Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-53
Notice of violation
Operative Text
The Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development or his/her designee is hereby authorized and empowered to notify the owner and/or person in control of any property found not to be in conformance with the provisions of § 135-52 of said violation, by service of a notice of violation. Service of a copy of said notice of violation shall be served upon such owner, agent of such owner and/or any person, firm or corporation lawfully occupying or controlling said property, by personal service or by first-class and certified mail, postage paid, return receipt requested, and addressed to such person's last known address; and, if by certified mail, a copy of said notice shall be posted on the premises. If the owner of said premises does not reside in the County of Nassau, said notice mailed to such owner, addressed to his last known address, shall be sufficient service thereof.
Section 135-53 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances establishes the process by which the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development (or a designee) formally notifies property owners and those in control of a property when a violation of § 135-52 is found. Notice may be delivered by personal service or by a combination of first-class and certified mail with return receipt requested, sent to the recipient's last known address. When certified mail is used, a copy of the notice must also be posted on the property itself. For owners who live outside Nassau County, mailing to their last known address is considered sufficient service.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 135-53, a compliant property owner or manager generally maintains current contact information on file with the relevant authorities so that any notice of violation issued by the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development can reach them without delay. Operators who own property in Oyster Bay but reside outside Nassau County should be aware that a mailed notice to their last known address constitutes valid service. Keeping an up-to-date address on record and monitoring certified mail helps ensure that any notice tied to a § 135-52 violation is received and can be addressed in a timely manner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-53 describes how the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development formally serves notice when a property is found out of compliance with § 135-52, which means tenants or other occupants lawfully on the premises may themselves receive a copy of such a notice. If a notice of violation is posted on the premises or delivered to an occupant, that document can be an important record of the property's compliance status. Tenants who believe conditions at their property may implicate § 135-52 can consult a local tenant-rights organization or the Town of Oyster Bay's Department of Planning and Development to better understand the notice and complaint process.
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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