Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 97-7
Variances and/or waivers
Operative Text
When unnecessary hardships or practical difficulties make strict compliance with any requirement of this chapter unreasonable or impossible, a request for a variance may be submitted to the town pursuant to the procedure set forth in Chapter 79 , Fire Prevention and Building Construction, of the Town of Barton Code. The Town Board may vary or waive the provisions of this chapter only as minimally as may be necessary upon the required showings and facts as presented.
Section 97-7 of Barton's Code of Ordinances establishes a relief mechanism for situations where strict compliance with Chapter 97's requirements would create unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty. A property owner may submit a variance or waiver request to the town, following the procedural rules laid out in Chapter 79 (Fire Prevention and Building Construction). The Town Board holds authority to grant such relief, but only to the minimum extent necessary based on the facts and showings presented.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 97-7, property owners or managers who face genuine hardship in meeting Chapter 97's requirements have a formal avenue to seek relief by submitting a variance or waiver request through the procedure outlined in Chapter 79 of the Barton Town Code. Compliant operators document the specific hardship or practical difficulty thoroughly, since the Town Board evaluates the actual facts presented before granting any relief. Any variance or waiver granted is limited to the smallest deviation from the chapter's requirements that the circumstances genuinely necessitate.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 97-7 limits the Town Board's power to grant variances or waivers to only what is minimally necessary, meaning landlords cannot obtain broad exemptions from Chapter 97's protections without a demonstrated factual basis. Tenants who believe a variance has been granted improperly or too broadly may wish to review the variance record through the town, attend relevant Town Board proceedings, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Barton's local code. Understanding the procedural requirements of Chapter 79, which governs how variance requests are submitted, can help tenants assess whether the proper process was followed.
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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