[Adopted 12-3-1979 by L.L. No. 9-1979 (Ch. 41A of the 1965
Code)]
Multifamily premises, commercial premises and single-family
residences shall be maintained in conformity with the provisions of
this article so as to establish reasonable safeguards for the safety,
health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof and of the general
public.
For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A building, structure or land used for any purpose other
than for single-family or multifamily purposes, including premises
used for retail purposes, business purposes or industrial purposes.
MULTIFAMILY PREMISES
Any building which is used as a home or residence, other
than a single-family residence, together with any garage or other
accessory buildings and the lot upon which such building or buildings
are constructed.
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
A building which is occupied exclusively as the home or residence
of a single family, together with any garage or other accessory building
and the lot upon which such building or buildings are constructed.
The owner shall keep all and every part of the building and
accessory structures in attractive condition and good repair, including
but not limited to the following:
A. Exterior wood surfaces of buildings and structures that are not inherently
resistant to deterioration shall be periodically treated with a protective
coating of paint or other suitable preservative.
B. In the case of multifamily premises and commercial premises, interior
floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures shall be maintained
in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
Whenever the Building Inspector or enforcement official finds
that an emergency exists which requires immediate attention to protect
the public health or safety, he may, without notice or hearing, issue
an order reciting the existence of such emergency and requiring that
such action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, such order shall
take effect immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed
shall comply therewith immediately, but upon petition to the Building
Inspector or the local justice court shall be afforded a hearing as
soon as possible. After such hearing, the Building Inspector or court
shall continue such order in effect or shall modify or withdraw it.
[Adopted 8-18-1937 (Ch. 60 of the 1965 Code)]
Each owner or owners, occupant or occupants of any lot of ground
or other premises within the Village of Sleepy Hollow shall, at all
times, keep the same free from brush, rubbish, weeds, rag weeds, tall
grass and other materials.
[Amended 7-6-1981 by L.L. No. 3-1981; 1-22-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
Any person, upon conviction of a violation of this article,
shall be fined a sum of money of not less than $250 nor more than
$1,500 per day for the first offense and not less than $500 nor more
than $2,500 per day for the second or any subsequent offense within
a twelve-month period. In addition, such person shall be subject to
an injunction prohibiting and otherwise preventing any further violations.
In addition to the penalty specified above, should any owner
or occupant fail or neglect to comply with the provisions of this
article within 24 hours after written notice to that effect by the
Board of Trustees, the Village shall have the right to remove the
brush, rubbish, weeds, rag weeds, tall grass and/or other materials
and assess the cost thereof to the property so benefited.