Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 420 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 420-10
Appeals
Operative Text
A. The property owner may appeal any adverse decision of the Building Department personnel under this chapter to the Zoning Board of Appeals by filing a written request for review with the Building Inspector, setting forth the reasons for the appeal, within 10 days after receipt of the determination. B. The appeal will be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to the normative procedures identified in §§ 450-81 and 450-84 . C. A timely request to appeal shall stay any action of the Building Department until the Zoning Board of Appeals has decided the appeal unless the Building Inspector certifies to the Zoning Board of Appeals that a stay would result in imminent peril to life or property in which situation the action of the Building Department will not be stayed other than by a restraining order which may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals or by a court of record on notice. If a request for appeal is not made within the 10-day period, the action of the Building Inspector is final. D. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall consider the evidence submitted by the property owner while reviewing the decision of the Building Inspector. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall render a written decision that is neither arbitrary nor capricious. The Board shall render a decision within a reasonable period of time. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall affirm, reverse, modify or condition the action or any amounts before it when rendering its decision. The decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals is final as to administrative remedies with the Village. Should an Article 78 proceeding be pursued, such action must be commenced no later than 30 days after the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals is filed with the Village Clerk.
Section 420-10 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes a formal appeal process through which a property owner can challenge an adverse Building Department decision by submitting a written request to the Building Inspector within 10 days of receiving the determination. Filing a timely appeal generally pauses any Building Department action unless the Building Inspector certifies that a delay would create imminent danger to life or property. The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews the evidence, issues a written decision, and that decision is considered final for administrative purposes within the Village; any further legal challenge via an Article 78 proceeding must be initiated within 30 days of the decision being filed with the Village Clerk.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 420-10, property owners who receive an adverse Building Department determination have a narrow 10-day window to file a written appeal with the Building Inspector, clearly stating the grounds for the challenge. A compliant operator typically documents the date the determination was received, prepares a clear written statement of reasons, and submits the request before the deadline to preserve the right to a stay of Building Department action. If the 10-day period lapses without a filed appeal, the Building Inspector's action becomes final, so timely attention to any adverse decision is a standard part of responsible property management in Sleepy Hollow.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 420-10 governs how property owners may appeal Building Department decisions under Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances ch. 420, which can affect housing conditions and code enforcement outcomes that matter to tenants. When a landlord files a timely appeal, Building Department enforcement is generally paused during the review period, which tenants may want to be aware of when tracking the status of a complaint or inspection. Tenants who have questions about how a pending appeal affects their housing situation may find it useful to contact the Village's Building Department directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization familiar with Sleepy Hollow's procedures.
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 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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