[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of North Hornell 10-12-87 by L.L. No. 8-1987. Section 135-9 amended at time of adoption of Code; see
Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I. Other amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A vessel capable of carrying one or more people and intended
for use on or in water.
A relatively permanent, essentially boxlike structure having
a roof and enclosing within its walls space for any of a wide variety
of activities, such a living, entertaining, manufacturing, etc. As
used in this chapter, the word "building" refers to principal buildings
and accessory buildings unless specifically distinguished.
A motorized, self-propelled vehicle containing sleeping and
other facilities for habitation.
Any vehicle used in conjunction with any business or trade,
with the exception of the automobile of a salesman, professional person
or the like.
A commercial vehicle customarily used in the construction
trades, including but not limited to vehicles used for excavation
and moving of earth and vehicles used for hauling of construction
materials.
A separately contained housekeeping unit within a building,
designed and intended for use by one family and having facilities
for cooking, eating and sleeping therein.
Any number of individuals related by blood, marriage or legal
adoption, plus no more than one other person not falling within any
of the above categories, living and cooking together as a single housekeeping
unit and occupying one dwelling unit.
A structure mounted on axles and wheels containing living
facilities and which may be towed by automobile or truck from place
to place. Such structure will be considered a "mobile home" for purposes
of this chapter whether or not the wheels and axles are still in place.
An unenclosed vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use
of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels
in contact with the ground.
The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, on public
or private property.
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company or organization of any kind.
The area across the full width of a lot, extending from its
forward line of the principal building to the rear property line of
the lot and bounded by the side property lines.
A detachable trailer for hauling freight, having its forward
end supported by the rear of its truck tractor when attached.
The parking of a vehicle for a period in excess of 24 hours.
A short truck with a body containing only a cab for the driver,
used to haul detachable trailers.
A combination trucking unit consisting of a tractor and a
trailer or semitrailer.
A trailer intended for the purpose of moving boats from place
to place.
A trailer containing sleeping and other facilities, the outside
walls of which are partially collapsible into the body of the trailer
to facilitate towing.
A trailer containing sleeping and other facilities, the outside
walls of which are of rigid materials.
A trailer generally used for the hauling of miscellaneous
household and yard materials.
All of the foregoing vessels, vehicles, structures and trailers,
and also including every device in, upon or by which any person or
property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except
devices moved by human power and excluding motorcycles and automobiles
primarily intended for personal use.
A.
No camper, camper trailer, mobile home or house trailer shall be
stored outside at any place in the village on public property.
B.
No camper trailer, mobile home or house trailer having an overall
length in excess of 20 feet shall be parked at any place in the village
on public property, nor shall any such vehicle be parked or stored
outside on private property.
[Amended 7-12-1999 by L.L. No. 3-1999]
C.
A camper, camper trailer, mobile home or house trailer having an
overall length of 20 feet or less may be parked on public property
and may be parked or stored outside on private property, subject to
the following regulations:
(1)
Only one such vehicle per family may be parked or stored on any lot
containing the dwelling unit of such family. The foregoing notwithstanding,
there shall be no restriction on the number of such vehicles parked
or stored within an enclosed garage.
(2)
Such vehicle shall only be parked or stored in a driveway or garage
or in the rear yard.
A.
No boat shall be stored outside at any place in the village on public
property, and no boat having an overall length in excess of 20 feet
shall be stored outside at any place in the village on private property
without first obtaining a permit from the Board of Trustees, following
a public hearing, unless such hearing is waived by the Board of Trustees.
B.
A boat having an overall length of 20 feet or less may be stored
on private property, subject to the following regulations:
(1)
No more than two such boats per family may be stored on any lot containing
the dwelling unit of such family. The foregoing notwithstanding, there
shall be no restriction on the number of such boats stored within
an enclosed garage.
(2)
Such storage must be in the rear yard of any property containing
a building.
(3)
The storage of such boat shall not preempt the use of space needed
for off-street parking of other vehicles.
(4)
Such boat must belong to the owner or occupant of the premises upon
which it is being stored.
