This chapter shall be construed to secure its expressed intent,
which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they
are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of residential
structures and premises.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all existing residential
structures, conversions of nonresidential structures to residential
dwellings, and all existing premises and shall constitute the minimum
requirements and standards for said premises for the occupancy, life
safety, safety from fire and other hazards.
The owner of the rental property shall be responsible for compliance
with the provisions of this chapter, and the failure of an owner,
agent, managing agency, local contact person or short-term renting
occupants to comply with this chapter shall be deemed noncompliance
by the owner.
Terms or words used herein, unless otherwise expressly stated,
shall have the following meanings:
Approved by the Code Official, Zoning Officer or Code Enforcement
Officer.
Any room or space used or intended to be used for sleeping
purposes.
The official who is charged with the administration and enforcement
of this Code, or any duly authorized representative.
A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities
for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
Space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking.
Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces
and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces.
To permit, provide or offer possession or occupancy of a
dwelling, dwelling unit, building, premises or structure by a person
who is or is not the legal owner of record thereof, pursuant to a
written or unwritten lease, agreement or license or pursuant to a
recorded or unrecorded agreement of contract for the sale of land.
A local property manager, owner, or agent of the owner who
is available to respond to tenant and neighborhood questions or concerns,
or any agent of the owner authorized by the owner to take remedial
action and respond to any violation of this chapter.
The purpose for which a building or portion thereof is utilized
or occupied.
Any individual living or sleeping in a building, or having
possession of a space within a building.
Any person who has charge, care or control of a structure
or premises which is let or offered for occupancy.
Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a
legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in official
government records as holding title to the property; or otherwise
having control of the property, including the guardian or trustee
of the estate of any such person, and the executor or administrator
of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real
property by a court.
An individual, corporation, limited liability company, trust,
partnership or any other group or entity acting as a unit.
A lot, plot or parcel of land, including any structures thereon.
Any dwelling unit owned or managed by a person which is rented
or leased for a period of less than 30 days.
That which is built or constructed or a portion thereof.
A person, corporation, partnership or group, whether or not
the legal owner of record, occupying a building or portion thereof
as a unit.
A room containing a water closet or urinal but not a bathtub
or shower.
Each owner of a short-term rental shall designate a local person,
property manager or agent as a local contact person who has access
and authority to assume management of the unit and take remedial measures.
An owner who resides within 40 miles of the premises may designate
himself as the local contact person. The local contact person shall
respond to the Code Official within one hour after being notified
by the Code Official or other Town official of the existence of a
violation of this chapter or any disturbance requiring immediate remedy
or abatement. If the local contact person is not the owner, the local
contact person shall immediately advise the owner of any notification
of a violation. A backup local contact person shall be similarly designated
for those situations where the normal contact is not able to perform
the duties required of this individual.
Fees for the administration of this chapter shall be charged
in accord with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the Town
Board.
Registration and application forms and procedures shall be as
required by this chapter or as otherwise amended or adopted by resolution
of the Town Board.
