Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 174-13
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A. Design and construction. (1) Design and construction of mobile home courts shall conform to applicable zoning and building regulations and generally accepted standards for mobile home courts. (2) Open areas shall be adequate to assure privacy, natural light and ventilation for each mobile home and sufficient for essential outdoor uses. B. Stormwater drainage. (1) Mobile home courts shall have adequate facilities for drainage of surface and subsurface water. (2) Grading of the entire property shall be such as to facilitate the safe and efficient drainage of surface water. (3) Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers, approved combination storm and sanitary sewers or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized where deemed necessary. C. Surfacing. Walks, driveways and parking spaces shall be provided with paved and durable surfacing so as to provide safe and easy access under normal use and weather conditions. D. Overhead wires. Wires installed above driveways and parking spaces shall have a clearance of not less than 18 feet. E. Exterior lighting. Artificial lighting shall be provided to illuminate walks, driveways and parking spaces for the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles at night. F. Maintenance. Mobile home courts shall be properly maintained so as to assure the desirable residential character of the property. G. Travel or vacation trailers. No occupied travel or vacation trailer or other form of temporary-type living units shall be permitted in a mobile home court.
Section 174-13 of Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 establishes baseline physical and operational standards for mobile home courts. The rule covers a broad range of site conditions, including design and construction conformance with zoning and building codes, adequate stormwater drainage systems, paved and durable surfacing for walks and driveways, minimum overhead wire clearance of 18 feet, exterior lighting for nighttime safety, and ongoing property maintenance. The provision also prohibits occupied travel or vacation trailers and other temporary living units from being located within a mobile home court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home courts in Walden are generally expected to keep their properties in continuous compliance with the full range of requirements set out in § 174-13. This means maintaining functional drainage infrastructure, ensuring all walks, driveways, and parking areas have durable paved surfaces, verifying that overhead wires above driveways and parking spaces meet the 18-foot clearance minimum, and providing adequate exterior lighting throughout the site. Compliant operators also take care to prevent occupied travel trailers or other temporary living units from being stationed within the court, and they keep the overall property in a condition consistent with its residential character.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home courts in Walden have an interest in the physical conditions that § 174-13 is designed to protect, including safe drainage, properly surfaced walkways and driveways, adequate lighting, and a well-maintained residential environment. If conditions at a mobile home court appear to fall short of these standards—such as poor drainage, unlit pathways, or the presence of occupied temporary trailers—tenants may consider documenting the conditions and raising the issue with local code enforcement or municipal authorities in Walden. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available when a property appears to be out of compliance with ch. 174.
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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