A.
Exterior property areas.
(1)
Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately
drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent ponding
(as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code).
(2)
Fences, walls and other minor constructions shall
be maintained in safe, good and substantial condition (as required
by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
Fences must be constructed in a workmanlike manner using generally
accepted standard fencing materials, in the opinion of the Building
Inspector.
(3)
Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar
paved areas shall be maintained to afford safe and convenient passages
(as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code). All hazards, including but not limited to holes, deep ruts,
cracking or buckling of service walks, driveways and parking lots,
shall be repaired or removed.
(4)
Yards, courts and vacant areas shall be kept clean
and free of hazards (as required by the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code).
(5)
Ground cover shall be properly established to prevent
undue soil erosion, due to the elements (as required by the New York
State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(6)
Heavy undergrowth and accumulations of plant growth
which are noxious or detrimental to health or safety shall be eliminated
(as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code). Except for farms, all grass, weeds, trees, or other plant growth
shall be cut or trimmed to avoid the development of places for the
accumulation of blowing trash, dumping, rodent harborages, infestation,
criminal activity or places which constitute a blighting or unsightly
influence on the neighborhood. In addition thereto, in order to provide
for the proper use of land and to prevent unhealthful, hazardous or
dangerous conditions due to the accumulation of brush, grass, rubbish
or weeds or growth of poisonous shrubs or weeds and to protect the
public health, safety and general welfare of the residents of this
Town, all owners or occupants of property must remove such dangers
to health, life and property. All owners and/or occupants of land
are required to cut, trim or remove brush, grass, rubbish or weeds,
or to spray with herbicides, cut, trim, remove or destroy poisonous
shrubs or weeds, when ordered to do so by notice from the Town of
Greece. Upon default, the Town of Greece may cause the same to be
done and assess the costs against the real properties on which such
violations are found.
[Amended 8-17-2010 by L.L. No. 9-2010]
(8)
Exterior doors, windows, skylights and similar openings
shall be maintained weathertight (as required by the New York State
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(9)
Exterior stairs, porches, entrance platforms, fire
escapes and the railings thereon shall be maintained in a safe and
sound condition (as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code).
(10)
Roofs shall be maintained in a watertight condition
(as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code).
(11)
Exterior surfaces shall be maintained in good
condition. Surfaces not inherently resistant to deterioration shall
be treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative
(as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code). Exterior siding shall be of generally accepted standard materials,
in the opinion of the Building Inspector.
(12)
Exterior walls, including foundations, shall
be maintained so that ground- and surface water does not penetrate
into basements and cellars.
(13)
Railings shall be provided at open sides of
balconies, mezzanines, porches, decks, accessible roofs, ramps, stairways
and around floor openings (as required by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(14)
Dust, site drainage or any other condition which
may create a nuisance to the public must be controlled during construction
and at all times.
(15)
All elements and stipulations of an approved
site plan must be complied with, installed and maintained.
(16)
Required handicapped parking spaces, signs or
markings must be maintained and remain unobstructed and accessible
in accordance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code and any referenced standards. All handicapped parking
spaces shall be independently indicated by permanent signs installed
in accordance with aforementioned standards.
B.
Garbage and refuse.[2]
(1)
Storage of refuse.
(a)
No person shall accumulate or permit the accumulation
of refuse upon any premises owned or occupied by him/her except for
the purpose of collection, which shall normally occur at intervals
not less frequent than once every seven days, except for holidays,
Sundays, vacations or extraordinary weather, or except where caused
by or arising out of the construction or remodeling of a dwelling
or other building on the premises or incidental to the landscaping
of said premises or customary agricultural operations thereon, in
which cases due care shall be taken that such accumulation shall not
create an unsightly appearance or unreasonably disturb the comfort
and repose of the neighborhood and shall be removed within a reasonable
time or immediately upon completion of the work causing such accumulation.
