Property Violation Complaint Form

Penn Yan Office of Zoning and Building Inspection is authorized to enforce the New York State Uniform Building and Fire Code, the New York Energy Conservation and Construction Code and the general laws as it applies to Village jurisdiction.  We have no authority over local zoning or land use ordinances, over State law or Federal law.  This office deals with issues that relate to the safety of persons who use and occupy buildings, including safety and first responders who respond to fires and other emergencies in buildings.

When a possible code violation is called to the attention of this office, the code enforcement official will investigate and as warranted, order the responsible party to correct the violation.  In most cases, this office is required to provide the responsible party with an opportunity to voluntarily comply with the code before legal action is pursued.  Landlords must be given an opportunity to correct an alleged violation and tenants should contact their landlords before contacting this office.

Please note that the Village of Penn Yan Office of Zoning and Building Inspection's authority to investigate allegations is limited to the minimal standards as set out by the Uniform Code and Energy Code.  It does not include the authority to investigate matters arising under other laws, statutes and regulation, for example:

• Land use, planning or zoning
• Existing building encroachments over property lines
• Activities regulated by NYSDEC, the USEPA or other agencies
• Contractual disputes involving tenancies, leases and contracts for purchase or sale of real property
• Contractual disputes involving design professionals, contractors, subcontractors and other parties providing construction related services
• Drainage diversion
• Noise