Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-36
Order to demolish
Operative Text
Whenever a violation order with intent to demolish notice as provided in § 748-35 of this chapter has not been complied with, the Code Enforcement Officer may order the building demolished. Such order shall be served in the manner provided in § 748-14 of this chapter and demolition shall be completed within the time specified by the Code Enforcement Officer.
Under Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-36, when a property owner fails to comply with a prior violation order that included notice of intent to demolish (as issued under § 748-35), the Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to issue a formal order requiring the building to be demolished. The demolition order must be served according to the procedures set out in § 748-14, and the work must be completed within whatever deadline the Code Enforcement Officer specifies. This provision gives the municipality a direct enforcement mechanism when earlier corrective notices go unheeded.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Canandaigua should be aware that under ch. 748 § 748-36, ignoring a violation order that carries a demolition notice can result in the Code Enforcement Officer issuing a binding demolition order. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to any notice issued under § 748-35, addressing the underlying violations before the situation escalates to a formal demolition directive. Once a demolition order is issued and served per § 748-14, the timeline for compliance is set by the Code Enforcement Officer and may leave little room for remediation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in a building subject to proceedings under ch. 748 § 748-36 should understand that a demolition order represents a serious stage of municipal code enforcement, typically following earlier uncorrected violations. If a building you occupy receives such an order, tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can help clarify what relocation rights or protections may apply under local and state law. Keeping records of any notices posted or served in connection with § 748-14 procedures can be important when exploring 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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