It is hereby declared to be the intent and policy of the Incorporated
Village of Castleton-on-Hudson, County of Rensselaer, State of New
York, to preserve, protect and maintain the clean and wholesome character
of the Village, 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 meanings 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 context.
LITTER
Any and all discarded material, including ashes, garbage,
paper, empty containers, rubbish, refuse and other debris of a nondescript
nature.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, corporation or unincorporated
association.
PUBLIC PLACE
Any highway, road, street, avenue, alley, park, playground,
public parking area, public driveway or any property under the ownership
or control of the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson or any property open
to and/or serving the general public.
VILLAGE
The Incorporated Village of Castleton-on-Hudson.
No person shall litter, sweep, throw or cast or direct, suffer
or permit any servant, agent or employee or any person under his control
to litter, sweep, throw or cast any litter in or upon any street,
public place, vacant lot or 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.
[Amended 10-27-1997 by L.L. No. 6-1997]
Any person found guilty of violating this chapter shall be liable
for a fine not to exceed $250, imprisonment for not more than 15 days,
or both, for each violation.