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§ 220-1 Purpose and intent.
§ 220-3 Code Enforcement Officer and inspectors.
§ 220-7 Certificates of occupancy.
§ 220-8 Notification regarding fire or explosion.
§ 220-9 Unsafe building and structures.
§ 220-11 Firesafety and property maintenance inspections.
§ 220-14 Program review and reporting.
§ 220-15 Enforcement; penalties for offenses.
Numbering of buildings — See Ch. 226.
Unsafe buildings — See Ch. 231.
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 295.
Outdoor furnaces — See Ch. 304.
A permit issued pursuant to § 220-4 of this chapter. The term "building permit" shall also include a building permit which is renewed, amended or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter.
A certificate issued pursuant to § 220-7B of this chapter.
The Code Enforcement Officer appointed pursuant to § 220-3B of this chapter.
An order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to § 220-15A of this chapter.
An inspector appointed pursuant to § 220-3D of this chapter.
A permit issued pursuant to § 220-10 of this chapter. The term "operating permit" shall also include an operating permit which is renewed, amended or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter.
Any person, persons or entity who has charge, care, custody or control of a building and/or property, including a tenant or property maintenance company.
The person, persons, or entity shown to be the owner or owners on the current assessment records; a mortgagee in possession, either by commencement of a mortgage foreclosure action or otherwise; an assignee of rents; a receiver; or an executor, administrator, trustee, lessee, or any other person, firm or entity in control of the premises, including an operator, as defined herein. Any such owner shall have joint and several obligation for compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
An order issued pursuant to § 220-6 of this chapter.
A certificate issued pursuant to § 220-7D of this chapter.
A building or portion thereof which lacks the habitual presence of human beings who have a legal right to be on the premises, including buildings ordered vacated by the Code Enforcement Officer. In determining whether a building is unoccupied, the Code Enforcement Officer may consider, among other things, the following: whether lawful residential or business activity has ceased; the percentage of the overall square footage of the occupied to unoccupied space or the overall number of occupied or unoccupied units; whether the building is substantially devoid of contents or the minimal value of personal property or fixtures in the building; whether there is utility service to the building; whether the premises is subject to a foreclosure action; the duration of vacancy; and the presence or reoccurrence of code violations.
A building or portion of a building that is one or more of the following: unoccupied and unsecured; unoccupied and secured by other than normal means; unoccupied and an unsafe building as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer; unoccupied and the Code Enforcement Officer has issued an order or orders to correct code violations; or unoccupied for a period of time over 30 calendar days.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall be the Building Inspector appointed by the Town Board pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 520, Zoning, § 520-58B, of the Code of the Town of Hamlin.
In the event that the Code Enforcement Officer is unable to serve as such for any reason, an individual shall be appointed by the Town Board of the Town of Hamlin to serve as Acting Code Enforcement Officer. The Acting Code Enforcement Officer shall, during the term of his or her appointment, exercise all powers and fulfill all duties conferred upon the Code Enforcement Office by this chapter.
One or more inspectors may be appointed by the Town Board of the Town of Hamlin to act under the supervision and direction of the Code Enforcement Officer and to assist the Code Enforcement Officer in the exercise of the powers and fulfillment of the duties conferred upon the Code Enforcement Officer by this chapter. Each inspector shall, within the time prescribed by law, obtain such basic training, in-service training, advanced in-service training and other training as the State of New York shall require for code enforcement personnel, and each inspector shall obtain certification from the State Fire Administrator pursuant to the Executive Law and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
The compensation for the Code Enforcement Officer and inspectors shall be fixed from time to time by the Town Board of the Town of Hamlin.
Building permits required. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B of this section, a building permit shall be required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code and/or the Energy Code, including but not limited to the construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal, relocation or demolition of any building or structure or any portion thereof, and the installation of a solid-fuel-burning heating appliance, chimney or flue. No person shall commence any work for which a building permit is required without first having obtained a building permit from the Code Enforcement Officer.
