Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-51
Space requirements
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A. Maximum occupancy. The maximum number of occupants of a manufactured home shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of the square feet of floor area of habitable space, exclusive of habitable space used for cooking purposes, in accordance with the following: 150 square feet for one or two occupants, 250 square feet for three occupants and 80 square feet additional for each occupant thereafter. B. Height of habitable space. Habitable space shall have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet over 50% of the floor area, and the floor area where the ceiling height is less than five feet shall not be considered in computing gross floor area. C. Bathrooms and toilet rooms. Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall have provisions for privacy and shall be provided with floors of moisture-resistant material. D. Prohibited uses. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens and kitchenettes shall not be used for sleeping purposes. E. Exits. A manufactured home shall have a safe and unobstructed primary exit and an emergency exit located remote from the primary exit.
Section 93-51 of Waverly's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum space and safety standards for manufactured homes. It sets occupancy limits based on habitable floor area (starting at 150 square feet for one or two occupants), requires ceiling heights of at least seven feet over half the floor area, mandates moisture-resistant bathroom floors and privacy provisions, prohibits using bathrooms, kitchens, or kitchenettes as sleeping areas, and requires both a primary exit and a separate emergency exit. These rules define the baseline conditions under which a manufactured home may legally be occupied in Waverly, N.Y.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home properties in Waverly should ensure each unit complies with the occupancy and space standards set out in § 93-51 before allowing residents to move in. A compliant operator calculates maximum occupancy using the habitable floor area formula — excluding kitchen space — verifies that ceiling heights meet the seven-foot threshold over at least half the floor area, and confirms that bathrooms have moisture-resistant flooring and adequate privacy. Compliant operators also ensure that no kitchen, bathroom, or toilet room is designated or used for sleeping, and that each home maintains both a clear primary exit and a separate emergency exit as required by § 93-51.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 93-51 of Waverly's Code of Ordinances, tenants in manufactured homes have a right to occupy a unit that meets minimum space, ceiling height, sanitation, and exit safety standards. If a unit appears to fall short — for example, if the home is overcrowded relative to its floor area, lacks proper exits, or has bathrooms without moisture-resistant floors — tenants may consider documenting the conditions and raising the violation with Waverly's local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand how § 93-51 applies to their situation and what complaint or defense options may be available.
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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