Greenport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-14

A. Right of appeal. Any owner of a dwelling unit that is aggrieved by a final decision or determination of the Building Inspector, including, but not limited to the issuance of a notice of denial in respect of the issuance of a rental permit or a notice of suspension or revocation in respect of a rental permit, shall have the right to appeal such denial to the Village Board of Trustees. B. Filing of appeal. An appeal of a decision or determination by the Building Inspector must be filed by an owner of the relevant dwelling unit or property with the Village Clerk within 30 days of the date of the Building Inspector's decision or determination. Such filing must include the following: (1) The name and contact information of the appellant and all other owners of the relevant dwelling unit or property; (2) A copy of the decision or determination rendered by the Building Inspector; (3) A detailed statement of the grounds for the appeal; (4) Such other supporting documentation as an appellant may wish to include. A notice of appeal shall also be accompanied by a payment of $200, or such other fee as is determined from time to time to be applicable to hearings under this § 103-15 by resolution of the Board of Trustees to cover the costs of processing the appeal. The Village Clerk shall forward a copy of any notice of appeal to each member of the Board of Trustees, the Building Inspector and legal counsel to the Village for further consideration and processing. C. Stay of decision. Unless the Building Inspector certifies that a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property, the filing of an appeal shall stay the decision or determination of the Building Inspector pending final determination by the Village Board of Trustees. D. Hearing and determination. (1) The Village Board of Trustees shall schedule a public hearing on an appeal filed pursuant to this section within 45 days of the filing of the appeal. Notice of the date, time and location of the hearing shall be given in writing and served by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested to the appellant at the address show in the notice of appeal at least 10 days in advance of the date of such public hearing. The notice shall include a statement that (a) the appellant is entitled to be represented by legal counsel at the hearing and may present the testimony of witnesses and such other evidence in his or her own behalf as may be deemed relevant or necessary and (b) if the appellant fails to appear for the hearing, the denial or determination shall remain in full force and effect and be final. (2) The public hearing shall occur before the Board of Trustees or an administrative hearing officer (Hearing Officer) appointed by the Board of Trustees and may be adjourned by the Board or Hearing Officer only upon good cause shown. At the hearing the applicant shall be entitled to be represented by legal counsel and provided with an opportunity to be heard. The applicant may present the testimony of witnesses, experts and other evidence in his or her own behalf as he or she deems advisable. The Building Inspector or other witnesses may appear and give testimony or submit evidence in support of the applicable decision or determination issued by the Building Inspector as deemed necessary by the Village Board of Trustees. (3) The Board of Trustees or Hearing Officer, as applicable, shall consider the evidence presented and shall submit findings in writing within 30 days of the close of the hearing or sooner. The Board of Trustees or Hearing Officer, as applicable, may affirm, modify or reverse the original denial or determination by the Building Inspector. A copy of the Board of Trustees or Hearing Officer's determination shall be filed with the Building Inspector and the Village Clerk and served on the applicant or applicant's attorney in the same manner as the original notice. The Board of Trustees' or Hearing Officer's determination, as applicable, shall be final as to the Village of Greenport. (4) All hearings shall be recorded and a record thereof and of the final determination by the Board of Trustees or Hearing Officer, as applicable, shall be maintained by the Village Clerk.