Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 183-10
Occupancy classification of buildings
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Buildings, for the purpose of this chapter, shall be classified in respect to their occupancies as follows: A. One- and two-family dwellings: buildings containing one or two dwelling units with less than four lodgers residing with a family in either one of such dwelling units. B. Multiple dwellings: (1) Buildings containing one or two dwelling units with more than four lodgers residing with a family in either one of such dwelling units. (2) Buildings containing three or more dwelling units. (3) Apartment houses and apartment hotels. (4) Lodging houses. (5) Buildings with sleeping accommodations for more than five persons used or occupied as a club, dormitory, fraternity or sorority house, or for similar uses. (6) Garden apartments. C. Accessory structures: garages, carports and similar-type structures on residential premises.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-10 establishes how residential buildings are categorized for the purposes of the chapter's regulations. The classification system divides buildings into three broad groups: one- and two-family dwellings (which include units with four or fewer lodgers living with a family), multiple dwellings (a broader category covering buildings with more units, higher lodger counts, apartment houses, lodging houses, dormitories, and similar uses), and accessory structures such as garages and carports. The category a building falls into determines which rules and requirements apply to it under the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Canton Village should be aware that § 183-10 determines how their building is classified, which in turn governs which regulatory obligations apply. A compliant operator generally identifies the correct occupancy classification for each building they manage—paying close attention to the number of dwelling units and the number of lodgers residing with any family—before applying the chapter's requirements. Buildings that cross thresholds, such as having more than four lodgers in a unit or adding a third dwelling unit, shift from the one- and two-family category into the multiple dwelling category, which typically carries a different set of obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-10, the classification of the building where a tenant lives can affect what protections and standards apply to that residence. Tenants in buildings that qualify as multiple dwellings—such as apartment houses, lodging houses, or buildings with three or more units—may be entitled to different regulatory protections than those in a one- or two-family dwelling. Tenants who believe their building has been misclassified or that applicable standards are not being met may consider contacting the Canton Village code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization for general information about their 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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