§ 58-3. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section:

EMERGENCY EVACUATION/DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN

A written plan accompanying an application for a mobile home park license or renewal outlining a method of evacuation for mobile home park residents in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency and providing the location of alternate shelter and a method of securing mobile home park residents' dwellings during the evacuation.

MOBILE HOME

Any structure which is designed or ever has been designed to be transported on its own wheels or those of another vehicle; which is used, designed to be used and capable of being used as a detached single-family residence; and which is intended to be occupied as permanent living quarters containing one or more of the following facilities: sleeping accommodations, a flush toilet, a tub or shower, kitchen facilities, plumbing or electrical connections for attachment to outside systems. This definition of "mobile homes" includes all additions which are purchased and added thereto or additions made subsequent to installation. This definition does not include modular housing placed on a standard foundation or travel trailer.

[Amended 8-9-1977]

MOBILE HOME LOT

A designated site of specific total land area which is located within a mobile home park for the accommodation of one mobile home and its occupants.

MOBILE HOME PARK

Any parcel of land, with or without improvements, upon which two or more mobile homes used for dwelling purposes are placed.

[Amended 5-14-1974]

MOBILE HOME PARK SECURITY PLAN

A written plan accompanying an application for a mobile home park license or renewal detailing existing or proposed provisions for mobile home park security, including, but not limited to, security and motion detection lighting and emergency call boxes or alarms.

MOBILE HOME STAND

A durable surface located on a mobile home lot which is to be used for the placement of and capable of supporting a mobile home.

MODULAR HOUSE

A housing unit constructed off-site consisting of more than one segment and designed to be permanently anchored to a foundation and to become a fixed part of the real estate and which meets all the standards of the New York State Building Code.

[Amended 5-14-1974]

TRAVEL TRAILER

Any portable vehicle which is designed to be transported on its own wheels; which is designed and intended to be used for temporary living quarters for travel, recreational or vacation purposes; and which may or may not include one or all of the accommodations and facilities included in a mobile home. The term "travel trailer" shall include self-propelled recreational motor homes.

[Amended 5-14-1974]

Added 12-14-2005 by L.L. No. 10-2005