LeRoy Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-8
Occupancy classification of buildings
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Buildings for the purpose of this chapter shall be classified in respect to their occupancies as follows: A. One- and two-family dwellings: buildings containing one or two dwelling units with less than four lodgers residing with a family in either one of such dwelling units. B. Multiple dwellings: (1) Buildings containing one or two dwelling units with more than four lodgers with a family in either one of such dwelling units. (2) Buildings containing three or more dwelling units. (3) Apartment houses and apartment hotels. (4) Lodging houses. (5) Buildings with sleeping accommodations for more than five persons used or occupied as a club, dormitory, fraternity or sorority house or for similar uses. (6) Garden apartments. C. Accessory structures: garages, carports and similar type structures on residential premises.
Section 128-8 of LeRoy Village's Code of Ordinances establishes how residential buildings are sorted into occupancy categories for regulatory purposes. A building falls into the "one- and two-family dwelling" class if it contains one or two units and houses fewer than four lodgers alongside a family. Buildings with more lodgers, three or more units, apartment houses, lodging houses, dormitories, fraternity or sorority houses, and garden apartments are classified as "multiple dwellings," while garages, carports, and similar structures on residential property form a separate "accessory structures" category.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128-8, the occupancy classification assigned to a property determines which set of code requirements applies to it, so operators generally verify that their building's actual use and lodger count match its recorded classification. A one- or two-family dwelling that begins housing more than four lodgers in a single unit crosses into the "multiple dwellings" category, triggering a different regulatory tier. Compliant operators typically review their classification whenever they change the number of units, add lodgers, or convert a structure's use to ensure ongoing alignment with Chapter 128.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-8 affects tenants because the classification of a building—whether it is a one- and two-family dwelling, a multiple dwelling, or another category—determines which protections and standards apply to the place where they live. Tenants who believe their building is misclassified under Chapter 128, for example because the number of lodgers or units has changed, may raise that concern with LeRoy Village's local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how occupancy classification under § 128-8 connects to other housing standards that may apply to their situation.
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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