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2024-06-18
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Chapter C Charter of the City of Rochester
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Article IX DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Charter
Ch C
Charter of the City of Rochester
Ch C Art IX
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Ch C Art IX Pt A
In General; Officers
§ 9-1
Corporation Counsel.
Ch C Art IX Pt B
Claims
§ 9-11
Claims for damages; place of trial of actions and proceedings.
§ 9-12
Claims arising from street alterations.
§ 9-13
Procedure to assess damages for discontinuance, location or change of grade of street.
§ 9-14
Payment of judgments.
§ 9-15
Claims for taxes.
§ 9-16
Action by laborer on bond.
Ch C Art IX Pt C
Actions and Proceedings Generally
§ 9-21
Actions and special proceedings to restrain nuisances.
§ 9-22
Inhabitants not incompetent as witnesses.
§ 9-23
Witnesses not to be excused from testifying.
§ 9-24
No security required by city.
§ 9-25
Willful acts against the property of the City of Rochester and/or the Rochester City School District.
Ch C Art IX Pt D
Condemnation Proceedings
§ 9-31
Filing of map preliminary to condemnation proceedings. (Reserved)
§ 9-32
Application for reference or trial by court. (Reserved)
§ 9-33
Conduct of proceedings. (Reserved)
§ 9-34
Condemnation proceedings not affected by subsequent transfers. (Reserved)
§ 9-35
Amendment and further orders. (Reserved)
§ 9-36
Discontinuance of proceedings. (Reserved)
§ 9-37
Appeal from judgment by city. (Reserved)
§ 9-38
Report of referee or decision of court. (Reserved)
§ 9-39
Confirmation or setting aside report of referee. (Reserved)
§ 9-40
Possession of property. (Reserved)
§ 9-41
Appeal from award. (Reserved)
§ 9-42
Power of court on appeal. (Reserved)
§ 9-43
Conflicting claims. (Reserved)
§ 9-44
Award to unknown owners. (Reserved)
§ 9-45
Award to nonresident owners. (Reserved)
§ 9-46
Taxes to be deducted from award. (Reserved)
§ 9-47
When title vests in city. (Reserved)
§ 9-48
Costs. (Reserved)
§ 9-49
Application. (Reserved)
Ch C Art IX Pt E
Enforcement of Collection of Delinquent Taxes on Real Property
§ 9-60
Applicability of City Charter to collection of delinquent taxes.
§ 9-61
Definitions. (Reserved)
§ 9-62
Resolution authorizing in rem proceeding. (Reserved)
§ 9-70
Definitions.
§ 9-71
Collection of taxes.
§ 9-72
Methods of enforcement.
§ 9-73
Other remedies to collect taxes not affected; distress and sale.
§ 9-74
Acceptance of deed in lieu of foreclosure.
§ 9-75
Statute of limitations not a defense.
§ 9-76
Limitation of right to attack sales under tax foreclosure proceedings.
§ 9-77
Pending actions. (Reserved)
§ 9-78
Mayor's certificates deemed satisfied after forty-five years; limitations. (Reserved)
§ 9-79
Writ of assistance.
§ 9-80
Priority of lien.
§ 9-81
Severability of provisions.
§ 9-82
Cancellation of taxes.
§ 9-91
Appointment of receiver.
§ 9-92
Powers and duties of receiver.
§ 9-93
Discharge of receiver.
§ 9-94
Treasurer's books prima facie evidence of indebtedness.
§ 9-101
When authorized.
§ 9-102
Parties to such action.
§ 9-103
Procedure.
§ 9-104
Option of the City to repurchase.
§ 9-105
Provisions apply to all persons.
§ 9-106
Costs, allowances and disbursements.
§ 9-107
Who may purchase on sale.
§ 9-108
Distribution of proceeds: no deficiency judgment.
§ 9-109
Effect of deed.
§ 9-121
When in rem foreclosure action may be brought.
§ 9-122
(Reserved)
§ 9-123
Establishing and filing foreclosure list.
§ 9-124
(Reserved)
§ 9-125
Public notice of foreclosure.
§ 9-126
(Reserved)
§ 9-127
Mailing notice of foreclosure.
§ 9-128
(Reserved)
§ 9-129
Redemption.
§ 9-130
(Reserved)
§ 9-131
Notice of interest or answer.
§ 9-132
Notice to mortgagees.
§ 9-133
Failure to redeem or serve notice of interest or answer.
§ 9-134
Title reports. (Reserved)
§ 9-135
Hearing of issues.
§ 9-136
(Reserved)
§ 9-137
Agreements.
§ 9-138
(Reserved)
§ 9-139
Final judgment.
§ 9-140
(Reserved)
§ 9-141
Agreements between City and county.
§ 9-142
(Reserved)
§ 9-143
Sale of property.
§ 9-144
(Reserved)
§ 9-145
Power of Corporation Counsel.
§ 9-151
Provisions of this Title cumulative.
§ 9-152
When enforceable.
