Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-11
Prohibited use of space
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A. It shall be prohibited to use for sleeping purposes any kitchen, nonhabitable space or common or public space. B. It shall be prohibited, in lodging houses, to use for dining purposes any communal kitchen containing less than 100 square feet of floor area or any nonhabitable space or public space other than dining space. C. It shall be prohibited to prepare or eat meals in lodging units. D. It shall be prohibited to use any cellar space as habitable space.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-11 establishes several restrictions on how residential spaces may be used. Kitchens, non-habitable areas, and common or public spaces may not be used for sleeping, and cellar spaces may not be treated as habitable at all. In lodging houses specifically, dining is restricted to designated dining spaces or communal kitchens of at least 100 square feet, and individual lodging units may not be used for preparing or eating meals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential and lodging properties in Evans must ensure that their properties comply with the space-use restrictions set out in ch. 158 § 158-11. Compliant operators typically designate and maintain clearly defined sleeping, dining, and common areas that meet the ordinance's requirements — for example, ensuring any communal kitchen used for dining in a lodging house meets the 100-square-foot minimum. Cellar spaces should not be rented, advertised, or configured as habitable living areas under any circumstances.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-11, tenants have a right to housing that meets minimum space-use standards, including protections against being placed in sleeping arrangements in kitchens, non-habitable spaces, or cellars. If a rental unit or lodging arrangement appears to violate these restrictions, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reaching out to the relevant local code enforcement or housing authority in Evans. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord's property does not conform to these space-use rules.
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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