East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 144-5
Application for permit
Operative Text
A. Application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit shall be made, in writing, to the Building Department on a form provided by the Building Department for that purpose. B. Such application shall be filed, in duplicate, and shall contain: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy. (2) The street address and tax account number of the premises intended for rental occupancy or the premises in which the rental dwelling units intended for occupancy are located. (3) The number of rooms in the structure and in each proposed rental dwelling unit therein and a description of the present use or uses thereof. (4) A description of each dwelling unit intended to be established, used or occupied for rental occupancy in the premises, including the number of dwelling units and the number of persons intended to be accommodated by and to reside in each such dwelling unit. (5) The name, address and telephone number, if any, of the managing agent or operator of each such intended rental dwelling unit. C. Such application shall be signed by the owner of the premises or his designee and shall be affirmed or verified under oath. D. Such application shall be accompanied by the following: (1) A property survey or tape location map or other drawing acceptable to the Code Enforcement Officer. (2) If not shown on the survey, a site plan, which may be hand drawn approximately to scale, showing all buildings, structures, walks, drives and other physical features of the premises and the number, location and access of existing and proposed on-site vehicle parking facilities.
Section 144-5 of East Rochester's Code of Ordinances establishes the formal process for applying for a rental occupancy permit. Any owner seeking to rent a dwelling unit must submit a written application to the Building Department using the department's official form, providing detailed information about the property, the rental units, and any managing agent. The application must be signed and sworn under oath, and must be accompanied by a property survey or site plan showing the physical layout of the premises and parking facilities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 144-5, compliant rental property operators in East Rochester obtain and complete the Building Department's official application form before renting any dwelling unit. They gather all required details in advance — including the property's tax account number, a description of each rental unit, the number of intended occupants, and contact information for any managing agent — and ensure the application is signed and affirmed under oath. They also prepare or obtain an acceptable property survey or site plan depicting buildings, structures, and on-site parking before submitting the duplicate application to the Building Department.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 144-5 requires that landlords in East Rochester obtain a rental occupancy permit through a formal application process before renting a unit, meaning tenants have a basis to inquire whether their unit is covered by a validly issued permit. If a landlord has not complied with the application requirements of § 144-5, a tenant may raise that non-compliance as a relevant issue when interacting with the East Rochester Building Department or when consulting a tenant-rights organization. Understanding whether a proper permit application was filed — including the required disclosures about unit descriptions and occupancy limits — can be relevant context when questions arise about the legality of a rental arrangement.
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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