Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cazenovia, NY

STRs are allowed only as a specially permitted use subject to a Short-Term Rental Special Use Permit (Zoning Board of Appeals). Key constraints: property must meet NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; off-road parking of at least one space per bedroom; no on-street parking; maximum occupancy two persons per bedroom, not to exceed 12 total; septic and water must meet state/county requirements (private septic must be pumped within 4 years proof and thereafter every 2 years); smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguisher requirements; evidence of property and liability insurance; rental contract with quiet hours (9:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), no events allowed; permit number must be displayed in advertisements; local contact within 30 minutes required and available 24/7 to remedy issues.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cazenovia. 1) Obtain and submit the Short-Term Rental Special Use Permit application to the Town Code Enforcement Officer with required materials (owner list and signatures; 24/7 contact info; certified floor plans; acknowledgement of standards; proof of Madison County occupancy-tax registration where applicable) and payment of a nonrefundable permit fee. 2) Application is forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals for Special Use Permit consideration; adjacent property owners within 500' are notified at least 15 days before public hearing. 3) Upon ZBA approval, the Code Enforcement Officer has 30 days to inspect the property; after inspection and satisfaction of requirements, the Short-Term Rental Special Use Permit is issued (valid two years) and must be renewed 45 days prior to expiration.

1) Obtain and submit the Short-Term Rental Special Use Permit application to the Town Code Enforcement Officer with required materials (owner list and signatures; 24/7 contact info; certified floor plans; acknowledgement of standards; proof of Madison County occupancy-tax registration where applicable) and payment of a nonrefundable permit fee. 2) Application is forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals for Special Use Permit consideration; adjacent property owners within 500' are notified at least 15 days before public hearing. 3) Upon ZBA approval, the Code Enforcement Officer has 30 days to inspect the property; after inspection and satisfaction of requirements, the Short-Term Rental Special Use Permit is issued (valid two years) and must be renewed 45 days prior to expiration.