Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-8
Occupancy classification of buildings
Operative Text
Buildings for the purpose of this Part 1 shall be classified in respect to their occupancies as follows: A. One- and two-family dwellings: buildings containing one or two dwelling units. B. Multiple dwellings: as defined in § 215-6 .
Section 215-8 of Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 215 establishes two occupancy categories for residential buildings covered under Part 1 of the code. The first category covers one- and two-family dwellings, defined as buildings with one or two dwelling units. The second category covers multiple dwellings, which are defined by reference to § 215-6 of the same code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 215-8, property owners in Jamestown should be aware that how their building is classified—either as a one- or two-family dwelling or as a multiple dwelling—determines which regulatory requirements apply to it under Part 1 of Chapter 215. Operators of buildings with more than two units will generally need to look to the definition in § 215-6 to understand their classification and the obligations that flow from it. Keeping accurate records of the number of dwelling units in a building helps ensure the correct classification is applied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 215-8 sets out the occupancy classification framework that determines which housing rules apply to the building where a tenant lives in Jamestown. Tenants in buildings with more than two units may have protections tied to the multiple-dwelling classification defined in § 215-6. Those who believe their building has been misclassified or that the wrong standards are being applied can contact the City of Jamestown's code enforcement office or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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