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Jamestown

Municipal housing and tenant protection ordinances

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Rules (69)

Title; applicability

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-1

Prohibited uses

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-10

Basements and cellars

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-11

Light and ventilation

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-12

Nonhabitable space

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-13

Stairs and railings

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-14

Exits

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-15

Separation of various units and rooms

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-16

General requirements

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-17

Exterior protection

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-18

Interior protection

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-19

Climatic and geographical design criteria

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-19.1

Purpose

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-2

Supplemental regulations

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-20

Prohibited accumulations and storage

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-21

Prevention of fire spread

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-22

Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-23

Fireplaces

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-24

Smoke detectors

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-25

Fire doors

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-26

Solid fuels

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-27

Numbering of buildings

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-28

Multiple dwellings

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-29

Applicability

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-3

General requirements

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-30

Plumbing

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-31

Fuel gas

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-32

Heating

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-33

Chimneys, flues and gas vents

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-34

Incinerators

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-35

Electrical

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-36

Cooking and refrigeration; dining space

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-37

Air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-38

Fuel oil

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-39

Conflicts with other provisions

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-4

Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-40

Conformance required

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-41

General requirements

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-42

Infestation and screening

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-43

Garbage and refuse

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-44

Compost

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-44.1

Domestic animals

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-45

Visibility along driveways

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-45.1

Use or storage of indoor furniture

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-45.2

Purpose

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-47

Conformity with other provisions

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-5

Definitions

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-6

Compliance required

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-7

Responsibilities of owners and/or agents

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-72

Responsibilities of occupants

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-73

Reports and assessments

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-75

Liens

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-76

Occupancy classification of buildings

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-8

Maximum occupancy

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-9

Legislative intent

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-1

Entry

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-10

Results of inspection

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-11

Lead clearance

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-12

Residential certificates of occupancy

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-13

Penalties for offenses

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-14

Tenant protections

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-15

Definitions

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-2

Exemptions

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-3

Applicability

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-4

Local contact representative

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-5

Registration and fee required

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-6

Inspections required

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-7

Fees established

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-8

Notice of inspection

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-9

Code Compilations

Jamestown Code of Ordinances ch. 216

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 216 — Rental Inspection

Jamestown rental inspection ordinance (15 §§): mandatory inspection program for rental properties, inspection frequency, fees, and enforcement. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.

Official source: ecode360.com

Jamestown Code of Ordinances ch. 215

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215

Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 215 — Property Rehabilitation and Conservation

Jamestown property rehabilitation and conservation ordinance (Arts. I–VII, IX; 54 §§): minimum housing standards, rehabilitation duties, enforcement, and emergency procedures. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.

Official source: ecode360.com