All premises within the Village of Williamsville, whether improved,
unimproved or vacant, shall be maintained in conformity with the provisions
of this chapter and the Property Maintenance Code of the New York
State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code so as to assure the
proper character of the property, to maintain proper values and to
promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public. Whenever
the requirements of this chapter are at variance with other applicable
laws, regulations or private agreements, the most restrictive or higher
standard shall govern.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COMPLETELY ENCLOSED BUILDING
A building or structure of a permanent design composed of
a foundation, exterior walls and roof constructed of materials that
prevent view of the contents of said building or structure.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The Code Enforcement Officer and/or person or persons designated
by the Village Board of Trustees.
GARBAGE
Putrescible animal or vegetable waste resulting from the
handling, preparation, cooking and/or consumption of food.
LITTER
Garbage, refuse and rubbish as herein defined and all other
waste materials which, if thrown or deposited, create a danger to
public health, safety and welfare.
LOT
See §
112-2.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
OWNER
See §
15-1.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
PREMISES
A Lot, plot or parcel of land, including Buildings or Structures
thereon.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Caring for real estate, land, buildings, structures and other
property improvements.
REFUSE
All putrescible and nonputrescible solid waste, including
garbage, rubbish, dead animals and solid market and any industrial
waste.
RUBBISH
Nonputrescible solid waste consisting of combustible and
noncombustible waste, including but not limited to paper, cardboard,
tin cans, wood, glass, bedding, crockery, tires, plastic, metals and
similar materials, except garbage.
Every owner shall keep every part of the premises in a clean,
sanitary and safe condition and free from litter, garbage, refuse
and rubbish.
Every owner shall keep or store property or possessions within
a completely enclosed building except as follows:
A. Construction material for permitted construction or repairs. Such
materials may be stored outside only so long as such permitted construction
or repairs are ongoing.
B. Material or products for sale to the public when listed as a permitted use under Chapter
112 of the Village Code.
C. Regularly used lawn, garden and recreational equipment.
D. Storage of solid fuel for use in heating equipment in quantities
not to exceed:
(1) Wood: 10 full cords, a volume of 1,280 cubic feet, neatly piled so
as not to create a hazard.
(2) Coal: a volume of five tons when covered by an approved material.
E. Motor vehicles, properly inspected, insured and licensed so as to
be legally used on the public highway.
Every owner shall keep all parts of buildings, structures and
other improvements in good repair so that the same shall not be a
health, accident, safety or fire hazard or otherwise represent a visual
blight upon the neighborhood.
Every owner shall maintain facilities for the storage, handling and disposal of garbage, refuse or rubbish, as prescribed by Chapter
39 of the Village Code.
[Amended 8-25-2014 by L.L. No. 8-2014]
It shall be the duty of the owner of any premises within the
Village of Williamsville, within 10 days after receipt of written
notice from the Village, after direct observation and determination
of an existing violation of this chapter by the Code Enforcement Officer,
to bring the premises into compliance. Upon failure to comply, the
Code Enforcement Officer shall oversee entry upon the offending premises
for the purpose of bringing the same into compliance.
In addition to any civil charges or penalties, any offense against
any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a violation
as defined by the Penal Law and, upon conviction thereof, shall be
punishable for each offense by a fine not to exceed $250 per day.