The provisions of this chapter shall supplement
local laws, codes or regulations existing in the Village of Maybrook
and the other statutes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction
thereto. Where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict
with any provision of a local law, ordinance, code or regulation,
the provision or requirement which is more restrictive or which establishes
the higher standard shall prevail.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A building, structure or land used for any purpose other
than for single-family or multifamily purposes, including premises
used for retail purposes, business purposes or industrial purposes,
and mixed commercial and residential purposes, such as an apartment
in a commercial building.
DUMPSTER
A transportable container for storage and disposal of garbage.
EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREA
Those portions of a building that are exposed to public view
and the open space of any premises outside of any building erected
thereon.
[Added 9-25-2017 by L.L.
No. 6-2017]
GARBAGE
Putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the
handling, preparation, cooking or consumption of food.
INFESTATION
The presence of insects, rodents, vermin and other pests.
JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLE
Any motor vehicle which is partially dismantled or wrecked
or is no longer intended for or in condition for legal use upon the
public highways.
LITTER
Garbage, refuse and rubbish, as herein defined, and all other
waste material which, if thrown or deposited as herein prohibited,
tends to create a danger to public health, safety and welfare.
MULTIFAMILY PREMISES
Any building which is used as a home or residence with more
than one dwelling unit, other than a single-family residence, together
with any garage or other accessory buildings and the lot upon which
such building or buildings are constructed.
PERSON
Includes the owner, tenant, occupant or any other person,
firm or corporation directly or indirectly in control of any premises,
building or part thereof.
REFUSE
All putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes, including
garbage, rubbish, ashes, street sweepings, dead animals and solid
market and industrial wastes.
RUBBISH
Nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible
and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard,
tin cans, yard clippings, leaves, wood, woodpiles, abandoned refrigerators,
abandoned stoves, glass, bedding, crockery and materials.
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
A building which is occupied exclusively as the home or residence
of a single family, together with any garage or other accessory buildings
and the lot upon which such building or buildings are constructed.
UNOCCUPIED HAZARD
Any building or part thereof which remains unoccupied for
a period of more than one year, with either doors, windows or other
openings broken, removed, boarded or sealed up, or any building under
construction upon which little or no construction work has been performed
for a period of more than one year from issuance of a building permit
and commencement of construction.
[Amended 9-25-2017 by L.L. No. 6-2017]
A. All properties shall comply with this chapter.
B. The owner or tenant shall keep all and every part of the premises,
buildings, accessory structures, and exterior property area in attractive
condition and good repair, including but not limited to the following:
(1) Interior floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings and
fixtures shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved areas shall
be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather
conditions. Wood siding must be painted or stained; manufactured siding
must be kept in good repair.
(2) Driveways and parking spaces provided shall be covered
with broken stone, gravel, concrete or asphalt paving, which shall
be kept in good repair, and such driveways and parking spaces shall
be regularly cleaned to avoid accumulation of dirt, paper and other
debris. Parking areas shall be paved with concrete or asphalt, and
parking spaces shall be clearly marked with painted white or yellow
lines with appropriate handicapped parking signage.
(3) The owner and other persons, as defined in §
149-3, shall keep all and every part of the premises which he owns and the steps, walk, driveways and parking areas located in the front, rear and side of said premises from the building line to the nearest public street line in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and free from litter, debris, paper, dirt and garbage and in good repair.
(4) No person, as defined in §
149-3, shall store any junked motor vehicles upon premises owned, occupied or controlled by him.
(5) Garbage and rubbish must be placed in a dumpster that
is large enough and emptied often enough so it does not overfill and
must be placed in an opaque structure with a door in a location that
is approved by the Building Inspector.
(6) No person shall park or store vehicles in a manner
that obstructs access of waste hauling trucks to any dumpster.
(7) Waste, deteriorated machinery or equipment, deteriorated vehicles,
upholstered furniture, carpeting, mattresses, box springs, clothing,
or any such fabric items, dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines,
dryers, stoves, ovens or any such indoor appliances, lawnmowers or
any similar outdoor machine/vehicle, tanks and other containers shall
not be located in an exterior property area, yard or yard enclosure
or on a porch where they are subject to weather deterioration or exposed
to public view.
All grounds, buildings or structures shall be
maintained free of insects, vermin, rodents and other pests. Where
the potential for rodents or vermin infestation exists, windows and
other openings and basements and cellars shall be appropriately screened
with wire mesh or other suitable materials.
Any person, upon conviction of a violation of this chapter, shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter
1, General Provisions, §
1-14, of this Code.