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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-04-04April 4, 1972 The Lansing Town Board held a Special Meeting on April 4, 1972 to hold Public Hearing's on a Proposed Mobile Home Park Ordinance; a pro- posal to amend the Local Law Regulating Signs in the Town of Lansing relative to the Appeals Board and any other business that may come be- fore said board. ROLL CALL Charles Howell Supervisor Present Louis Bush Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Edward LaVigne Councilman Present Lee Naegely Councilman Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Clerk Present Visitors: Mr. & Mrs. Wyatt, Peter Craig and Dr. Maines. The Supervisor called the meeting to Order having the Clerk take • the Roll Call. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on a proposed Mobile Home Park Ordinance, which Ordinance repeals the former Trailer Park Ordinance adopted November 5, 1962 and the Amendment thereto adopted May 13, 1963, was called to order at 8 P.M. by Super- visor Howell. The proposed Mobile Home Park Ordinance was reviewed and discussed. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:35 P.M. after all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard. The Town Board at this time discussed the Hearing just held and the following Resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely: WHEREAS, a Public Hearing has been.held on April 4, 1972 at 8 P.M. in the evening thereof, in the South Lansing Town Hall in said Town of Lansing, on a proposed Mobile Home Park Ordinance, repeals former Trailer Park Ordinance adopted November 5, 1962 and the Amendment thereto adopted May 13, 1963, and whereas no one appeared objecting to same, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that this Town hereby adopt said Mobile Home Park Ordin- ance and the Town Clerk be and she hereby is directed to enter the Ordinance in the minutes of the Town Board, post same on the Town sign board and publis -h same in the official newspaper and file affidavits of publishing and posting in her office. Seconded by Mr. Bush. Vote of Town Board (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor Ordinance thereupon adopted as Ordinance #11 - 1972. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on a proposal to amend the Local Law Regulating Signs in the Town of Lansing relative to the Appeals Board, was called to order by Supervisor Howell at 8:45 P.M. The proposed Local Law amending the Sign Local Law was read and reviewed. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was terminated at 9 :15 P.M. The Board at this time discussed the Hearing just held and the following Resolution was offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: WHEREAS, the Local Law amending the Lansing Sign Local Law has been in the hands of the members of the Town Board at least seven days, ex- clusive of Sunday, and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held upon said Local Law on April 4, 1972, after publication as required by law, now therefore be it RESOLVED that said Local Law be adopted and the Clerk, within five days, file one certified copy in the office of the Town Clerk; one cer- tified copy in the office of the State Comptroller, and three certified copies in the office of the Secretary of State. Seconded by Mr. Bush. Vote of Town Board 0000... (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board 0904000 (Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor Local Law thereupon adopted as Local Law #1 - 19720 i Continued April 4, 1972 Letter read from Lansing Planning Board requesting the Town Board's attitudes towards the 701 Report submitted by Egner and Niederkorn Assoc- iates. Discussion followed. Highway Superintendent.Sharpsteen submitted for the Board's opinion, a brief outline of general *orking procedures .,for the Lansing Highway Department. Discussion held`on same. Supervisor Howell discussed with the Town Board, the options avail- able to the Tompkins County Planning & Public Works Committee regarding Crooked Hill Road. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that Paul Barron be appointed as the Lansing Planning Board's representative to the Lansing Activities Unlimited Commission. Seconded by Mr. Bush. Carried 1 Discussion Lot of Ordinance Regulating Street' Excavation on Town Roads In relation alleled to the New York Telephone Co. ARTICLE 1 TITLE Legal Notice NOTICE OF >9 EASE TAKE NOTICE that a Publ d writ be held by the Town Board of the L�ng on the 4th day of April 1972 at A 411 on oposal to amend the Local Law Re Sipi in [he Town of Lansing relativte AP s 80ard.. !ht Ou4g uftheToa� lltrrifM,2 }e1Y17. �"itteC Flush, (-it, On Motion, meeting adjourned 10:15 P.M.; 7 ORDINANCE N0. 