Wolcott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 95-4
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Certain words and terms used in this chapter are defined for the purposes thereof as follows: MOBILE HOME or HOUSE TRAILER A portable structure for which the State of New York Department of Motor Vehicles will issue a license to move on any public way, having a usable floor area of not more than 1,100 square feet nor less than 400 square feet, with or without its own motive power, equipped for or used for living purposes, provided with complete sanitary facilities, and mounted on wheels or designed to be mounted and transported, or transported on a flatbed trailer. MOBILE HOME PARK or HOUSE TRAILER CAMP Any lot on which two or more mobile homes or house trailers are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodations. STREET LINE The right-of-way line of a street, as indicated by dedication or by deed of record. TRAILER, CAMP or TRAVEL A vehicle or portable structure less than 400 square feet in floor area, equipped but not regularly used for sleeping, and which may not have sanitary facilities.
Section 95-4 of Wolcott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 establishes the foundational definitions that govern how the rest of the chapter is applied. Key terms include 'mobile home' or 'house trailer' (a licensed, wheel-mounted structure between 400 and 1,100 square feet with full sanitary facilities), 'mobile home park' (any lot hosting two or more such units), 'street line' (the recorded right-of-way boundary), and 'trailer, camp or travel' (a smaller, non-primary-residence vehicle under 400 square feet). These definitions determine which structures and properties fall within the chapter's regulatory scope.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks or house trailer camps in Wolcott should be familiar with the definitions set out in § 95-4, since those terms determine whether a given property or structure is subject to the chapter's requirements. A compliant operator generally ensures that any structure marketed or rented as a mobile home meets the floor-area range of 400–1,100 square feet and is equipped with complete sanitary facilities as defined in this section. Understanding the distinction between a regulated 'mobile home' and an exempt 'camp or travel trailer' helps operators accurately classify units on their property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in mobile homes or mobile home parks in Wolcott benefit from knowing that § 95-4 sets out the precise definitions that determine whether their home and community fall under the chapter's protections and rules. If a dispute arises about whether a structure qualifies as a 'mobile home' under this section—for example, regarding floor area or sanitary facilities—that classification can be relevant to what rights and obligations apply. Tenants who believe their housing situation is being misclassified may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority for general guidance.
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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