Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-36
Fee reimbursement
Operative Text
Fee reimbursement set forth in Chapter 175 , Fees, Article II , Fee Reimbursement, of the Code of the Town of Manchester shall be applicable to all reasonable administrative costs, expenses and disbursements incurred by the Town of Manchester in reviewing and processing municipal applications which may or may not be approved.
Section 217-36 of Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 establishes that the fee-reimbursement framework found in Chapter 175, Article II applies to the administrative costs the Town incurs when reviewing and processing municipal applications — regardless of whether those applications are ultimately approved or denied. In other words, applicants bear responsibility for the Town's reasonable costs associated with the review process itself, not just successful outcomes. The provision ties the rental or land-use application process to a separate, pre-existing fee schedule rather than setting new dollar amounts on its own.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers submitting municipal applications in Manchester, N.Y., under ch. 217 § 217-36 should be aware that the Town may recover its reasonable administrative costs, expenses, and disbursements tied to reviewing those applications. Compliant operators typically review Chapter 175, Article II of the Town Code before submitting any application to understand what fee-reimbursement obligations may arise. Because reimbursement applies even to applications that are not approved, operators generally account for these potential costs when planning any project requiring Town review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 217-36 of Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 is primarily directed at parties submitting municipal applications to the Town, which in a rental context is more likely to affect landlords than tenants directly. However, tenants who believe application-related fees are being improperly passed through to them may want to review Chapter 175, Article II of the Town Code to understand what costs are legitimately reimbursable. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing counselor familiar with Manchester's local ordinances can help clarify whether any fee charged in connection with a municipal application is consistent with this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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