The purpose of this chapter is to prevent the gradual encroachment
of blight, deterioration, unsightliness and property devaluation and
to assure that all premises within the Village of Hilton are maintained
in a manner that, in the discretion of the Code Enforcement Officer,
will assure the safety, health and welfare of the general public.
[Amended 10-3-2006 by L.L. No. 1-2006]
A. Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect
buildings and structures, and to prevent deterioration of sidewalks
and driveways.
B. Ground cover shall be properly established to prevent undue soil
erosion and dust due to the weather elements.
C. All grass, weeds or other plant growth shall be cut or trimmed to
avoid the development of places for the accumulation of blowing trash,
dumping, rodent harborage, insect infestation, criminal activity or
places which constitute a blighting or unsightly influence on the
neighborhood. Any trees, shrubs, hedges and bushes or portions thereof
which are deemed hazardous to persons or property shall be removed.
D. Required handicapped parking spaces, signs or markings must be maintained
and remain unobstructed and accessible.
E. Fences, walls and other minor constructions shall be maintained in
safe, good and substantial condition.
F. Steps, sidewalks, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved areas
shall be maintained to afford safe and convenient passages. All hazards,
including but not limited to holes, deep ruts, cracking or buckling
of service sidewalks, driveways and parking lots, shall be repaired
or removed.
G. Exterior stairs, porches, decks, entrance platforms, fire escapes
and the railings thereon shall be maintained in a safe and sound condition.
H. Any building attachment or structural appurtenance including but
not limited to roofs, trim, signs, towers or chimneys, shall be maintained
in a safe and sound condition.
I. Exterior surfaces shall be maintained in good condition. Surfaces
not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be treated with a
protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative.
J. The outdoor storage or maintenance of unregistered or inoperable
or dismantled equipment, junk or scrap material, shall not be permitted
on any lot in any district. As used in this section, the term "junk"
shall mean any manufactured good, appliance, fixture, furniture, machinery,
motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer or similar object which
is abandoned, demolished, discarded, dismantled or so worn, deteriorated
or in such a condition as to be generally unusable in its existing
state. This definition shall include but shall not be limited to scrap
metal, scrap material, waste bottles, cans, paper, rubble, boxes,
crates, rags, used construction materials, motor vehicle parts and
used tires.
K. No person shall accumulate or permit the accumulation of garbage,
wastes, or refuse upon any premises except that it be in appropriate
containers for the purpose of collection, which accumulation shall
not continue for a time exceeding 15 days. Such accumulation shall
not pose a threat to public health and safety, or shall not create
an unsightly appearance or unreasonably disturb the comfort and repose
of the neighborhood. Storage of materials which is emitting odors
and exhibits bacterial, fungal, or insect growth are prohibited.
L. Any buildings or structures which have been vacant for over 60 days
shall be made secure to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons by
lock, barricade, guard continuously or otherwise secure all windows,
doors, and other openings in the building or structure.
M. Abandoned, unlicensed, inoperative, junked or discarded vehicles:
(1) It shall be unlawful for any owner of or occupant of any real property
in the Village of Hilton to have or permit the outside storage of
any automobile or other motor vehicle on said real property, for a
period longer than seven days that is required to be licensed and/or
registered and not bearing a current and valid license plate, registration
sticker, and inspection sticker properly displayed according to the
Vehicle and Traffic Law.
(2) Permits.
(a)
The Code Enforcement Officer may grant permits for a period
of no longer than three months, allowing the outside storage of a
vehicle that does not have a current and valid license plate, motor
vehicle sticker, and inspection sticker properly displayed. Such permits
may be renewed a maximum of three times by the Code Enforcement Officer
upon good cause shown, including but not limited to the following:
[1]
The motor vehicle is up for sale.
[2]
The motor vehicle is being stored for winter months November
through March.
[3]
Owner is serving in the armed forces.
[4]
Owner is temporarily relocated by his/her employer.
[5]
Owner is attending school out of area.
(b)
The application fee for permits or renewals thereof shall be
as set from time to time by resolution of the Village Board of Trustees.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any owner of or occupant of any real property
in the Village of Hilton to have or permit the outside storage of
any motor vehicle on said real property that is not required to be
licensed or not usually used on the public highway, which is:
(a)
Wrecked, stored, discarded, dismantled and or which is not intended
or in any condition for legal use.
(b)
Being held or used for the purpose of resale of used parts therefrom
or for the purpose of reclaiming for use some of the materials therein
for the purpose of disposing of the same.