(2)
Keeping required number and type of receptacles. Every owner, lessee or occupant of any building, premises or place of business within the Town of Greece shall provide or cause to be provided and at all times keep suitable and sufficient receptacles for receiving and containing garbage/rubbish that may accumulate or be used upon said premises. Every owner, tenant or occupant of any building, premises, except vacant land, or place of business must be able to demonstrate they are serviced by a licensed refuse company. No such receptacles shall be kept near any public place longer than may be necessary for the removal of the contents thereof. Such receptacles shall be a container of sufficient capacity, and said container shall have handles and a tight-fitting cover and shall be watertight. All receptacles should be closed at all times. Lawn carts, wheelbarrows, fifty-five-gallon drums, fiber barrels and wastebaskets are not considered suitable and sufficient containers (as required by Chapter 174, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(3)
No person shall throw or deposit or cause to be thrown or deposited any refuse, hazardous waste or recyclable materials in or upon any portion of a public right-of-way, street or place or on any property not owned or occupied by him/her, or in any refuse container not owned, leased or rented by him/her within the Town of Greece (as required by Chapter 174, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(4)
Preparation of recyclables for collection.
(a)
Recyclables shall be prepared for collection in accordance with guidelines provided by the refuse collectors and approved by the Town or otherwise established by the Town. Haulers shall provide curbside collection of recyclables. Recyclables to be picked up must be set out in appropriate containers as specified by the Commissioner of Public Works, or any subsequent and pertinent ordinance or law, and be at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection, and no material may be placed at the curb before 12:00 noon on the day preceding the scheduled collection day (as required by Chapter 174, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(b)
All refuse haulers must be in compliance with the Monroe County Solid Waste Recycling Law (as required by Chapter 174, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(c)
Prior to initial collection or transportation, such solid waste shall be source-separated by the generator into recyclable materials and remaining solid waste as provided in the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder (as required by Chapter 174, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(5)
Preparation of yard waste for collection.
(a)
In the fall, leaves may be collected by the Town. All leaves must be in minimum thirty-gallon two-ply paper bags provided by the resident and suitable for acceptance at a compost facility, or in containers approved by the Commissioner of Public Works. Wheelbarrows, lawn carts, fifty-five-gallon drums, fiber barrels and waste baskets are not considered suitable containers for the collection of leaves. All leaves must not be mixed with other refuse materials set out for collection. Town leaf collection may begin on or about October 15 of each year, ending on or about December 31 of each year (as required by Chapter 174, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(b)
Grass clippings will be collected by private refuse haulers on a year-round basis. All grass clippings should be prepared for collection in a method suitable for acceptance at an authorized composting facility. Any container is not to weigh more than 60 pounds. All grass clippings must not be mixed with other refuse materials set out for collection (as required by Chapter 174, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(c)
Shrubs, sod, dirt, stumps and logs may be collected by the Town of Greece on a year-round basis. If a resident contracts with a private lawn service or tree removal service, it is the responsibility of the hired contractor to properly remove and dispose of said material (as required by Chapter 174, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(6)
Preparation of bulky refuse.
(a)
Appliances and bulky refuse shall be dismantled in such a way so as not to pose a threat to public health and safety. For example, refrigerator doors must be removed from their hinges (as required by Chapter 174, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(b)
Pursuant to the rules of the Commissioner of Public Works, all bulky refuse, where practicable, construction and demolition waste shall be bagged or bundled into packages not weighing more than 60 pounds (as required by Chapter 174, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(c)
Such materials are to be placed at the curb in an area five feet by five feet square by three feet high, or an equivalent volume. Amounts in excess of this quantity will require special collection arrangements to be made by the person (as required by Chapter 174, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(7)
Preparation of garbage/refuse.
(a)
Garbage/Refuse shall be stored in proper containers. Such receptacles shall be a container of sufficient capacity, and said container shall have handles, a tight-fitting cover and shall be watertight. All such receptacles shall be securely closed at all times. Wheelbarrows, lawn carts, fifty-five-gallon drums, fiber barrels and wastebaskets are not considered suitable containers for collection of garbage/refuse (as required by Chapter 174, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(b)
Garbage/Refuse to be picked up must be set out for collection no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection, and no material may be placed at the curb before 12:00 noon of the day preceding the scheduled pickup day (as required by Chapter 174, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
C.
