It is hereby declared to be the intent and policy
of the Incorporated Village of Kinderhook, County of Columbia, State
of New York, to preserve, protect and maintain the clean and wholesome
character of the Village, and to preserve and maintain the health
and welfare of the residents by providing for a Village free of garbage,
litter and other obnoxious material which not only endangers the health
and general welfare of the inhabitants but also is unattractive and
unsightly.
The following words and phrases shall have the
meaning ascribed to them below; all other words and phrases shall
have the meaning normally ascribed to them unless a contrary meaning
is clearly apparent from the content.
LITTER
Any and all discarded material, including ashes, garbage,
paper, empty containers, rubbish, refuse, unsolicited newsprint and
other debris of a nondescript nature.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, corporation or unincorporated
association.
PUBLIC PLACE
Any alley, park, playground, public parking area, public
driveway or any property under the ownership or control of the Village
of Kinderhook or any property open to and/or serving the general public.
[Amended 9-10-2003 by L.L. No. 2-2003]
VILLAGE
The Incorporated Village of Kinderhook.
[Amended 9-10-2003 by L.L. No. 2-2003]
No person shall litter, sweep, throw or cast,
or direct, suffer or permit any servant, agent or employee or any
person under their control to litter, sweep, throw or cast, any litter
in or upon any public place, occupied or vacant lot or other area
within the Village.
The owner, lessee, tenant or occupant or person
in charge of any building or premises shall keep and cause to be kept
the sidewalk and all area abutting the building or premises free from
obstruction, nuisance and any and all litter.
Any person found guilty of violating this chapter
shall be liable for a fine not to exceed $250 for each violation.