Hamlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 454 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 454-28
Effect on existing licenses and permits
Operative Text
A. This chapter does not repeal or impair conditions legally now existing or permits and licenses previously issued, but whenever this chapter imposes greater restrictions than required by existing provisions, the provisions hereof shall control insofar as the same are legally permissible. B. Extension granted. (1) Existing licensees and/or permits will be granted a ninety-day extension to comply with the provisions as they are so stated. (2) Existing licensees will be granted until December 31, 1973, to comply with the amended § 454-15L of this chapter on existing parcels. All new parcels shall comply when this amendment takes effect and is in force, which shall be 10 days after its adoption and publication of adoption and posting as prescribed by law.
Section 454-28 of Hamlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 454 establishes how the chapter interacts with previously issued licenses and permits. It preserves existing permits and licenses while making clear that wherever the new chapter imposes stricter requirements, those stricter rules take precedence to the extent legally allowed. The provision also built in transition periods: a general ninety-day extension for existing licensees to come into compliance, and a longer deadline of December 31, 1973, specifically for compliance with the amended § 454-15L on existing parcels, while new parcels were required to comply within ten days of the chapter's adoption and posting.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under licenses or permits issued before Chapter 454 took effect should be aware that § 454-28 does not void those prior authorizations, but it does require compliance with any stricter standards the chapter introduces. Compliant operators generally reviewed their existing permits against the new chapter's requirements during the transition window and updated their practices accordingly, particularly with respect to the standards set out in § 454-15L for existing parcels. Operators who acquired or developed new parcels after the chapter's adoption were expected to meet all requirements from the outset, with no grace period available under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 454-28 of Hamlin's Chapter 454 is relevant to tenants because it clarifies that landlords cannot rely on older permits or licenses as a shield against the chapter's stricter requirements. If a landlord claims a prior authorization exempts them from current obligations, this provision makes clear that the more protective standards of Chapter 454 generally control. Tenants who believe a landlord is improperly relying on a pre-existing permit to avoid compliance may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the chapter's requirements directly to understand what standards apply to their situation.
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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