Seneca Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-8

A. The Code Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized to make inspections to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter. B. When the Code Enforcement Officer determines that there is a violation, he shall serve, by regular, first-class mail, written notice upon the owner, occupant or any person having control of any such lot or land in violation. Such notice shall include a statement of the conditions that violate the provision of this chapter and specify the allowable time, nature of work, and action required to correct such violations. C. Upon failure to comply with said notice, the Code Enforcement Officer shall prepare an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Seneca Falls Court. The Town Court shall conduct a hearing, the date, time, and place of which must be included in the appearance ticket. The purpose of the hearing shall be to determine the existence of the violations and whether there was a failure to remedy or repair same. D. Whenever such notice has been legally served upon the owner of a noncompliant premises, and such owner shall neglect or fail to comply with the requirements of such notice within the time period provided therein, the Town Court, or its duly authorized agents or employees, shall cause such notice to be filed in the office of the County Clerk in the same manner as a notice of pendency pursuant to Article 65 of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules. Whenever such notice is issued, the Town Court shall also authorize an inspection and report of the subject premises by an official duly appointed by the Town Court. Said official shall prepare a written report and appear at any hearing authorized in this section to offer verbal testimony regarding the same. After said hearing, if the Code Enforcement Officer determines that such owner or occupant neglected or failed to comply with the requirements of such notice within the time provided therein, the Town Board may authorize the work to be done and pay the cost thereof out of general Town funds to be appropriated by the Town Board for such purposes. E. The Town shall be reimbursed by the owner for the cost of work performed or services rendered by assessment and levy upon the lots or parcels of land wherein such work was performed, or such services rendered. The expenses so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property on which they are levied, until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged, and shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges.