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14th Town Board Meeting 07/15/2026 Page 6 c. Posting of contact information. The owner shall post a Notice provided by the Town, in a location visible from the public way, providing a telephone number and email address for the party responsible, so that concerns and emergencies can be promptly reported. 5. Exemptions The following buildings shall be exempt from registration and fees, but must still comply with all applicable maintenance and safety codes: a. Buildings that are unoccupied for less than 90 consecutive days and are otherwise regularly maintained. b. Seasonal or vacation properties that are maintained and secured, and that the owner has designated in writing as seasonal to the Town. c. Buildings owned by the Town, County, State, or Federal government. 6. Inspection and Right of Entry a. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to inspect vacant and abandoned buildings and their premises to determine compliance with this Local Law and other applicable codes, in accordance with applicable constitutional and statutory requirements. b. If entry is refused or not obtained, the Code Enforcement Officer may seek a warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction to enter and inspect the property. 7. Violations; Penalties a. Violations. It shall be a violation of this Local Law to: • Fail to register for a vacant building as required. • Fail to renew the registration. • Fail to pay required fees. • Fail to maintain or secure a vacant building and premises as required. b. Penalties. Any person or entity violating this Local Law shall be subject to: • A civil penalty or fine in an amount set by the Town Board, which may be assessed per day of violation, and/or • Other remedies available to the Town at law or in equity, including but not limited to injunctive relief, orders to repair or demolish, and recovery of costs and attorney’s fees as permitted by law. c. Separate offenses. Each day that a violation continues after written notice by the Town shall constitute a separate offense. 8. Relationship to Other Laws