Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-4
Application review; inspection of premises
Operative Text
A. The Building Inspector, or his/her designee, shall review each application for completeness and return incomplete applications or advise the owner that the application is complete within two weeks of receipt of the application by the Village. A determination that an existing or outstanding violation of any state, county, or local law, rule or regulation exists at the property shall result in an automatic rejection of said application until the existing matter has been corrected and/or adjudicated. B. Within 30 days of receiving notice from the Village of Lake Grove of receipt of a complete application, the owner of the rental dwelling unit shall arrange for an inspection of the rental dwelling and the premises in which it is located by a Code Enforcement Officer employed by the Village to ensure that the structure and the dwelling units contained therein meet all applicable state and local laws regarding housing, sanitary, building, electrical and fire codes, rules and regulations, including but not limited to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. If access is refused or cannot be obtained, the Village shall have the right to deny the rental occupancy permit until such time as the owner complies. An owner may in lieu of the inspection provide a floor plan of the structure on the premises and a certification by a licensed architect or licensed engineer that they have inspected the premises on a particular date and time and determined that there is no violation in the premises of the Uniform Code, the Suffolk County Health Code or the Lake Grove Village Code. C. Prior to any inspection, the applicant must pay a registration fee as described in this chapter. D. Upon completion of the inspection by a Village Code Enforcement Officer, he/she shall issue findings in a written report, the format of which will be provided by the Village Building Department. E. The inspection and report shall be completed and filed with the Village Building Department within 90 days of the notice of completion of the application. If the report states that the proposed rental dwelling unit, as well as the premises in which the same is located is within compliance with all applicable state and local laws, rules and regulations and that such rental dwelling unit does not create an unsafe or dangerous condition, the Building Inspector or his/her designee shall issue the permit, which shall state the name and address of the owner of the subject property, the maximum number of occupants and the number of conventional bedrooms for the structure. F. If during an inspection, there are found to be violations of the NYS Building and Fire Code or violations of Village Code, the Code Enforcement Officer shall not issue the rental property permit and shall issue orders to remedy or appearance tickets for all such violations. G. Nothing in this section shall preclude the Village Code Enforcement Officer from conducting an inspection with consent of the owner of the rental dwelling unit, at times other than stated in this section, when the Code Enforcement Officer has reason to believe that a violation exists.
Lake Grove Code ch. 127 § 127-4 establishes a multi-step review and inspection process that rental property owners must complete before receiving a rental occupancy permit. The Building Inspector reviews applications for completeness within two weeks, and any existing unresolved code violations automatically disqualify an application until corrected. An inspection by a Village Code Enforcement Officer—or, alternatively, a certified report from a licensed architect or engineer—must confirm compliance with applicable housing, fire, building, sanitary, and electrical codes before a permit can be issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lake Grove Code ch. 127 § 127-4, compliant rental property operators typically ensure that all outstanding state, county, and local code violations are resolved before submitting a rental occupancy permit application, since any unresolved violation triggers automatic rejection. Operators arrange for a Village Code Enforcement Officer inspection within 30 days of receiving notice of a complete application—or obtain a certified compliance report from a licensed architect or engineer—and pay the required registration fee before any inspection takes place. Maintaining clear access to the property and addressing any violations identified in the written inspection report are standard practices for operators seeking timely permit issuance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lake Grove Code ch. 127 § 127-4 requires that a rental dwelling unit pass a code compliance inspection—covering housing, fire, building, sanitary, and electrical standards—before a rental occupancy permit may be issued, which means tenants have a basis to verify that their unit has been lawfully permitted. If a permit was issued without the required inspection, or if a Code Enforcement Officer identifies violations during any subsequent inspection, tenants may raise those findings when addressing habitability or safety concerns with the Village Building Department. Tenants who believe their unit may not meet applicable code requirements can contact the Village of Lake Grove Building Department or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law for general information about available options.
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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