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.
Provisions (54)
§ 215-1
Title; applicability
§ 215-10
Prohibited uses
§ 215-11
Basements and cellars
§ 215-12
Light and ventilation
§ 215-13
Nonhabitable space
§ 215-14
Stairs and railings
§ 215-15
Exits
§ 215-16
Separation of various units and rooms
§ 215-17
General requirements
§ 215-18
Exterior protection
§ 215-19
Interior protection
§ 215-19.1
Climatic and geographical design criteria
§ 215-2
Purpose
§ 215-20
Supplemental regulations
§ 215-21
Prohibited accumulations and storage
§ 215-22
Prevention of fire spread
§ 215-23
Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials
§ 215-24
Fireplaces
§ 215-25
Smoke detectors
§ 215-26
Fire doors
§ 215-27
Solid fuels
§ 215-28
Numbering of buildings
§ 215-29
Multiple dwellings
§ 215-3
Applicability
§ 215-30
General requirements
§ 215-31
Plumbing
§ 215-32
Fuel gas
§ 215-33
Heating
§ 215-34
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
§ 215-35
Incinerators
§ 215-36
Electrical
§ 215-37
Cooking and refrigeration; dining space
§ 215-38
Air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation
§ 215-39
Fuel oil
§ 215-4
Conflicts with other provisions
§ 215-40
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators
§ 215-41
Conformance required
§ 215-42
General requirements
§ 215-43
Infestation and screening
§ 215-44
Garbage and refuse
§ 215-44.1
Compost
§ 215-45
Domestic animals
§ 215-45.1
Visibility along driveways
§ 215-45.2
Use or storage of indoor furniture
§ 215-47
Purpose
§ 215-5
Conformity with other provisions
§ 215-6
Definitions
§ 215-7
Compliance required
§ 215-72
Responsibilities of owners and/or agents
§ 215-73
Responsibilities of occupants
§ 215-75
Reports and assessments
§ 215-76
Liens
§ 215-8
Occupancy classification of buildings
§ 215-9