Wawayanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 114-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: FOUNDATION A permanent trailer foundation which shall be capable of sustaining safely the weight to which it will be subjected, without undue differential settlement, unsafe deformation or movement of the trailer caused by freezing and thawing, dampness, corrosion, wetting and drying as well as termites and other destructive insects. Minimum components shall be a four-inch-thick reinforced concrete slab with a skirt, both to be equal to the length and width of the mobile home. Anchors and tie-downs shall be placed on at least each corner of the mobile home stand, and each shall be able to sustain a minimum tensile strength of 2,800 pounds. This does not apply to camping sites. MOBILE HOME A transportable one-family dwelling equipped for year-round occupancy and containing the same water supply, waste disposal, heating and electrical convenience as immobile housing. MOBILE HOME COURT Any area of land occupied by two or more mobile homes that are used, designed for use or capable of being used as living or sleeping quarters. MOBILE HOME LOT The space which shall be assigned or used and occupied by any one mobile home.
Section 114-3 of Wawayanda's Code of Ordinances Chapter 114 establishes the official definitions that govern the town's mobile home regulations. Key terms defined include 'Foundation,' which sets out specific structural and anchoring requirements for permanent trailer foundations; 'Mobile Home,' meaning a transportable single-family dwelling with full year-round utilities; 'Mobile Home Court,' referring to any land hosting two or more such dwellings used for living or sleeping; and 'Mobile Home Lot,' the individual space assigned to a single mobile home. These definitions form the interpretive baseline for all other requirements in Chapter 114, and the foundation definition explicitly excludes camping sites from its scope.
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Operators and owners of mobile home courts in Wawayanda should be familiar with the definitions established in § 114-3, as these terms set the framework for compliance throughout Chapter 114. A compliant operator ensures that each mobile home is placed on a foundation meeting the section's specifications — including a four-inch reinforced concrete slab with a skirt and corner anchors rated for at least 2,800 pounds of tensile strength. Properly distinguishing between a 'Mobile Home Court,' a 'Mobile Home Lot,' and individual dwelling units as defined in § 114-3 is also important for accurate record-keeping and regulatory reporting.
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Tenants living in mobile home courts in Wawayanda benefit from knowing that § 114-3 defines the structural and utility standards that their dwelling and its foundation are expected to meet under local code. If a foundation appears to lack the reinforced slab, skirt, or corner tie-downs described in this section, that may represent a code compliance issue worth documenting. Tenants can raise concerns about conditions that may fall short of the Chapter 114 definitions with local code enforcement authorities or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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