Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 133-3
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A. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings and premises within the Town of Gates as follows: (1) Lots, plots or parcels of land which are vacant or upon which are occupied or vacant buildings or portions of buildings. (2) Buildings intended for residential use or occupancy, including one- and two-family dwellings and multiple dwellings, mixed-occupancy buildings and accessory structures. (3) Buildings intended for use as commercial, industrial, institutional or storage, and related accessory structures. (4) Any and all buildings or parcels which are under construction or demolition, including buildings not completed, to the extent that a nuisance or practice exists, or is being carried out, which, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, is a disturbance to the public health, safety or welfare. B. Public land owned or under the control of local, state or federal governments or their political subdivisions is exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 § 133-3 establishes the geographic and property-type reach of the Town of Gates's property maintenance and nuisance chapter. It covers virtually all privately held land and buildings in the town — vacant lots, residential structures of every size, commercial and industrial buildings, and properties actively under construction or demolition. The one significant carve-out is that land and buildings owned or controlled by local, state, or federal government entities are not subject to this chapter's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 § 133-3, property owners and managers operating within the Town of Gates should understand that this chapter's obligations extend to essentially every category of private property they might hold — from a vacant parcel to a multi-family dwelling to a commercial or industrial structure. Compliant operators generally ensure that properties under construction or demolition are maintained so as not to create conditions the Building Inspector could identify as a disturbance to public health, safety, or welfare. Awareness of this broad scope helps operators apply the chapter's standards consistently across their entire portfolio of Gates properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 § 133-3 confirms that residential properties — including single-family homes, two-family dwellings, and multiple dwellings — fall squarely within the chapter's coverage, meaning tenants in those properties are entitled to the protections the chapter provides. If a tenant believes conditions at their rental property violate the chapter's standards, one general path is to contact the Town of Gates Building Inspector, who is the official referenced in this provision as having authority to evaluate nuisance conditions. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand the full range of options available under this chapter.
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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