Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-12
Notice of violation; hearing; removal
Operative Text
A. Whenever the Commissioner of Public Works or designee shall declare that a building, property or vacant area is in violation of this chapter, he or she shall serve a notice in the manner described in § 129-13 , reciting the facts constituting such violation, specifying in what respect the building or vacant area is in violation and requiring the owner to remove such violation within a prescribed time as defined below. Such notice shall provide that, if the owner fails to remove such violation within such period for compliance so prescribed, the Commissioner of Public Works or designee may remove or cause the removal of such violation by cutting, cleansing, repairing or taking such other corrective actions deemed necessary and shall notify the owner of his or her right to a hearing, if any, as hereinafter provided. (1) The prescribed time limit for lawn maintenance (i.e., grass/weed cutting) shall be 10 days after service of such notice. (2) The prescribed time for all other violations of this chapter shall be 30 days after service of such notice, or such lesser period of time wherein an emergency exists as may be determined by the Commissioner of Public Works. B. With the exception of lawn maintenance notices of violation, whenever such notice is served, the owner may, within 10 days after such service, request, in writing, a hearing before the Town Board, and a hearing shall be given such owner prior to the expiration of the period for compliance so prescribed. C. Whenever such notice is served for violation of lawn maintenance (grass/weed cutting) regulations, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to bring the property into compliance within the prescribed time limit. D. If the Commissioner of Public Works or designee proceeds to execute a notice issued by him or her for the removal of a violation, the Commissioner of Public Works or designee may let contracts therefor and pay the cost thereof out of general Town funds to be appropriated by the Town Board for such purpose.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-12 establishes a formal process by which the Commissioner of Public Works can declare a property in violation of the chapter's maintenance standards and require the owner to correct the problem within a set timeframe — 10 days for lawn/weed issues and 30 days for most other violations. If the owner does not comply, the town itself may step in to perform the corrective work, such as cutting grass or making repairs, and charge the cost to general town funds. Except for lawn-maintenance violations, property owners have the right to request a written hearing before the Town Board within 10 days of receiving the notice, and that hearing must occur before the compliance deadline expires.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-12, compliant property owners typically act promptly upon receiving a notice of violation, taking care to address lawn and weed issues within the 10-day window and other code violations within 30 days. For non-lawn violations, operators who wish to contest a notice generally submit a written hearing request to the Town Board within 10 days of service, before the compliance period runs out. Keeping records of corrective actions taken — such as dated photographs or contractor invoices — is a common practice that helps demonstrate timely compliance if questions arise later.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-12 primarily governs property owners' obligations to correct code violations, but tenants living in affected properties may have an interest in understanding how the process works. When the Commissioner of Public Works issues a notice of violation, the owner is required to remedy the problem within the prescribed timeframe, and if they fail to do so, the town has authority to step in and perform the corrective work. Tenants who believe a property is out of compliance with ch. 129 may consider contacting the Brighton Commissioner of Public Works to report conditions, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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