North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-9
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 fewer 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 four or more 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. D. Mixed occupancy. Occupancy of a building in part for residential use and in part for some other use not accessory thereto.
Section 103-9 of North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 establishes a classification system that sorts residential and mixed-use buildings into four categories: one- and two-family dwellings, multiple dwellings, accessory structures, and mixed-occupancy buildings. The category a building falls into depends on factors such as the number of dwelling units, the number of lodgers residing with a family, and the nature of the building's use. These classifications serve as the foundation for determining which regulatory requirements apply to a given property under the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 103-9, property owners and managers should be aware that the occupancy classification of their building determines which obligations apply to them throughout ch. 103. For example, a one- or two-family dwelling crosses into the 'multiple dwelling' category when four or more lodgers reside with a family in a unit, which can trigger a different set of requirements. Operators who rent rooms, run lodging houses, or manage buildings with mixed residential and commercial uses should confirm which classification applies to their property to ensure they are meeting the correct standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 103-9 defines the occupancy categories that shape the protections and standards applicable to the building where a tenant lives. Tenants in buildings that qualify as 'multiple dwellings'—such as those with three or more units, lodging houses, or garden apartments—may be entitled to a different set of regulatory protections than those in a one- or two-family home. Tenants who are uncertain about their building's classification or how it affects their rights can contact the North Collins local government office or a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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