Last year, the Henrietta Zoning Board passed a law banning more than four unrelated people from living in a single-family dwelling. The move came in response to complaints that college students living together were causing too many disruptions in residential neighborhoods.
Last month, landlord Mike Spaan brought the issue up again, saying the law discriminates against students and he wants it reversed.
Spaan, who owns about 20 properties in Henrietta, was issued a notice of violation by the town building inspector earlier this year. Spaan was cited for violating the ordinance, and he appealed his notice of violation to the town zoning board last month. The decision regarding Spaan's appeal — not the validity of the law itself — was postponed until Wednesday night. While Spaan himself has called the law discriminatory against students, that would more likely be decided by a judge if Spaan decides to file a lawsuit.
The zoning board met Wednesday night at the Henrietta Town Hall and denied Mike Spaan's application for appeal. The vote was unanimous, 7-0.
Last year, the Henrietta Zoning Board passed a law banning more than four unrelated people from living in a single-family dwelling. The move came in response to complaints that college students living together were causing too many disruptions in residential neighborhoods.
Last month, landlord Mike Spaan brought the issue up again, saying the law discriminates against students and he wants it reversed.
Spaan, who owns about 20 properties in Henrietta, was issued a notice of violation by the town building inspector earlier this year. Spaan was cited for violating the ordinance, and he appealed his notice of violation to the town zoning board last month. The decision regarding Spaan's appeal — not the validity of the law itself — was postponed until Wednesday night. While Spaan himself has called the law discriminatory against students, that would more likely be decided by a judge if Spaan decides to file a lawsuit.
The zoning board met Wednesday night at the Henrietta Town Hall and denied Mike Spaan's application for appeal. The vote was unanimous, 7-0.
