Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-173
Failure to apply for certificate of use
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(a) In the event the owner or the proprietor shall fail to apply for a certificate of use as required herein, the director of code enforcement shall notify the owner in writing of such violation pursuant to the procedure set forth in section 27-114 of this chapter. The director of code enforcement, may, but is not required to, also provide such notice of violation to the proprietor, if the proprietor's information is known. (b) In the event the owner or the proprietor is provided with notice pursuant to section 27-173 (a) and neither submits the required application within the time set for the correction of the violation, the director of code enforcement and/or his/her designee may treat the failure to apply for the certificate of use the same as any other violation of this chapter shall be treated. Additionally, the business may be deemed unlawful pursuant to Section 107.1.4 of the 2010 New York State Property Maintenance Code and subject to immediate closure by the division of code enforcement.
Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-173, when a property owner or business operator fails to apply for a required certificate of use, the Director of Code Enforcement must notify the owner in writing of the violation. If neither the owner nor the proprietor submits the required application within the correction period, the code enforcement division may treat the failure as any other code violation and can deem the business unlawful under the 2010 New York State Property Maintenance Code. This can result in immediate closure of the business by the division of code enforcement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-173 are generally expected to apply for a certificate of use before it becomes required, rather than waiting for a written notice of violation from the Director of Code Enforcement. Compliant operators typically track applicable deadlines and respond promptly to any written notices, submitting the required application within the correction period specified. Failure to act within that window can expose the property and any associated business to escalating code enforcement consequences, including potential closure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-173 establishes that a business operating without a required certificate of use may be deemed unlawful and subject to immediate closure by the division of code enforcement. Tenants or occupants who believe a property or business is operating without the required certificate may contact the Syracuse Division of Code Enforcement to inquire about compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals understand how code violations at a property may relate to their housing rights or other protections.
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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