Storage of junk.
(1)
The outdoor storage or maintenance of junk shall not be permitted on any lot in any district (as required by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(2)
Definition of junk. As used in this section, the term "junk" shall mean any manufactured good, appliance, fixture, furniture, machinery, motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer or similar object which is abandoned, demolished, discarded, dismantled or so worn, deteriorated or in such a condition as to be generally unusable in its existing state. This definition shall include but shall not be limited to scrap metal, scrap material, waste bottles, cans, paper, rubble, boxes, crates, rags, used construction materials, motor vehicle parts and used tires (as required by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
D.
Outdoor lighting.
(1)
Exterior artificial lighting shall be maintained in
operating condition (as required by the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code).
E.
House numbers.
(1)
Address numbers shall at all times be affixed and mounted in a secure fashion to the building's front wall (facing the public or private street), entryway from a public street or main path of travel leading to the main entrance from a public street. Such numbers shall be no less than four inches in height and shall be Arabic in format and style. Script or roman numerals shall not be considered to be in compliance with this chapter and must be removed. In residentially zoned areas, these will be a maximum of three inches in height (as required by Chapter 73, Buildings, Numbering of, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(2)
Address numbers may also be mounted on a post in the front yard of the premises not within the right-of-way (as required by Chapter 73, Buildings, Numbering of, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(3)
All address numbers shall be mounted at a height of not less than four feet and not more than 10 feet above grade. The numbers shall be mounted against a contrasting background arranged so that the numbers may be legible from the center of the road (as required by Chapter 73, Buildings, Numbering of, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(4)
In all cases, address numbers shall be clearly visible at all times from the public or private street on which the property is located (as required by Chapter 73, Buildings, Numbering of, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(5)
The view of said address numbers from the public or private street shall not be interfered with by trees, shrubs, structures or other objects (as required by Chapter 73, Buildings, Numbering of, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(6)
Where the building upon which the number is to be displayed is more than 150 feet from the edge of the right-of-way, whether improved or not, of the street or road serving the building, the number shall, in addition to the other requirements of this chapter, be displayed on a sign readily visible from the road or street and in no event further back than 25 feet from said road or street right-of-way (as required by Chapter 73, Buildings, Numbering of, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(7)
Builders and developers of new structures may post a temporary weather-resistant sign on the site displaying the assigned street address. The posting shall otherwise be in accordance with Subsection E(1) above. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued if said numbers are not so installed (as required by Chapter 73, Buildings, Numbering of, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(8)
Where a group of structures or buildings carry the same address, the posting of the address number at the principal entry point to the complex, being visible as required in Subsection E(1) above, shall be considered in compliance (as required by Chapter 73, Buildings, Numbering of, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
A.
Structural members shall be protected and maintained
to resist and prevent deterioration (as required by the New York State
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
B.
Ceilings, walls, floors and stairways shall be maintained
in a safe and sound condition (as required by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code).
C.
It shall be prohibited to use for sleeping purposes
any kitchen or nonhabitable space. It shall be prohibited to use any
cellar space as habitable space. The definitions of "habitable space,"
"nonhabitable space," "kitchen" and "cellar" are those definitions
in Part 606.3 of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code.
D.
Habitable space shall have natural light provided
by means of one or more windows, skylights, transparent or translucent
panels, or any combination thereof, that face directly on open space
(as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code).
E.
Habitable space shall be provided with electric light
appropriate for the intended use (as required by the New York State
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
F.
Habitable space shall have natural ventilation provided
by means of openable parts of windows or other openings in exterior
walls that face directly on open space, or through openable parts
of skylights (as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code).
G.
Kitchens without windows shall be provided with mechanical
ventilation (as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code).
H.
Toilet room, bathroom and laundry room floors shall
be maintained in a watertight condition (as required by the New York
State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
I.
Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall be arranged to provide
privacy (as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code).
J.
Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall be provided with
natural or mechanical ventilation and light.
K.
Stairs serving occupied and habitable space shall
be provided with electric light to allow safe ascent and descent.
L.
Heating equipment and chimneys.
