Champlain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 92 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 92-5
Temporary permits
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Temporary permits may be issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, upon approval by the Board of Appeals, for a period not exceeding two years. Such temporary permits are conditioned upon agreement by the owner or operator to remove any nonconforming structures or equipment upon expiration of the temporary permit or to bring the use into compliance by a specific time. Such permits may be renewed, provided that the Zoning Board of Appeals finds that unique circumstances resulting in unnecessary hardship are involved.
Under Champlain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 92 § 92-5, the Zoning Enforcement Officer may issue a temporary permit — with Board of Appeals approval — allowing a nonconforming use or structure to continue for up to two years. The permit comes with a binding condition: the owner or operator must either remove any nonconforming structures or equipment when the permit expires, or bring the use into full compliance by a specified deadline. Renewal is possible, but only if the Zoning Board of Appeals determines that unique circumstances creating unnecessary hardship are present.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and operators subject to ch. 92 § 92-5 generally document the specific nonconformity at issue and submit a complete application to the Zoning Enforcement Officer, which must receive Board of Appeals approval before a temporary permit is granted. Compliant operators keep a clear record of the permit's expiration date and the agreed-upon compliance or removal deadline, since the permit is conditioned on meeting that commitment. Those seeking renewal under § 92-5 typically prepare evidence of the unique circumstances and unnecessary hardship that the Zoning Board of Appeals is required to find before granting an extension.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in or near properties operating under a temporary permit issued pursuant to ch. 92 § 92-5 should be aware that such permits carry a fixed end date and a mandatory compliance or removal condition. If a nonconforming structure or use continues beyond the permit's expiration without renewal or compliance, that may constitute a zoning violation that can be raised with local zoning or code enforcement authorities. Tenants who believe a violation exists may contact the Champlain Zoning Enforcement Officer, consult a tenant-rights organization, or review the Board of Appeals' public records to understand the status of any permit affecting their housing.
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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