Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-14
Hearing
Operative Text
Any person affected by any notice which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of this chapter may request and shall be granted a hearing before the Village Board, provided that such person shall file with the Village Board a written petition requesting such hearing and setting forth a statement of the grounds therefor within 10 days after receipt of the notice. The filing of the request for a hearing shall serve to stay the notice except in the case of an order issued under § 127-17 of this chapter. Upon receipt of such petition, the Village Board shall set a time and place for such hearing, which time shall be not later than 10 days after the day on which the petition was filed, and shall give the petitioner written notice thereof.
Section 127-14 of Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 establishes a formal hearing process for anyone who receives an enforcement notice under the chapter. A written petition must be filed with the Village Board within 10 days of receiving the notice, stating the grounds for the challenge. Once a valid petition is filed, the enforcement notice is generally put on hold—except for orders issued under § 127-17—and the Village Board must schedule a hearing within 10 days of receiving the petition, providing written notice of the time and place to the petitioner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who receive an enforcement notice under ch. 127 should be aware that § 127-14 provides a structured appeal pathway through the Village Board. Compliant operators typically track the 10-day window from receipt of any notice and, if they intend to contest it, prepare a written petition that clearly states the grounds for the challenge before that deadline passes. Operators also note that while a timely petition generally stays the notice, this stay does not apply to orders issued under § 127-17, so those require separate attention.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants or other affected parties who receive an enforcement notice under Groton's ch. 127 have a right under § 127-14 to request a hearing before the Village Board by submitting a written petition within 10 days of receiving the notice. Filing a timely petition generally pauses the effect of the notice while the hearing process proceeds, giving petitioners an opportunity to present their grounds for contesting it. Those seeking guidance on how to prepare a petition or understand their rights in this process may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with local Village Board procedures.
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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