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Timestamp: 2020-03-28 10:06:01
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 22', '§ 22', '§ 10', '§ 22', '§ 22', '§ 23', '§ 23', '§ 22', '§ 22', '§ 22', '§ 22', '§ 23', '§ 22', '§ 23', '§ 22', '§ 23', '§ 22', '§ 22', '§ 22', '§ 22', '§ 22', '§ 22', '§ 382', '§ 381', 'art 1203']

Village of Laurel Hollow, NY Building Code, Administration and Enforcement of
§ 22-1 Purpose and intent; statutory authority.
§ 22-7 Certificates of occupancy; certificates of compliance.
Chapter 22 Building Code, Administration and Enforcement of [1]
Building Code, Administration and Enforcement of Amendment
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Laurel Hollow 4-12-2007 by L.L. No. 4-2007. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Editor's Note: Former Ch. 22, which consisted of a reference statement regarding the applicability of the New York State Building Construction Code, was deleted pursuant to the adoption of L.L. No. 3-1996. Said local law pertains to the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and is included in this Code as Ch. 23, Building Construction and Fire Prevention.
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 the Village. 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.
In this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated.
A certificate issued pursuant to § 22-7E of this chapter.
A certificate issued pursuant to § 22-7G of this chapter.
The Incorporated Village of Laurel Hollow.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall be appointed by resolution of the Board of Trustees. The Code Enforcement Officer shall possess background experience related to building construction or fire prevention and 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 the Code Enforcement Officer shall obtain certification from the State Fire Administrator pursuant to the Executive Law and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
In the event that the Code Enforcement Officer is unable to serve as such for any reason, an individual shall be appointed by resolution of the Board of Trustees 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 Officer by this chapter.
One or more inspectors may be appointed by resolution of the Board of Trustees 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.
To the extent that this section is in conflict with § 23-2 of the Village Code, this section shall govern.
At their meeting on May 11, 2016 the Board established application fees for temporary structures as follows:
Tent(s) & Canopies - $25.00
All Other Temporary Structures - $50.00
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 in any dwelling unit. No person shall commence any such work for which a building permit is required without first having obtained a building permit from the Code Enforcement Officer.
Exemptions. No building permit shall be required for work in any of the following categories. Notwithstanding the above, any exempt structure must fully comply with all Village zoning requirements (Village Code, Chapter 145):
Installation of swings and other playground equipment associated with a one- family dwelling;
Painting, wallpapering, tiling, carpeting, or other similar finish work; or
Replacement of any previously permitted equipment, provided the replacement does not alter the equipment's listing or render it inconsistent with the equipment's original specifications.
Replacement in kind of existing heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment, including electrical and plumbing work associated therewith.
[Added 11-12-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
Issuance of building permits. An application for a building permit shall be examined to ascertain whether the proposed work is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Code and Energy Code. The Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a building permit if the proposed work is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Code and Energy Code. In the event the proposed work is not in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Code or otherwise does not qualify for issuance of a building permit, such application shall be deemed null and void one year from the date of submission.
Time limits. Building permits shall become invalid unless the authorized work is commenced within six months following the date of issuance. Building permits shall expire 18 months after the date of issuance. A building permit which has become invalid or which has expired pursuant to this subsection may be renewed upon application by the permit holder, payment of the applicable fee, and approval of the application by the Code Enforcement Officer.
Conflict of law. To the extent that this section is in conflict with § 23-3 of the Village Code, this section shall govern.
[Added 5-11-2016 by L.L. No. 4-2016]
Legislative findings. The Board of Trustees finds that temporary structures are being placed on private property and are being used for long-term storage. The Board of Trustees seeks to regulate temporary structures to preserve and enhance the character of the neighborhoods throughout the Village, to strengthen enforcement of the storage of outdoor refuse, to promote the desirable use of land, and to protect public health, safety, and general welfare.
A structure, enclosure or shelter constructed of fabric or pliable materials supported by any manner, except by air or the contents it protects, and is open without sidewalls or drops on 75 percent or more of the perimeter.
An assembly of materials forming a shelter, building, or enclosure to protect people, products, material, equipment, or inventory not covered by the building permit system under this Chapter 22 of the Village Code.
A structure, enclosure or shelter constructed of fabric or pliable material supported by any manner except by air or the contents that it protects.
