Fenton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 107-8
Waivers
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Any person aggrieved by any provision of this chapter may apply in writing to the Town Board for a waiver of any such provision. The Town Board may, in its discretion, grant such a waiver if it finds that compliance with any condition would be impractical or create an undue economic hardship to the applicant, and that the granting of the waiver would not materially deviate from the purposes of this chapter and would not cause an unsafe condition to be maintained.
Section 107-8 of Fenton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 establishes a formal waiver process for any person who believes a provision of the chapter places an impractical or economically burdensome requirement on them. The Town Board holds discretionary authority to grant relief, but only when it determines that the waiver would not meaningfully undermine the chapter's purposes or allow an unsafe condition to persist. The waiver is not automatic; it requires a written application and a finding that specific criteria are met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 107-8, property owners or managers who face a requirement they believe is impractical or creates undue economic hardship have a defined avenue to seek relief by submitting a written waiver request to the Fenton Town Board. Operators who pursue this path generally document the specific provision at issue, explain the nature of the hardship or impracticality, and demonstrate that granting the waiver would not compromise safety or the chapter's core objectives. Keeping thorough records of the application and any correspondence with the Town Board is a practice commonly associated with compliant waiver management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 107-8 means that landlords or other parties can ask the Fenton Town Board to waive requirements that would otherwise apply under ch. 107, which tenants may want to be aware of when a property owner claims an exemption from a chapter provision. Tenants have the right to understand whether a waiver has been formally granted through this process, since the Town Board must find that no unsafe condition would result before approving one. Those who have concerns about a waiver's impact on their housing conditions may consider contacting the Town of Fenton directly, reviewing public records of Town Board decisions, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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