Lenox, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-4
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE A structure, the use of which is incidental to that of a premises and which is located on the same lot. COMMERCIAL PREMISES A building or combination of buildings and the lot on which the same is located, used wholly or in part for commercial purposes, including but not limited to offices, places of public assembly, shopping centers, entertainment centers, restaurants, supermarkets, retail stores, service businesses, wholesale stores, warehouses, manufacturing or fabrication plants, assembly plants, gasoline stations and their accessory structures. MIXED OCCUPANCY Occupancy of a lot in part for commercial use and in part for other than commercial use, and their accessory structures. OWNER The owner of a parcel of real property as shown on the latest tax assessment roll of the Town Assessor. RESIDENTIAL PREMISES A building or combination of buildings and the lot on which the same is located, used wholly for residential purposes and their accessory structures.
Section 96-4 of Lenox, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 96 establishes the vocabulary used throughout the article by defining key terms such as 'Owner,' 'Residential Premises,' 'Commercial Premises,' 'Mixed Occupancy,' and 'Accessory Structure.' These definitions set the boundaries of who and what falls under the article's scope—for example, an 'Owner' is specifically identified by reference to the Town Assessor's latest tax assessment roll. Understanding these definitions is foundational to interpreting any other requirement or restriction found elsewhere in Chapter 96.
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Property owners and managers operating in Lenox, N.Y., should familiarize themselves with the definitions in § 96-4, since terms like 'Residential Premises,' 'Commercial Premises,' and 'Mixed Occupancy' determine which provisions of Chapter 96 apply to a given property. Compliant operators generally confirm how their property is classified—residential, commercial, or mixed—before applying any other rule in the article. The definition of 'Owner' in § 96-4 ties legal responsibility to the name appearing on the Town Assessor's latest tax assessment roll, so keeping assessment records current and accurate is a practice consistent with compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Lenox, N.Y., benefit from understanding the definitions in § 96-4 because the classification of a property as 'Residential Premises' or 'Mixed Occupancy' under Chapter 96 can affect which protections and obligations apply to their living situation. If a tenant believes their building has been misclassified—for instance, as commercial rather than residential—that classification question may be relevant to rights available elsewhere in the article. Tenants who have questions about how § 96-4 definitions apply to their housing situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the Town Assessor's records for their property.
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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