11 MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE 11 An ordinance enforcing minimum standards for mobile home parks and occupancy of mobile homes on individual lots in the park; establishing requirements for the design, con- struction, alteration, extension and maintenance of such parks and related facilities, authorizing the issuance of permits for construction, alteration and extension of such parks; authorizing the inspection of such parks; and fixirg penalties for violations. ARTICLE 2 PURPOSE It is the purpose of this ordinance to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York by the re- gulation of the occupancy of mobile home parks within said Town. ARTICLE 3 DEFINITIONS Dwelling - a building used wholly for habitation by one or more families. Mobile Home - a transportable,single family dwelling unit suitable for year- around occupancy and containing the same water supply, waste disposal and electrical systems as immobile housing. ��- Mobile Home Lot - a parcel of land for the placement of a single mobile home and the accessory structures incident to it, including such open spaces as are used in connection with such mobile home. Mobile Home Lot Width - the mean distance measured par- alleled to the front lot line between the two side lot lines. Mobile Home Park - a parcel of land under single ownership which is improved for the placement of mobile homes for non - transient use and - •which is offered to the public for the placement of three or more mobile homes. Mobile Home Stand - that part of a mobile home lot which has been reserved for the placement of the mobile home. Permanent Residence - residence for a period in excess of 0 days. (continued) • 0 Iu r e� Continued April 4, 1972 Stand Area - that part of a mobile home lot which is reserved for the placement of the mobile home stand. The Stand Area shall be located according to the minimum distances specified in Article 8, Section 13, of this ordinance as-- illustrated by the following diagram: ARTICLE 4 ARTICLE 5 Stand area requirements apply only when side lot lines fall within this area. REAR LOT LINE 4:::� 0#� 600T FRONT LOT LINE W V)i i— I i Qc + W z 1811 4 115' � z 1� W 48' min /600 fv I Temporary Residence - residence for a period less than 60 days. 4 LICENSE AND TEMPORARY PERMITS 4.1 It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to con- struct, maintain, operate, alter or extend a mobile home park within the limits of the Town of Lansing, unless such person shall first obtain a license therefor. 4.2 It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to con- struct, alter or extend a mobile home park within the limits of the Town of Lansing, unless such person shall first obtain a temporary permit therefor. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE 5.1 _Application for temporary permit or license shall be filed with and issued by the Town Clerk. The application shall be in writing,. signed by the applicant, and shall include the following: 59191 The name and address of the applicant; 5.1.2 Address and location of the mobile home park; 5.193 A complete plan of the park; 5.1.4 Plans and specifications of all buildings, im- provements, facilities and landscaping existing or to be constructed or installed with the mobile home park; 5.1.5 A copy of all proposed restrictions, rules and regulations to be imposed on occupants of the mobile home park; 5.1.6 Such further information as may be requested by the Ordinance Inspector to enable him to determine if the existing or proposed park will comply with legal requirements. 592 The application and all accompanying plans and specifi- cations shall be filed in duplicate. The Ordinance Inspector, who shall be appointed by the Town Board, shall review the application and the.-proposed plans and specifications and shall forward a copy to the Planning Board for its review and recommendations as to compliance with the objectives of the General Plan, if and when adopted. Such recommendation shall be in writing and shall be completed within 30 days from the time of sub- mission to the Planning Board. If the existing or proposed mobile home park will, when constructed or altered in accordance with such plans and specifications, be in compliance with all provisions of this ordinance, and all other applicable ordinances and statutes, the (Continued) A Continued April 4, 1972 Ordinance Inspector shall approve the application. Upan completion of the park according to the plans the Lansing Town Board shall issue the license. 5.3 Application for renewal of license. Upon application in writing for renewal of a license, the Ordinance Inspec- tor shall renew such license for another year. If any changes have taken place in the mobile home park, the applicant must produce a revised plan showing said changes before a renewal will be granted. ARTICLE 6 INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT 6.1 Owners, agents, operators and occupants shall be respon- ible for providing access at reasonable times to all parts of the premises within their control to the Ordinance In- spector or to his inspectors, acting in the performance of their duties. 692 It shall be the duty of the Ordinance Inspector: 6.2.1 To cause periodic inspections of all licensed premises not less than once each year and to in- spect premises in pending applications for lic- enses or temporary permits. 