As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CODE ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
Shall include the Building Inspector, Fire Marshal, the Code
Enforcement officer, and all certified code enforcement officials
as appointed pursuant to local law, or as may be designated by the
Director of the Department of Building and Fire Prevention or otherwise
by law.
[Amended 6-26-2019 by L.L. No. 5-2019]
DWELLING UNIT
A structure or building, or part thereof, or any area, room
or rooms therein, occupied or to be occupied by one or more persons
as a home or residence.
OWNER
Any natural person or persons, partnership or corporation,
limited-liability company, or any similar type of business entity
or propriety interest, whether for profit or otherwise, in whose name
title to a building or real property is vested.
REGISTRATION
The annual completion of, payment for and filing of a rental
registration application as set forth herein.
RENT
A return in money, property or other valuable consideration
(including payment in kind or services or other thing of value) for
use and occupancy or the right to use and occupy a dwelling unit,
whether or not a legal relationship of landlord and tenant exists
between the owner and the occupant or occupants thereof.
RENTAL DWELLING UNIT
A dwelling unit located in a one- or two-family dwelling
established, occupied, used, or maintained for rental occupancy.
RENTAL OCCUPANCY
The occupancy or use of a rental dwelling unit by one or
more persons other than the owner as a home or residence under an
arrangement whereby the occupants thereof pay rent for such occupancy
and use.
UNIFORM CODE
The New York State Fire Prevention and Building Codes, currently
comprised of Building Code of New York, Fire Code of New York, Plumbing,
Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes of New York, Residential Code of New
York, Existing Building Code of New York, Property Maintenance Code
of New York and the Energy Conservation and Construction Code of New
York, as currently in effect and as may be hereafter amended from
time to time.
[Amended 9-27-2023 by L.L. No. 9-2023]
A. The Town's Code Enforcement Officer or designee, and any peace officer
or police officer are authorized to enforce this chapter, including
via issuance of appearance tickets.
B. Failure to comply with this chapter shall constitute a violation,
and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine up to a maximum
amount of $375. Each day's continued violation shall constitute a
separate additional violation.
C. Remedies
not exclusive. No remedy or penalty set forth herein shall be the
exclusive remedy available, and each remedy or penalty set forth herein
shall be in addition to other remedies which may be available to the
Town, including but not limited to all rights by statute or common
law to enjoin, restrain or otherwise seek to remedy any violation
of this chapter.