[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Williamsville 8-9-2010 by L.L. No. 5-2010. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Brush, grass and weeds — See Ch. 11.
Demolition of buildings; blasting — See Ch. 12.
Unsafe and unfinished buildings — See Ch. 15.
Fire prevention and building code administration — See Ch. 28.
Garbage, rubbish and refuse — See Ch. 39.
Landscaping — See Ch. 57.
Zoning — See Ch. 112.
All premises within the Village of Williamsville, whether improved, unimproved or vacant, shall be maintained in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and the Property Maintenance Code of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code so as to assure the proper character of the property, to maintain proper values and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with other applicable laws, regulations or private agreements, the most restrictive or higher standard shall govern.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
See § 15-1.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
BUILDING
See § 15-1.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
COMPLETELY ENCLOSED BUILDING
A building or structure of a permanent design composed of a foundation, exterior walls and roof constructed of materials that prevent view of the contents of said building or structure.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The Code Enforcement Officer and/or person or persons designated by the Village Board of Trustees.
EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREA YARDS
Any open space on the premises unoccupied and unobstructed by building structures or improvements.
GARBAGE
Putrescible animal or vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and/or consumption of food.
LITTER
Garbage, refuse and rubbish as herein defined and all other waste materials which, if thrown or deposited, create a danger to public health, safety and welfare.
LOT
See § 112-2.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
OWNER
See § 15-1.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
PREMISES
A Lot, plot or parcel of land, including Buildings or Structures thereon.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Caring for real estate, land, buildings, structures and other property improvements.
REFUSE
All putrescible and nonputrescible solid waste, including garbage, rubbish, dead animals and solid market and any industrial waste.
RUBBISH
Nonputrescible solid waste consisting of combustible and noncombustible waste, including but not limited to paper, cardboard, tin cans, wood, glass, bedding, crockery, tires, plastic, metals and similar materials, except garbage.
STRUCTURE
See § 15-1.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
Every owner shall keep every part of the premises in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and free from litter, garbage, refuse and rubbish.
Every owner shall keep or store property or possessions within a completely enclosed building except as follows:
A. 
Construction material for permitted construction or repairs. Such materials may be stored outside only so long as such permitted construction or repairs are ongoing.
B. 
Material or products for sale to the public when listed as a permitted use under Chapter 112 of the Village Code.
C. 
Regularly used lawn, garden and recreational equipment.
D. 
Storage of solid fuel for use in heating equipment in quantities not to exceed:
(1) 
Wood: 10 full cords, a volume of 1,280 cubic feet, neatly piled so as not to create a hazard.
(2) 
Coal: a volume of five tons when covered by an approved material.
E. 
Motor vehicles, properly inspected, insured and licensed so as to be legally used on the public highway.
Every owner shall keep all parts of buildings, structures and other improvements in good repair so that the same shall not be a health, accident, safety or fire hazard or otherwise represent a visual blight upon the neighborhood.
Every owner shall maintain facilities for the storage, handling and disposal of garbage, refuse or rubbish, as prescribed by Chapter 39 of the Village Code.
[Amended 8-25-2014 by L.L. No. 8-2014]
It shall be the duty of the owner of any premises within the Village of Williamsville, within 10 days after receipt of written notice from the Village, after direct observation and determination of an existing violation of this chapter by the Code Enforcement Officer, to bring the premises into compliance. Upon failure to comply, the Code Enforcement Officer shall oversee entry upon the offending premises for the purpose of bringing the same into compliance.
A. 
The cost to the Village of bringing the premises into compliance, including, if necessary, that of bringing the public right-of-way into compliance, shall be computed, certified to the Village Administrator and billed directly to the owner of the premises.
B. 
If the charge as billed is not paid within 30 days, interest at the maximum permissible rate shall be added thereto until paid in full. If the charge remains unpaid by the 30th day of April next, it shall be added to the Village tax assessed against the premises.
C. 
Computation of the cost to the Village in bringing about compliance shall include the cost to the Village of the labor of any Village employee or, if required, that of an independent private contractor, together with all administrative costs attendant upon the computation, certification and billing to the owner of the premises.
In addition to any civil charges or penalties, any offense against any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a violation as defined by the Penal Law and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable for each offense by a fine not to exceed $250 per day.