Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-10
Prohibited uses
Operative Text
A. It shall be prohibited to use for sleeping purposes any kitchen, nonhabitable space or public space. B. It shall be prohibited in lodging houses to use for dining purposes any communal kitchen containing less than 100 square feet of floor area or any nonhabitable space or public space other than dining space. C. It shall be prohibited to prepare or eat meals in lodging units. D. It shall be prohibited to use any cellar space as habitable space.
Section 178-10 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances establishes a set of space-use prohibitions in residential and lodging settings. Kitchens, nonhabitable spaces, and public spaces may not be used for sleeping; cellars may not be used as habitable space at all. In lodging houses specifically, communal kitchens under 100 square feet and nonhabitable or public spaces (other than designated dining areas) cannot be used for dining, and individual lodging units are off-limits for preparing or eating meals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties and lodging houses in Hornell must structure their buildings so that sleeping, dining, and habitation occur only in spaces designated and sized for those purposes under § 178-10. Compliant lodging-house operators ensure that any communal kitchen used for dining meets the 100-square-foot minimum and that lodging units are not configured or marketed in ways that invite meal preparation or consumption. Cellar spaces must be kept out of any habitable-space inventory, regardless of how they are finished or furnished.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 178-10 sets baseline standards for how spaces in your building may lawfully be used, which can be relevant if a landlord has placed you in a cellar unit, a kitchen sleeping arrangement, or a lodging unit without proper dining facilities. If you believe your living situation violates these prohibited-use rules, you may raise the violation with Hornell's local code enforcement office or use it as a defense in relevant housing proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help you understand what options are generally available under provisions like § 178-10.
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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