Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-17
Appeals
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A. Any person with standing and who is affected by a notice or order which has been issued under any provision of this article or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto may request and shall be granted an appellant hearing on the matter before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Upon receipt of a written petition from such person, which petition shall contain a brief statement of the grounds therefor, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall hold a hearing, at which time such person shall be given an opportunity to show why such notice or order should be modified or withdrawn. No such hearing shall be required unless the petition therefor shall have been filed within five business days after the date the notice or order was issued. Upon receipt of such petition, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall set a time and place for such hearing in due course. The hearing shall be subject to notice provisions for hearings before the Zoning Board of Appeals. After such hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall issue findings and may sustain, modify or withdraw the notice or order relating to the rental unit registration certificate. After any such hearing, in the case of any notice or order suspending any permit required by this article, when such notice or order has been sustained by the Zoning Board of Appeals, such suspended permit shall be deemed to have been revoked. The proceedings at such hearing, including the findings and decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, shall be reduced to writing and entered as a matter of public record with the Village Clerk. Such record shall also include a copy of every notice or order issued in connection with the matter. An applicant may appeal any decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals by commencing and action pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules within 30 days after the date the decision is file with the Village Clerk. B. No provision or requirement herein contained for a hearing shall in any way whatsoever affect or impair the right of the Village to at any time bring such legal proceedings, actions or prosecutions as otherwise or elsewhere are permitted by law or ordinance. C. Whenever the Village Engineer finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, he/she may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he/she deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this article, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately but, upon written petition to the Zoning Board of Appeals, shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. After such hearing, depending upon his/her finding as to whether the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto have been complied with, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall continue such order in effect or modify or revoke it.
Section 186-17 of Croton-on-Hudson's Code of Ordinances establishes a formal appeals process for anyone affected by a notice or order issued under the village's rental housing article. A written petition must be filed within five business days of the notice or order, after which the Zoning Board of Appeals holds a hearing and issues written findings that can sustain, modify, or withdraw the original notice or order. If a suspended permit is upheld at the hearing, it is automatically treated as revoked. In emergency situations, the Village Engineer may issue an immediate order without prior notice, though the affected party retains the right to request a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals as soon as practicable.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 186-17, property owners and managers who receive a notice or order—such as one affecting a rental unit registration certificate or required permit—should be aware that the five-business-day window for filing a written appeal petition is strictly observed. Compliant operators typically keep records of all notices received and the dates they were issued, so that any petition to the Zoning Board of Appeals can be filed promptly and include a clear statement of grounds. If a permit suspension is upheld after the hearing, § 186-17 treats that suspension as a full revocation, making timely engagement with the appeals process particularly significant for ongoing operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-17 provides that any person with standing who is affected by a notice or order under the village's rental housing article has the right to request a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals by submitting a written petition within five business days of the order's issuance. Tenants who believe a notice or order affects their housing situation may explore this appeals path, and all hearing proceedings and decisions are entered as public records with the Village Clerk, making them accessible for review. If the Zoning Board of Appeals issues an unfavorable decision, § 186-17 also preserves the right to seek further review by commencing an Article 78 proceeding in court within 30 days of the decision being filed; tenant-rights organizations can help explain what these options generally involve.
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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