Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-15

A. Legislative intent. The Town Board finds that rental of residential units for periods of less than 30 days undermines residential zoning, disproportionately draws upon Town resources and services, and/or disrupts the peaceful, quiet enjoyment of property by residents of the Town in a manner inconsistent with the Town Board's obligation to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of the Town's residents. For purposes of enforcement, presumptive evidence of transient rental use is treated separately from general violations. Subsection A addresses general violations subject to notice and cure. Subsection B governs transient rental violations, which are subject to immediate revocation and may be established through direct evidence or the presumption in § 263-21 . The affidavit requirements in §§ 263-5G and 263-15B reference §§ 263-4D , 263-20 , and 263-21 to ensure applicants and violators acknowledge the complete evidentiary framework of this chapter. B. Except as provided in Subsection C (Transient rental violations), the Code Enforcement Official shall revoke a rental occupancy permit where he finds that the permit holder has caused, permitted, suffered or allowed to exist and remain upon the premises for which such permit has been issued for a period of 14 business days or more after written notice has been given to the permit holder or the managing agent of such rental dwelling unit a violation of the Multiple Residence Law , New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or a violation of this chapter or other chapter of the Riverhead Town Code. Revocation of a permit under this subsection cannot be done by a devisee or assistant of the Code Enforcement Official. C. Transient rental violations. A violation of § 263-4D , whether established by direct evidence or by the presumptions set forth in § 263-21 , shall result in the mandatory and immediate revocation of any rental occupancy permit issued for the premises. For a first violation, the Code Enforcement Official may, in their discretion, allow the permit holder to execute a sworn affidavit acknowledging the violation, affirming their understanding of §§ 263-4D , 263-20 , and 263-21 , and agreeing to permanently cease transient rental use. If such affidavit is executed, revocation may be withheld. The affidavit authorized by this subsection shall be distinct from the certification required under § 263-5G . D. Any affidavit or certification executed pursuant to this chapter shall be admissible in any enforcement proceeding as a statement against interest by the permit holder. The affidavit option applies only to a first violation and is distinct from the certification in § 263-5G . E. An appeal from such revocation may be taken by the permit holder to the Zoning Board of Appeals, by written request, made within 30 days from the date of such revocation. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall hold a hearing on such appeal within 30 days after receipt of written request and, within 30 days after the close of such hearing shall issue written findings, a conclusion and a decision either sustaining such revocation or reinstating the rental permit. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall have no authority to waive, alter, or modify the substantive requirements of this Chapter, or to grant variances from its provisions. The filing of an appeal shall not automatically stay a revocation. However, upon written request, the Zoning Board of Appeals may determine that extraordinary circumstances warrant a temporary stay of enforcement in the interest of justice.