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Town of Naples, NY Building Construction and Fire Prevention
§ 61-7 Certificates of compliance and certificates of occupancy.
§ 61-9.1 Right to appeal; notice; hearing.
Chapter 61: Building Construction and Fire Prevention
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Naples 12-11-2006 by L.L. No. 9-2006.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 74.
Subdivision of land — See Ch. 116.
Editor's Note: This local law also superseded and replaced former Ch. 61, Building Construction and Fire Prevention, adopted 5-8-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989, as amended.
Chapter 61 : 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 this Town. This chapter is adopted pursuant to Section 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 certificate issued pursuant to § 61-7B of this chapter certifying that the structure or permit described: 1) conforms substantially to the approved plans and specifications filed in the office of the Code Enforcement Officer; and 2) appears to substantially comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
A certificate issued pursuant to § 61-7B of this chapter certifying that the structure or permit described: 1) conforms substantially to the approved plans and specifications filed in the office of the Code Enforcement Officer; 2) the structure appears to substantially comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; and 3) the structure or portion of the structure subject to the certificate is suitable for the purpose or purposes for which it is to be used or occupied.
The Code Enforcement Officer appointed pursuant to § 61-3B of this chapter for the Town of Naples.
To receive, review, and approve or disapprove applications for building permits, certificates of compliance, certificates of occupancy, temporary certificates and operating permits, and the plans, specifications and construction documents submitted with such applications;
Upon approval of such applications, to issue building permits, certificates of compliance, certificates of occupancy, temporary certificates and operating permits, and to include in building permits, certificates of compliance, certificates of occupancy, temporary certificates and operating permits such terms and conditions as the Code Enforcement Officer may determine to be appropriate;
To conduct construction inspections; inspections to be made prior to the issuance of certificates of compliance, certificates of occupancy, temporary certificates and operating permits; firesafety and property maintenance inspections; inspections incidental to the investigation of complaints; and all other inspections required or permitted under any provision of this chapter;
To issue orders pursuant to § 61-15A (Enforcement; penalties for offenses) of this chapter;
To collect fees as set by the Town Board of the Town of Naples;
The compensation for the Code Enforcement Officer and inspectors shall be fixed from time to time by the Town Board of the Town of Naples.
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 § 61-15 (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 compliance and/or certificates of occupancy required. A certificate of compliance and/or 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 compliance and/or certificate of occupancy.
Issuance of certificates of compliance and certificates of occupancy. The Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a certificate of compliance and/or 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 and Energy 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 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 or 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 compliance or certificate of occupancy, shall be provided to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance or certificate of occupancy:
Contents of certificates of compliance and certificates of occupancy. Certificate of compliance and certificates of occupancy shall contain the following information:
If the certificate of compliance or certificate of occupancy is not applicable to an entire structure, a description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate of compliance is issued;
Any special conditions imposed in connection with the issuance of the building permit;
The signature of the Code Enforcement Officer issuing the certificate of compliance or certificate of occupancy and the date of issuance; and
A statement that the structure appears to comply with the applicable New York State Uniform Code and, in the case of a certificate of occupancy, that the structure or subject portion thereof is suitable for the purposes for which it is intended to be used or occupied.
Revocation or suspension of certificates. If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that a certificate 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 § 61-16. Fees, of this chapter must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a certificate of compliance, certificate of occupancy or for a temporary certificate.
Unsafe structures and equipment in the Town of Naples shall be identified and addressed in accordance with the Property Maintenance Code of New York State Sections 108 and 109 and Fire Code of New York State, Section 110.
[Added 3-7-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017]
In the event that the Code Enforcement Officer determines that any building or structure is uninhabitable or may not be safely occupied, the Code Enforcement Officer, prior to posting the building or structure as such, except as provided in Subsection F hereof in case of immediate hazard, shall serve the owner(s) and occupant(s) with a notice of that determination.
Contents of notice. Said notice shall state:
The name(s) of the owner of record of the property and the name(s), if known, of the person(s) in occupancy, as appears from available records.
The address and Tax Map identification number of the premises.
That the premises is uninhabitable and/or may not be safely occupied.
A recitation of the facts creating the condition(s) making the premises uninhabitable or not safely occupied, together with an itemization of the Code section(s) which are being violated.
That a hearing may be requested within 10 days after receipt of the notice upon the issue of whether the building or structure is uninhabitable and/or may not be safely occupied.
That the request for a hearing must be in writing and contain:
The name, address and telephone number of the person requesting the hearing.
The interest in the property (owner, occupant, agent, etc.) of the person requesting the hearing.
The address of the subject property.
That a hearing is requested on the issue of whether the property is uninhabitable or may not be safely occupied.
That the hearing request must be served upon the Town Clerk of the Town of Naples within 10 days of receipt of the notice from the Code Enforcement Officer.
Service of notice. Service of said notice shall be made upon the owner(s) and any occupant(s) pursuant to the applicable provisions of Article 3 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules of the State of New York.
