Village of Stewart Manor, NY Emergency Orders/Repairs

Whenever the Building Inspector finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, safety and welfare or finds that there are recurring violations of any provision of the Code, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency or finding that there are recurring violations on the premises and requiring that such action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency or prevent the recurring violations.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Code, such order shall be effective immediately.

Any party to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith within 48 hours of receipt of such order. If such party is not available or does not respond with sufficient promptness to meet the emergency, then the Building Inspector, with the approval of the Board of Trustees, shall have the power to correct the emergency. Any expenses suffered by the Village shall be borne by the party. Upon the failure of such party to reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees, with the assistance of the Village Attorney, shall cause the cost/expenses to be charged against the land on which the emergency repairs were made as a municipal lien, or cause such cost/expenses to be added to the Village's tax rolls as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax against the land upon which the emergency repairs were made, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.