Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 137-16
Conditions and variances
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The Town Board shall have the power to grant any application on specified conditions and to vary or modify the terms and provisions hereof when physical characteristics prevent strict compliance, provided the general intent, purposes and provisions of this chapter are not violated.
Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 § 137-16 gives the Town Board authority to attach specific conditions to an application it approves, or to adjust the strict requirements of the chapter when the physical characteristics of a property make full compliance impossible. Any such variance or modification must still honor the overall intent and purposes of the chapter. This provision creates a formal flexibility mechanism within the regulatory framework rather than allowing open-ended exceptions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 137 § 137-16, property owners or managers who face genuine physical constraints that prevent strict compliance with the chapter's requirements may seek a conditional approval or variance from the Town Board. A compliant operator typically documents the specific physical characteristics that create the hardship and demonstrates how the proposed modification still aligns with the chapter's general purposes. Engaging with the Town Board's process early and thoroughly is the approach generally associated with successful applications under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 § 137-16 means that the Town Board can approve a landlord's application with attached conditions or grant a variance from standard requirements — decisions that may affect the housing conditions or terms applicable to a rental unit. Tenants have an interest in knowing whether any variance granted under this section includes conditions that protect their rights or living standards. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocates can help residents understand how a specific Board decision under § 137-16 might relate to their situation.
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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