Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-92

A. Power to act in emergencies. Whenever the Building Inspector finds that a violation of this Part 3 exists which, in his opinion, requires immediate action to abate a direct hazard or immediate danger to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants of a building or of the public, the Building Inspector may, without prior notice or hearing, issue an order citing the violation and directing that such action be taken as is necessary to remove or abate the hazard or danger. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Part 3 , such an order shall be effective immediately upon service and shall be complied with immediately or as otherwise provided. B. Emergencies include, but are not limited to: (1) Failure to supply utilities, such as heat, water, light and gas; (2) Inability to drain the waste system; (3) Large amounts of falling plaster condition; (4) Extreme overgrowth of noxious weeds; (5) Infestation of rats and other disease-bearing rodents and insects; (6) Stormwater flooding or similar conditions which endanger the operability of the affected premises; or (7) Any condition listed in § 245-90 , Dangerous structures. C. Abatement of hazards in emergencies. Whenever any violation of this Part 3 which requires immediate action has not been corrected by such person in the time specified by the order issued, the Building Inspector may take such direct action as is necessary to abate the hazard or danger, including but not limited to the repair of the condition, the provision of services, the provision of materials necessary to abate the condition or the demolition of the property. D. Recovery of expenses. The expenses incurred by the Department in abating hazardous or dangerous conditions, as provided above, shall be paid to the Department by such person. The Building Inspector shall file among his records an affidavit stating, with fairness and accuracy, the items of expense and the date of execution of actions authorized under this Part 3 . Upon failure of said person to pay the cost of such repairs or improvements or demolition, the Building Inspector may institute a suit in the name of the municipality to recover such expenses against any persons liable for such expenses or may cause such expenses to be charged and assessed against the property as a lien when the owner is the willful violator. If such expenses are not paid within 10 days after demand, the amount thereof shall be added to and become part of the taxes next to be assessed and levied upon said premises and shall be collected and enforced in the same manner as taxes.