6.2.2 To investigate all complaints made under this ordinance. 6.2.3 To request the Town Attorney to take appropriate legal action on all violations of this ordinance. ARTICLE 7 NOTICES, HEARINGS AND ORDERS 7.1 Upon determination by the Ordinance Inspector that there has been a violation of any provision of this ordinance or regulations issued hereunder, the Ordinance Inspector shall give notice of such violation(s) in the following manner: 7.1.1 The notice shall be in writing. 7.1.2 The notice shall include a statement of the reasons for its issuance. 7.1.3 The notice shall state a reasonable time for the performance of any act(s) necessary for compliance. 7.1.4 The notice shall contain an outline of remedial action, which, if taken, will effect compliance. 7.1.5 The notice shall be served by registered mail directed to the licensee of the licensed premises and such notification shall be deemed sufficient legal notice under this ordinance. 7.2 Any person affected by any notice which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of this ordinance may request and shall be granted a hearing before the Town of Lansing Board of Appeals established by the Local Law Regulating Signs. Such person shall file with the Town of Lansing Board of Appeals a written petition re- questing such hearing and setting forth a statement of the grounds therefor within ten (10) days after receipt of the notice. The filing of the request for a hearing shall serve to stay the notice except in the case of an order issued under Section 7.5 of this ordinance. Upon receipt of such petition, the Town:-of Lansing Board of Appeals shall set a time and place for such hearing which time shall be not later than ten (10) days after the day on which the petition was filed and shall give the petitioner written notice thereof. 7.3 Within 10 days after such hearing the Town of Lansing Board of Appeals shall issue an order in writing sustain- ing modifying or withdrawing the notice which order shall be served as directed in Section 7.1 of this ordinance. Upon failure to comply with any order sustaining or mod- ifying a notice, the license of the mobile home park aff- ect6d by the order shall be revoked. 7.4 The proceedings of such hearing, together with a copy of every notice and order related thereto, shall be entered as a matter of public record in the office of the Town Clerk. (Continued) • • • • Continued April 4, 1972,( 7.5 Whenever the Ordinance Inspector finds that an emergency exists which required immediate action to protect the public health, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order stating the existence of such'emergency and re- quiring that such action be taken as he may deem necess- ary to0meet the emergency including the suspension of the license or the closing of a park and evacuation of all occupants. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this ordinance, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such an order is directed shall comply therewith immediately but, upon petition to the Town of Lansing Board of Appeals shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. The provisions of Sections 7.3 and 7.4 shall be applicable to such hearing and the order issued thereafter. 7.6 Any person agrieved by any decision of the Lansing Board of Appeals may have the decision reviewed by a special term of the Supreme Court in the manner provided by Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules. ARTICLE 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 8.1 Location. Mobile home parks may be located in any dis- trict in which dwellings are permitted, if the specific location of the proposed mobile home park is found to be in compliance with the objectives of the General Plan, if and when adopted. 8.2 General Requirements. Condition of soil, ground water level, drainage and topography shall not create hazards to the property or the health and safety of the occupants. The site shall not be exposed to objectionable smoke, noise, odors, or other adverse influences and no portion shall be subject to flooding or excessive settling or erosion. 8.3 Soil and Ground Cover Requirements. Exposed ground sur- faces in all parts of any mobile home park shall be paved, surfaced with crushed stone or other solid material, or protected with grass or other vegetive material capable of preventing erosion and of eliminating objectionable dust. Each mobile home lot shall be provided with at least one tree of no less than 2" caliper. 8.4 Site Drainage Requirements. The ground surface in all parts of any mobile home park shall be graded and equipped to insure rapid drainage and freedom, "from stagnant pools of water. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, storm water sewers, or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be used wherever necessary. 