Batavia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 143 § 143-6
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The following standards shall be met by an applicant for a rooming house permit: A. All applicable provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, 9 NYCRR Executive Volume B, shall apply to this chapter and shall be the standard imposed by the Bureau of Inspection in determining the fitness of the building for a rooming house, as hereinbefore provided, and shall determine the standards for violations. B. The owner or operator of any such rooming house shall provide one car space for each roomer owning and/or keeping a motor vehicle. C. A rooming house, as hereinbefore provided, must conform to the zoning requirements as set forth in Chapter 190 , Zoning, of this Code. D. The maximum number of occupants permitted shall be in compliance with the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, 9 NYCRR Executive Volume B, and its applicable standards. E. To ensure compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, any plans and specifications for the structure shall be prepared by either a New York State registered architect or licensed professional engineer. F. No sign advertising the location of a rooming house or the availability of rooms shall be permitted.
Section 143-6 of Batavia's Code of Ordinances establishes the baseline standards that a rooming house must meet to qualify for a permit. These standards draw on the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (9 NYCRR Executive Volume B) to govern building fitness, maximum occupancy, and construction plans, while also requiring compliance with local zoning rules under Chapter 190. Additional requirements include providing one parking space per roomer who owns or keeps a vehicle, and a complete prohibition on any exterior signage advertising the rooming house or room availability.
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Operators seeking a rooming house permit under § 143-6 generally ensure that the building fully complies with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, 9 NYCRR Executive Volume B, as interpreted by Batavia's Bureau of Inspection. Compliant operators also confirm that the property meets Chapter 190 zoning requirements, arrange one off-street parking space for each vehicle-owning roomer, and have all structural plans prepared by a New York State registered architect or licensed professional engineer. Because § 143-6 expressly prohibits any sign advertising the rooming house or room availability, operators typically rely on other lawful channels to market vacancies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 143-6 sets the minimum habitability and safety floor for rooming houses in Batavia by tying occupancy standards directly to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, 9 NYCRR Executive Volume B. Roomers who believe a property falls short of those code standards—such as overcrowding beyond permitted occupancy limits or failure to provide required parking—may raise those concerns with Batavia's Bureau of Inspection, which is the body charged with evaluating compliance under § 143-6. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help roomers understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under local and state law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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