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Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-172

Transfer of the certificate

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Operative Text

Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-172
(a) Certificates of use shall not be transferred or assigned in the event of any change involving the proprietor, the type of business, or the business location. A new certificate of use shall be required if the certificate holder changes the type of business at the location or relocates the business, or if another person wishes to operate the same business or a new business at the location.
(b) The proprietor of any business that has a certificate of use shall notify the director of code enforcement within five (5) business days following the date when such owner transfers, assigns, sells, closes or moves the business. Upon being notified, the director of code enforcement shall cancel the certificate of use for the business.
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Plain English

Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-172, a certificate of use is tied to a specific owner, business type, and location — it cannot simply be handed off or reassigned when any of those elements change. Whenever ownership transfers, the business type shifts, or the operation moves to a new address, a fresh certificate must be obtained. The outgoing proprietor is also required to inform the director of code enforcement within five business days of any such change, at which point the existing certificate is cancelled.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and business operators subject to Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-172 generally ensure that a valid certificate of use is in place before any new owner, new business type, or new location begins operating. Compliant operators treat the five-business-day notification window to the director of code enforcement as a firm deadline whenever a transfer, sale, closure, or relocation occurs. Keeping documentation of the notification and any new certificate applications is a common practice for demonstrating compliance with this provision.

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

For Tenants

Tenants and occupants of commercial spaces in Syracuse may find § 27-172 of Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 relevant when a landlord or new operator begins running a business at a location without obtaining the required certificate of use. If a business appears to be operating under an outdated or improperly transferred certificate, concerns can generally be raised with the Syracuse director of code enforcement, who holds authority to cancel non-compliant certificates. Tenant-rights organizations or local legal aid offices can help individuals understand how this provision may relate to their specific circumstances.

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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