A. 
If a provision of this chapter is found to be inconsistent with any provision of other chapters of the Village Code or Charter, the provision or requirement which is the more restrictive or which establishes the higher standard shall prevail. A greater penalty shall not be considered as more restrictive or a higher standard.
B. 
The Building Department or its duly appointed agents shall have the authority to issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this code.
C. 
If any part, provision, section, subdivision, paragraph, or term of this chapter shall be held unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective, in whole or in part, such determination shall not be deemed to invalidate the remaining chapter, parts, provisions, sections, subdivisions, paragraphs, or terms.
Whenever used in this chapter, unless otherwise expressly stated or unless the context or subject material requires a different meaning, the definitions as contained in the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code shall apply to the terms and provisions herein.
DWELLING UNIT
A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
A. 
All residential rental dwelling units shall be inspected and certified by the Building Department, who shall determine compliance with, administer and enforce all applicable provisions of this chapter, the Village Code, and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (hereinafter "Uniform Code").
B. 
On or after the effective date of this chapter, residential occupancy permits shall be valid for three years from the date of issuance for dwelling units covered by the New York State Multiple Residence Law.
C. 
The owner, landlord, managing agent or person in possession of a rental dwelling unit(s) in a single-family, two-family or multiple dwelling shall secure from the Building Department a rental unit certificate of occupancy permit whenever the same becomes vacant or whenever there is a change in occupancy and prior to its being reoccupied, indicating that said dwelling unit complies with requirements of this chapter.
D. 
There shall be a $40 fee for each rental unit certificate of occupancy inspected by the Building Department.
A. 
Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter to rent, lease, or otherwise allow the occupancy of any residential rental dwelling unit without the inspection and certification as required herein. It shall be the duty of the Building Department or its duly appointed agents to inspect a rental dwelling unit, apartment, or tenement whenever the same becomes vacant and prior to its being re-occupied.
B. 
If, upon inspection, said premises does not comply with all applicable provisions of this code or the Uniform Code, the specific reasons for noncompliance shall be specified, in writing, and a time limit not to exceed 30 days shall be directed for the correction of, or substantial effort to correct, the deficiencies noted. The notice of noncompliance shall be delivered personally or by mail or email (must be on file with the Building Department) within seven business days to the owner, agent or person in charge at the address set forth in the Rental Dwelling Unit Registry.
C. 
On or after the effective date of this chapter, the Building Department shall have the right to inspect all or any part of the rental dwelling, including any unit or apartment, or entire multiple residence as required herein or upon complaint, except that the owner, agent, or person in charge thereof shall have the right to insist upon the procurement of a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction by the Building Department in order to enable such inspection. The officials charged with conducting the inspection pursuant to this article shall be required to obtain a search warrant whenever an owner, agent, or person in charge refuses to permit a warrantless inspection of the premises.
D. 
The officials charged with conducting the inspection, access and circumstances permitting shall conduct said inspection within seven business days of receipt of a request from the owner, agent or occupant.
E. 
An owner or agent may file with the Building Department a request for such inspection and the issuance of a residential occupancy permit by regular mail or in person or by email at the office of Building Department.
F. 
Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the right of the Building Department to inspect any property at any time. If, after issuing a residential occupancy permit, the Building Department receives a complaint alleging a violation of this chapter or other chapter of the Village Code, other than a violation that creates an imminent hazard to the public health or to the physical or mental health of the occupants of the rental property, the Building Department shall make a good-faith effort to notify the owner or agent of the complaint, by either telephone or regular mail, or email (which must be on file with building department office) before conducting an inspection under this chapter, and shall provide to the owner or agent five working days from the date the owner or agent receives the notice to explain what steps the owner or agent is taking to correct the violation. The Building Department may take steps necessary, by inspection or other means, to assure that the violation is corrected.
G. 
No residential occupancy permit shall be issued and no inspection under this article shall be conducted, unless and until the applicable fee(s) required under this chapter is paid in full to the Building Department.
H. 
No residential occupancy permit shall be issued under this article unless the rental dwelling unit is an authorized use pursuant to Chapter 169, Zoning, and until all other applicable provisions and requirements of the Code of the Village of Green Island are complied with and met.
I. 
No residential occupancy permit shall be issued under this article unless the property is current and paid to date on its Village of Green Island property taxes, including water and sewer rents, and any other Village liens.
A. 
The fee for a certificate of occupancy as set forth in § 156-5 shall be $40 for each unit.
B. 
Failure of an owner or agent to appear within 30 minutes of a scheduled inspection ("no show") shall result in an additional fee of $25 per unit scheduled for inspection.
C. 
Cancellation of a scheduled inspection less than 24 hours before that scheduled inspection ("late cancellation") shall result in an additional fee of $25 per unit scheduled for inspection.
D. 
Should a unit fail inspection, the initial reinspection shall be free of charge; however, each subsequent reinspection thereafter until that unit passes shall result in a reinspection fee of $25 per unit being reinspected.
A. 
An annual inspection is required for all dwellings within the Village of Green Island that fall under the definition of a "Group RI: Multiple Dwelling - Transient Occupancy" as defined in Title 9 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations. Such dwellings include but are not limited to motels, rooming or lodging houses, dormitories, fraternities, etc.
B. 
A fee of $250 must be paid prior to the inspection being performed by the Building Department. All fees contained in § 156-7B, C and D apply as well.
C. 
Transient occupancy dwellings must meet the minimum standards for occupancy set forth in Article V of this chapter and must comply with the New York State Uniform Code. Upon passing inspection, an annual permit to operate shall be granted. Operation without said permit after the effective date of this chapter, shall be a violation of this chapter and subject the owner, managing agent, or person in possession or charge of a transient occupancy dwelling to the penalties set forth in § 156-15 of this Code.
Each dwelling shall prominently display in the public area of the said structure the certificate of occupancy for that dwelling, as required by this article.
A. 
There shall be a rental dwelling unit registry. It shall be the responsibility of all landlords within the Village to register as such with the Building Department. The Building Department shall promulgate regulations and procedures to effectuate said registry and make same available to the public.
B. 
Within the rental Dwelling Unit Registry shall be a provision for registration of agents. All landlords who own rental dwelling units within the Village of Green Island but live outside of Albany County or an adjoining county shall appoint an agent for service and register said agent with the Building Department. The agent must live or have a place of business within Albany County or an adjoining county. Service of an appearance ticket as defined in the New York State Criminal Procedure Law upon said agent for service shall constitute good and sufficient service as if the landlord had been served himself within Albany County or an adjoining county.