North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-10
Maximum occupancy
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A. In dwelling units, the maximum number of occupants shall be limited to the number determined by the Village Board of North Collins. B. In lodging units, the maximum number of occupants shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of the floor area of the habitable rooms other than kitchen and bathrooms. C. In buildings occupied as clubs, dormitories, sorority or fraternity houses and providing sleeping accommodations for more than five persons, the maximum number of occupants so accommodated in any habitable rooms shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of the floor area, in square feet, of the room divided by 50 square feet per occupant.
Section 103-10 of North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 establishes maximum occupancy limits for different types of residential spaces. In standard dwelling units, the Village Board of North Collins sets the occupancy cap. In lodging units, the limit is calculated from the floor area of habitable rooms (excluding kitchens and bathrooms), while in clubs, dormitories, and fraternity or sorority houses with more than five sleeping occupants, the cap is derived by dividing the room's square footage by 50 square feet per occupant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in North Collins should be aware that § 103-10 imposes distinct occupancy standards depending on property type. For dwelling units, compliant operators confirm the applicable limit with the Village Board of North Collins; for lodging units, they calculate allowable occupancy based on habitable room floor area; and for dormitories, clubs, or Greek-letter houses, they ensure no habitable sleeping room exceeds one occupant per 50 square feet. Maintaining documentation of room dimensions and any Village Board determinations is a practice consistent with demonstrating compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 103-10 of North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103, tenants have a right to occupy a unit that meets the applicable maximum occupancy standard — whether set by the Village Board for dwelling units or calculated by floor area for lodging and group-living arrangements. If a tenant believes a landlord is violating these occupancy limits — for example, by overcrowding a unit beyond what the formula or Village Board determination allows — they may raise this as a concern with local code enforcement authorities in North Collins. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how these occupancy rules apply to their type of housing and what complaint or defense options may be available.
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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