8.5 Areas for Non - residential Use, 895.1 No part of any park shall be used for non- residen- tial purposes, except as required for the direct servicing, management, and maintenance of the park. Mobile home parks may include a mobile home sales area, provided that such area is separated from the nearest mobile home lot line by no less than 30 feet and is screened from the residential area In accordance with the requirements of Section 8.8.3 of this ordinance. 8.5.2 If facilities are provided for servicing, mainten- ance and management, including laundry facilities, said facilities shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs and shall provide adequate off-street.park- ing space. 8.5.3 Nothing contained in this Section shall prevent the sale of a mobile home connected to water, sewer, and electrical distribution and collection systems and located on a mobile home stand within the mobile home park. 8.6 Mobile Home Lot Size. All mobile home 'lots shall be.a minimum of 5,000 sq. ft. and in no case shall the density exceed eight (8) mobile home lots per gross acre of area included in the mobile home park. Each mobile home lot shall have a width of at least 48 feet; provided, how- ever, that mobile home parks in existence on the effective' date of this ordinance which provide mobile home lots having a width or area less than that prescribed above may continue to operate with spaces of the existing width and area. „(�c ont inued ) Continued April 4, 1972 �b 897 Required Separation Between Mobile Homes. There shall be a separation space of at least 30 feet between a mobile home and any other mobile home on an adjacent lot. Expandable rooms, enclosed patios, garages or structural additions, patios, carports and individual storage facilities shall be included as a part of the mobile home in determining separation and clearance. 8.8 Required Setbacks, Buffer Strips and Screening. 8.8.1 All mobile homes shall be located at least 25 feet from any park boundary line abutting a public street or highway. 8.8.2 A minimum distance of 12 feet shall be maintained between any mobile home and the nearest pavement edge of an adjoining park street. 898.3 Mobile home parks located adjacent to industrial or commercial, land uses shall screen the park boundary line separating the park and such adjacent use with buffer to a minimum height of 6 feet of vegetative growth or which will rapid- ly attain a height of 6 feet. 899 Required Recreation Areas. In all parks accommodating or designed to accommodate 25 or more mobile homes, there shall be one or more developed recreation areas which shall be easily accessible to all park residents. The size of such recreation areas shall be based upon a minimum of 100 square feet for each mobile home lot. 8.10 Park Street Requirements, 8.10.1 General Requirements. The internal street system in a mobile home park shall be privately owned, constructed and maintained, and shall be designed for safe and convenient access to all spaces and facilities intended for use by park occupants. Alignment and gradient shall be adapted to the topography, to safe movement of anticipated traffic, and to satisfactory control of surface and ground water. 8.10.2 Street Widths. Street widths shall be measured between the edges of the pavement and shall meet the following minimum requirements; Internal Streets One -way, no parking 14 ft. One-way, parking one side only 18 ft. One -way, parking both sides 26 ft. Two -way, no parking 18 ft. Two -way, parking one side only 26 ft. Two -way, parking on both sides 34 ft. Access Streets At points where general traffic enters or leaves the park, regardless of widths specified above, street widths shall be sufficient to permit free movement from or to the public street and in no case shall be less 'than 24 feet. Parking on internal streets shall not be permitted within 75 feet of the right -of -way of the public street. Dead End Streets Dead end streets without adequate turnarounds are prohibited. Internal Arterials In large parks capable of containing 100 or more mobile homes, major streets shall be re- garded as "internal arterials," and shall meet current Town standards for road width. 8.1093 Required Illumination of Park Street System. All parks shall be furnished with lighting units, either overhead, side lights,.or a combination of both, so spaced and equipped as to provide for the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles. (Continued) n • Continued April 4, 1972 1.9 8.10.4 Street Construction and Design Standards, Surface All streets shall be provided with a smooth, hard dense surface which shall be durable and well - drained under normal use and weather conditions. Pavement edges shall be protected to prevent raveling of the surface and shifting of the base. Street surfaces shall be maintained free of cracks, holes, dust and other hazards. 8.11 Off- Street Parking Requirements. 8.11.1 Off- street parking areas shall be provided in all .mobile home parks for the use of park occupants and guests. Such areas shall be furnished at the rate of at least two car spaces for each mobile home lot,-each space to be at least 180 sq* fte in area plus any required access and maneuvering space. 