The application for a permit for the parking or storage of any
vehicle hereunder shall be accompanied by the consent, in writing,
of at least 75% of all adult residents living within 200 feet of the
outer extremities of the applicant's property. The fee and duration
of such permit shall be established by the Board of Trustees. Such
fee shall accompany each application, which shall be in writing and
shall be filed in duplicate with the Village Clerk. The form for such
application shall be as prescribed by the Village Clerk.
A.
No commercial vehicle of any length shall be stored outside at any
place in the village on public property.
B.
No commercial vehicle having an overall length in excess of 20 feet,
nor any tractor, tractor-trailer, semitrailer or construction vehicle
of any length, shall be stored outside on any private property in
a residential district.
C.
No commercial vehicle having an overall length in excess of 20 feet,
nor any tractor, tractor-trailer, semitrailer or construction vehicle
of any length, shall be parked on any public or private property in
a residential district unless temporarily in connection with a bona
fide commercial service, sales or delivery visit to such property.
D.
A commercial vehicle which is not a tractor, tractor-trailer, semitrailer
or construction vehicle, having an overall length of 20 feet or less,
may be parked on public property in a residence district and may be
parked or stored outside on private property in a residence district,
subject to the following regulations:
(1)
Only one such vehicle per family may be parked or stored on any lot
containing the dwelling unit of such family. The foregoing notwithstanding,
a maximum of two such vehicles may be parked or stored on such lot,
provided that one of the vehicles is parked or stored within an enclosed
garage or is completely screened from public view.
(2)
Such vehicle shall only be parked or stored in a driveway or garage.
(5)
Such vehicle must belong to an owner or occupant of the premises
upon which it is being parked or stored.
No vehicle shall be parked or stored outside on any privately
owned vacant property in a residence district held in single and separate
ownership.
A.
The outside storage of unlicensed, inoperative and discarded vehicles
upon privately owned properties within the Village of North Hornell
is a source of annoyance to members of the public and to owners and
occupants of adjacent land. The outdoor storage of such vehicles on
private land is unsightly and constitutes an attractive nuisance to
children and a peril to their safety. It depreciates the value of
neighboring properties. The preservation of peace and good order,
the protection of public health and property and the prevention of
fires and explosion compel legislation upon this subject It is therefore
declared that the purpose of this section is the effective termination
of such practices.
B.
No property shall be used for the outside storage of unlicensed,
inoperative or discarded vehicles (with the exception of unlicensed
or inoperative boats), except as may otherwise be permitted in this
Code.
C.
Any duly authorized police officer, judicial officer or designated
officer of the Village of North Hornell is empowered to make an entry
on property where an unregistered, inoperative or discarded vehicle
is located for the purpose of affixing to the vehicle a notice (red
tag) that the vehicle must be brought into compliance with the law
within five days. The Village Clerk will send a letter by certified
mail to the owner, occupant or person having charge of the property
advising of the requirement that the vehicle must be brought into
compliance with the law within five days.
[Amended 5-13-1996 by L.L. No. 2-1996]
D.
In the event that the violation is not brought into compliance with
the law within five days after mailing of the certified letter, the
vehicle can be towed by a village-designated towing service. The designated
officer of the village shall also serve an appearance ticket upon
the owner of the vehicle directing said owner to appear in Town of
Hornellsville Court.
[Amended 5-13-1996 by L.L. No. 2-1996]
E.
The cost of towing and storage of the vehicle will be the responsibility
of the property owner. This remedy shall be in addition to any other
penalty which may be imposed or provided by law.
[Added 5-13-1996 by L.L.
No. 2-1996]
No major repairs, whether involving the dismantling of vehicles
or not, shall be made to such vehicles outside of an enclosed building.
Minor repairs, such as but not limited to engine tuning, changing
of spark plugs, changing oil, changing tires and similar procedures,
shall be permitted. The provisions of this section shall not prohibit
the repair of vehicles inside an enclosed garage or other building.
Nothing herein shall be construed as permitting the commercial repair
of vehicles in residence districts.
[Amended 12-12-1988 by L.L. No. 3-1988]
Any person, firm or corporation, or his or her or its agent,
servant, workman or employee, violating any of the provisions of this
chapter, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more
than $250 and/or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 days. Each
day's continuance of a violation after notice to cease shall
be deemed a separate and distinct offense and shall be punishable
accordingly.
