Pursuant to 19 NYCRR 1226.1, New York State adopted the 2015
International Property Maintenance Code. Section 302.2 of the 2015
International Property Maintenance Code is hereby incorporated by
reference, which states: sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking
spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair
and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
All stumps of public trees shall be removed a minimum of four
inches below the surface of the ground so that the top of the stump
shall not project above the surface of the ground. The area must be
restored with topsoil and seeded as necessary.
Persons, firms or corporations engaged in the business of tree
servicing, landscaping, and /or gardening who are hired to remove
any tree or trees or to cut any branches or limbs therefrom, or to
engage in landscaping or gardening work or similar services, shall,
at their own cost and expense, dispense of all materials resulting
from said work, including but not limited to all trees or parts thereof
that are cut down or trimmed, shrub or hedge cuttings, mowed grass,
yard rakings and similar matters, and must not place such materials
on or in any street or public place or between the curb and the sidewalk
in front of any premises for disposal by a Village Department or agency.