A. 
Any parcel of land, building, structure, use or appurtenant system within the Town shall be maintained and used in a state and manner conducive to the health, well-being, economic stability and good appearance of the community and consistent with the objectives of the Town Plan.
B. 
All buildings shall be maintained so that adequate protection from the elements is provided and so that all structural members are protected from unnecessary deterioration.
C. 
All buildings and parts thereof shall be maintained so as to be capable of sustaining safely their own weight and the loads to which they may be subject without unsafe deformation or movement of the building or of any structural part.
D. 
Siding, roofing, chimneys, window and door frames, porches and steps will be maintained in an adequate state of repair so as not to be hazardous or create a nuisance.
A. 
It shall be prohibited to accumulate or store any highly flammable or explosive matter or refuse liable to spontaneous combustion within the habitable area of any dwelling unit or in any location that would pose a threat to the safety of the occupants thereof.
B. 
Yards, walkways, steps, driveways and parking areas shall be maintained in good repair and so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions. These areas shall be kept free of physical hazards which are unsightly, noxious, create a hazard to visibility or are detrimental to health or safety. Fences and other minor constructions shall be maintained in a safe and substantial condition.
C. 
No stagnant pool, pond or other collection of water shall be permitted in a location or of a nature where it poses a threat to the safety and well-being of residents of the community, except where such is part of a natural or required drainage system and where appropriate precautions are instituted to preclude accidental entry.
D. 
All existing water supply and sanitary sewage disposal systems shall be maintained in a sanitary and operable condition and shall not pose a threat to the health and well-being of any user thereof or to the community. Any such water supply system found to be contaminated or sewage disposal system found to be inoperable or otherwise posing a threat to the public health or a contamination hazard shall be improved according to the applicable standards elsewhere set forth in this part.
E. 
In addition, the following health-related considerations shall be applicable:
(1) 
Temporary residences and mass gatherings shall be subject to the applicable requirements of Part 7 of the New York State Sanitary Code as therein regulated by the New York State Department of Health.
(2) 
Food service establishments shall be subject to the applicable requirements of Part 14 of the New York State Sanitary Code as therein regulated by the New York State Department of Health.
(3) 
Nothing herein shall waive the right to investigation and remedy of any nuisance which may affect life and health in accord with the applicable provisions of Part 8 of the New York State Sanitary Code as therein provided for by the New York State Department of Health.
A. 
Any unsafe or hazardous building, structure or installation, including any dilapidated dwelling unit no longer suitable for human habitation, shall be improved to a satisfactory condition or be demolished and/or removed in accord with the process stipulated below.
B. 
If the owner, occupant, tenant or lessee of an unsafe, hazardous building or dilapidated dwelling unit has not complied with the direction of the Enforcement Officer to correct or remove such condition within a thirty-day period, an inspection of the premises will be made by the Enforcement Officer and at least two qualified experts (builder, engineer or architect), one representing and appointed by the Town Board and one representing and acting on behalf of the responsible party. In the event of refusal or neglect of the person so notified to appoint such inspector, the Town Board shall name two independent inspectors to make the evaluation and report.
C. 
This inspection team shall file its report with the Town Board within 30 days from the time it is directed to carry out such inspection. Upon receipt of a report from the inspection team, the Town Board may petition a court of competent jurisdiction and take whatever other action is necessary to have the premises in question declared a public nuisance and to have the same improved or demolished and/or removed.
D. 
Nothing in the foregoing shall restrict the Town from summarily improving or demolishing and/or removing any building, appurtenant system, structure, installation or situation where an immediate and continuous danger to the public health, safety or well-being is present.
E. 
The cost of any repairs, improvements, demolition or removal carried out by the Town may be assessed against the real property upon which such cost was incurred as a municipal lien. Any part of the building, structure, system or materials demolished or removed may be salvaged and sold, the proceeds of which shall be credited against the cost of demolition or removal, and any balance above such cost shall be deposited and held secure for that responsible party when a final settlement and disposition is made.
A. 
Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse, and all disposal practices will be in accord with the requirements identified herein.
B. 
No person shall use any of the lands within the Town of Colton as a dump, disposal or collection area or sanitary landfill; nor shall any person throw, dump, deposit or place on such lands or cause to be thrown, dumped, deposited or placed on such lands any waste material or rubbish, litter or any nauseous or offensive matter, nor dispose or attempt to dispose of any such materials or substances by burying the same on such lands, except at such location and in such manner as established by the Town.
C. 
No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited any substance of any kind on premises established as a public disposal or collection area or sanitary landfill in the Town, except of the type, at the places and in the manner described by the person in charge of the premises, if such a person be so designated, under the authority of the Town Board, or by a sign or signs erected upon the premises by the authority of the Town Board.
D. 
No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited on premises established as a public disposal or collection area or sanitary landfill in the Town any substance of any kind which originally was collected from outside of the Town of Colton, except after application for and issuance of such permit as the Town Board may require.
E. 
No person who does not reside or own real property in the Town of Colton may deposit or cause to be deposited any substance of any kind on the premises established as a public disposal or collection area or sanitary landfill in the Town, except as by agreement with the Town after application for and issuance of any permit required by the Town Board.
F. 
Any incineration or burning of refuse of any kind shall take place only in compliance with any applicable state requirements therefor.
G. 
This section shall not prohibit or restrict the spread of manure as part of a normal agricultural, gardening, horticulture or lawn-care operation but shall preclude and prohibit the storage or stockpiling, under normal conditions, of such animal wastes within 300 feet of any residential dwelling unit or principal structure other than on the premises in question.
H. 
This section shall not prohibit the burying of dead farm or domestic animals previously kept on the premises on private property so long as such does not pose a threat to the health and well-being of adjoining landowners or the community.
[Amended 8-20-2025 by L.L. No. 4-2025]
A. 
No existing building, structure or use of land or water shall be undertaken or continued in such manner so as to create or sustain a nuisance or otherwise affect in a detrimental and objectionable manner the air quality, noise levels, light and illumination levels, water quality, or general quality of life currently witnessed in and characteristic of the Town.
B. 
No objectionable dust, dirt, smoke, gas, fumes, vapor or other form of air pollution shall be generated or emitted which will significantly interfere with or reduce the present air quality of the Town or pose a hazard or nuisance to persons, property or vegetation.
C. 
No recurring noise, vibration, electrical interference or other form of noise pollution shall be generated which will significantly interfere with or lessen the peaceful enjoyment of adjoining and neighboring property owners, as measured at the property line of any such noise, vibration or interference-producing use.
D. 
No pollutant, noxious or offensive matter, soil erosion or other form of water pollution shall be allowed to be discharged, runoff to, or enter any stream or body of water in the Town in such manner as to significantly interfere with or reduce the quality of water in such stream or water body.
E. 
No recurring light, illumination, light nuisance, or pollution shall be generated which will significantly interfere with or lessen the peaceful enjoyment of adjoining and neighboring property owners, as observed at the property line of an aggrieved neighbor.
F. 
No permit or certificate for any building, structure or use will be issued except where such is in compliance with the foregoing provisions of this section. Where an existing use is alleged to be in violation of the provisions of this section, the Planning Board will make a determination with respect thereto in accord with the appropriate provisions of Appendix C of this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix C, Development Considerations, is attached to this chapter.