Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-2
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The purpose of this Part 1 is to provide basic and uniform standards, in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific requirements, governing the condition, occupancy and maintenance of residential, nonresidential, commercial and industrial buildings, structures or vacant areas and combinations thereof and to establish reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Section 215-2 of Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's property maintenance code: to set consistent, baseline standards for the condition, occupancy, and upkeep of residential, nonresidential, commercial, and industrial buildings and vacant areas. The provision frames these standards as performance objectives translated into specific requirements, aimed at protecting the safety, health, and welfare of anyone who occupies or uses such properties. It applies broadly across building types and serves as the foundational rationale for the more detailed rules that follow in Part 1.
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Operators of residential and nonresidential properties in Jamestown should understand that ch. 215 § 215-2 signals a uniform, city-wide baseline — meaning all property types are subject to the same overarching performance objectives. Compliant operators generally maintain their buildings, structures, and any associated vacant areas in a condition that meets the safety, health, and welfare standards the code is designed to protect. Familiarity with this purpose provision helps property managers contextualize the specific requirements found throughout the rest of Part 1.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 215-2 of Jamestown's ch. 215 establishes that the city's property maintenance code exists specifically to safeguard the safety, health, and welfare of occupants like tenants. If a residential property appears to fall short of basic maintenance or habitability standards, this purpose provision underpins the more specific requirements elsewhere in Part 1 that may support a formal complaint or code-enforcement request. Tenants seeking to understand their options can consult local tenant-rights organizations or the city's code enforcement office for guidance on how these standards are applied.
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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