Manufactured home parks in the Village of Bath shall conform to all applicable state regulations and the following regulations.
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter or extend any manufactured home park within the Village of Bath unless said person holds a valid building permit issued by said Village for the specific construction, alteration or extension proposed.
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It shall be unlawful for any person to operate and maintain any manufactured home park within the Village of Bath unless said person holds a valid license issued annually by the Village of Bath in compliance with the provisions of this chapter in the name of such person for the specific manufactured home park.
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Licenses issued as provided herein shall be transferable only upon written application to and approval by the Village Board.
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Application for a construction permit or initial annual license shall be filed with the Village Clerk, accompanied by payment of such fees as may be required herein.
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Applications for an initial license shall be filed within 90 days of the effective date of this chapter.
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Applications for permits or initial licenses shall be signed by the applicant and shall include the following:
(1) 
The name and address of the applicant.
(2) 
The location and legal description of the property on which the park is or will be located.
(3) 
Plans and specifications of the park, including but not limited to the following:
(a) 
The area and dimensions of the tract of land on which the park is or will be located.
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The location of all manufactured home lots and stands.
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The location and width of roadways.
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The location of all utility lines in their respective detail.
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The plans and specifications for the water supply and sewage disposal facilities.
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Plans and specifications for any community service buildings.
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Certification that the plans for water and sewer facilities have been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
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Such further information as may be requested by the Village Board or designated official to enable determination of the park's compliance with this chapter.
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The application and all accompanying plans and specifications shall be filed in triplicate. The Village Board, Planning Board or designated official shall inspect the application and plans and specifications.
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No permits shall be issued except in compliance with this chapter and all other applicable laws and regulations.
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Upon application in writing by a licensee for a renewal of a license and upon payment of the annual license fee, the Village Board or designated official shall renew such license for another year upon determination that said park is in compliance with this chapter.
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The Planning Board, in consultation with the Building inspector, shall review each license renewal application to determine the degree of compliance with this chapter and/or progress toward complete compliance. Based on their finding, an advisory report shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees recommending approval of denial of license renewal or conditional renewal specifying the areas in which park management or facilities are deficient. Correction of deficiencies specified shall be prerequisite to any subsequent license renewal.
The annual license fee for each manufactured home park shall be $2.50 per occupied lot, as of the first day of January of each year, with a maximum fee of $150. The annual license fee shall be payable on or before January 31 of each year. Failure to pay the required annual fee will result in the fee being added to the park owner's Village tax bill, along with a penalty of 25%.
The Village Board or designated official is authorized and directed to make such inspections as are necessary to determine satisfactory compliance with this chapter. Said official shall be authorized to enter at a reasonable time upon any private property, except the manufactured home, for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of this chapter.
The Village Board or designated official may revoke any license to maintain and operate a park when the licensee has been found guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction of violation of any provision of this chapter. A penalty of $25 per day will be assessed until such license is reissued. The Code Enforcement Officer will issue a new operating certificate when the circumstances leading to the conviction have been remedied, the penalty is paid, and the park is being maintained and operated in full compliance with the law.