Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 123-6
Review of application; issuance of rental permit
Operative Text
The Chief Building Inspector shall review each application for completeness and accuracy and shall make an onsite inspection of the proposed rental property unless the owner has elected to provide a certification from a licensed architect or a licensed engineer pursuant to § 123-5B(11) . The Chief Building Inspector shall not issue a rental permit, unless the application includes all of the requisite information and documents enumerated in § 123B(1) through (11). If satisfied that the proposed rental property fully complies with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Code of the Village of Belle Terre and that such rental property would not create a nuisance to an adjoining nearby property, the Chief Building Inspector shall issue the permit or permits. No rental permit shall be issued if there are any violations of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or the Code of the Village of Belle Terre in existence at the premises.
Under Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-6, the Chief Building Inspector is responsible for reviewing every rental permit application for completeness and accuracy, and must conduct an onsite inspection of the property unless the owner has submitted a licensed architect's or engineer's certification instead. A permit can only be issued when the application is fully complete, the property complies with both the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Village of Belle Terre Code, and the rental use would not create a nuisance to neighboring properties. Any existing code violations at the premises are an absolute bar to permit issuance until those violations are resolved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a rental permit under ch. 123 § 123-6 generally ensure that their application includes every document and piece of information required by § 123-5B(1) through (11) before submission, since an incomplete application will not result in permit issuance. Compliant operators also address any outstanding violations of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or the Village Code prior to applying, because even a single unresolved violation prevents the Chief Building Inspector from issuing the permit. Owners who wish to avoid a mandatory onsite inspection typically arrange for a licensed architect or licensed engineer to provide the certification described in § 123-5B(11).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 123 § 123-6, a rental unit in Belle Terre is not supposed to be legally rented without a valid permit issued by the Chief Building Inspector, meaning the property must have passed code review and have no outstanding violations at the time of issuance. Tenants who have concerns about whether their unit was properly permitted, or who believe code violations exist, may raise those concerns with the Village of Belle Terre's building department or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York municipal housing regulations. The permit requirement under § 123-6 can be a relevant factor in disputes about habitability or the legality of a tenancy, and tenants may wish to explore how it applies to their situation with a qualified housing resource.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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