Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 248-15
Revocation of special permit
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A special permit for the creation and/or maintenance of an accessory apartment may be revoked by the Village Board of the Village of Canton, New York, if: A. It shall reasonably appear to the Village Board of the Village of Canton, from evidence presented to said Board, that said accessory apartment is not in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations or Code provisions; B. Any lawful inspection of the dwelling shall be refused or prevented by the owner of said premises.
Section 248-15 of the Canton Village Code establishes two grounds on which the Village Board may revoke a special permit for an accessory apartment. First, revocation is authorized when evidence presented to the Board reasonably indicates the unit is out of compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, or Code provisions. Second, revocation may occur if the property owner refuses or prevents a lawful inspection of the dwelling. This provision gives the Village Board discretionary authority to withdraw the permit that allows an accessory apartment to exist and be maintained.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of accessory apartments in Canton Village should be aware that under § 248-15, the Village Board holds authority to revoke the special permit if compliance concerns arise or if a lawful inspection is blocked. Compliant operators generally keep their accessory units in conformance with all applicable codes and regulations and cooperate with any lawful inspection requests. Maintaining documentation of code compliance and responding promptly to inspection notices are practices consistent with retaining a valid special permit under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 248-15 gives tenants context about the regulatory framework governing the accessory apartment they may occupy in Canton Village. If a tenant has reason to believe the unit is not in compliance with applicable laws or codes, they may consider contacting the Village Board of the Village of Canton to present relevant information, as that body is empowered to act on evidence of noncompliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what options may be available when a special permit is at issue.
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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