Wolcott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 95-5
Individual mobile homes
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A. No mobile home shall be occupied in the Village of Wolcott outside of an approved mobile home park for more than 48 hours, except upon a special permit issued by the Village Board. Such permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed 30 days and shall not be renewable within the same calendar year. B. As an exception to Subsection A , above, a permit may be issued for parking and occupying a mobile home on land owned by the occupant or occupants during the construction of a house thereon for a period not exceeding 180 days. However, if material progress with house construction is not made within 45 days from the issuance of a permit, or if construction work ceases for a consecutive period of 45 days, such permit shall become void. C. No mobile home without complete sanitary facilities nor a camp or travel trailer, as defined herein, shall be occupied within the Village of Wolcott.
Section 95-5 of Wolcott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 establishes strict limits on where and how long mobile homes may be occupied within the Village of Wolcott outside of approved mobile home parks. As a general rule, such occupancy beyond 48 hours requires a special permit from the Village Board, capped at 30 days and non-renewable within the same calendar year. A separate exception allows a mobile home to be occupied on land owned by the occupant during active house construction for up to 180 days, but that permit becomes void if construction stalls for 45 consecutive days or fails to show material progress within the first 45 days. Additionally, no mobile home lacking complete sanitary facilities, and no camp or travel trailer, may be occupied anywhere in the Village.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Wolcott should be aware that under § 95-5, placing or allowing a mobile home to be occupied outside an approved mobile home park for more than 48 hours without a Village Board special permit is a code violation. Compliant operators ensure that any permitted occupancy stays within the 30-day limit and do not seek renewal of such a permit within the same calendar year. Operators should also verify that any mobile home on their property is equipped with complete sanitary facilities, as units lacking those features cannot lawfully be occupied in the Village under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Wolcott Code § 95-5, tenants or occupants of mobile homes outside approved parks have limited rights to remain in place without a Village Board-issued special permit, and even permitted stays are capped at 30 days per calendar year. If you are occupying a mobile home on land you own during house construction, the 180-day construction exception may apply, but the permit can become void if construction does not proceed on the timelines the section specifies. Individuals who believe a permit was improperly denied or revoked may wish to contact the Village Board directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York municipal housing regulations for general information about 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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