8.11.2 Required car parking spaces shall be so located as to provide convenient access to the mobile home but shall not in any event exceed a distance of 290 feet from the mobile home that they are intended to serve. 8.12 Walks. 8.12.1 Individual Walks. All mobile home stands shall be provided with a walkway leading from the stand to the street or to a'driveway or parking space connecting to a paved street. Such walkway shall be provided with a smooth, hard surface and shall have a minimum width of two feet. 8.13 Mobile Home Stands. 8.13.1 Each mobile home lot shall be provided with a mobile home stand capable of containing a mobile home An a stable position. 8913.2 On lots where side lot lines are perpendicular to, or inclined at any angle greater than 60 degrees from the front lot line, the stand area shall comply with the following: No stand area shall be closer than 12 feet from the front lot line, 18 feet from the lot line on the entrance side, 15 feet from the lot line opposite the entrance side, and 25 feet from the rear lot line. (See Definitions). On random shaped lots and lots where side lot lines are inclined at any angle less than 60 degrees from the front lot line, the Separation Requirements of Section 8.7 shall be substituted for the above stand area requirements. 8.13.3 The mobile home stand shall be provided with anchors and tie -downs such as cast -in -place concrete 11dead- men," eyelets imbedded in concrete foundations, screw augers, arrowhead anchors, or other devices capable of securing the stabil- ity of the mobile home. Anchors and tie -downs shall be placed at least at each corner of the mobile home stand. ARTICLE 9 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM 9.1 General Requirements. An adequate, safe and potable supply of water shall be provided in each mobile home park. Where a public water supply of satisfactory quantity, quality and pressure is available, its supply shall be used exclusively. When a satisfactory public water supply is not available, a private water supply system may be used if approved by the Health Officer. All water supply systems shall be' installed as per plans approved by the Tompkins County Health Department, Lansing Town Board and the Lansing Water Superintendent, 9.2 Quant ty. The water supply shall be capable of supplying a minimum of 150 gallons per day per mobile home. 9.3 Treatment. The treatment of a private water supply shall be in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (continued), 20' Continued April 4, 1972 9.4 Water Supply to Individual Lots, 9.4.1 Each mobile home lot shall be supplied with potable water from the approved water supply system by a pipe of at least 3/4 inch inside diameter extend- ing at least 4 inches above ground. The water outlet shall be capped when a mobile home does not occupy the lot. 994.2 Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent freezing of service lines, valves, and water riser pipes and to protect risers from heaving and thawing actions of ground during freezing weather. Surface drainage shall be diverted from the location of the riser pipe. 9.4.3 A shut -off valve shall be provided near the water riser pipe on each mobile home lot. ARTICLE 10 SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND DISCHARGE 10.1 General Requirements. An adequate and safe sewage dis- posal system shall be provided in each mobile home park. Where a public sewage disposal system is available, connection shall be made thereto. Where a public sew- age disposal system is not available, an adequate pri- vate system shall be provided and installed with the approval of the Tompkins County.Health Department, Lansing Town Board and Lansing Water Superintendent. 10.2 Individual Sewer Connections, 10.2.1 Each mobile lot shall be provided with a sewer riser pipe of at least four inch diameter so located that the sewer connection to the mobile home drain outlet will approximate a vertical position. The sewer riser pipe shall have an airtight connection with all outfall pipes of any mobile home on the lot. Such connection shall be fitted with an airtight cap during periods of non -use. 10.2.2 Surface drainage shall be diverted away from the riser. The rim of the riser pipe shall extend at least four inches above ground. ARTICLE 11 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 11.1 General Requirements. All mobile home parks shall be provided with an electrical system so designed as to supply the connected load without exceeding the current carrying capacity of the conductors. 11.2 Power Distributions Lines. Power lines shall be located under - ground and shall be located at least 18 inches below the ground surface and not less than one foot radial distance from water, sewer, gas or communication lines. 11.3 Individual Electrical Connections, 11.3.1 Each mobile home lot shall be provided with an approved disconnecting device and overcurrent protective equipment. 11.3.2 Outlet receptacles at each mobile home stand shall be of the grounding -type with grounding conductors and shall be of weatherproof con- struction. ARTICLE 12 FUEL SUPPLY AND STORAGE 1291 General Requirements. The mobile home park shall be provided with facilities for the safe storage of required fuels. All systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations governing such systems. 