(1)
Heating equipment for residential habitable space
shall be maintained so as to provide an indoor temperature of 68º
F., measured at a distance of two feet and more from exterior walls
and at a level of five feet above the floor.
(2)
Chimneys, smokestacks, flues, gas vents, smoke pipes
and connectors shall be maintained structurally safe and smoketight,
so as to safely convey the products of combustion to the outer air
(as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code).
(3)
Heating equipment shall be maintained in good condition,
in order to provide adequate and safe heat to occupied spaces, in
the opinion of the Building Inspector.
(4)
Gas heating equipment shall have a shutoff valve provided
at or near the source of supply.
(5)
Fuel gas piping systems shall be maintained gastight,
safe and operative under conditions of use (as required by the New
York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(6)
Fuel oil.
(a)
Fuel oil shall be stored and conveyed by means
of fixed liquid-tight equipment (as required by the New York State
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(b)
Tanks subject to damage by vehicles shall be
protected against such damage (as required by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(c)
Tanks shall be maintained so as not to be a
hazard to the premises served (as required by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(d)
Abandoned underground residential heating oil
tanks under 1,100 gallons shall be removed or closed on site by first
removing the existing petroleum product and filling with a solid,
inert material, using good engineering practice. Acceptable inert
materials for closing a tank in place include sand and concrete slurry.
These tanks shall be made safe by draining the connecting lines, disconnecting
the suction inlet, gauge and vent lines and capping the remaining
piping.
M.
Cooking and refrigeration.
(1)
There shall be provided within each dwelling unit
approved-type cooking and approved-type refrigeration equipment located
in a kitchen or kitchenette (as required by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(2)
Electrical cooking and refrigeration equipment shall
be properly connected to the electrical system (as required by the
New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(3)
Gas-burning cooking and refrigeration equipment shall
be connected to the gas supply system with pipe or tubing of solid
metal or approved appliance connectors (as required by the New York
State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(4)
Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained
in good operating condition (as required by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code).
N.
Plumbing maintenance.[1]
(1)
General plumbing systems shall be maintained in good,
safe, sanitary and serviceable condition (as required by the New York
State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(2)
Water supply.
(a)
Potable water from an approved source shall
be available at all times. The domestic water supply system of the
building shall be connected to such approved source, shall not be
subject to contamination and shall not be connected to unsafe water
supplies (as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code).
(b)
Water supply systems shall be maintained to
provide at all times a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices
and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to
enable them to function satisfactorily (as required by the New York
State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(c)
Backflow prevention devices required by the
Commissioner of Public Works or other regulatory agencies, laws, rules
or regulations must be installed and maintained in good working order
to prevent contamination of the public water supply.
(3)
Hot water. Hot water shall be supplied. Water heaters
or central water heating equipment shall be maintained in good operating
condition (as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code).
(4)
Drainage.
(a)
Sewage and stormwater drainage systems shall
be maintained so as to function properly and be kept free from obstructions,
leaks and defects (as required by the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code).
(b)
Stormwater drainage shall not interfere with
the use of, or cause a nuisance to, adjoining properties.
(c)
Required oil separators, grease traps and other
intercepting devices must be maintained in good and operable condition.
[1]
Editor's Note: See also Ch. 154, Plumbing.
O.
Electrical maintenance.[2]
(1)
Electrical fixtures, devices, wiring and systems shall
be maintained in safe working condition in a manner which will avoid
a potential source of ignition or shock. Deteriorated material and
equipment shall be removed and replaced, as may be required (as required
by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(2)
Panel boards shall be kept free from encumbrances
and shall be accessible at all times (as required by the New York
State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(3)
Electrical systems shall comply with the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code.
P.
Exits.
(1)
Safe, continuous and unobstructed exit shall be maintained
from the interior of a building or structure to the exterior at a
street, or to a yard, court or passageway leading to a public open
area (as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code).
(2)
Nothing shall be placed, accumulated or stored on
any premises which obstructs egress from stairways, passageways, doors,
windows, fire escapes or other means of exit.
