Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-22
Reports
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The Board of Appeals shall report to the Mayor periodically, at intervals of not greater than six months. The report shall summarize all applications and appeals made to it since the last report and shall contain a summary of the Board's decisions on each case. A copy of the report shall be filed with the enforcement officer, the Planning Commission and the Common Council. The Board of Appeals may also submit to the Common Council or Planning Commission advisory reports recommending changes or modifications in the housing standards.
Section 319-22 of the Port Jervis Code of Ordinances establishes a reporting obligation for the Board of Appeals, requiring it to update the Mayor at least every six months with a summary of all applications, appeals, and decisions handled since the previous report. Copies of each report must also be distributed to the enforcement officer, the Planning Commission, and the Common Council. Beyond mandatory reporting, the Board is permitted to submit advisory reports to the Common Council or Planning Commission recommending changes to local housing standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 319-22, the Board of Appeals generates periodic records of its decisions that are filed with the enforcement officer, the Planning Commission, and the Common Council, making those decisions part of the public administrative record. Property owners and managers who have cases before the Board can generally expect that outcomes will be documented and shared across these municipal bodies. Staying aware of advisory reports issued under this section can also help operators anticipate potential shifts in local housing standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 319-22 creates a publicly accessible paper trail of Board of Appeals decisions, since reports are filed with the enforcement officer, the Planning Commission, and the Common Council at least every six months. Tenants who have been involved in an appeal or who want to understand how similar cases have been decided may be able to review these reports through the relevant municipal offices. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Port Jervis housing rules can help residents understand how the Board's documented decisions and any advisory recommendations under this section may be relevant to their situations.
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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