Unless the context requires otherwise the term "mobile home" shall include a double wide mobile home, but the term "double wide mobile home" shall not include a single wide mobile home. A double-wide mobile home includes at least two such sections transported separately and designed and intended to be joined together as a single dwelling unit when placed on a site. A "mobile home" should not be confused with a travel trailer which is towed by a motor vehicle and which can be operated independently of utility connections and is limited in width, while being transported, to eight body feet in length to 32 body feet and is designed to be used principally as a temporary dwelling and does not require a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development seal. MOBILE HOME LOT (IN A MOBILE HOME PARK) A parcel of land for the placement of a single mobile home and the exclusive use of its occupant. Allowable structures, in addition to the mobile home, shall be as follows: a one-car garage or a one-car carport; a patio, either open or enclosed; an addition attached or connected to the mobile home, but such addition shall not exceed more than 30% of the total square footage of the mobile home proper; and one storage building which shall not exceed 120 square feet in dimension. There will be no separate structures other than those hereinabove specified. All structures shall be subject to setback requirements and lot area as specified in § 98-35 of this chapter. MOBILE HOME LOT (OUTSIDE A MOBILE HOME PARK) Any parcel of land used for the placement of a single mobile home which is located outside of a mobile home park. MOBILE HOME PARK A parcel or tract of land, including contiguous parcels of land under one ownership or under common control of any group of persons acting in concert as part of a common scheme or plan which has been planned and improved for the placement of three or more mobile homes for nontransient residential use. MOBILE HOME STAND A. That part of a mobile home lot which has been constructed for the placement of the mobile home and accessory buildings or structures. A "mobile home stand" shall be constructed and consist of either: (1) A concrete slab at least six inches thick and reinforced according to the standards of the American Concrete Institute (ACI); (2) Masonry piers installed into the ground at least three feet below grade; or (3) A stand as defined in ANSI-NFPA standards of installation of manufactured homes. B. A mobile home stand shall not have an elevation exceeding 1.5 feet from the surrounding mean elevation, and the site shall be sloped to provide drainage away from the stand. All stands shall be suitably graded to permit the rapid surface drainage of water. MOBILE HOME SUPPORT SYSTEM Installation instructions provided by the manufacturer of a mobile home or, if unavailable, designed by a registered professional engineer or architect or as set forth in NFPA/ANSI standards. OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATES (CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY) Written authorization from the Code Enforcement Officer to occupy a mobile home lot and the mobile home placed thereon. PARKING SPACE An off-street space available for parking of one motor vehicle and which is an area at least nine feet wide and 20 feet long, not including maneuvering area and access drives. PERMANENT RESIDENCE Residence for a period in excess of 60 days. PERMIT A written permit issued by the authority permitting the construction, installation, alteration and/or extension of a mobile home park under the provisions of this chapter and regulations issued hereunder of the Town of Spencer. PERSON An individual, partnership, firm, trust, corporation or association. PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED AND BUILT A. Designed and built according to plans prepared and sealed by a licensed professional engineer or architect; or B. Designed and built according to plans so that, upon completion, the construction will be architecturally consistent with the design of other buildings on said lot and be aesthetically pleasing. REAR SETBACK LINE A line marking the minimum distance from the rear lot line (also see the definition of "yard"). ROAD A road, street, avenue, right-of-way or other public line marking the exterior boundary of the public ownership or right-of-way (not to be confused with the traveled or maintained portion of a road). SECONDARY ADDITIONS Expanded rooms, enclosed patios or structural additions that are added to the mobile home on the mobile home stand. SERVICE OR RECREATIONAL BUILDING A structure housing operational office, recreational, park maintenance and other facilities, built to conform to required standards. SIDE SETBACK LINE A line marking the minimum distance from the side lot lines (see also the definition of "yard"). SINGLE OWNERSHIP Refers to any individual, partnership or corporation owning a parcel of land. SKIRTING (MANUFACTURED) A new durable vinyl or aluminum product sold commercially and designed and intended as an enclosure for the space between the mobile home and the mobile stand. SKIRTING WALL Material of a weatherproof nature that is used to enclose the space between the mobile home and the mobile home stand. The "skirting wall" shall be masonry or pressure treated lumber or other material that would be permitted by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code for enclosing a crawl space of a single-family home with no cellar. The "skirting wall" shall be installed with its bottom edge below the frost line to eliminate any frost heave. STORAGE Refers to the placement of articles not in use. STORAGE BUILDINGS A. PORTABLE A structure with 150 square feet or less of floor space, manufactured or sold in kit form or professionally built, is easily movable on its own support system, not requiring a permanent foundation and not requiring a building permit. B. PERMANENT A structure with more than 150 square feet for which a building permit is required and which must comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. TEMPORARY RESIDENCE Residence for a period of less than 60 days. YARD An open space, other than a court on a lot, unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upwards, except as otherwise permitted.