Wawayanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 114-13
Preexisting uses
Operative Text
A. This chapter, except for § 114-7N , O and R hereof, shall not apply to existing mobile home courts on the effective date of this chapter, and such existing mobile home courts will be considered nonconforming uses. Such existing mobile home courts shall comply with the above sections within three years of adoption of this chapter. Any enlargement, extension or alteration of an existing mobile home court may be made only in compliance with all the terms of this chapter. B. Mobile home courts existing on the effective date of this chapter may continue to operate and shall continue to be subject to the provisions of the ordinance of 1969 entitled "Regulating the operation of mobile home courts within the Town of Wawayanda."
Section 114-13 of Wawayanda's Code of Ordinances establishes how mobile home courts that existed before the chapter's effective date are treated under the new rules. These preexisting courts are classified as nonconforming uses, meaning most of the chapter's requirements do not immediately apply to them — but they must come into compliance with certain provisions (§ 114-7N, O, and R) within three years of the chapter's adoption. Any expansion or physical alteration of such a court must fully comply with the current chapter from the outset, and all existing courts remain subject to the Town's 1969 ordinance regulating mobile home court operations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home courts that were in existence on the effective date of Chapter 114 should be aware that § 114-13 grants a transitional period, but that period is not unlimited. Compliant operators ensure that the specific requirements of § 114-7N, O, and R are met within the three-year window, and they treat any planned enlargement, extension, or alteration as subject to the full current chapter rather than the nonconforming-use exemption. Continued operation also means ongoing adherence to the 1969 Wawayanda ordinance governing mobile home court operations, which remains in effect alongside Chapter 114.
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 Wawayanda may find § 114-13 relevant to understanding the regulatory status of their community, particularly whether it was operating before Chapter 114 took effect. Even courts classified as nonconforming uses under this section are still required to comply with § 114-7N, O, and R within three years and remain bound by the 1969 ordinance. Tenants who have questions about whether their court is meeting these obligations may wish to contact the Town of Wawayanda directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York mobile home park law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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