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Town of Pawling, NY Building Code Administration and Enforcement
§ 11-3 Code Enforcement Officer; inspectors.
§ 11-4 Building permits.
§ 11-5 Construction inspections.
§ 11-6 Stop-work orders.
§ 11-7 Certificates of occupancy.
§ 11-8 Notification regarding fire or explosion.
§ 11-9 Unsafe buildings and structures.
§ 11-10 Operating permits.
§ 11-11 Firesafety and property maintenance inspections.
§ 11-12 Complaints.
§ 11-13 Recordkeeping.
§ 11-14 Program review and reporting.
§ 11-15 Enforcement; penalties for offenses.
§ 11-16 Fees.
§ 11-17 Intermunicipal agreements.
§ 11-18 Severability.
§ 11-19 When effective.
Chapter 11 Building Code Administration and Enforcement
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Pawling 5-7-2008 by L.L. No. 3-2008.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
Affordable housing units — See Ch. 55.
Unsafe buildings — See Ch. 79.
Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Ch. 11 Building Construction Administration, adopted 5-1-1973 as Ch. 5 of the 1973 Code.
This chapter provides for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the Uniform Code) and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the Energy Code) in this Town, and Chapter 215 of the Town Code, entitled “Zoning.” This chapter is adopted pursuant to § 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. Except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Code, other state law, or other section of this chapter, all buildings, structures, and premises, regardless of use or occupancy, are subject to the provisions of this chapter.
A permit issued pursuant to § 11-4 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 § 11-7B of this chapter.
The Code Enforcement Officer appointed pursuant to § 11-3B of this chapter.
An inspector appointed pursuant to § 11-3D of this chapter.
A permit issued pursuant to § 11-10 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.
An order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to § 11-15A of this chapter.
An order issued pursuant to § 11-6 of this chapter.
A certificate issued pursuant to § 11-7D of this chapter.
The Town of Pawling.
The office of Code Enforcement Officer is hereby created. The Code Enforcement Officer shall administer and enforce all the provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, Chapter 215 of the Town Code, entitled “Zoning,” and this chapter. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the following powers and duties:
To issue orders pursuant to § 11-15A, Order to remedy, of this chapter;
In consultation with this Town's attorney, to pursue such legal actions and proceedings as may be necessary to enforce the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, Chapter 215 of the Town Code, entitled “Zoning,” and this chapter, or to abate or correct conditions not in compliance with the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or this chapter; and
To exercise all other powers and fulfill all other duties conferred upon the Code Enforcement Officer by this chapter and Chapter 215 of the Town Code.
The Code Enforcement Officer may request and shall receive, so far as may be necessary in the discharge of his/her duties, the assistance and cooperation of the Police, Fire and Health Departments or offices and all other municipal officials exercising any jurisdiction over the construction, use or occupancy of buildings or the installation of equipment therein.
Construction or installation of one-story detached structures associated with one- or two-family dwellings or multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) which are used for tool and storage sheds, playhouses or similar uses, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 120 square feet;
Installation of partitions or movable cases less than 51 inches in height;
A driveway permit from the applicable Highway Department (Town, county or state).
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 11-16, 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.
Work site inspection for the placement of silt fence installation to contain erosion and the stakeout of the structures for required setback determination;
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 11-16, Fees, of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time of each inspection performed pursuant to this section.
Any work that is determined by the Code Enforcement Officer to be contrary to any applicable provision of the Uniform Code, Energy Code or Chapter 215 of the Town Code, without regard to whether such work is or is not work for which a building permit is required, and without regard to whether a building permit has or has not been issued for such work; or
Service of stop-work orders. The Code Enforcement Officer shall cause the stop-work order, or a copy thereof, to be served on the owner of the affected property personally or by certified mail. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be permitted, but not required, to cause the stop-work order, or a copy thereof, to be served on any builder, architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, construction superintendent, or their agents, or any other person taking part or assisting in work affected by the stop-work order, personally or by certified mail; provided, however, that failure to serve any person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the stop-work order.
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 § 11-15, 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.
