Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-39
Appeals
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Any person aggrieved by any decision of the enforcement officer may appeal to the Town Board. Said Board shall act in accordance with the provisions of § 83-37 of this chapter. Any determination by the Town Board under this chapter shall be subject to review by the Supreme Court under Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules.
Section 83-39 of Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 83 establishes a two-step appeal process for anyone who disagrees with a decision made by the enforcement officer. First, the aggrieved party may bring the matter to the Town Board, which must follow the procedures set out in § 83-37 of the same chapter. If the Town Board's determination is still unsatisfactory, the decision can be further reviewed by a New York Supreme Court judge under Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules, a standard mechanism for challenging government agency decisions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 83 of the Sodus Code should be aware that under § 83-39, any enforcement officer decision they disagree with can be formally contested before the Town Board. Compliant operators generally keep thorough records of all enforcement notices and correspondence, as that documentation supports a clear and organized presentation to the Town Board. If the Town Board's ruling remains unfavorable, the matter may be escalated to New York Supreme Court through an Article 78 proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-39 gives tenants and other affected parties a defined path to challenge enforcement officer decisions they believe are incorrect or unjust. The first step is an appeal to the Town Board, which is required to follow the procedures outlined in § 83-37 of Chapter 83. Should the Town Board's determination still be unsatisfactory, Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules provides a route for judicial review in New York Supreme Court; tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help explain what each of these options generally involves.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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