The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all existing premises
and constitute minimum requirements and standards for safe and sanitary
maintenance.
This chapter is intended to provide standards to safeguard public
safety, health and general welfare insofar as they are affected by
the maintenance of premises.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL
An employee of the City of Oswego with the authority to enforce
state and local ordinances and codes, including but not limited to
the Police, Fire and Code Enforcement Departments of the City.
ENCLOSED PORCH
A roofed structure attached to the first floor of a building
which is fully enclosed by walls, windows, and/or screening material
that is not accessible from the outside except through a door that
can be locked.
GARBAGE
All putrescible animal and vegetable waste resulting from
growing, processing, marketing and preparation of food items, including
the container in which such items are packaged.
JUNK
Worn out or discarded material of little or no value, including,
but not limited to, a junk appliance, junk furniture, junk mobile
home, junk motor vehicle or garbage, rubbish and debris.
NATURAL HABITAT
Uncultivated habitat whereupon native vegetation exists in
a pristine state.
PERMANENT DUMPSTER
A dumpster that acts as the primary depository of waste materials
and garbage for the premises.
RUBBISH, CLUTTER, LITTER AND DEBRIS
Ordinary household or commercial trash such as paper and
paper products, barrels, cartons, boxes, cardboard, cans, glass, metals,
machinery, plastics, rubber, crates, furniture, rugs, clothing, rags,
mattresses, blankets, cigarettes, tires, lumber, brick, stone and
other building materials no longer intended or in condition for ordinary
use; and any and all tangible personal property no longer intended
or in condition for ordinary and customary use.
TEMPORARY DUMPSTER
A dumpster that is used for transitory collection of construction
debris, junk or other materials.
UNENCLOSED PORCH
Any structure attached to the first floor of a building which
does not meet the definition of an enclosed porch.
Any real property owned by an individual, corporation, or other
entity is, when reported or observed by a Code Enforcement Official,
subject to inspection by Code Enforcement officials of the City of
Oswego, New York.
Outdoor use or storage of upholstered furniture not manufactured
for outdoor use, including, without limitation, upholstered chairs,
upholstered couches, and mattresses, shall be prohibited from being
visible on the property from any public space, sidewalk, street or
highway. Outdoor use or storage of such furniture as aforesaid shall
also be prohibited on any unenclosed porch which is located on public
space in the City of Oswego, New York.
All premises shall be maintained properly such that they shall not be a threat to public safety. In the event that the Department of Code Enforcement identifies a structure or premises that imminently endangers the public health, safety or welfare, it shall take appropriate measures to render the condition safe pursuant to §
249-11 of this chapter.
Any person who refuses entry or access to an officer or an inspector
of the Department to any premises or any part thereof that the officer
or inspector is lawfully authorized to inspect or who unreasonably
interferes with an authorized inspection shall be guilty of an offense
punishable by a fine of not more than $50 or by imprisonment for not
more than five days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, or other
penalties pursuant to the Penal Law of the State of New York.
This chapter shall become effective immediately upon filing
with the Secretary of State.