Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-1
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As a legislative determination, it is deemed necessary to the safety, health and general welfare of the residents of the Village of Sleepy Hollow that certain types of residential establishments within the Village be regulated due to the severe overcrowding, congested conditions and depletion of parking they create. It is the purpose of this chapter to ensure the health, safety, comfort and general welfare of the inhabitants of the community.
Section 139-1 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes the legislative intent behind the village's residential regulation chapter. The Village of Sleepy Hollow determined that certain residential establishments contribute to overcrowding, congestion, and parking shortages serious enough to threaten public health, safety, and welfare. This provision does not itself impose specific requirements but sets the policy foundation for the regulations that follow in Chapter 139.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 139 of the Sleepy Hollow Code, as grounded in § 139-1, signals that the village treats residential overcrowding and related conditions as a public welfare concern warranting active oversight. Operators of regulated residential establishments in Sleepy Hollow generally stay informed about the specific requirements that flow from this legislative intent throughout the rest of Chapter 139. Understanding the stated purpose of the chapter can help property managers contextualize compliance obligations related to occupancy, parking, and habitability.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-1 makes clear that Chapter 139 exists specifically to protect the health, safety, comfort, and general welfare of people living in Sleepy Hollow. Tenants in regulated residential establishments may find that this stated legislative purpose is relevant context when evaluating whether conditions in their housing are consistent with the chapter's goals. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow's local code can help residents understand how § 139-1's intent translates into enforceable protections under the rest of Chapter 139.
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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