Applicability. This § 22-4M shall apply to all zoning districts within the Village. This § 22-4M shall not apply to temporary structures, such as recreational canopies or tents, where the footprint is 400 square feet or 200 square feet or less, respectively. This § 22-4M shall apply to all other temporary structures, including construction or storage containers, and site office trailers.
Permit application. Applications shall be made to the Village Building Inspector. Upon review of such application and payment of any fee required, the Building Inspector will issue, issue with modifications, or deny such permit. Such application will be in such form as adopted by the Board of Trustees by resolution.
Duration of permit. Permits for tents or canopies will authorize their placement for a maximum of 30 days. Permits for other temporary structures shall be in force for a maximum of 90 days and may be extended by application to the Building Inspector. It shall be at the sole and unfettered discretion of the Building Inspector to renew or deny such an extension request. The temporary structure shall be removed upon the expiration of the permit.
Location and size. All temporary structures shall adhere to the setbacks required for accessory structures as set forth in Chapter 145 of the Village Code.
Fees. Fees for permits authorized hereunder shall be established by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
Compliance for existing temporary structures. All temporary structures in place as of the effective date of the filing of this section shall have one year from the filing date of this section to obtain a permit for an existing temporary structure.
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 § 22-15, 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.
Conflict of law. To the extent that this section is in conflict with § 23-3P of the Village Code, this section shall govern.
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 establish the use or occupancy classification or subclassification of such structure, building, or portion thereof, or 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.
Certificates of compliance required. A certificate of compliance shall be required for any work which is the subject of a building permit which does not require a certificate of occupancy as set forth in Subsection A above.
Issuance of certificates of compliance. The Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a certificate of compliance if the work which was the subject of the building permit was completed in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code and Energy Code and, if applicable, that the structure, building or portion thereof complies with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code and Energy 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 compliance. 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 compliance, shall be provided to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance:
Temporary certificate. The Code Enforcement Officer, with the approval of the Board of Trustees, 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 time, not to exceed six months, which shall be determined by the Code Enforcement Officer and specified in the temporary certificate. 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 and the Energy Code.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 22-16, Fees, of this chapter must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a certificate of occupancy, certificate of compliance or for a temporary certificate.
Conflict of law. To the extent this section is in conflict with § 23-3O of the Village Code, this section shall govern.
The owner of property with respect to which a building permit has been issued, as well as the person(s) and/or entity(ies) to whom such permit is issued, shall be fully responsible for any damage caused to Village property (including, but not limited to, curbs, roadway areas, drainage structures and landscaping) as a result of work performed pursuant to such permit. No certificate authorized under this § 22-7 shall be issued until such time as the Building Inspector and/or Village Engineer has certified that no such damage has occurred or, if such damage has occurred, that any and all restoration/repair work in connection with such damage to Village property has been completed satisfactorily and in accordance with specifications for restoration/repair approved by the Building Inspector and/or Village Engineer.
Unsafe buildings, structures and equipment in the Village shall be identified and addressed in accordance with the procedures established by § 23-4 of the Village Code, 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 § 22-16, Fees, of this chapter must be paid at the time 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) of this section, and all nonresidential buildings, structures, uses and occupancies not included in Subsection A(1) or (2) of this section, shall be performed at least once every 12 months.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 22-16, Fees, of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time each inspection performed pursuant to this section. This subsection shall not apply to inspections performed by OFPC.
All other features and activities specified in or contemplated by §§ 22-4 through 22-12, inclusive, of this chapter; and
The Code Enforcement Officer shall annually submit to the Board of Trustees of the Village 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 § 22-13, Recordkeeping, of this chapter and a report and summary of all appeals or litigation pending or concluded.
Appearance tickets. The Code Enforcement Officer and each inspector are authorized to issue appearance tickets for any violation of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or this chapter.
Civil penalties. In addition to those penalties prescribed by state law, any person who violates any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or this chapter, or any term or condition of any building permit, certificate of occupancy, certificate of compliance, 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 $1,000 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 the Village.
Injunctive relief. An action or proceeding may be instituted in the name of the Village, 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, certificate of compliance, 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 the Village, 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 Board of Trustees of the Village.
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 § 22-6, 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 § 22-6, 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 § 381 of the Executive Law.
[Added 12-9-2015 by L.L. No. 8-2015; amended 4-14-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
A fee schedule shall be established by resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village. 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, certificates of compliance, 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 Board of Trustees of the Village may, by resolution, authorize the Mayor of the Village to enter into an agreement, in the name of the Village, 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.