(3)
In multiple dwellings, exits, including vestibules,
stairways, passageways, corridors and hallways, but excluding fire
escapes, shall be lighted with natural or electric light at all times
so as to afford safe passage (as required by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code).
(4)
Enclosed stairways shall have handrails on at least
one side. Open stairways shall have handrails on two sides.
Q.
Locking devices.
(1)
In every single- and two-family residence, each means
of ingress and egress shall be equipped with a locking device.
(2)
In every multiple dwelling, all secondary means of
egress, basement entrances and all entrances to accessory use areas
shall be equipped with locking devices, and such locking devices shall
not prevent free escape from the inside.
(3)
In multiple dwellings, where the main entrance is
equipped with separate bells to each dwelling unit, the main entrance
shall remain locked.
(4)
Separate dwelling unit, studio unit and rooming unit
entrances and exits within structures shall be equipped with locking
devices.
(5)
The installation or use of double-cylinder dead-bolts
is prohibited.
R.
Smoke detectors.
(1)
At least one smoke detection device per unit shall
be installed adjacent to sleeping areas in all one-family dwellings,
two-family dwellings and multiple dwellings.
(2)
The smoke detection system design, location and performance
shall be subject to the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code and referenced standards contained therein.
(3)
The owner of a dwelling unit shall be responsible
for installing and maintaining the smoke detection devices or systems
required herein.
S.
Buildings and structures shall be maintained free
of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation.
[Amended 4-18-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
A.
Vacant
buildings or structures. Every person owning or having charge or control
of any building or structure which has been vacant for over 60 days
shall remove all combustible waste and refuse therefrom and lock,
barricade, guard continuously or otherwise secure all windows, doors
and other openings in the building to prohibit entry by unauthorized
persons in a manner approved by the Building Inspector.
B.
Habitually noncompliant vacant buildings or structures. A vacant building or structure shall be considered habitually noncompliant when the person, business, organization or legal entity owning or having charge or control of the building or structure has been noncompliant with three or more notices issued by the Building Inspector or his/her representative in accordance with § 157-18C during the same period of vacancy.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation,
either as owner, occupant, lessee, agent, tenant or otherwise, of
property within the Town of Greece to store or deposit, or cause to
suffer or permit to be stored or deposited, a junked or unlicensed
motor vehicle or part or piece thereof on any private property within
the Town of Greece unless:
(1)
Such motor vehicle is stored or deposited in a completely
enclosed building.
(2)
Such motor vehicle is under active repair, reconstruction
or refurbishing by the owner(s) thereof, who must actually be residing
upon the premises. Not more than one such motor vehicle shall be permitted
at any one time on any premises. Such motor vehicle must be so maintained
and protected as not to create any safety hazard, nuisance or unsightliness
to surrounding property owners and shall not remain on the premises
for more than 60 days.
(3)
Such motor vehicle has a temporary storage permit
issued by the Building Department. A storage permit may be obtained
by presenting a valid certificate of surrender of plates or proof
of transfer of plates issued by the New York State Department of Motor
Vehicles. The vehicle must display a current New York State inspection
sticker and be in condition for legal use upon the public highway.
A storage permit is valid for a period of six months from date of
issuance. Such stored motor vehicle must be at all times covered with
a fitted commercial cover. Storage permits will be limited to one
permit per dwelling unit.
B.
Junked motor vehicle; definition.
(1)
As used in this section, "junked motor vehicle" shall
mean any motor vehicle that:
(a)
Is unlicensed or old, wrecked, stored, discarded,
abandoned or dismantled, or partly dismantled, which is no longer
intended or in condition for legal use upon the public highway.
(b)
Is being held or used for the purpose of resale
of used parts therefrom or for the purpose of reclaiming for use some
or all of the materials therein or for the purpose of disposing of
the same.
(2)
With respect to any motor vehicle not required to
be licensed or motor vehicle not usually used on public highways,
the fact that such motor vehicle has remained unused for more than
six months and is not in condition to be moved under its own power
shall be presumptive evidence that such motor vehicle is a junked
motor vehicle.
