Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-17
Storage buildings
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Portable storage buildings of at least 800 cubic feet shall be a manufactured- or kit-type or be professionally designed and built. Permanent storage buildings require a building permit and must meet the setback requirements outlined in this chapter.
Section 98-17 of Spencer, N.Y.'s Code of Ordinances establishes two tiers of requirements for storage buildings. Portable storage buildings meeting or exceeding 800 cubic feet must be either a manufactured or kit-type product, or be professionally designed and constructed. Permanent storage buildings are subject to a building permit requirement and must comply with the setback distances specified elsewhere in Chapter 98.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Spencer, N.Y. should be aware that Section 98-17 governs what types of storage structures are permissible on a property. A compliant operator ensures that any portable storage building of 800 cubic feet or more is either a manufactured or kit-type unit or has been professionally designed and built. Before erecting a permanent storage building, a compliant operator obtains the required building permit and confirms the structure meets the setback requirements set out in Chapter 98.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 98-17 of Spencer, N.Y.'s Code of Ordinances sets standards that apply to storage buildings on residential properties, which can affect the condition and use of a rental property. Tenants who observe storage structures that appear to be non-compliant — such as a large portable unit that is neither manufactured nor professionally built, or a permanent structure erected without a permit — may have grounds to raise the issue with the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can help clarify how non-compliance with provisions like Section 98-17 may relate to broader habitability or lease concerns.
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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