Oneida fair housing ordinance (§§ 53-1–53-8, 8 §§): prohibition on discrimination in housing based on protected class, enforcement, and penalties. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.

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Oneida Code of Ordinances ch. 77

Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77

Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 77 — Housing Standards

Oneida housing standards ordinance (Arts. I–XIV, §§ 77-1–77-123, 123 §§): comprehensive minimum housing standards covering habitability, owner duties, inspection, enforcement, and emergency procedures. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.

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Oneida

Municipal housing and tenant protection ordinances

Partial coverage

Rules (131)

Policy

Definitions

Prohibited acts

Exceptions

Duty of fair housing officer

Complaints

Penalties for offenses

Prevention of multiplicity of proceedings

Title; applicability

Duties of occupants

Foundation walls

Exterior stairs, porches and railings

Protection against elements of weather

Wood surfaces; protective coating

Overhanging objects

Cellars, basements and crawl spaces

Supporting structural members

Chimneys, flues and vents

Interior stairs and railings

Floors, walls and ceilings

Discontinuance of utilities in occupied dwellings; limitation

Prohibited practices

Walls and ceilings

Buildings of mixed occupancy

Garages in or attached to residential buildings

Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials

Fireplaces

Fire protection in multiple dwellings

Smoke and/or heat detectors in rental and multiple dwelling units

Generally

Shutoff valves

Effect of conflicting provisions; remedies deemed cumulative

Service equipment for gas supplied from utility mains

Gas appliances

High pressure gas

Liquefied petroleum gas

Enforcement Agency designated

Enforcement officer to direct Agency; appointment of assistants

Powers and duties of Enforcement Agency

Records of complaints, violations; searches; fee

Chief Enforcement Officer to take action upon failure to comply with final order

Violator to pay costs; City Comptroller to recover unpaid costs

Liability of City officers, employees, agents; defense and indemnification

Purpose

Authorization to perform inspections

Access to premises for inspections

Identification furnished inspectors; showing of identification required when entering premises

Designation; grounds enumerated

Notice of intent by Chief Enforcement Officer to order premises vacated

Order to vacate

Vacating to be within reasonable time; approval required for rehabilitation

Defacing, removal of placard

Dwelling to be made safe and secure

Demolition

Scope of provisions

Appeals generally

Referral to certain officers; reports from same

Notice of violation; contents, service

Chief Officer to set time, place of hearing

Final order

Extension of compliance time

Duties of City Attorney

Emergency action

General equipment requirements

General maintenance requirements

Exceptions

Fuel oil storage, equipment and piping

Elevators, dumbwaiters and moving stairs in multiple dwellings

Disposal of refrigerators

General requirements for chimneys, flues and gas vents

Installation and maintenance of chimneys, flues and gas vents

Chimney or flue spark arresters

Incinerators

Incinerator service openings

Electrical requirements

Artificial lighting