Dering Harbor, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 150 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 150-6
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: DWELLING, ONE-FAMILY DETACHED A dwelling containing one dwelling unit for the occupancy of one family and its domestic servants. DWELLING UNIT One or more rooms with provisions for cooking, living, sanitary and sleeping facilities arranged for the use of one family. FAMILY A. Any number of persons occupying a single nonprofit dwelling unit, related by blood, marriage or legal adoption, living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit. B. Any number of persons occupying a single nonprofit dwelling unit, not exceeding five, living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit where all are not related by blood, marriage or legal adoption. A group of persons whose association or relationship is transient or seasonal in nature rather than of a permanent and domestic character shall not be considered a family. C. Notwithstanding the provision of Subsection B of this definition, a group of unrelated persons numbering more than five shall be considered a family upon a determination by the Board of Trustees that the group is the functional equivalent of a family pursuant to the standards enumerated in Subsection E herein. D. In determining whether a group of more than five unrelated persons constitutes a family for the purpose of occupying a dwelling unit, as provided for in Subsection C of this definition, the Board of Trustees shall utilize the standards enumerated in Subsection E in making said determination. Before making a determination under this subsection, the Board of Trustees shall hold a public hearing after public notice as provided in this chapter. E. In making a determination under Subsection D , the Board of Trustees shall find that: (1) The group is one which in theory, size, appearance and structure resembles a traditional family unit. (2) The group is one which will live and cook together as a single housekeeping unit. (3) The group is of a permanent nature and is neither a framework for transient or seasonal living nor merely an association or relationship which is transient or seasonal in nature. Nothing herein shall preclude the seasonal use of a dwelling unit by a group which otherwise meets the standards of this subsection at its permanent address. (4) In no case shall a dwelling be occupied by more than the number of persons permitted by Chapter 230 , Zoning, of the Code of the Village of Dering Harbor. (5) All other requirements of this chapter and Chapter 230 , Zoning, of the Code of the Village of Dering Harbor regarding the use and occupancy of dwelling units shall be complied with. (6) Any determination under this subsection shall be limited to the status of a particular group as a family and shall not be interpreted as authorizing any other use, occupancy or activity. F. Persons occupying group quarters, such as a dormitory, fraternity, or sorority house or a seminary, shall not be considered a family. SEASONAL RENTAL An agreement, which is either oral or in writing, whereby on a seasonal basis a dwelling unit is leased, used or occupied by a family for which compensation is paid for, directly or indirectly, and which is only permitted in the Village of Dering Harbor pursuant to a seasonal rental permit as a special permit. SEASONAL RENTAL PERMIT A special permit issued for the use or occupancy of a dwelling unit as a seasonal rental. TENANT An individual who leases, uses or occupies a seasonal rental.
Section 150-6 of Dering Harbor, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 150 establishes the core definitions that govern how residential occupancy rules are applied throughout the chapter. Key terms include 'dwelling unit,' 'family,' 'seasonal rental,' and 'tenant,' each carrying specific meanings that determine who may legally occupy a home and under what conditions. Notably, the definition of 'family' extends beyond blood or marriage relations, but caps unrelated occupants at five unless the Board of Trustees formally determines a larger group functions as a family equivalent through a public hearing process.
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Operators of residential properties in Dering Harbor should be familiar with the definitions set out in § 150-6, as these terms directly shape occupancy limits and permitting requirements. A compliant operator generally ensures that any group of more than five unrelated occupants has obtained a formal family-equivalency determination from the Board of Trustees before taking up residence, and that any short-term or seasonal arrangement is covered by a valid seasonal rental permit as required by this chapter. Operators also typically verify that total occupancy does not exceed the limits set by Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code, as cross-referenced in § 150-6(E)(4).
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Tenants in Dering Harbor should understand that their rights and occupancy status are shaped by the definitions in § 150-6, including who qualifies as a 'family' and what constitutes a lawful 'seasonal rental.' Individuals in households of more than five unrelated people may have a path to recognized family status through a Board of Trustees determination under § 150-6(C)–(D), which involves a public hearing. Those with questions about whether their living arrangement meets the chapter's definitions may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing the full text of ch. 150 and Chapter 230, Zoning.
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