Village of Freeport, NY Article V Firewood Storage

[Added 8-9-1982 by L.L. No. 9-1982[1]]

[1] Editor's Note: This local law superseded former § 124-13, Penalties for offenses. For current penalty provisions, see § 124-16, Penalties for offenses.

§ 124-13 Word usage; definitions.

A. Word usage. When not inconsistent with the context, words in the present tense include the future; words in the plural number include the singular number; and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.

B. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein.

ERADICATION

The elimination of rodents, insects and other pests by means not harmful to the public health, safety and welfare.

FIREWOOD

Wood used for fuel or decorative burning in a fireplace or stove.

HARBORAGE

Any condition which provides shelter or protection for rodents, insects and other pests.

PERSON

Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.

PRIVATE PREMISES

Any lot, dwelling, house, building or other structure designed or used either wholly or in part for residential, commercial or industrial purposes, whether inhabited or uninhabited or vacant, and shall include any lands adjacent thereto under common ownership as that of the ownership of the structure.

VILLAGE

The Incorporated Village of Freeport.

§ 124-14 Storage on private premises.

No person shall store firewood or maintain a woodpile on private premises unless:

A. Said storage of firewood or woodpile is kept stacked and reasonably secure.

B. Said storage of firewood or woodpile is raised at least three inches off the ground.

C. Said storage of firewood or woodpile is stored in such a manner that it will not provide for the harborage of rodents, insects or other pests.

§ 124-15 Notice of violation.

If, after inspection by a Building Inspector for the Incorporated Village of Freeport, it is determined that there is a violation of § 124-14 of this chapter, the person who owns, occupies or is in control and in charge of the premises shall be given written notice by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested, by the Superintendent of Buildings for the Incorporated Village of Freeport, that the person is in violation of the within chapter. Said person shall, within 10 days after being so notified, make the necessary changes in the storage of firewood or woodpile in order to eliminate the violation of the within chapter and shall further take the necessary eradication measures in order to eliminate and exterminate the rodents, insects and other pests.

§ 124-16 Penalties for offenses.

A. In addition to any penalties as provided by state law, the person, firm or corporation who shall violate these articles or fails to comply with any requirements thereof or with any notice, order or directive shall be subject to the penalties set forth in § 1-10 of this Code.

B. The imposition of penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the Village from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding in law or in equity to prevent the use of the structure for the unauthorized and/or illegal act.