All residential premises throughout the Village,
whether or not covered by other provisions of this chapter, shall
be maintained in conformity with the provisions of this section so
as to assure the desirable residential character of the property and
all residential neighborhoods.
A. Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately
drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent the accumulation
of water. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain outlets, stormwater
sewers, approved combined storm and sanitary sewers or other satisfactory
drainage systems shall be utilized where deemed necessary by the Building
Inspector.
B. Fences and other minor constructions shall be maintained
in good repair at all times.
C. Steps, walks, driveways, parking areas and other paved
areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage at all times.
D. Yards and courts shall be kept clean and free of physical
hazards and debris.
E. All lawns, common areas and recreation areas shall
be maintained in a clean and neat condition and grass shall be cut
periodically to restrict growth in excess of four inches in total
height. No portion of an established lawn area shall be damaged or
destroyed by overuse or by the parking or driving of motor vehicles
on such established lawn area. In addition, it shall be unlawful to
cover such established lawn areas with carpet, tarps, sand, gravel
or other material in a manner that damages or destroys the lawn without
written permission of the Building Inspector. No portion of any established
lawn area shall be used for the parking of motor vehicles.
[Amended 5-29-2007 by L.L. No. 10-2007]
F. Exterior surfaces of buildings and structures, including
but not limited to fences that are not inherently resistant to deterioration,
shall be periodically treated with a protective coating of paint or
other suitable preservative. All surfaces shall be maintained free
of deterioration, including but not limited to broken or missing glass,
loose or missing shingles or siding, crumbling brick, stone and mortar
and peeling, scaling or deteriorated paint.
[Amended 4-26-1993 by L.L. No. 5-1993]
G. In rental units and buildings only, floors, walls,
ceilings and fixtures shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition.
H. Accessory structures shall be maintained so as to
be free of conditions detrimental to safety or health and shall be
kept in good repair. Painted surfaces shall be painted as required
to maintain the original finish.
I. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained
free of insects, vermin, rodent harborage and infestation. Methods
used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform to
generally accepted practice.
J. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to all residential
rental buildings and units shall be provided with self-closing-type
devices or screens, and windows and other openings used for ventilation
shall be appropriately screened.
K. Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be
used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage
and refuse.
L. In multiple dwellings, it shall be prohibited to store
or accumulate garbage or refuse in public halls and stairways.
M. All dwelling units in multiple dwellings and all rooming
units in boardinghouses shall be permanently identified by affixing
numbers and/or letters to the door or door frame of each such unit.
Such numbers and/or letters shall be not less than three inches in
height; and said numbers or letters may be painted, plastic or metal.
[Added 10-11-1976 by L.L. No. 32-1976]
N. All materials used for the purpose of roofing any
dwelling must be of a type approved by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code. No plywood, OSB or plastic covering
shall be used as a permanent finished roofing except in an emergency
and then only for a period not to exceed 90 days.
[Added 6-26-1995 by L.L. No. 11-1995]
O. Temporary
containers.
[Added 11-8-2021 by L.L. No. 9-2021]
(1) As
used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
CONSTRUCTION CONTAINER
Any container for the collection of construction equipment or other construction material, supplies or items, not to include debris containers under Chapter
365.
TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINER
A portable shed or storage container, storage unit, shed-like
container or other portable structure that can or may be used for
storage of personal property of any kind and which is located for
such purposes outside an enclosed building, other than an accessory
structure and specifically including those storage facilities generally
referred to as a portable on-demand storage unit (PODS).
(2) Temporary
storage container permits.
(a) No person shall place or utilize a temporary storage container in
the Village without first obtaining a container permit from the Village
Clerk. Application for the permit shall be made on forms approved
by the Village Clerk. The permit fee shall be set by resolution of
the Board of Trustees.
(b) The term of the container permit shall be 30 days with one thirty-day
extension permitted.
(3) Construction
container permits.
(a) No person shall place or utilize a construction container in the
Village without first obtaining a container permit from the Village
Clerk. Application for the permit shall be made on forms approved
by the Village Clerk. The permit fee shall be set by resolution of
the Board of Trustees.
(b) The term of the container permit shall be the lesser of two weeks
or the term of the associated building permit. Extensions of the term
are permitted upon applicant's showing of good cause.
(4) Container
regulations.
(a) Only one temporary storage container shall be located on any one
property at any given time.
(b) Temporary storage containers shall be limited to a maximum size of
nine feet in height, 10 feet in width and 20 feet in length.
(c) Containers shall not be located in any portion of the front yard,
other than on a driveway or other paved surface or entirely behind
the front facade line of the primary structure. When placed on a driveway,
containers must be placed at the farthest practicably accessible point
from the street.
(d) Temporary storage containers and construction containers are prohibited
from being placed in or on public or private streets or rights-of-way.
(e) Containers shall not be located in a manner that blocks or obstructs
the vision or sight of vehicles and pedestrians traveling on public
or private roadways, sidewalks or parking lots.
(f) The applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that the container
is installed and maintained in a good and safe condition, free from
evidence of deterioration, weathering, discoloration, graffiti, rust,
ripping, tearing or other holes or breaks, or any condition creating
a hazard to the general public or unsightly condition on the property.
(g) Containers shall be conspicuously marked with the name and address
of the supplier and have affixed thereon a copy of the written Village
permit authorizing the use and placement of the unit.
(h) No temporary storage container shall be used for habitable purposes
or to store solid waste, construction debris, demolition debris, recyclable
materials, business inventory, commercial goods, goods for use other
than at the property where the temporary storage container is located
(i.e., used for retail sales) or any other illegal or hazardous material.