Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-16
Amendment procedure
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A. From time to time, on its own motion or on petition, the Common Council may, after public hearing, amend, supplement or repeal the provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations adopted by the enforcement officer pursuant to this chapter. B. All proposed amendments to this chapter shall be submitted to the City Planning Commission for an advisory report thereon. Such report shall be submitted to the Common Council within 45 days from the date of submission to the Planning Commission.
Section 319-16 of Port Jervis's rental regulations establishes the process by which the city's housing code chapter can be changed. The Common Council may initiate amendments on its own or in response to a petition, but only after holding a public hearing. Before any amendment is finalized, the City Planning Commission must review the proposal and submit an advisory report to the Common Council within 45 days of receiving it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Port Jervis Code ch. 319 should be aware that the rules governing rental housing in the city are subject to change through the amendment procedure outlined in § 319-16. Operators who want to influence proposed changes can participate in the required public hearing process or submit a petition to the Common Council. Staying informed about Planning Commission advisory reports and Council agendas helps operators anticipate and prepare for any updates to compliance obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 319-16 gives tenants and community members a formal avenue to seek changes to Port Jervis's rental housing regulations by petitioning the Common Council. Because a public hearing is required before any amendment can be adopted, tenants have an opportunity to provide input before new rules take effect. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Port Jervis governance can help residents understand how to engage with the Planning Commission review process or the Common Council during the 45-day advisory period.
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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