Editor's Note: Original Subsection B(1), regarding construction or installation of one-story detached structures, which immediately preceded this subsection, was deleted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
Editor's Note: Original Subsection B(4), Installation of fences which are not part of any enclosure surrounding a swimming pool, which immediatley followed this subsection, was deleted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
Construction documents. Construction documents will not be accepted as part of an application for a building permit unless they satisfy the requirements set forth in Subsection D(5) of this section. Construction documents which are accepted as part of the application for a building permit shall be marked as accepted by the Code Enforcement Officer in writing or by stamp. One set of the accepted construction documents shall be retained by the Code Enforcement Officer, and one set of the accepted construction documents shall be returned to the applicant to be kept at the work site so as to be available for use by the code enforcement personnel. However, the return of a set of accepted construction documents to the applicant shall not be construed as authorization to commence work nor as an indication that a building permit will be issued. Work shall not be commenced until and unless a building permit is issued.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 220-16 (Fees) of this chapter must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a building permit, for an amended building permit, or for renewal of a building permit.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 220-16 (Fees) of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time of each inspection performed pursuant to this section.
Any work for which a building permit is required which is being performed without the required building permit, or under a building permit that has become invalid, has expired or has been suspended or revoked.
Remedy not exclusive. The issuance of a stop-work order shall not be the exclusive remedy available to address any event described in Subsection A of this section, and the authority to issue a stop-work order shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the right and authority to pursue any other remedy or impose any other penalty under § 220-15 (Enforcement; penalties for offenses) of this chapter or under any other applicable local law or state law. Any such other remedy or penalty may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, at the time of, or after the issuance of a stop-work order.
Certificates of occupancy required. A certificate of occupancy shall be required for any work which is the subject of a building permit and for all structures, buildings or portions thereof which are converted from one use or occupancy classification or subclassification to another. Permission to use or occupy a building or structure, or portion thereof, for which a building permit was previously issued shall be granted only by issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
The signature of the Code Enforcement Officer issuing the certificate of occupancy and the date of issuance.
All required means of egress from the building or structure have been provided.
Revocation or suspension of certificates. If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that a certificate of occupancy or a temporary certificate was issued in error because of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, and if the relevant deficiencies are not corrected to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Officer within such period of time as shall be specified by the Code Enforcement Officer, the Code Enforcement Officer shall revoke or suspend such certificate.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 220-16 (Fees) of this chapter must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a certificate of occupancy or for a temporary certificate.
Unsafe structures and equipment in this Town shall be identified and addressed in accordance with the procedures established by Chapter 231 of the Code of the Town of Hamlin, which chapter is known as the "Unsafe Building Law of the Town of Hamlin," as such law in now in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
Statement of purpose. The Town Board finds that vacant buildings are unsightly, unsafe, and have a negative effect on the community, and that many vacant buildings remain that way for years. The purpose of this section is to establish a program for identifying and registering vacant buildings, to set forth the responsibilities of owners and/or operators of vacant buildings, and to speed the rehabilitation of vacant buildings.
The owner of a vacant building shall register with the Code Enforcement Officer no later than 20 business days after any building becomes a vacant building or not later than 10 business days after being notified by the Code Enforcement Officer of the requirement to register. The Code Enforcement Officer may identify vacant buildings through a routine inspection process, as well as by notification from residents, a neighborhood association or other community groups. Notice will be served upon, or sent by mail to, the owner, any property maintenance company maintaining the property, and the property address. Notice will be deemed received upon personal delivery or five days after service by first-class mail.
The street address and most-recent use of the vacant building.
The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the owner or owners. If an owner is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity, the address for each director, manager or partner, as the case may be. Each address shall include an actual street address rather than a post office box reference.
A name, address and telephone number of a responsible individual who can be reached at all times during business and nonbusiness hours. The address must include an actual street address.
The name, address and telephone number of any property manager and/or property maintenance company responsible for maintaining the vacant building and the property. If a property manager is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity, contact information for a responsible natural person of behalf of the property manager.
A vacant building plan as described in Subsection D of this section.
The street address of the vacant building.
The name, address, and telephone numbers of the registrant. If a registrant is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity, the address of each director, manager or partner, as the case may be. The address must be an actual street address rather than reference to a post office box.
A name, address and telephone number of a responsible natural person of the registrant who can be reached at all times during business and nonbusiness hours. The address shall be an actual street address rather than reference to a post office box.
