Solvay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-2

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: AGENT A representative of the property owner or landlord at least 18 years old who resides within the designated boundaries of Onondaga. Madison, Oswego, Cortland or Cayuga County, who is legally authorized and designated in writing by the property owner to the Village as being authorized to act on the property owner's behalf in matters regarding the rental units regulated hereunder. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The Code Enforcement Officer of the Village. HOUSING INSPECTOR A person or firm appointed, employed or retained by the Village for the purpose of enforcement of this chapter, including, without limitation, the Village Codes Enforcement Officer and qualified personnel as set forth elsewhere in this chapter. LONG-TERM RENTAL A dwelling unit; dwelling, single-family; dwelling, multiple-family; or rental unit and/or any accessory outdoor areas, yards or structures that are rented, in whole or in part, to any person or entity for a period in excess of 29 consecutive nights or more. The term "long-term rental" shall not include month-to-month tenancies in dwelling units, bed-and-breakfasts, hotels or motels. OCCUPANCY (OCCUPYING, OCCUPIED, or OCCUPY) The act, state or condition of being or becoming a Tenant, licensee, squatter, or being or living in, taking up quarters or space in or on, or being in possession of, all or part of any real property used for residential purposes. OCCUPANT Any person who is in occupancy of all or part of any real property used for residential purposes. OWNER-OCCUPIED Any rental unit occupied by the property owner. PROPERTY OWNER Any owner of real property used for residential purposes or other person who offers, contemplates, or is able to offer a rental unit for occupancy to anyone other than the owner. "Property owner" shall include the title or equitable owner, mortgagee, or receiver/referee in possession or control of the property, landlord, rental or management agent, or any other person or entity in apparent ownership, management or in control of the real property. A property owner's designated agent (as defined herein) shall be deemed the property owner for all purposes hereunder. RENTAL UNIT Any real property, or part thereof, occupied, intended to be occupied, or able to or contemplated for occupancy by persons, for residential purposes, other than the owner and his/her immediate family within, or on the premises thereof, whether or not such occupancy or intended occupancy is in consideration of a rental or similar payment, including any real property, or part thereof, used for short-term rental or long-term rental. Each separate occupied, possessed, or separable living unit within a parcel of real property is considered a separate rental unit, all and each of which are subject to the provisions hereof. A unit contained within a one- to four-family dwelling occupied by an owner's immediate family for no rental payment or similar consideration shall not be deemed a rental unit for purposes hereof. Any unit claimed by the property owner to not be a rental unit, and therefore exempt from the provisions hereof, shall be supported by the sworn statement described in this chapter. RENTAL UNIT PERMIT A permit issued by the Village stating that the referenced property and/or rental unit conforms to the standards of the Property Maintenance Code and Fire Code of New York State, Life Safety Code, and Municipal Code of Solvay, and that such structure or rental unit is permitted for occupancy. Any special circumstances or conditions under which occupancy is permitted may be specified on that rental unit permit. SHORT-TERM RENTAL A dwelling unit; dwelling, single-family; dwelling, multiple-family; or rental unit and/or any accessory outdoor areas, yards or structures that are rented, in whole or in part, to any person or entity for a period of 29 consecutive nights or less. "Short-term rental" includes an agreement, written or oral, granting such use or possession of a residence, in whole or part, to a person in exchange for monetary compensation or other valuable consideration. "Short-term rental" shall also include any offer to rent, personally or through an agent, rental service, representative or other entity or person, communicate or advertise, verbally, in writing, or through other electronic means or otherwise, the availability for such rental or similar use of any dwelling unit or rooming unit and/or any accessory outdoor areas, yards or structures in whole or in part, or to knowingly allow, commission, authorize, or permit such communication or advertisement. "Short-term rental" shall also mean the selling of shares, time-share ownership or the establishing of other ownership, tenancy or use arrangement in which a person obtains a right of occupancy in all or any portion of a dwelling unit or rooming unit and/or accessory outdoor areas or yards or accessory structures for 29 consecutive nights or less. The term "short-term rental" shall not include month-to-month tenancies in dwelling units, bed-and-breakfasts, hotels or motels. Short-term rentals are prohibited: (i) in the Town of Geddes outside the Village of Solvay; and (ii) within the Village of Solvay in or on any non-owner-occupied dwelling unit; dwelling, single-family; dwelling, multiple-family; or rental unit. TEMPORARY RENTAL PERMIT A temporary permit issued upon initial registration pending a satisfactory inspection and issuance of a rental unit permit, as provided herein. TENANT Any person who occupies a non-owner occupied rental unit. UNFIT RENTAL UNIT A rental unit found to be unsafe or unfit for human occupancy or is found otherwise unlawful, including any violation of any federal, New York State, Onondaga County or Village law, regulation or code. VILLAGE Village of Solvay.