§ 9-153
Action to enforce personal liability.
§ 9-154
Supplementary proceedings.
The Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Part I: City Government
Ch 2
Assessment, Department of
Ch 3
Assessment Method, Local
Ch 4
Board of Review
Ch 4A
Cable Television
Ch 5
City Clerk
Ch 6
(Reserved)
Ch 7
Continuity of Government
Ch 8
Finance, Department of
Ch 8A
Purchasing and Property Management
Ch 9
Grievance Procedure
Ch 10
Improvements, Municipal and Local
Ch 12
Law, Department of
Ch 13
Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Ch 13A
Municipal Code Violations Bureau
Ch 14
Officers and Employees
Ch 15
Official Seal, Emblems and Celebrations
Ch 16
(Reserved)
Ch 17
(Reserved)
Ch 18
Public Records
Ch 19
Public Safety
Ch 20
Refuse Collection
Ch 21
Real Estate
Ch 22
(Reserved)
Ch 23
Waterworks
Part II: General Ordinances
Ch 27
Alarm Systems and Businesses
Ch 28
Ambulance Service Operator
Ch 29
Amusements and Entertainment
Ch 30
Animals
Ch 31
Animals — Dog Control
Ch 32
Auctions and Auctioneers
Ch 34
Bicycles, Electric Bicycles, Electric Scooters, In-Line Skates and Skateboards
Ch 35
Bill Posting and Advertising
Ch 36
Bingo License Law and Games of Chance
Ch 36A
(Reserved)
Ch 37
Bowling Alleys
Ch 38
(Reserved)
Ch 39
Building Code
Ch 40
Plumbing Licensing Ordinance
Ch 42
(Reserved)
Ch 43
Cemeteries
Ch 43A
Coastal High-Hazard Areas
Ch 44
Conduct, Miscellaneous
Ch 45
(Reserved)
Ch 46
Dance Halls
Ch 47
Dangerous Articles
Ch 47A
Demolition Regulations
Ch 47B
Domestic Partnerships
Ch 48
Environmental Review
Ch 49
Electrical Licensing Ordinance
Ch 50
Elevators, Escalators and Other Conveyances
Ch 51
(Reserved)
Ch 52
Enforcement Procedures
Ch 53
(Reserved)
Ch 54
Fire Prevention Code
Ch 56
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 57
(Reserved)
Ch 59
Health and Sanitation
Ch 60
Food Trucks, Trailers and Carts
Ch 61
House Numbering
Ch 62
Commercial Travelers, Solicitors and Special Events
Ch 63
Human Rights
Ch 64
Income Tax Refund Anticipation Loans
Ch 65
(Reserved)
Ch 66
Junkyard Operators, Junk Dealers and Scrap Processors
Ch 67
Labor
Ch 67A
(Reserved)
Ch 68
Licenses — Business and Trades
Ch 69
Littering and Smoking
Ch 70
(Reserved)
Ch 71
Miscellaneous Trades
Ch 72
(Reserved)
Ch 74
(Reserved)
Ch 75
Noise
Ch 76
Official Map
Ch 76A
(Reserved)
Ch 77
Oil Burners
Ch 78
(Reserved)
Ch 79
Parks
Ch 80
Pawnbrokers
Ch 81
(Reserved)
Ch 83
(Reserved)
Ch 85
Poulterers
Ch 86
Press Representatives
Ch 87
Private Hospitals, Sanitoria, Nursing Homes and Similar Institutions
Ch 89
Property, Care of
Ch 90
Property Code
Ch 91
Public Market
Ch 92
(Reserved)
Ch 93
Public Emergencies, Restricted Conduct in Time of
Ch 95
Residential Landlord-Tenant Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
Ch 95A
Consumer Protection
Ch 96
Secondhand Dealers
Ch 97
Sewer Use Code
Ch 98
Sexually Oriented Businesses
Ch 99
Shooting Ranges
Ch 100
Smoke and Air Pollution Control
Ch 101
Solid Fuel Dealers
Ch 103
Stationary Engineers and Refrigeration Operators Licensing Ordinance
Ch 104
Streets and Street Encroachments
Ch 104A
(Reserved)
Ch 105
(Reserved)
Ch 106
Telecommunications in the Right-Of-Way
Ch 107
Taxation
Ch 108
Taxicabs
Ch 108A
Towing
Ch 109
Transient Merchants
Ch 111
Vehicle and Traffic
Ch 112
Waterfront Consistency Review Ordinance
Ch 113
Weights and Measures
Ch 115
(Reserved)
Appendix
Ch 127
Parks - Maintenance by County of Monroe
Ch 128
Land Subdivision Regulations
Ch 129
(Reserved)
Ch 130
Comprehensive Plan
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
Zoning
Ch 120
Zoning
Att AM
Table of Zoning Amendments
Att ZMA
Table of Zoning Map Amendments
Att GL
Guidelines
Att INT
Interpretations
Att PDD
Planned Development Districts
Att SC
Street Classifications
Ch 125
(Reserved)
Ch 126
(Reserved)
Prior Zoning Codes
Ch 120Z
Prior Zoning Codes
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Article IX
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
PART A
In General; Officers
chevron_right
§ 9-1
Corporation Counsel.