(3)
The fact that a motor vehicle which may be licensed
or registered with the State of New York does not display a current
license plate, or is covered without a current storage permit, shall
be presumptive evidence of the fact that such motor vehicle is unlicensed.
C.
Parking of motor vehicles, commercial vehicles and
recreational vehicles.
(1)
Outdoor parking or storage. The outdoor storage or
the parking of motor vehicles or recreational vehicles shall not:
(b)
Encroach upon a pedestrian walk, fire lane,
driveway or any parking spaces which are needed to comply with the
parking regulations established for the district in which said outdoor
storage is located.
(c)
Interfere with the safe use of adjoining premises
or public rights-of-way.
(d)
Impact the safe use of any required exit of
any building.
(2)
Garages for the private noncommercial use of the residents of the premises may be used for the storage of a total of not more than four motor vehicles in all garages on said premises (as required by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(3)
The parking of a single commercial vehicle is permitted, provided that the load capacity of said vehicle does not exceed one ton (as required by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(4)
The parking of recreational vehicles owned by a resident
of the premises is permitted, provided that such vehicles are in condition
for their intended use and are licensed according to the regulations
of New York State.
(5)
A "recreational vehicle" is defined as a device which is used as, mounted on or pulled by a motor vehicle and which is used for recreational purposes. For purposes of this chapter, the definition of "recreational vehicle" shall include but shall not be limited to travel trailers, tent trailers, pickup campers, coach motorized dwellings (commonly known as "motor homes"), boats, boat trailers, snow vehicles, racing vehicles, cycle trailers, utility trailers or similar vehicles or equipment (as required by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
A.
Temporary signs shall not be attached to fences, trees or utility poles, nor shall said signs be placed in public rights-of-way or be placed so as to obstruct or impair the vision of motorists (as required by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
B.
Signs which support the election of an individual or which recommend the manner of voting on a particular matter shall be considered to be temporary signs. Said signs may be placed or erected on a lot not earlier than six weeks before any election, including but not limited to primary, general or special elections. Said signs shall be removed from a lot not later than one week after any such election (as required by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
C.
The regulations for all permitted temporary signs
are contained in Table 1 as follows:
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Table 1
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regulations for Permitted Temporary Signs
Where No Permit Is Required
(as required by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece)
| |||
|
Type of Sign
|
Maximum Number
|
Maximum Size
(square feet)
| |
|
Roadside stand (for sales of produce, flowers
or other plants grown on premises)
|
If 1
|
Then 20; or
| |
|
If 2
|
Then 10
| ||
|
Garage sale
|
1
|
6
| |
|
Educational, charitable, civic or religious
event
|
If 1
|
Then 20; or
| |
|
If 2
|
Then 10
| ||
|
Lot or building for sale, rent or lease, residential
lot
|
1
|
6
| |
A.
Dogs. Not more than three dogs shall be permitted per dwelling unit. However, the offspring of any resident female dog shall not be counted, provided that said offspring are less than four months of age (as required by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
B.
Farm animals. Regardless of size, breed or species, animals which are customarily found on farms may be permitted outdoors, provided that said animals are kept on a farm (as provided required by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
C.
Horses and stables. The regulations for horses and stables are contained in Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece.
D.
Other animals. All other animals which are not specifically addressed in this section may be kept as pets, provided that said animals are kept indoors. Exempt from this requirement are domestic cats, which may be permitted outdoors (as provided by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
A.
Filling with nontoxic inorganic materials. Nontoxic inorganic fill material may be used to establish new grades, provided that the use of said fill material, including but not limited to its composition, amount, location and extent, are approved by the Building Inspector and the Town Engineer (as required by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
B.
Filling with other materials. Filling with or dumping of organic materials, chemical wastes, liquid petroleum derivatives or other deleterious substances shall not be permitted (as required by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
C.
A permit shall be required for all filling.
A.
On any lot in any district, no structure, sign, ornament,
fence, wall or vegetation within the area defined below shall be greater
than three feet in height above the nearest street grade. Said height
shall be measured at the edge of pavement of the public street adjacent
to the areas described below. However, trees and freestanding signs
may exceed three feet in height, provided that the lowest branch which
bears foliage or the lowest part of the sign, respectively, is at
least seven feet above the nearest street grade.