The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the vacant building. If an owner is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity, contact information for a responsible natural person on behalf of the owner.
The registrant shall, on an ongoing basis, immediately advise the Code Enforcement Officer of any changes to the information provided pursuant to Subsection C(1) of this section, including additions to and/or deletions from the vacant buildings being maintained by the registrant.
A plan for securing the vacant building and the premises.
A statement as to the procedure which will be followed to maintain the vacant building and the property.
If the building is to be returned to occupancy, a rehabilitation plan for the vacant building. The rehabilitation plan may not exceed six months from the date of submission and shall include progress benchmarks at least every two months, unless the Code Enforcement Officer grants an extension for good reasons shown upon receipt of a written statement from the owner detailing the reasons for the extension. All repairs, renovation, improvements and alterations to the vacant building must comply with all applicable building and zoning codes.
If the vacant building is to be demolished, a demolition plan indicating the proposed time frame for demolition.
If the plan or timetable is revised in any way, the revisions must be in writing and must meet the approval of the Code Enforcement Officer.
That the vacant building and property will be maintained as provided in Subsection F hereof.
The reason for the exemption.
The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the owner or owners. Each address shall be an actual street address rather than reference to a post office box.
A statement of intent to repair and reoccupy the vacant building in an expedient manner, or the intent to demolish the vacant building.
Vacant building and property maintenance.
The owner of a vacant building will take such steps and perform such acts as may be required, from time to time, to ensure that the vacant building and property remain safe and secure and do not present a hazard to adjoining properties or the public. Owners are responsible for maintaining vacant buildings so that they do not become unsafe.
Exterior walls, including foundations, shall be maintained so that water does not penetrate into basements, cellars, or other interior areas. All exterior walls and foundations must be free of holes and crevices.
Exterior doors, windows, skylights and similar openings shall be maintained, secured and weathertight.
Roofs shall be maintained in a weathertight condition, either with normal roofing material or other materials that are reasonably visually compatible with the existing roofing material and not unsightly.
Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions.
Exterior surfaces shall be maintained in good condition. Surfaces not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative. There shall be no excessive flaking, peeling or chipping of any protective coating.
The coverings for windows and doors with glass may not consist of any substance sprayed onto the glass doors or windows. All enclosures shall be properly fitted and be of such material and surface that they are neither unsightly nor will materially detract from the general appearance of the building or the neighborhood and, when possible, shall be secured by normal means.
The covering for broken doors and cracked or broken windows may consist of replacement glass, plexiglass, boards, plywood or similar materials finished and maintained in a manner recommended and approved by the Code Enforcement Officer. The materials will be designed and of such color to blend in with the finish of the building.
There shall be no accumulation of garbage, refuse or debris.
The property shall be maintained free of insects, vermin and rodent infestation.
Junk vehicles, equipment, materials and personal property shall not be stored on the property.
If the vacant building is to remain vacant for more than 30 days, all fuel gas, water, and utilities shall be disconnected at the mains and water pipes drained and winterized. Prior to such disconnection, the vacant building shall be heated to avoid freezing pipes; fuel gas pipe systems shall be maintained gastight and in a safe and operating condition; water pipes shall be maintained to avoid leaks and/or breakage.
Fuel tanks shall be maintained so as not to be a hazard or be disconnected in a manner consistent with the Uniform Code.
Swimming pools shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, in good repair and properly fenced and secured.
Yards shall be trimmed and mowed, with the height of grass and weeds being no more than 10 inches, and with all dead, damaged or diseased trees or shrubs, or any portion thereof, removed or replaced.
The owner of a vacant building shall pay an initial registration fee of $100, which amount shall be payable upon registration.
In order to cover the cost to the Town of monitoring and inspecting the vacant building, a renewal fee in the amount of $250 is due and payable annually on the anniversary of the initial registration, until the vacant building is properly demolished or rehabilitated.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 220-16 (Fees) of this chapter must be paid at the time of submission of an application for an operating permit, for an amended operating permit, or for reissue or renewal of an operating permit.
Firesafety and property maintenance inspections of all multiple dwellings not included in Subsection A(1) or (2) and all nonresidential buildings, structures, uses and occupancies not included in Subsection A(1) or (2) shall be performed at least once every 12 to 36 months.
