Geneva residents frustrated by lingering eyesores are learning just how slowly code enforcement can move, according to the Finger Lakes Times.
City building and zoning head Neal Braman told the council that delays—like those at the fire-damaged Madia’s plaza—stem from legal requirements, uncooperative owners, and even environmental factors. More than 240 complaints have already been logged this year, with issues ranging from collapsed roofs to rat-infested trash heaps.
Braman emphasized that the city’s goal is compliance, not punishment—but the path can take months or even years.
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