Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-14
Board of Appeals for Building; creation; membership; powers and duties
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There shall be a Board of Appeals for Building of three members. The membership shall be comprised of the Chairman of the Planning Board, the City Assessor and the Mayor of the City of Hudson. The Board of Appeals for Building shall have the power and the duty to review any appeals of any notice of violation issued by the Code Enforcement Officer and to conduct hearings and to make determinations as provided in this article. The powers and duties of the Board of Appeals for Building may be exercised in accordance with its own bylaws, rules of conduct and procedures adopted by said Board.
Section 176-14 of Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 establishes a three-member Board of Appeals for Building, composed of the Chairman of the Planning Board, the City Assessor, and the Mayor of the City of Hudson. This body is authorized to review appeals of violation notices issued by the Code Enforcement Officer, hold hearings, and issue formal determinations. The Board may operate under its own bylaws, rules of conduct, and procedures that it adopts for itself.
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Under § 176-14 of Hudson's Code of Ordinances ch. 176, property owners or managers who receive a notice of violation from the Code Enforcement Officer have a formal avenue to contest that notice before the Board of Appeals for Building. Compliant operators generally keep records of any violation notices received and are aware that the Board—comprising the Planning Board Chairman, the City Assessor, and the Mayor—conducts hearings and issues binding determinations. Familiarity with the Board's adopted bylaws and procedural rules can help an operator understand the process before any hearing takes place.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 176-14 of Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 creates a Board of Appeals for Building that reviews challenges to violation notices issued by the Code Enforcement Officer, which can be relevant to tenants living in properties subject to code enforcement actions. Tenants may find it useful to understand that this Board—made up of the Planning Board Chairman, the City Assessor, and the Mayor—holds hearings and makes formal determinations on such appeals. Local tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help tenants understand how the Board's process under § 176-14 may relate to 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.
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