Receipt by the Code Enforcement Office of any other information, reasonably believed by the Code Enforcement Officer to be reliable, giving rise to reasonable cause to believe that conditions or activities failing to comply with the Uniform Code or Energy Code exist; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as permitting an inspection under any circumstances under which a court order or warrant permitting such inspection is required, unless such court order or warrant shall have been obtained.
A nonresidential building, structure, use or occupancy not included in Subsection A(1) or (2) of this section if OFPC performs firesafety and property maintenance inspections of such nonresidential building, structure, use or occupancy at intervals not exceeding the interval specified in Subsection A(3) of this section.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 220-16 (Fees) of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time of each inspection performed pursuant to this section. This subsection shall not apply to inspections performed by OFPC.
Performing an inspection of the conditions and/or activities alleged to be in violation and documenting the results of such inspection.
If a violation is found to exist, providing the owner of the affected property and any other person who may be responsible for the violation with notice of the violation and opportunity to abate, correct or cure the violation or otherwise proceeding in the manner described in § 220-15 (Enforcement; penalties for offenses) of this chapter.
If appropriate, issuing a stop-work order.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall annually submit to the Town Board of the Town of Hamlin a written report and summary of all business conducted by the Code Enforcement Officer and inspectors, including a report and summary of all transactions and activities described in § 220-13 (Recordkeeping) of this chapter and a report and summary of all appeals or litigation pending or concluded.
Civil penalties. In addition to those penalties proscribed by state law, any person who violates any provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or this chapter, or any term or condition of any building permit, certificate of occupancy, temporary certificate, stop-work order, operating permit or other notice or order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to any provision of this chapter, shall be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each day or part thereof during which such violation continues. The civil penalties provided by this subsection shall be recoverable in an action instituted in the name of this Town.
Injunctive relief. An action or proceeding may be instituted in the name of this Town, in a court of competent jurisdiction, to prevent, restrain, enjoin, correct, or abate any violation of, or to enforce, any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this chapter, or any term or condition of any building permit, certificate of occupancy, temporary certificate, stop-work order, operating permit, compliance order, or other notice or order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to any provision of this chapter. In particular, but not by way of limitation, where the construction or use of a building or structure is in violation of any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this chapter, or any stop-work order, compliance order or other order obtained under the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or this chapter, an action or proceeding may be commenced in the name of this Town in the Supreme Court or in any other court having the requisite jurisdiction to obtain an order directing the removal of the building or structure or an abatement of the condition in violation of such provisions. No action or proceeding described in this subsection shall be commenced without the appropriate authorization from the Town Board of this Town.
Remedies not exclusive. No remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be the exclusive remedy or remedy available to address any violation described in this section, and each remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the other remedies or penalties specified in this section, in § 220-6 (Stop-work orders) of this chapter, in any other section of this chapter, or in any other applicable law. Any remedy or penalty specified in this section may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, simultaneously with, or after the pursuit of any other remedy or penalty specified in this section, in § 220-6 (Stop-work orders) of this chapter, in any other section of this chapter, or in any other applicable law. In particular, but not by way of limitation, each remedy and penalty specified in this section shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the penalties specified in Subdivision 2 of § 381 of the Executive Law, and any remedy or penalty specified in this section may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, simultaneously with, or after the pursuit of any penalty specified in Subdivision 2 of § 381 of the Executive Law.
A fee schedule shall be established by resolution of the Town Board of this Town. Such fee schedule may thereafter be amended from time to time by like resolution. The fees set forth in, or determined in accordance with, such fee schedule or amended fee schedule shall be charged and collected for the submission of applications, the issuance of building permits, amended building permits, renewed building permits, certificates of occupancy, temporary certificates, operating permits, firesafety and property maintenance inspections, and other actions of the Code Enforcement Officer described in or contemplated by this chapter.
The Town Board of the Town may, by resolution, authorize the Code Enforcement Officer of this Town to enter into an agreement, in the name of this Town, with other governments to carry out the terms of this chapter, provided that such agreement does not violate any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, Part 1203 of Title 19 of the NYCRR, or any other applicable law.

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