Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-59

If one is requested, an appeal hearing may be held by the Huntington Town Board or a duly appointed Administrative Hearing Officer, at the option of the Town. Hearings may be adjourned only upon good cause shown. (A) Town Board Action. The Town Board may consider the report of the inspection and evidence produced by the appellant, and accept or reject, in whole or in part, the findings and recommendations of the Code Officer or town consultant with or without conditions as it deems advisable. The Town Board shall render its findings and determination no later than the next regularly scheduled Town Board meeting following the hearing and may make a determination on the same day as the hearing. Upon a finding that the building, structure, equipment, dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit is or may become dangerous or unsafe for human habitation or occupancy, or is a hazard to the public safety or to property, or is an unlawful building or structure, the Town Board may condemn the structure and direct the owner, his agent, the occupant(s) or person-in-charge of the property, or any person having a vested or contingent interest in the property to vacate the occupants from the building or unit and barricade the entrances to prevent re-entry if warranted by the circumstances, within the time specified by the Board until the hazardous or unsafe condition is rectified as directed, and upon the failure, neglect or refusal of such person(s) to comply, the Board may authorize the Code Officer to placard the building, structure, unit or equipment, order all occupants to vacate the premises and barricade the entrances to prevent re-entry, if warranted, and in addition, may order the code enforcement officer or other town agency or department to remedy the dangerous, unsanitary, or unsafe condition at the owner's own cost and expense. The town shall charge all costs incurred by the Town as set forth in this chapter. A copy of the Town Board resolution shall be mailed by the Town Attorney to the person(s) named in the original notice, or their attorney(s), if known, by regular mail and by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be posted on the premises. The decision of the Town Board shall be filed with the Huntington Town Clerk and shall be final. (B) Administrative Hearing Officer. On the appeal, the Hearing Officer shall consider the evidence and submit his or her written determination accepting or rejecting, in whole or in part, the findings of the Code Officer and/or town consultant, with or without conditions as he or she deems advisable. A copy of the Administrative Hearing Officer's report shall be filed with the Town Clerk and served upon the appellant, or his attorney, if known, in the same manner as the Notice. The determination of the Hearing Officer shall be final as to the Town. Upon a finding that the building, structure, equipment, installation, dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit is or may become dangerous or unsafe for human habitation or occupancy, or is a hazard to the public safety or to property, or is an unlawful building or structure, the Hearing Officer may condemn the structure and direct the owner, his agent, the occupant(s) or person-in-charge of the property, or any person having a vested or contingent interest in the property to vacate the occupants from the building or unit and barricade the entrances to prevent re-entry if warranted by the circumstances, within the time specified by the Hearing Officer until the hazardous or unsafe condition is rectified as directed, and upon the failure, neglect or refusal of such person(s) to comply, the Hearing Officer may authorize the Code Officer to placard the building, structure, unit or equipment, order all occupants to vacate the building or unit and barricade the entrances to prevent re-entry, if warranted, and in addition, may order the code enforcement officer or other town agency or department to remedy the dangerous, unsanitary, or unsafe condition at the owner's own cost and expense. The Town shall charge all costs incurred by the Town as set forth in this chapter. (C) Conduct of hearings. At the appeal hearing, the person to whom a notice has been issued shall be entitled to be represented by legal counsel and provided with an opportunity to be heard. He may present the testimony of witnesses, experts and other evidence in his own behalf as he deems necessary and relevant to the subject matter of the hearing. All hearings shall be recorded.