Batavia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 143 § 143-8
Appeals
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Any person affected by any notice of violation or order issued in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this chapter concerning buildings or structures, or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto or the denial of issuance of permit, may request and shall be granted a hearing before the City Planning and Development Committee, provided that such person shall file in the Department of Public Works a written request for such hearing, setting forth a brief statement of the grounds therefor, designating the person and his or her address upon whom orders may be served, and setting forth the reasons why such notice of violation or order should be modified or withdrawn. If filed within 10 days after the service of notice of violation or order, compliance with such notice shall not be required while the hearing is pending, except in emergencies or as otherwise provided.
Under Batavia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 143 § 143-8, any person affected by a notice of violation, enforcement order, or permit denial related to buildings or structures has the right to appeal by requesting a formal hearing before the City Planning and Development Committee. The request must be submitted in writing to the Department of Public Works and must briefly explain the grounds for the appeal, identify a contact address for service, and state why the notice or order should be modified or withdrawn. If the written request is filed within 10 days of receiving the notice or order, compliance with that notice is generally stayed while the hearing is pending, except in emergency situations or as otherwise specified.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a notice of violation or enforcement order under ch. 143 § 143-8 generally document the basis for any disagreement with the notice promptly and submit a written hearing request to the Department of Public Works within the 10-day window. A compliant operator includes in that written request a brief statement of grounds, a designated contact address for service, and the specific reasons the notice or order should be modified or withdrawn. Operators who file within the deadline typically do not need to comply with the contested notice while the hearing before the City Planning and Development Committee is pending, barring emergency circumstances.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants or other parties affected by a notice of violation or order issued under Batavia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 143 § 143-8 have a right to request a hearing before the City Planning and Development Committee. This right is exercised by filing a written request with the Department of Public Works within 10 days of receiving the notice, which can pause the compliance requirement while the appeal is pending in non-emergency situations. Those seeking to understand how this appeals process applies to their circumstances may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Batavia's housing code.
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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