12.2 Natural Gas System. Each mobile home lot provided with piped gas shall have an approved manual shutoff valve. The gas outlet shall be equipped with a cap to prevent accidental discharge of gas whenthe outlet is not is use. (Continued) • • • 9 Continued April 4,.1972 1 12.3 Liquified Petroleum,Gas System. LPG systems shall be provided with safety devices to relieve excessive pressures and shall have at least one accessible gas shutoff valve located outside the mobile home. LPG containers installed on a mobile home lot shall be securely fastened to prevent accidental overturning. 12.4 Fuel Oil Supply Systems. All fuel oil storage tanks shall be securely fastened in place and shall be equipped with permanently installed piping. ARTICLE 13 REFUSE HANDLING 13.1 The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in the mobile home park shall be so conducted as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident or fire hazards or air pollution. 13.2 If a common refuse storage area is provided, it shall be rodent -proof and located not more than 150 feet from any mobile home lot. Containers shall be pro- vided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all refuse. 13.3 If refuse containers are to be stored on individual mobile home lots, such containers shall be stored in container stands so designed to prevent containers from being tipped, to minimize spillage and container deterioration and to facilitate cleaning around them. 1394 Garbage in all common refuse storage,:areas shall be removed at least once weekly. Where suitable collection service is not available from municipal or private agencies, the mobile home park operator shall provide this service. 13.5 Disposal of refuse by burning on the site is expressly prohibited. ARTICLE 14 INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL 14.1 Grounds, buildings and structures shall be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents. 1492 All mobile home parks shall control the growth of brush, weeds and grass and yards shall be maintained in good condition at all times. ARTICLE 15 FIRE PROTECTION 15.1 The mobile home park shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Town of Lansing Fire Department, 15.2 Mobile home parks shall be kept free of litter, rubbish and other flammable materials. 15.3 Fires shall be made only in stoves and other equipment intended for that purpose. 1594 If a public water supply is available, a fire hydrant shall be located at the main= entrance of the Mobile Home Park, ARTICLE 16 MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS 16.1 Restrictions on Occupancy. 16.1.1 A mobile home shall not be occupied for dwell- ing purpose unless it is properly placed on a mobile home stand and connected to water, sewer- age and electrical facilities. 16.1.2 No space shall be rented for residential use of a mobile home in any mobile home park except for periods of 30 days or more. 16.2 Responsibilities of Park Management, 16.2.1 The person,to whom a license for a mobile home park is issued shall operate the park in com- pliance with this ordinance and regulations issued hereunder and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. (Continued) G G c ) Continued April 4,1972 16.2.2 The park management shall notify park occupants of all applicable provisions of this ordinance and inform them of their duties and responsibili- ties under this ordinance and regulations issued hereunder. 16.2.3 The park management shall supervise the placement of each mobile home on its mobile home stand which includes securing its stability and install- ing all utility connections. 16.3 Responsibilities of Park Occupants. 16.3.1 The park occupant shall comply with all appli- cable requirements of this ordinance and regu- lations issued hereunder and shall maintain his mobile home lot, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. 16.342 The park occupant shall be responsible for proper placement of his mobile home on its mobile home stand and proper installation of all utility connections in accordance with the in- structions of the park management. 16.3.3 The park occupant shall be responsible for com- plete skirting of his mobile home within 30 days of occupancy, weather permitting. Any materials used for skirting or for the construction of enclosed patios, garages or structural additions, patios, carports and individual storage facili- ties shall provide a finished exterior appearance and fire resistant. ARTICLE 17 PENALTIES Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of an offense and subject to a fine of not more than fifty (50) follars, and every week such violation exists shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such. In addition the Town may take any other appropriate action to enforce compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. ARTICLE 18 EFFECT OF PARTIAL INVALIDITY Should any section or provision of this ordinance be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance which shall remain in "full force and effect. ARTICLE 19 INTERPRETATION OF ORDINANCE In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this ordinance shall be held to be minimum requirements. Whenever the requirements of this ordinance are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances; the most restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall prevail. ARTICLE 20 The Trailer Park Ordinance adopted November 5, 1962 - amended May 13, 1963 be and the same is hereby repealed. ARTICLE 21 This Ordinance shall be effective ten days after publication and posting. