Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 172-1
Intent
Operative Text
It is hereby declared to be the intent and policy of the Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, County of Nassau, State of New York to preserve and maintain the residential and wholesome character of the Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, and to protect the health, safety and welfare of its residents and inhabitants.
Section 172-1 of Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 establishes the foundational purpose behind the village's housing regulations: to preserve the residential character of Atlantic Beach and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of those who live there. This provision does not impose specific requirements on its own but sets the interpretive framework for the rules that follow. Courts and regulators may look to this stated intent when applying or interpreting other provisions within Chapter 172.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As property owners or managers operating in Atlantic Beach, understanding that Chapter 172 § 172-1 anchors the entire chapter in residential preservation and resident welfare helps clarify why subsequent rules are written as they are. Compliant operators generally align their practices with the village's stated goal of maintaining a wholesome residential environment. Familiarity with this intent provision can inform how landlords approach compliance decisions under the broader ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 172-1 signals that Chapter 172 was designed with residents' health, safety, and welfare in mind, which can be relevant context when a tenant believes a landlord's conduct conflicts with the ordinance's underlying purpose. While this provision does not create enforceable rights on its own, it may support arguments raised in connection with more specific provisions in the chapter. Tenants who believe their living conditions fall short of the standards implied by § 172-1's stated goals may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant village authority 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.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.