Wheatfield, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 114-3
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A. Word usage. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future tense; plural and singular connotations are interchangeable. The word "person" includes a firm, partnership or corporation as well as an individual, whether tenant, owner, lessee, licensee, agent, heir or assignee. The word "shall" is always mandatory. The word "may" is always permissive. The word "used" includes the term "designed or intended to be used." B. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section: BUILDING INSPECTOR The duly appointed Building Inspector of the Town of Wheatfield or any person designated by the Town Board to act in his or her absence. COURT SITE PLAN The plan required of an applicant for a license to establish, maintain and operate a mobile home court in the Town of Wheatfield pursuant to the standards for mobile home courts as enumerated in this chapter. Said plan shall show all of the required information pertaining to the proposed layout of a premises for a mobile home court in compliance with this chapter. COURT STREET A private way which affords principal means of access to individual court units or auxiliary buildings. DRIVEWAY A minor private way used by vehicles and pedestrians on a mobile home court unit. This area may constitute off-court-street parking. ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The person duly appointed by the Town Board to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Unless otherwise designated by the Town Board, the Building Inspector shall be the enforcement officer. FIRE COMPANY The organization, public or private, authorized by the Town of Wheatfield or by the state law to provide fire prevention and fire protection services to any or all areas of the Town of Wheatfield. LICENSE A written permit or certification issued by the Town of Wheatfield, permitting the construction, operation, alteration and extension of a mobile home court under the provisions of this chapter. MOBILE HOME A manufactured, single-family dwelling unit, designed for year-round residence, mounted on its own carriage for movement by towing to a mobile home court unit. This definition does not include vehicles considered to be camping trailers or self-propelled motorized vehicles. MOBILE HOME COURT A parcel of land which has been designed and improved for the placement of mobile homes for nontransient use and cannot be platted and filed as a subdivision with the Niagara County Clerk. MOBILE HOME LOT The space for rent or lease only in any mobile home court which shall be designed for and assigned to occupancy by one mobile home. MOBILE HOME STAND That part of an individual mobile home unit which has been reserved for the placement of a mobile home exclusive of any appurtenances. OPEN SPACE A public or private area which has no physical improvements. Open space areas may include active or passive recreational components. Such spaces may be required to be provided by developers for the general use of the public or residents of the development. PATIO A surfaced outdoor living space designed and intended to supplement the interior mobile home living area on a seasonal, warm-weather basis. PLANNING BOARD The duly appointed Planning Board of the Town of Wheatfield. RECREATIONAL USE Area set aside exclusively for any form of active or passive pursuit of play, amusement or relaxation. SERVICE BUILDING A structure housing sanitary, operation, office, recreational, maintenance or other facilities built to conform to required standards of this chapter. TOWN BOARD The duly elected Town Board of the Town of Wheatfield. TOWN CLERK The duly elected Town Clerk of the Town of Wheatfield. TOWN ENGINEER The duly appointed Town Engineer of the Town of Wheatfield.
Section 114-3 of Wheatfield's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational vocabulary and interpretive rules for Chapter 114, which governs mobile home courts in the Town of Wheatfield. It clarifies how common grammatical constructions (tense, number, and mandatory versus permissive language) are to be read throughout the chapter, and it assigns precise meanings to key terms—such as "Mobile Home Court," "Mobile Home Lot," "License," and "Enforcement Officer"—so that all parties reading the chapter share a common understanding. These definitions shape how every other provision in Chapter 114 is interpreted and applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and prospective operators of mobile home courts in Wheatfield should familiarize themselves with the definitions set out in § 114-3, because those terms carry specific legal meanings throughout Chapter 114 that may differ from everyday usage. For example, the defined distinction between a "Mobile Home Lot" and a "Mobile Home Stand" clarifies exactly what space is being rented versus where the unit itself is placed—a distinction that affects how a compliant operator structures leases and site plans. Operators generally ensure that their licensing applications, court site plans, and day-to-day operations use these terms consistently with § 114-3 to avoid misunderstandings with the Building Inspector or Enforcement Officer.
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 Wheatfield benefit from understanding the definitions in § 114-3, because those terms determine the scope of protections and obligations that apply under Chapter 114. For instance, the defined meaning of "Mobile Home Lot" clarifies that the space a tenant rents is distinct from the stand where the home sits, which can be relevant when disputes arise about what is included in a rental arrangement. Tenants who believe a provision of Chapter 114 is being misapplied may find it useful to reference § 114-3's definitions when raising concerns with the Town's Enforcement Officer or when consulting a tenant-rights organization.
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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