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LANSING. ------------------------------------ LOCAL LAW #1 - 1972 AMENDING THE SIGN LOCAL LAW OF THE TOWN OF LANSING Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins and State of New York, as follows: Section 1: Section 8 - Variances - shall be amended to read as follows: SECTION 8 - VARIANCES: The Town of Lansing Board of Appeals, as provided herein, may grant variances or modifications subject to the procedure require - ments as set forth in Section 9 herein. 1 • • • i Continued April 4, 1972 231 Section 2: Section 9 - Review and Appeal - shall be amended to read as follows: SECTION 9 - REVIEW AND APPEAL: Any person agrieved by any decision of the Town Ordinance Enforcement Officer relative to the provisions of this local law may appeal to the Town of Lansing Board of Appeals appoint- ed by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing composed of five members, which in hearing and determining appeals, as provided herein, shall be subject to the procedural requirements set forth below. Such person agrieved shall file with the Town of Lansing Board of Appeals a written statement requesting a hearing and setting forth the arm3rHR tbA-rPnf within tPn riavc aft-.Pr rPnPirt of the nntir_P from i-Ii P Town Ordinance Officer. The ordinance officer from whom the appeal is taken shall forthwith transmit to the Board all papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken. The filing of the appeal shall stay all proceedings. Ap no Upon receipt of Notice of eals shall set a time and p be later than ten days aft Appeal, the Town of Lansing Board of lace for said hearing, which time shall er the day on which the Notice of Annea was filed, and shall Rive the party written notice thereof. Within ten days after such hearin Appeals shall issue an order in writin partly, or modifying the decision of t Notice of said Decision shall be maile set forth on their application. The proceedings of said Hearing, the Town of Lansing Board of reversing, affirming, wholly or Lansing Ordinance Officer, n the norennc at the arlrirPCc ogether with a copy of the notice as a metter of public recor d and-order relating thereto, shall be entered An the office of the Town Clerk. d. Any person agrieved by any decision of the Lansing Board of Appeals_ may.have:the' decision reviewed y Special Term of the Supreme Court in the manrier.pr.ovided by Article 7 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules. Section 3: The Lansing Board of Appeals The Town Board shall appoint the Lansing Board of Appeals consisting, of five members, shall designate its Chairman, and pay for its necessary and proper expenses, not exceeding the amount appropriated by the Town Board for such Lansing Board of Appeals. No person who is a member of the Town Board shall be eligible for membership on said Board of Appeals, Of the members of the Board first appointed, one shall hold office for the term of one year, one for the term of two years, one for the term of three years, one for the term of four years, and one for the term of five_ Years from and after the expiration::,of the terms of their predecessors in office. If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by the Town Board by appointment for the unexpired term. The Town Board shall have the power to remove any member of the Board.for cause and after public hearing. All meetings of the Board of Appeals shall be held at the call of the Chairman and at such other timesaas such Board shall determine. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public. Every rule, regulation of the Board of Appeals shall be immediately filed in the Office of.the Town Board and shall be public record. Section 4 - EFFECTIVE DATE: This local law shall take effect immediatel publication as required by law, NOTE: underlined matter indicates new wording. T after filing and April 11, 1972 On April 11, 1972 at 10 A.M., at the Lansing Town Hall, bids were publicly opened for one voting machine, as advertised. Automatic Voting Machine Division $1,960.00, Jamestown, N.Y. Less allowance 50.00 On April 11, 1972 at 1030 A.M., at the Lansing Town Hall, were publicly opened for one 1972 Van Type Truck for the Lansirg Water Department, as advertised. Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. 3,574.99 Ithaca, New York Less allowance — 8870.99 I f i bids i f