Request for hearing. Within 10 days of service upon the owner(s) and/or person(s) in occupancy of the building or structure of such notice, the owner(s) and/or occupants or any other person(s) deeming himself aggrieved by notice of determination that the building or structure is uninhabitable and/or may not be safely occupied may request a hearing.
Upon receiving a request for a hearing, the Town Clerk shall forthwith notify the Code Enforcement Officer and the Town Supervisor that a request for a hearing has been filed. The Town Supervisor shall designate a hearing committee to hear and determine the matter and shall inform the Code Enforcement Officer of the identity of the members of the hearing committee so designated. The hearing committee shall consist of two current members of the Town Board. The Code Enforcement Officer shall inform the person requesting the hearing of the date and place of the hearing not less than five days prior to the date of the hearing.
At such hearing the Code Enforcement Officer shall present such evidence as is relevant to the issues of whether the building or structure is uninhabitable or may not be occupied. The hearing applicant may likewise present relevant evidence with respect to such issues.
The hearing committee shall, upon the presentation of relevant evidence, determine whether the building or structure is uninhabitable or may not be safely occupied. The hearing committee shall promptly issue a report of the contentions of the parties, the findings of fact and its determination and provide a copy thereof to the person requesting the hearing and his attorney, if any; the Code Enforcement Officer; and the Town Clerk.
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the hearing committee may appeal said decision directly to the Supreme Court of the State of New York, pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules. Such a proceeding shall not stay further action pursuant to this chapter unless a court of competent jurisdiction so orders.
Emergency procedures. Notwithstanding the provision of Subsection A hereof with respect to prior notice and hearing, whenever the conditions described in Subsection A of this section constitute such an imminent danger that the building or structure must be posted forthwith or within less than the designated period, and, if the Code Enforcement Officer so determines, the Code Enforcement Officer shall post the building or structure without prior notice. The term "imminent danger" shall be applied as it is defined in the Uniform Code promulgated by the Department of State of the State of New York. In such event, notice shall be given to the owner and occupants, if any, within seven days thereafter, in accordance with the provisions of Subsections B and C hereof, with the provisions of Subsections D and E being applicable with respect to said posting.
Operating permits required. Operating permits shall be required for conducting the activities or using the categories of buildings listed below:
Buildings whose use or occupancy classification may pose a substantial potential hazard to public safety, as determined by resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Naples.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 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 Subsections A(1) or A(2), and all nonresidential buildings, structures, uses and occupancies not included in Subsections A(1) or A(2) shall be performed at least once every 36 months.
Inspections permitted. In addition to the inspections required by Subsection A of this section, a firesafety and property maintenance inspection of any building, structure, use, or occupancy, or of any dwelling unit, may also be performed by the Code Enforcement Officer or an inspector designated by the Code Enforcement Officer at any time upon: 1) The request of the owner of the property to be inspected or an authorized agent of such owner; 2) Receipt by the Code Enforcement Officer of a written statement alleging that conditions or activities failing to comply with the Uniform Code or Energy Code exist; or 3) Receipt by the Code Enforcement Officer 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 subdivision 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.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 61-16. Fees, of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time each inspection is performed pursuant to this section. This subdivision shall not apply to inspections performed by OFPC.
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 § 61-15, Enforcement; penalties for offenses, of this chapter;
All building permits, certificates of compliance, certificates of occupancy, temporary certificates, stop-work orders, and operating permits issued;
All other features and activities specified in or contemplated by §§ 61-4 through 12, inclusive, of this chapter; and
The Code Enforcement Officer shall annually submit to the Town Board of the Town of Naples 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 § 61-13, Recordkeeping, of this chapter and a report and summary of all appeals or litigation pending or concluded.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall, upon request of the New York State Department of State, provide to the New York State Department of State, from the records and related materials the Town is required to maintain, excerpts, summaries, tabulations, statistics and other information and accounts of the activities of the Town of Naples in connection with administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code.
Compliance orders. 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 the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or this chapter. Upon finding that any such condition or activity exists, the Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a compliance order. The compliance order shall: 1) be in writing; 2) be dated and signed by the Code Enforcement Officer; 3) specify the condition or activity that violates the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or this chapter; 4) specify the provision or provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or this chapter which is/are violated by the specified condition or activity; 5) specify the period of time which the Code Enforcement Officer deems to be reasonably necessary for achieving compliance; 6) direct that compliance be achieved within the specified period of time; and 7) 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 compliance 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 compliance 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 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 compliance order.
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 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 $200 for each clay 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 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 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 the Town of Naples.
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 § 61-6, 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 § 61-6 (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 Section 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 Section 382 of the Executive Law.
A fee schedule shall be established by resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Naples. 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 compliance, 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 of Naples may, by resolution, authorize the Town Supervisor to enter into an agreement, in the name of the 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.