B.
The restricted area described above shall be defined
as either of the following:
(1)
A.
Combustible waste, refuse and large quantities of
dry vegetation which, by reason of their proximity to buildings or
structures, would constitute a fire hazard or contribute to the spread
of fire shall be removed (as required by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code).
B.
Heavy undergrowth and accumulations of plant growth
which are noxious, detrimental to health or safety or unsightly shall
be eliminated.
C.
Lots with valid building permits are not required
to maintain plant growth during active construction.
D.
Individual undeveloped lots in developed areas shall
be maintained.
E.
Where two or more undeveloped lots adjoin and in all
other open fields and undeveloped areas, an area of 15 feet must be
maintained where these areas adjoin developed areas or public rights-of-way.
F.
On all parcels, public rights-of-way must be maintained
at all times by the owner of the adjoining parcel.
A.
Definition. As used in this section, the term "home
occupation" shall mean a nonresidential accessory use which:
(1)
Is conducted in a dwelling unit;
(2)
Is clearly incidental, secondary or subordinate to
the use of said dwelling unit for customary residential purposes;
(3)
Is conducted by a resident member of the family which
resides in said dwelling unit;
(4)
Complies with the applicable regulations which govern
development review and operation for said use; and
B.
Major home occupation.
(1)
A major home occupation requires approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals (as required by Chapter 211, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece).
(2)
Major home occupations shall include any home occupation
which:
(a)
Has not more than one employee, paid or unpaid,
who is not a resident member of the family which resides on the premises;
(b)
Uses an identification sign;
(c)
Displays or stores goods, materials or equipment
outdoors;
(d)
Generates additional traffic or the need for
off-street parking beyond the customary needs of the occupants of
a dwelling unit; or
C.
Minor home occupations.
(1)
A minor home occupation is permitted without Zoning
Board of Appeal approval.
(2)
Minor home occupations shall comply with all of the
following regulations. Said home occupations shall:
(a)
Involve no persons other than resident members
of the family which resides on the premises.
(b)
Show no visible evidence from the exterior of
the dwelling unit of the conduct of the occupation.
(c)
Generate no additional traffic or the need for
off-street parking beyond the customary needs of the occupants of
a dwelling unit.
(d)
Use no equipment which would not customarily
be used by the occupants of a dwelling unit.
(e)
Not be advertised by address.
The owner, operator or agent in control of the
building shall be responsible for the following:
A.
Limiting occupancy to the maximum number of persons
permitted and prohibiting unlawful uses (as required by the New York
State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
B.
Posting required statements of the maximum number
of occupants permitted (as required by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code).
C.
Maintenance of the premises in a clean, safe and sanitary
condition (as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code).
D.
Maintenance of the operation of service facilities
in good order and condition (as required by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code).
E.
Maintenance of plumbing, heating and electrical equipment
and systems, appliances and fixtures, as well as other building equipment
and facilities, in an appropriate, good, operative, clean and sanitary
condition (as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code).
F.
Maintenance of walls, floors and ceilings in public
places in a clean and sanitary condition (as required by the New York
State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
G.
Keeping exits free and clear (as required by the New
York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
H.
Disposing of garbage, refuse and junk in a safe and
sanitary manner and keeping the premises free and clear therefrom
and broom-clean (as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code).
I.
Extermination of insects, vermin, rodents, pests and
elimination of harborage (as required by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code).
With respect to that part of a building which
the occupant occupies, controls or uses, the occupant shall be responsible
for the following:
A.
Occupancy limitations and its lawfully permitted use
(as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code).
B.
Maintenance in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
C.
Maintenance of plumbing, cooking and refrigeration
equipment, appliances, fixtures and facilities in a clean and sanitary
condition and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof
(as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code).
D.
Keeping exits free and clear (as required by the New
York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
E.
Disposing of garbage and refuse into provided facilities
in a sanitary manner, and keeping the premises free and clear therefrom
(as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code).
F.
Keeping domestic animals and pets in an appropriate
manner and under control (as required by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code).
