Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-15
Final order
Operative Text
Any violation order provided for in § 748-14 shall automatically become a final order if an application for a variance or appeal is not filed with the appropriate agency, that being either the New York State Secretary of State or the City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals.
Under Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-15, a violation order issued pursuant to § 748-14 does not remain preliminary indefinitely — it converts automatically into a final order if the recipient does not file an application for a variance or appeal with the appropriate agency (either the New York State Secretary of State or the City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals) within the applicable timeframe. The provision establishes a clear procedural deadline: inaction on a violation order has the legal consequence of finality. Once an order becomes final, the options available to the recipient are significantly narrowed compared to those available before finality.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a violation order under § 748-14 should be aware that § 748-15 makes finality automatic — no additional notice or hearing is required before the order becomes final if no appeal or variance application is filed. Compliant operators generally track any violation orders carefully, note the applicable deadlines, and direct inquiries to either the New York State Secretary of State or the City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals depending on which agency has jurisdiction over the specific matter. Maintaining organized records of any correspondence related to violation orders is a practice commonly associated with effective property management in jurisdictions with automatic-finality rules like this one.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants, § 748-15 is relevant because a landlord's failure to challenge a violation order issued under § 748-14 causes that order to become final automatically, without any further action by a court or agency. A final violation order may carry weight in related proceedings or complaints, and tenants who are aware of outstanding violation orders against a property may wish to note whether those orders have become final under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Canandaigua's local code can help residents understand how a final order under ch. 748 § 748-15 may relate to their housing situation.
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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