Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-4
Licensed required
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No lodging house, rooming house or boarding house which furnishes lodging or rooming accommodations for hire within the same shall exist or be maintained within the Village without a license, which shall be issued by the Board of Trustees as hereinafter provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where a lodging house, rooming house or boarding house lawfully existed prior to the adoption of this Local Law, such house can continue to exist pursuant to a license issued subject to the provisions of this chapter, provided that no such lodging house, rooming house or boarding house may be enlarged or expanded in any manner greater than it existed as of the adoption of this Local Law. It is the intention of this section that no new lodging house, rooming house or boarding house be established on or after the adoption of this Local Law, but that those lodging houses, rooming houses and boarding houses lawfully existing as of the adoption of this Local Law may be permitted to continue as nonconforming licensed uses, so long as such uses continue to conform to Code requirements and maintain all required licenses.
Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-4 requires that any lodging house, rooming house, or boarding house operating within the Village hold a license issued by the Board of Trustees. No new such establishments may be created after the adoption of this local law. Properties that lawfully existed before the law's adoption may continue to operate as nonconforming licensed uses, but only if they maintain required licenses, comply with applicable code requirements, and do not expand beyond their original size or scope.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 116 § 116-4, operators of lodging houses, rooming houses, or boarding houses in Fort Plain are expected to obtain and maintain a valid license from the Board of Trustees before offering accommodations for hire. Operators of pre-existing establishments should be aware that any enlargement or expansion beyond the property's condition at the time the local law was adopted is prohibited, even for grandfathered nonconforming uses. Compliant operators typically keep their licensing current, avoid unauthorized expansions, and ensure ongoing adherence to all applicable Village code requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 116-4 of Fort Plain's Code of Ordinances establishes that any lodging house, rooming house, or boarding house where a tenant pays for accommodations must be licensed by the Village's Board of Trustees. Tenants who believe their residence is operating without the required license may have grounds to raise that issue with Village authorities or the Board of Trustees. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available when a rental property appears to be operating outside the requirements of ch. 116 § 116-4.
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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