Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-50
Open space required
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A. Every mobile home park shall have a recreational area for the public use of persons living in the park, the minimum size of such area shall be 5,000 square feet, plus 200 square feet per mobile home, furnished by the applicant. B. The Planning Board, as a condition of approval, may establish such conditions on the use and maintenance of open spaces as it deems necessary to assure the preservation of such open spaces for their intended purposes.
Section 98-50 of Spencer, N.Y.'s Code of Ordinances requires every mobile home park to set aside a recreational area for residents' use, with a baseline of 5,000 square feet plus an additional 200 square feet for each mobile home in the park. The applicant is responsible for furnishing this space. The Planning Board is also authorized under this section to attach conditions to any approval in order to ensure that open spaces are preserved and used as intended.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Spencer Code § 98-50, operators seeking approval for a mobile home park are generally expected to calculate the required recreational area based on the total number of homes planned—starting at 5,000 square feet and adding 200 square feet per unit—and to provide that space as part of the application. Compliant operators also prepare to accept any conditions the Planning Board may impose on the use and maintenance of those open spaces. Keeping clear documentation of how the recreational area is sized, furnished, and maintained helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the open-space requirements of § 98-50.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 98-50 of the Spencer Code gives residents of mobile home parks the right to a recreational area sized to the park's population, starting at 5,000 square feet plus 200 square feet per home. If a park appears to lack the required open space or is not maintaining it in accordance with conditions set by the Planning Board, residents may have grounds to raise that concern with local code enforcement or the Planning Board directly. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal codes can help residents understand what options may be available under § 98-50.
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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