chevron_right
PART B
Claims
chevron_right
§ 9-11
Claims for damages; place of trial of actions and proceedings.
chevron_right
§ 9-12
Claims arising from street alterations.
chevron_right
§ 9-13
Procedure to assess damages for discontinuance, location or change of grade of street.
chevron_right
§ 9-14
Payment of judgments.
chevron_right
§ 9-15
Claims for taxes.
chevron_right
§ 9-16
Action by laborer on bond.
chevron_right
PART C
Actions and Proceedings Generally
chevron_right
§ 9-21
Actions and special proceedings to restrain nuisances.
chevron_right
§ 9-22
Inhabitants not incompetent as witnesses.
chevron_right
§ 9-23
Witnesses not to be excused from testifying.
chevron_right
§ 9-24
No security required by city.
chevron_right
§ 9-25
Willful acts against the property of the City of Rochester and/or the Rochester City School District.
chevron_right
PART D
Condemnation Proceedings
chevron_right
§ 9-31
Filing of map preliminary to condemnation proceedings. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-32
Application for reference or trial by court. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-33
Conduct of proceedings. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-34
Condemnation proceedings not affected by subsequent transfers. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-35
Amendment and further orders. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-36
Discontinuance of proceedings. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-37
Appeal from judgment by city. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-38
Report of referee or decision of court. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-39
Confirmation or setting aside report of referee. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-40
Possession of property. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-41
Appeal from award. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-42
Power of court on appeal. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-43
Conflicting claims. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-44
Award to unknown owners. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-45
Award to nonresident owners. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-46
Taxes to be deducted from award. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-47
When title vests in city. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-48
Costs. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-49
Application. (Reserved)
chevron_right
PART E
Enforcement of Collection of Delinquent Taxes on Real Property
chevron_right
§ 9-60
Applicability of City Charter to collection of delinquent taxes.
chevron_right
§ 9-61
Definitions. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-62
Resolution authorizing in rem proceeding. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-70
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 9-71
Collection of taxes.
chevron_right
§ 9-72
Methods of enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 9-73
Other remedies to collect taxes not affected; distress and sale.
chevron_right
§ 9-74
Acceptance of deed in lieu of foreclosure.
chevron_right
§ 9-75
Statute of limitations not a defense.
chevron_right
§ 9-76
Limitation of right to attack sales under tax foreclosure proceedings.
chevron_right
§ 9-77
Pending actions. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-78
Mayor's certificates deemed satisfied after forty-five years; limitations. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-79
Writ of assistance.
chevron_right
§ 9-80
Priority of lien.
chevron_right
§ 9-81
Severability of provisions.
chevron_right
§ 9-82
Cancellation of taxes.
chevron_right
§ 9-91
Appointment of receiver.
chevron_right
§ 9-92
Powers and duties of receiver.
chevron_right
§ 9-93
Discharge of receiver.
chevron_right
§ 9-94
Treasurer's books prima facie evidence of indebtedness.
chevron_right
§ 9-101
When authorized.
chevron_right
§ 9-102
Parties to such action.
chevron_right
§ 9-103
Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 9-104
Option of the City to repurchase.
chevron_right
§ 9-105
Provisions apply to all persons.
chevron_right
§ 9-106
Costs, allowances and disbursements.
chevron_right
§ 9-107
Who may purchase on sale.
chevron_right
§ 9-108
Distribution of proceeds: no deficiency judgment.
chevron_right
§ 9-109
Effect of deed.
chevron_right
§ 9-121
When in rem foreclosure action may be brought.
chevron_right
§ 9-122
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-123
Establishing and filing foreclosure list.
chevron_right
§ 9-124
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-125
Public notice of foreclosure.
chevron_right
§ 9-126
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-127
Mailing notice of foreclosure.
chevron_right
§ 9-128
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-129
Redemption.
chevron_right
§ 9-130
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-131
Notice of interest or answer.
chevron_right
§ 9-132
Notice to mortgagees.
chevron_right
§ 9-133
Failure to redeem or serve notice of interest or answer.
chevron_right
§ 9-134
Title reports. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-135
Hearing of issues.
chevron_right
§ 9-136
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-137
Agreements.
chevron_right
§ 9-138
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-139
Final judgment.
chevron_right
§ 9-140
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-141
Agreements between City and county.
chevron_right
§ 9-142
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-143
Sale of property.
chevron_right
§ 9-144
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 9-145
Power of Corporation Counsel.
chevron_right
§ 9-151
Provisions of this Title cumulative.
chevron_right
§ 9-152
When enforceable.
chevron_right
§ 9-153
Action to enforce personal liability.
chevron_right
§ 9-154
Supplementary proceedings.
chevron_right