Morrisville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 143 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 143-2
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A. In determining the number of people allowed to reside in any building, all people living in that building, including the proposed tenants, are to be counted. There must be 150 square feet of living space for the first person and 100 square feet for each and every other person residing in the building. Bathrooms, kitchens and hallways are not included. There will only be allowed six people per bathroom; this includes all residents of the building. Bathrooms must consist of a sink and water closet as minimum necessities. There will be only one residential structure permitted per lot. B. The construction and/or modification of all driveways and parking spaces for all rental properties shall be subject to prior site plan approval by the Planning Board and the provisions of Chapter 180 of this Code. Each parking space must have direct access to the street by a driveway. Vehicles will not be permitted to park or drive on lawns or other areas outside of designed driveways or parking spaces. No vehicles may be parked between the front line of the building and the street, nor shall any vehicle be parked within 10 feet of any property line. No more than 20% of the surface area of any lot utilized as rental property in an R-1 or R-2 Zoning District may be covered by driveways and/or parking spaces. All driveways and parking lots on rental properties adjoining nonrental properties in R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts shall be suitably screened by a fence and/or vegetation not less than four feet in height as determined by the Planning Board as part of the site plan review process. C. All dwellings and dwelling units shall be connected to the Village sewer system. Septic systems are not permitted. D. All garbage, litter, discarded furniture, etc., shall be stored and disposed of in accordance with Chapter 135 , Property Maintenance. Garbage and trash regulations shall be strictly enforced. E. Smoke detectors shall be installed in all rental properties in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Fire Prevention Code. F. All areas of the lot not covered by permitted structures, driveways and/or parking spaces shall be planted to grass or other appropriate vegetation or landscaping, which shall be regularly and properly maintained.
Section 143-2 of Morrisville's rental code establishes a set of baseline physical and operational standards that apply to all rental buildings in the village. These standards govern how many people may occupy a building based on available living space and bathroom capacity, how driveways and parking areas must be designed and screened, and how lots must be maintained with respect to vegetation, garbage, and sewer connections. The provision also requires smoke detectors in all rental properties and limits each lot to a single residential structure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Morrisville must ensure compliance with the occupancy formula in § 143-2, which ties the number of permitted residents to usable living space (excluding bathrooms, kitchens, and hallways) and bathroom capacity. Before constructing or modifying driveways or parking areas, compliant operators obtain site plan approval from the Planning Board and ensure that parking configurations meet the setback, coverage, and screening requirements outlined in § 143-2(B). Compliant operators also maintain village sewer connections, keep lots planted and maintained, store garbage per Chapter 135, and install smoke detectors in accordance with the New York State Fire Prevention Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 143-2 establishes minimum living-space and bathroom-capacity standards that limit how many people a landlord may lawfully house in a rental building in Morrisville, which can be relevant if a tenant believes a unit is being overcrowded. Tenants may also have grounds to raise concerns if a rental property lacks a village sewer connection, has improperly maintained grounds or garbage storage, or is missing required smoke detectors. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met can contact the Village of Morrisville's code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law for information about available options.
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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