[Amended 3-31-2009 by L.L. No. 4-2009]
Residential premises shall be maintained in conformity with
the provisions of this article so as to assure the desirable residential
character of the property.
A.
Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect
buildings and structures and to prevent development of stagnant ponds.
Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drains, inlets, stormwater sewers,
approved combined storm and sanitary sewers or other satisfactory
drainage systems shall be utilized where deemed necessary.
B.
Fences and other minor constructions shall be maintained in a safe
and substantial condition.
C.
Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved areas shall
be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather
conditions.
D.
Yards and courts shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards.
E.
Heavy undergrowths and accumulations of plant growth which are noxious
or detrimental to health shall be eliminated.
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.
Floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures of residential
buildings shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
C.
Exterior walls, roofs and porches and any appurtenances or accessory
structures of premises shall be maintained in a manner so as to prevent
the collapse of the same or injury to the occupants of the aforesaid
premises or any other persons on the premises.
D.
Exterior walls, roofs, fences, screening and other parts of premises
shall be free from loose and unsecured objects or materials. If such
objects or materials exist, they shall be removed.
E.
All graffiti or defacing of premises, including fencing and screening,
shall be removed and the surface finish restored.
F.
Fences and screening must be maintained in a structurally sound condition
and free of loose, broken and/or missing boards, pieces and/or sections.
G.
All pavement including driveways and sidewalks, must be maintained
in a good condition, free of potholes and excessive wear.
[Amended 6-26-2018 by L.L. No. 6-2018]
Any exterior lighting shall be designed to be shielded and shall
be maintained so as to contain lighting to the property on which it
is located and so that it shall not shine, glow, or interfere with
surrounding and neighboring properties or roadways.
A.
Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect,
vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating
insects, vermin and rodents shall conform to generally accepted practice
as used in the exterminating trade.
B.
Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows
and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately
screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials.
A.
Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection,
storage, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse.
B.
In multiple dwellings, it shall be prohibited to store or accumulate
garbage or refuse in public halls and stairways.
C.
It shall be unlawful for any owner of real property within the Town
or the agent of such owner and/or any person, firm or corporation
occupying any real property within the Town to permit:
The Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development or his/her designee is hereby authorized and empowered to notify the owner and/or person in control of any property found not to be in conformance with the provisions of § 135-52 of said violation, by service of a notice of violation. Service of a copy of said notice of violation shall be served upon such owner, agent of such owner and/or any person, firm or corporation lawfully occupying or controlling said property, by personal service or by first-class and certified mail, postage paid, return receipt requested, and addressed to such person's last known address; and, if by certified mail, a copy of said notice shall be posted on the premises. If the owner of said premises does not reside in the County of Nassau, said notice mailed to such owner, addressed to his last known address, shall be sufficient service thereof.
A.
The person served with a notice of violation shall be permitted five
days from such service to eliminate the accumulation of garbage, litter,
refuse, rubbish or rubble and/or excessive height of lawns, weeds,
grass, brush or vegetation of any kind.
B.
Action upon noncompliance. Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any owner or agent so notified to properly cure the violation, within five days after issuance of written notice provided for in § 135-53 above, the Commissioner, or his/her designee, may direct the Department of Public Works, the Sanitation Department and/or the Department of Parks to remove and dispose of such garbage, litter, refuse, rubbish or rubble and/or to cut the lawn, weeds, grass, brush or vegetation to a height in compliance with § 135-52.
[Amended 4-27-2010 by L.L. No. 2-2010; 3-15-2022 by L.L. No. 2-2022; 3-15-2022 by L.L. No. 3-2022]
C.
The Town shall be reimbursed for the cost of the work performed or
the services rendered, as hereinabove provided, by assessment against
the collection from the lots or parcels of land where such work was
performed or services rendered for so much of the actual and complete
cost as incurred upon and from each lot or lots, in the manner provided
for the assessment of the cost of public improvements by Article 4,
§ 64, of the Town Law of the State of New York, as amended.
