This chapter shall be entitled "Chapter
50, Unsafe Buildings and Structures."
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish a procedure
for the regulation and removal of hazardous and unsafe conditions,
nuisances, buildings and structures in the Village of Poquott in order
to protect the safety and welfare of the residents of the Village
and their families and guests, and to protect the property values
of the homes and properties in the Village of Poquott.
[Amended 10-14-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]
The provisions of this chapter shall be in addition to, and
in furtherance of, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code and the New York State Energy Conservation Construction
Code.
The following are the definitions which will be used in relation
to the interpretation and operation of this chapter:
BOARD
The Village Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village
of Poquott.
CONDITION
The state of a particular property or portion of a property
or improvement thereon.
HAZARDOUS
A state of a structure, condition, property or nuisance which
is either unsafe or of imminent or likely peril to humans or the property
itself or a structure which is determined by the Inspector to be structurally
unsound.
INSPECTOR
The Building Inspector, Fire Inspector, Code Official or
Fire Marshal of the Village of Poquott or an official of the Town
of Brookhaven with proper jurisdiction acting in that capacity in
the Village.
NUISANCE
Something which has a detrimental impact on the ability of
a resident or property owner of the Village to enjoy their property,
or on their quality of life. An "attractive nuisance" is a nuisance
which has an element that attracts individuals to it.
STRUCTURE
That which is built or constructed or a portion thereof.
UNIFORM CODE
The Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code of New York
State.
UNSAFE
A threat or potential harm to human life or well being or
to the condition or safety of buildings or properties.
In the event that one or more sections of this chapter shall
be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void or invalid,
the remaining sections of this chapter shall remain in full force
and effect.