Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-7
Variances
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When unnecessary hardships or practical difficulties make strict compliance with any requirement of this chapter unreasonable or impossible, an appeal may be taken to the Spencer Town Board from those provisions of this chapter. The Spencer Town Board shall act in strict compliance with established case law and/or the Town Law and may vary or waive the provisions of this chapter only as minimally as may be necessary, upon the required showings and facts as presented.
Section 98-7 of Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 establishes a variance process that allows relief from the strict requirements of Chapter 98 when following those requirements would create unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty. Rather than granting broad exemptions, the Spencer Town Board is authorized to vary or waive provisions only to the minimum extent necessary, guided by established case law and New York Town Law. The provision ensures that departures from the chapter's requirements are narrowly tailored and grounded in demonstrated facts.
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Property owners or managers who find that a specific requirement under Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-7 creates an unreasonable or impossible burden generally document the nature of the hardship or practical difficulty in detail before approaching the Spencer Town Board. Compliant operators typically present factual showings that support the minimum variance needed, rather than seeking broad waivers. Familiarity with New York Town Law and relevant case law standards can help an operator understand what the Board is required to consider when evaluating such requests.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 98-7 of Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 gives tenants and other interested parties a basis to understand that any variance granted by the Spencer Town Board must be the minimum necessary to address a demonstrated hardship—broad or sweeping waivers are not permitted. If a variance has been granted that appears to exceed what the law allows, tenants may raise that concern before the Spencer Town Board or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York municipal law. Reviewing the factual record presented to the Board can help tenants assess whether the required showings under § 98-7 were actually met.
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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