Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-21
Review of decision of Zoning Board of Appeals
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A. Right to review. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals may seek relief therefrom in any court of competent jurisdiction as provided by the laws of the state. B. Time limit for instituting action. Such action shall be instituted within 30 days from the time any order or determination of the Zoning Board of Appeals becomes final.
Section 748-21 of Canandaigua's Code of Ordinances establishes that any person who is negatively affected by a Zoning Board of Appeals decision has the right to challenge that decision in a court of competent jurisdiction under New York State law. The provision sets a strict deadline: any legal action seeking review of a final ZBA order or determination must be commenced within 30 days of that decision becoming final. This time limit applies regardless of the nature of the grievance or the type of decision being challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 748-21, property owners and managers who receive an unfavorable ruling from the Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals should be aware that the window to pursue judicial review is narrow—only 30 days from the date the ZBA's order or determination becomes final. Compliant operators generally track the finality date of any ZBA decision affecting their property and consult legal counsel promptly if they believe the decision was in error. Missing this deadline can foreclose the ability to seek court review entirely.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 748-21 gives tenants and other aggrieved parties the right to seek judicial review of any Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals decision that negatively affects them, by filing an action in a court of competent jurisdiction as provided by New York State law. The 30-day deadline from the date the ZBA decision becomes final is a critical threshold, and missing it may eliminate the ability to pursue this avenue of relief. Tenants who believe a ZBA ruling has harmed their interests may wish to contact a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider promptly to understand the options available under § 748-21.
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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