Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 60 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 60-1
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The Bond of Trustees of the Village of Spring Valley recognizes that the high cost of housing is undermining the socioeconomic diversity that has been the core of Spring Valley's identity for decades. A housing mix exclusively of new, higher-priced residential construction and public housing can contribute to segregated neighborhoods, undermine racial and ethnic diversity and impede the development of a local middle class vital to strengthening the Village's retail economy, service employment sector and civic spirit. The affordable housing set-aside program, shall not conflict with, but shall be in addition to any programs and/or prohibitions of the laws of the State of New York relating to housing and discrimination in housing.
Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 60 § 60-1 sets out the Village Board of Trustees' stated rationale for establishing an affordable housing set-aside program. The provision identifies the displacement of socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic diversity—driven by a housing stock skewed toward high-cost new construction and public housing—as the core problem the program is designed to address. The ordinance also clarifies that the local affordable housing requirements operate alongside, and do not replace or conflict with, applicable New York State housing and anti-discrimination laws.
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Under Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 60 § 60-1, the Village has formally declared its intent to preserve community diversity through an affordable housing set-aside program. Operators and developers working in Spring Valley generally account for this legislative framework when planning residential projects, understanding that local set-aside obligations layer on top of—rather than substitute for—state-level housing and fair-housing requirements. Familiarity with both the local ordinance and New York State law is a baseline expectation for compliant property development and management in the Village.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 60 § 60-1 reflects the Village's commitment to maintaining affordable housing options and socioeconomic diversity for residents. Because this provision establishes legislative intent, it provides important context for understanding the broader set-aside program that follows in Chapter 60. Tenants who believe their rights under the local affordable housing program or New York State anti-discrimination laws have not been honored may explore options such as contacting the Village, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney.
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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