[Amended 1-18-1973 by Ord. No. 128]
All premises shall be maintained in conformity
with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations duly established
by the Board of Trustees, as amended from time to time, on file with
the Clerk of the Village, so as to assure the desirable character
of the property.
[Amended 6-24-1996 by L.L. No. 6-1996; 8-12-1996 by L.L. No. 9-1996]
Every owner, tenant, lessee and occupant of
a premises shall maintain the open areas of such premises in proper
condition. This obligation shall include the following acts:
A. Drainage of surface and subsurface water to protect
buildings and structures and to prevent the development of stagnant
ponds. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers,
approved combined storm and sanitary sewers or other satisfactory
drainage systems shall be utilized where deemed necessary by the Building
Department of the Village, and such systems shall be maintained in
good working order.
B. Maintenance of fences and other minor constructions
in a safe and substantial condition. Fences and other minor constructions
shall be securely grounded and maintained free from holes, missing
or broken pieces or materials and peeling paint. In the event that
such conditions exist, such fence or minor construction shall be removed,
replaced or repaired.
C. Maintenance of public steps, walks, driveways, sidewalks, parking
spaces and similar paved areas fronting or abutting such premises
free from all obstructions and in a safe condition for public travel
at all times.
[Amended 4-13-2015 by L.L. No. 2-2015]
D. Maintenance of all yards and courts clean and free
of physical hazards, infestation of rodents or insects and junked
vehicles.
E. Cutting and trimming of grass and grass plots so that
the average height of the grass on the lot shall not exceed six inches.
Heavy undergrowth and accumulations of plant growth which are noxious
or detrimental to health or safety shall be removed.
[Amended 6-24-1996 by L.L. No. 6-1996; 8-12-1996 by L.L. No. 9-1996]
Every owner, tenant, lessee and occupant of
a premises shall maintain the buildings and structures on such premises
in good condition. This obligation shall include the following acts:
A. Periodically treating the exterior surfaces of buildings
and structures that are not inherently resistant to deterioration
with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative,
and maintaining the exterior of the building or structure free from
rot, cracks, and peeling or chipping paint.
B. Maintaining the floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings
and fixtures of all buildings in a clean and sanitary condition.
C. Maintaining accessory structures in such manner that
such structures are free of conditions detrimental to health and safety.
D. Maintenance of all exterior walls, roofs, doors, windows,
chimneys and all openings around such doors, windows, chimneys and
other parts of a building so as to keep water from penetrating or
entering the building or to prevent undue heat loss from occupied
areas. Materials which have been damaged or show evidence of dry rot,
paint peeling or chipping or other deterioration shall be repaired
or replaced and refinished in a workmanlike manner. In the event of
undue heat loss, appropriate corrective measures shall be undertaken.
Exterior walls, roofs and other parts of a building structure shall
be maintained free from improperly secured and loose and unsecured
objects and materials, which objects and materials shall be either
be properly secured, removed, repaired or replaced.
E. Maintenance of vacant buildings and the yards adjoining
such vacant buildings to ensure that the building and its adjoining
yards remain safe and secure and do not present a hazard to adjoining
property or to the public. The Building Department may require the
performance of corrective steps and measures as may be required from
time to time to ensure such safety.
F. Maintenance of buildings and structures in such condition
so that they shall not become an unoccupied hazard.
[Amended 6-24-1996 by L.L. No. 6-1996; 8-12-1996 by L.L. No. 9-1996]
Every owner, tenant, lessee and occupant of
a premises shall maintain such premises in the following manner:
A. All grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained
free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods
used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform with
generally accepted practices.
B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation
exists, windows and other openings shall be appropriately screened
with wire mesh or other suitable materials.
C. Adequate screening shall be provided and maintained
in each dwelling unit and all public spaces to assure such areas of
freedom from flies and insects.
D. Adequate fencing shall be maintained and provided
around all swimming pools.
[Added 4-11-2011 by L.L. No. 2-2011]
A. The plant species specified in this section are hereby determined
to be invasive, and dangerous to the public health, safety and welfare
of persons and property in the Village of Great Neck Estates. From
and after the time any plant species is placed on such list, no person
or entity shall plant, or cause or permit the planting of, any such
plant species in the Village of Great Neck Estates.
B. In the event any such prohibited invasive species is located on any
property in the Village at the time such species is identified as
a prohibited species, or is planted on any property in violation of
this section, the owners and occupants of the property on which such
plant is so located or planted shall be responsible to confine the
plant to the property of such owner or occupant, take any and all
reasonable action necessary to prevent such plant from invading any
other property in the Village, and be liable for the reasonable expenses
incurred by the owner of any property in the Village invaded by such
plantings for removal of such plantings and prevention of further
invasion. Such liability shall be in addition to any liability, civil
or otherwise, for violation of the provisions of this section.
C. The following plant species are prohibited in the Village of Great
Neck Estates pursuant to this section:
(1)
Golden bamboo, also known as "Phyllostachys aurea";
(2)
Japanese bamboo, also known as "Phyllostachys bambusoides";
(3)
Common bamboo, also known as "Bambusa vulgaris";
(4)
Arrow bamboo, also known as "Pseudosasa japonica";
(5)
Any other species commonly considered to be classified as "bamboo."
In every multiple dwelling containing 15 or
more dwelling units there shall be living on the premises, and regularly
present there, a competent superintendent or manager who shall be
responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of such dwelling,
except that where two such dwellings under the same ownership are
connected or adjoining, one such superintendent or manager shall be
sufficient for both dwellings. During any temporary absence of such
superintendent or manager there shall be present on said premises
at all times a competent English-speaking adult who is charged with
the responsibility of dealing with any emergency situation that may
arise.
[Added 6-12-2000 by L.L. No. 3-2000]
No person or entity shall alter, construct or
change the condition of any building, structure, property or premises,
or cause the same to be altered, constructed or changed, or perform
any work on any property or premises, in such manner as to cause any
water, soil, debris or materials of any kind to be cast or run off,
or to drain from, any property or premises onto the property or premises
of another, except in a manner permitted, controlled, authorized or
approved by the Village Building Official, or in a manner otherwise
authorized by law.
No person, owner or occupant in the Village
of Great Neck Estates shall be permitted to create, cause or allow
the existence or emission of noxious or offensive odors or fumes from
any source whatever.
[Added 11-14-1988 by L.L. No. 3-1988]
No person shall cause or permit gasoline, fuel
oil or other contaminants to be poured or spilled on any public property,
or on any street or sidewalk, in the Village of Great Neck Estates.