Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter
133 of the Town Code, a property owner may rent a structure or part of a structure and make such property alterations as are necessary to facilitate this, provided that the owner has designated such rental as community housing and has a special community housing license (SCHL) pursuant to this chapter.
A violation of this chapter is an offense and,
pursuant to § 268 of the Town Law, shall be punishable as
follows:
A. For a first conviction: a fine not less than the sum
of $50 nor more than $350 or by imprisonment for not more than six
months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. For a second conviction: by a fine of not less than
$350 nor more than $700 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed
six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
C. For a third or subsequent conviction: by a fine of
not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not to
exceed six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
D. Each day on which such violation shall occur shall
constitute a separate, additional offense.