The Board of Trustees of the Village of Montour Falls hereby
finds and declares that the rental of dwelling units constitutes a
business, which influences upon the public health, safety and general
welfare of the people of the Village of Montour Falls. The intent
of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare of the people of the Village of Montour Falls by aiding in
the enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code and by ensuring that rental units in the Village of
Montour Falls conform to reasonable standards of habitability.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CODE
New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code,
and all portions thereof, including but not limited to the New York
State Property Maintenance Code, as the same may be amended from time
to time.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The Village of Montour Falls Code Enforcement Officer, as
designated by the Village's Board of Trustees.
FIRE CHIEF
The Chief of the Village of Montour Falls Fire Department
or his designee.
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association.
VILLAGE
The Village of Montour Falls, New York.
VILLAGE CODE
The Code of the Village of Montour Falls, New York, as the
same may be amended from time to time.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall maintain a registry of properties registered pursuant to Chapter
114 of the Village Code, and those dwelling units for which a permit has been issued pursuant to this chapter, whether such permit remains effective, and the expiration date of such permit.
If any section or provision of this chapter shall be held unconstitutional,
invalid or ineffective, such determination shall not be deemed to
affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this chapter. In the
event of any inconsistency or conflict between any provision of this
chapter and any other local law or ordinance, the provisions of this
chapter shall control.