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Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-157

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Operative Text

Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-157
The provisions of this article are specifically enacted to further the policy of the city of Syracuse to provide that newly constructed single-, two- and three-family dwellings that are constructed with public funds, as herein described, should include design features to provide visitability, accessibility and livability for people with physical disabilities and/or the elderly.
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Plain English

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 11 § 27-157 establishes the city's policy goal of ensuring that newly built single-, two-, and three-family homes constructed with public funding incorporate design features that make them visitable, accessible, and livable for people with physical disabilities and older residents. This provision sets the overarching purpose of the article rather than imposing specific technical requirements on its own. It signals that subsequent provisions in the article will translate this policy into concrete design standards.

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For Property Managers

Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 11 § 27-157, property owners and developers who plan to build single-, two-, or three-family homes using public funds should be aware that the entire article is grounded in a mandate to incorporate visitability, accessibility, and livability features for people with disabilities and the elderly. Compliant operators generally review the full article to understand which specific design standards flow from this stated purpose. Familiarity with this foundational provision helps contextualize the requirements that follow in the rest of Article 11.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 11 § 27-157 reflects the city's commitment to ensuring that publicly funded new construction of smaller residential buildings meets the needs of people with physical disabilities and elderly residents. Tenants or prospective residents who believe a publicly funded new construction project has failed to honor this policy may find it useful to review the specific design requirements elsewhere in Article 11. General enforcement paths can include contacting the city's relevant housing or building department, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights or disability-rights organization for guidance.

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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