Issuance of certificates of occupancy. The Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a certificate of occupancy if the work which was the subject of the building permit was completed in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code, Energy Code, and Chapter 215 of the Town Code and, if applicable, the structure, building or portion thereof that was converted from one use or occupancy classification or subclassification to another complies with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code, Energy Code and Chapter 215 of the Town Code. The Code Enforcement Officer or an inspector authorized by the Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect the building, structure or work prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. In addition, where applicable, the following documents, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Code by such person or persons as may be designated by or otherwise acceptable to the Code Enforcement Officer, at the expense of the applicant for the certificate of occupancy, shall be provided to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy:
Temporary certificate. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be permitted to issue a temporary certificate allowing the temporary occupancy of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, prior to completion of the work which is the subject of a building permit. However, in no event shall the Code Enforcement Officer issue a temporary certificate unless the Code Enforcement Officer determines that the building or structure, or the portion thereof covered by the temporary certificate, may be occupied safely, that any fire- and smoke-detecting or fire protection equipment which has been installed is operational, and that all required means of egress from the building or structure have been provided. The Code Enforcement Officer may include in a temporary certificate such terms and conditions as he or she deems necessary or appropriate to ensure safety or to further the purposes and intent of the Uniform Code. A temporary certificate shall be effective for a period of three months. A temporary certificate may only be extended for up to two additional three-month periods. During the specified period of effectiveness of the temporary certificate, the permit holder shall undertake to bring the building or structure into full compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and Chapter 215 of the Town Code.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 11-16, 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 79 of the Town Code, entitled “Buildings, Unsafe,” as now in effect or as hereafter amended from time to time.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 11-16, 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 months.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 11-16, Fees, of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time each inspection is performed pursuant to this section. This subsection shall not apply to inspections performed by OFPC.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall review and investigate complaints which allege or assert the existence of conditions or activities that fail to comply with Chapter 215 of the Town Code, the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this chapter, or any other local law, ordinance or regulation adopted for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code or the Energy Code. The process for responding to a complaint shall include such of the following steps as the Code Enforcement Officer may deem to be appropriate:
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 § 11-15, Enforcement; penalties for offenses, of this chapter;
All other features and activities specified in or contemplated by §§ 11-4 through 11-12, inclusive, of this chapter; and
The Code Enforcement Officer shall annually submit to the Town Board of this Town a written report and summary of all business conducted by the Code Enforcement Officer and the inspectors, including a report and summary of all transactions and activities described in § 11-13, Recordkeeping, of this chapter and a report and summary of all appeals or litigation pending or concluded.
Order to remedy. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to order, in writing, the remedying of any condition or activity found to exist in, on or about any building, structure, or premises in violation of Chapter 215 of the Town Code, the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or this chapter. Upon finding that any such condition or activity exists, the Code Enforcement Officer shall issue an order to remedy. The order to remedy shall be in writing; be dated and signed by the Code Enforcement Officer; specify the condition or activity that violates Chapter 215 of the Town Code, the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or this chapter; specify the provision or provisions of Chapter 215 of the Town Code, the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or this chapter which is/are violated by the specified condition or activity; specify the period of time which the Code Enforcement Officer deems to be reasonably necessary for achieving compliance; direct that compliance be achieved within the specified period of time; and state that an action or proceeding to compel compliance may be instituted if compliance is not achieved within the specified period of time. The Code Enforcement Officer shall cause the order to remedy, or a copy thereof, to be served on the owner of the affected property personally or by certified mail. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be permitted, but not required, to cause the order to remedy, or a copy thereof, to be served on any builder, architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, construction superintendent, or their agents, or any other person taking part or assisting in work being performed at the affected property personally or by certified mail; provided, however, that failure to serve any person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the order to remedy.
Civil penalties. In addition to those penalties prescribed by state law, any person who violates any provision of Chapter 215 of the Town Code, 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 Chapter 215 of the Town Code, 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, order to remedy, 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 Chapter 215 of the Town Code, the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this chapter, or any stop-work order, order to remedy or other order obtained under Chapter 215 of the Town Code, 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 penalty 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 § 11-6, 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 § 11-6, 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 § 382 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 § 382 of the Executive Law.
The Town Board of this Town may, by resolution, authorize the Supervisor of this Town to enter into an agreement, in the name of this Town, with other governments to carry out the terms of Chapter 215 of the Town Code and 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.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with § 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.