Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-45
Variances
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When unusual circumstances make strict compliance with any regulation or requirement of this set forth in Article V of this chapter unreasonable or impossible, the aggrieved party may apply to the Village Board of Appeals in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article XV , Appeals, of Chapter 200 , Zoning. In the event that such an appeal is properly made, the Village Board of Appeals may, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article XV , Appeals, of Chapter 200 , Zoning, vary said regulation or requirement.
Section 127-45 of Groton's Code of Ordinances establishes a variance process for situations where strict compliance with the regulations in Article V of Chapter 127 would be unreasonable or impossible due to unusual circumstances. An affected party may petition the Village Board of Appeals, following the procedural rules laid out in Article XV of Chapter 200 (Zoning). If the appeal is properly submitted, the Board has the authority to modify or waive the applicable regulation or requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 127-45, property owners or managers who face genuine hardship in meeting a specific Article V requirement have a formal avenue for relief through the Village Board of Appeals. Operators who pursue this path generally document the unusual circumstances that make compliance unreasonable or impossible and follow the procedural steps outlined in Article XV of Chapter 200, Zoning. Maintaining thorough records of the property conditions or constraints that support the variance request is a common practice among compliant operators navigating this process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 127-45 provides that any aggrieved party — which can include tenants affected by an Article V regulation — may seek a variance from the Village Board of Appeals when unusual circumstances make strict compliance unreasonable or impossible. Tenants who believe a variance has been improperly granted, or who wish to participate in a variance proceeding, can review the procedural requirements in Article XV of Chapter 200, Zoning, to understand how appeals are conducted. Local tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help individuals understand how § 127-45 proceedings may affect their housing situation.
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 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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