Stillwater, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 134 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 134-3
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For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The individual responsible for the administration and enforcement of this Chapter, Chapter 210 , Zoning, and Chapter 176 , Subdivision of Land. MANUFACTURED HOME A structure transportable in one or more sections that, in the traveling mode, is eight feet or more in width or 40 feet or more in length or when erected on site is 320 square feet minimum, and that was built on or after June 15, 1976, 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 "manufactured home" shall also include any structure that meets all requirements of this definition except the size requirement and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured House Construction and Safety Act of 1974, as amended. The term "manufactured home" shall not include any self-propelled recreational vehicle. A label certifying compliance with the Standard for manufactured homes, NFPA 501, ANSI A119.1 in effect at the time of manufacture is deemed acceptable. For the purpose of these provisions, a mobile home shall be considered a manufactured home. This definition of manufactured home includes all additions which are purchased and added thereto or additions made subsequent to installation. This definition of manufactured home does not include any factory manufactured modular housing placed on a standard foundation nor does it include a recreational vehicle. MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION Construction which is required for the installation of a manufactured home, including the construction of the foundation system, required structural connections thereto and the installation of the on-site water, gas, electrical and sewer systems and connection thereto which are necessary for the normal occupancy of the manufactured home. MANUFACTURED HOME LOT A manufactured home lot is a designated site which is located within a manufactured home park for the accommodation of one manufactured home and its occupants. MANUFACTURED HOME PARK A manufactured home park is any parcel of land which is improved or occupied for the placement of two or more manufactured homes which are used as dwellings intended for occupancy for more than 30 consecutive days. MANUFACTURED HOME STAND The area prepared for the placement and support of a manufactured home. MANUFACTURED HOME STANDARDS The Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards as promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. OCCUPANT Any individual living or sleeping in a manufactured home or having possession or use of a space within a manufactured home. UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE The code, called the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the "Uniform Code"), which took effect January 1, 1984 and prescribes minimum standards for both fire prevention and building construction. The Uniform Code is applicable in every municipality of the state (except the City of New York, which was permitted to retain its own code).
Section 134-3 of Stillwater, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 134 establishes the official meanings of key terms used throughout the chapter governing manufactured home parks. It defines what qualifies as a "manufactured home," a manufactured home lot, park, stand, and installation, as well as who counts as an occupant and what standards apply. These definitions set the boundaries for how the rest of the chapter's rules are interpreted and applied, including the distinction between manufactured homes and excluded structures like recreational vehicles and modular housing on standard foundations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of manufactured home parks in Stillwater should be familiar with the definitions in § 134-3, since these terms govern how the entire chapter is applied to their properties. A compliant operator understands, for example, that a manufactured home park is defined as any parcel improved for two or more manufactured homes used as dwellings for more than 30 consecutive days, and that mobile homes are treated as manufactured homes under this section. Knowing which structures and situations fall within or outside these definitions helps operators ensure their facilities, lots, and installation practices align with the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in manufactured home parks in Stillwater benefit from understanding the definitions in § 134-3, which establish the scope of protections and regulations that apply to their living situation. For instance, the definition of "occupant" covers any individual living or sleeping in a manufactured home or having possession of a space within one, which can be relevant when asserting rights under the chapter. Tenants who have questions about whether their home or park falls under these definitions may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 134 with a knowledgeable resource.
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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