Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 44A-6
Additional criteria for granting of permits
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A. Smoke detectors. No permit shall be issued or renewed until the Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect the rental dwelling unit to determine that it is equipped with a functioning smoke detector device, approved as to design by the applicable fire prevention code of the State of New York or of Franklin County, if any, or conforming to standards of the New York State Board of Fire Underwriters, it any, or, if none, approved by the Code Enforcement Officer. B. On-site parking. The premises shall provide a minimum of one on-site parking space for the structure in which the rental dwelling units are to be located and one additional on-site parking space for each proposed rental dwelling unit therein. Such parking spaces shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, gravel or similar materials. The applicant for a rental dwelling unit permit shall be excused from complying with the requirement to provide such minimum number of on-site parking spaces, to the extent that compliance therewith shall not be possible due to the size, configuration, topography or structure coverage of the plot on which such building or structure is located. However, where partial compliance with such on-site parking requirements shall be possible, the applicant shall make such partial compliance with such on-site parking requirements as is possible, given the size, configuration, topography or structure coverage of the plot. The provisions of such on-site parking shall not be required in the case of an existing building or structure that is a multiple dwelling, containing four or more rental dwelling units, as defined in the Multiple Residence Law , unless otherwise required by law.
Section 44A-6 of Malone's rental permit code establishes two additional conditions that must be met before a rental dwelling unit permit can be issued or renewed. First, the Code Enforcement Officer must inspect the unit and confirm it has a functioning, code-approved smoke detector. Second, the property must provide at least one on-site parking space for the building plus one additional space per rental unit, surfaced with asphalt, concrete, gravel, or similar material — though exceptions exist when the plot's size, shape, topography, or existing coverage make full or partial compliance physically impossible, and existing multiple dwellings with four or more units are generally exempt from the parking requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking to obtain or renew a rental permit under § 44A-6 generally ensure that every rental unit contains a functioning smoke detector that meets New York State or Franklin County fire prevention code standards, or is otherwise approved by the Code Enforcement Officer. On the parking side, compliant operators typically provide one base parking space for the structure plus one space per rental unit, surfaced with an approved material such as asphalt, concrete, or gravel. Where the plot's dimensions, topography, or existing coverage prevent full compliance, § 44A-6 allows for partial compliance or a full exemption, and owners of existing multiple dwellings with four or more units should note the specific carve-out that may relieve them of the parking requirement entirely.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 44A-6, tenants in Malone rental units have an interest in knowing that their landlord is required to have a functioning, approved smoke detector in place before a permit is issued or renewed — meaning the Code Enforcement Officer must verify this condition. If a tenant believes a unit lacks a compliant smoke detector or that a permit was issued without proper inspection, they may consider contacting the Malone Code Enforcement Office to raise the concern or request information about the permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand how § 44A-6 permit requirements interact with broader habitability protections and what options may be available if a landlord is operating without a valid permit.
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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