A.
It shall be unlawful to use, establish, maintain,
operate or let any premises entirely or partially for residential
occupancy, where any rent is paid or charge is made for such use or
occupancy, in the Town of Evans without first having obtained a permit
therefor. Failure or refusal to procure a permit hereunder shall be
deemed a violation.
B.
Application for such permit shall be made in writing
to the Building Inspector on a form provided therefor and shall contain
the name of the applicant, the location of the premises and the number
of dwellings and units and persons to be accommodated.
C.
Each application shall be accompanied by a plot plan
or sketch showing the size and location of the premises, all buildings
and structures and showing the floor plan to scale of each dwelling
unit and accommodation.
D.
Each application shall be executed by and sworn to
by the owner of the premises or such person who operates such premises
if other than the owner.
E.
The permit shall be valid for a period of two years
from the date of issuance, pursuant to the fee schedule. At the time
of issuance or renewal, the office of the Building Inspector shall
collect a fee. Upon inspection of the premises by the office of the
Building Inspector, either in accordance with this section or upon
the request of the landlord or tenant, an additional fee shall be
collected.
[Amended 5-7-1986 by L.L. No. 3-1986]
F.
Upon application for a renewal of a permit under this
article, the Building Inspector shall conduct an inspection at the
premises according to this chapter and shall issue such permit only
upon satisfactory compliance with the articles of this chapter.
[Added 12-3-1975 by L.L. No. 6-1975]
G.
In the event of failure to obtain a rental permit prior to renting
premises within the Town of Evans and a violation notice served upon
the owner of said premises and the owner of said premises is aware
of rental requirements, there shall be a one-time surcharge paid to
said Town of $150 in addition to any consequence of a court proceeding.
[Added 4-17-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
[Amended 5-7-1986 by L.L. No. 3-1986; 12-15-1993 by L.L. No.
13-1993]
The permit fee and the inspection fee or fees, if any, shall be collected pursuant to the fee schedule adopted by the Town Board and as set forth in Chapter 106, Fees.
No permit shall be issued under any application
unless all provisions of this chapter and the laws of the State of
New York have been complied with.
