Watervliet, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 175 § 175-20
Reports by the Board
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The Board of Appeals shall report to the General Manager periodically, at intervals of not greater than six months. The report shall summarize all applications and appeals made to it since the last report and shall contain a summary of the Board's decisions on each case. A copy of the report shall be filed with the enforcement officer, the Planning Board and the City Council. The Board of Appeals may also submit to the City Council or Planning Board advisory reports recommending changes or modifications in this chapter.
Section 175-20 of Watervliet's Code of Ordinances establishes a reporting obligation for the Board of Appeals, requiring it to submit summaries of all applications, appeals, and decisions to the General Manager at least every six months. Copies of each report must also be filed with the enforcement officer, the Planning Board, and the City Council. Beyond mandatory periodic reports, the Board may voluntarily submit advisory recommendations to the City Council or Planning Board suggesting changes to the chapter's regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 175-20, property owners and managers who have appeared before the Board of Appeals should be aware that their applications and the Board's decisions on those cases will be documented in periodic reports distributed to multiple city bodies, including the City Council and Planning Board. Compliant operators generally maintain their own records of Board proceedings, since those decisions become part of an official public record. Awareness of this reporting cycle can help operators anticipate when their cases may come to the attention of other municipal bodies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 175-20 means that decisions affecting tenants — including outcomes of appeals — are periodically compiled and shared with the enforcement officer, the Planning Board, and the City Council, creating a layer of municipal oversight. Tenants who have been involved in a Board of Appeals proceeding can request copies of these reports as part of the public record to understand how their case was summarized. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Watervliet's rent regulations can help individuals interpret how Board decisions documented under § 175-20 may be relevant to their housing situation.
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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