North Syracuse, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 178-6
Notice of violation
Operative Text
A. If conditions existing on the inspected property violate the provisions of this chapter, the Code Enforcement Officer or other designated officer or employee shall serve or cause to be served a written notice of such violation, either personally or by certified mail, upon the owner or owner's agent as well as upon the lessee or occupant of said premises. B. Said notice shall contain substantially the following: (1) The name of the owner, lessee or occupant of the premises; (2) The address or location of the premises; (3) The identification of the premises as the same appears on the current assessment roll; (4) A statement of the conditions on the property deemed upon inspection to be in violation of this chapter; (5) A demand that the motor vehicle, solid waste, rubbish or debris determined to be in violation of this chapter be removed from the property on or before 10 days after the service or mailing of such notice; and (6) A statement that a failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this chapter and the notice given pursuant thereto within the time specified may result in a duly authorized officer, agent or employee of the Village entering upon the property and removing such motor vehicle, solid waste, rubbish or debris and causing the same to be disposed of or otherwise destroyed, and that the cost and expense of such removal and disposal or destruction shall be assessed against the described property and shall constitute a lien thereon to be collected as provided by law. C. Said notice shall also contain the date, time, and location at which the Village Board shall conduct a public hearing to determine whether the conditions upon the subject property constitute a public nuisance. Said notice shall state that the property owner, his/her agent, lessee or occupant is entitled to be heard at such hearing and present evidence or testimony. The date of such public hearing must be at least 10 days after service or mailing of the notice of violation. Notice of the public hearing shall be published in a paper of general circulation in the Village at least five days prior to the date of the public hearing. D. Nothing contained herein shall require notice as a prerequisite to the issuance of a summons or appearance ticket for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
Under North Syracuse Code ch. 178 § 178-6, when an inspection reveals a property violation—such as abandoned motor vehicles, solid waste, or debris—the Code Enforcement Officer must issue a written notice to the owner, agent, lessee, or occupant by personal service or certified mail. The notice must identify the property, describe the violation, and give the recipient 10 days to remove the offending material. It must also include details about a public hearing before the Village Board, scheduled at least 10 days after the notice is served, where affected parties may present evidence.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 178 § 178-6 should understand that a written violation notice triggers a 10-day window to remove prohibited motor vehicles, solid waste, rubbish, or debris. Compliant operators typically act promptly upon receipt of such a notice to avoid the Village entering the property, removing the material, and placing the associated costs as a lien on the property. Attending the Village Board public hearing described in the notice is an available option for owners who wish to contest the violation finding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 178-6, lessees and occupants are entitled to receive the same written violation notice as the property owner, and they have the right to appear at the Village Board public hearing to present evidence or testimony. Tenants who believe a notice was issued in error or who have concerns about how the violation affects their tenancy may consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with North Syracuse ordinances. Note that § 178-6(D) clarifies that a notice is not required before a summons or appearance ticket can be issued for a chapter violation.
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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