Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 75-4
Enforcement; extensions; appeals
Operative Text
A. The Code Enforcement Officer or other duly appointed enforcement officers or officials of the Town of Goshen shall be charged with the duty of administering and enforcing this chapter. B. It shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Officer to issue a notice of violation or to order, in writing, the correction of all conditions found to exist in or on any premises which violate the provisions of this chapter and to file a copy of each said notice with the Town Clerk within 24 hours of the issuance of a notice. The notice shall contain the following: (1) The name of the owner and tenant, if one exists, to whom the notice shall be addressed. (2) The location of the premises involved in the violation. (3) A statement of the facts which it is alleged violate this chapter. (4) A demand that the rubbish or debris be removed from the premises within seven days after the service or mailing of the notice. (5) A statement that a failure to comply with the notice may result in prosecution. (6) The notice shall include a copy of this chapter. C. If, after the expiration of seven days from the date of mailing the notice provided in § 75-4 , the owner shall fail to comply with the requirements of § 75-3 , the Town of Goshen Code Enforcement Officer shall have the power to remedy the violations, and the expense thereof shall be charged to the property so affected by including such expense in the annual tax levy against the property, pursuant to the Town Law of New York State. D. Upon application of the alleged owner showing reasonable cause, the Town Board may grant an extension of up to 30 days for the owner to comply with the provisions of this chapter. E. Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Building Inspector may, within five business days of the decision of the Building Inspector, appeal said decision to the Town Board of the Town of Goshen by filing a written notice of appeal with the Town Clerk.
Section 75-4 of Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 establishes how the Town enforces its rubbish and debris rules. When a violation is found, the Code Enforcement Officer must issue a written notice identifying the property, the alleged violation, and the owner and tenant, and must demand removal of rubbish or debris within seven days. If the owner does not comply after that period, the Town may step in to remedy the violation itself and recover the cost by adding it to the property's annual tax levy. Owners who disagree with a Building Inspector's decision have five business days to appeal in writing to the Town Board.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 75-4, property owners in Goshen who receive a notice of violation are expected to remove the cited rubbish or debris within seven days of the notice being served or mailed. Operators who cannot meet that deadline may apply to the Town Board for an extension of up to 30 days by demonstrating reasonable cause. If a Building Inspector's decision seems incorrect, compliant operators generally file a written notice of appeal with the Town Clerk within five business days, as § 75-4(E) provides that avenue for challenging such decisions. Failing to act can result in the Town remedying the violation and charging the cost against the property through the tax levy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 75-4 requires that any notice of violation issued under this chapter be addressed to both the owner and the tenant when a tenant exists, meaning tenants are formally notified of alleged rubbish or debris violations on their premises. Tenants who believe a Building Inspector's decision is incorrect may, under § 75-4(E), file a written notice of appeal with the Town Clerk within five business days of that decision. Tenants seeking to understand their rights or obligations under this provision may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the copy of the chapter that must be included with any notice of violation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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