Residential premises shall be maintained in
conformity with the provisions of this chapter so as to assure the
desirable residential character of the property.
A.
Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately
drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent development
of stagnant ponds. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets,
stormwater sewers, approved combined storm and sanitary sewers or
other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized where deemed
necessary.
B.
Fences and other minor constructions shall be maintained
in safe and substantial condition.
C.
Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar
paved areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under
normal use and weather conditions.
D.
Yards and courts shall be kept clean and free of physical
hazards.
E.
Heavy undergrowths and accumulations of plant growth
which are noxious or detrimental to health shall be eliminated.
F.
No vehicle shall be parked or left standing on the
front lawn or yard of any residential premises, except that this prohibition
shall not be construed to prevent parking or standing a vehicle on
an authorized driveway.
[Amended 4-28-1998 by L.L. No. 2-1998]
G.
All gutters and leaders in new buildings and structures,
and in additions to existing buildings and structures, shall be connected
to a dry well system designed by a qualified architect or engineer
and approved by the Village Building Inspector.
[Added 1-9-2006 by L.L. No. 1-2006]
H.
All new driveways, or driveways that are improved
or restored after the effective date of this legislation, shall be
connected to a dry well system designed by a qualified architect or
engineer and approved by the Village Building Inspector.
[Added 1-9-2006 by L.L. No. 1-2006]
A.
Exterior wood surfaces of buildings and structures
that are not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be periodically
treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative.
B.
Floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures
of residential buildings shall be maintained in clean and sanitary
condition.
C.
Accessory structures shall be maintained so as to
be free of conditions detrimental to safety or health.
D.
The interior surfaces throughout every part of every
multiple dwelling, whether in public or in tenant-occupied parts,
shall be painted or papered by the owner. Said surfaces shall be repapered
or repainted by the owner whenever necessary to keep said surfaces
in a sanitary condition, but no less frequently than once in every
48 months. No wallpaper shall be placed upon a wall or ceiling surface
unless all existing wallpaper shall be first removed therefrom and
such wall or ceiling thoroughly cleaned and repaired.
A.
Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained
free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods
used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform with
generally accepted practice.
B.
Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation
exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall
be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials.
C.
From May 1 to October 1, entrances to residential
buildings shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens,
and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately
screened. Screens shall not be required in rooms located sufficiently
high in the upper stories of multiple dwellings as to be free of mosquitoes,
flies and other flying insects.
A.
Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be
used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage
and rubbish.
[Amended 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993]
B.
ln multiple dwellings, it shall be prohibited to store
or accumulate garbage or refuse in public halls, stairways and compactor
rooms or compartments.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsections C, Separation,
bundling and pickup of newspapers for recycling, and D, Offenses,
and § 80-86, Domestic animals and pets, which immediately
followed this subsection, were repealed 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993
and 11-8-1993 by L.L. No. 28-1993.
In every multiple dwelling containing 40 or
more dwelling units, there shall be, living on the premises and regularly
present there, a competent superintendent or manager who shall be
responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of such dwelling,
except that, where two such dwellings are connected or adjoining,
one such superintendent or manager shall be sufficient for both dwellings.
During any temporary absence of such superintendent or manager, there
shall be present on said premises at all times a competent English-speaking
adult who is charged with the responsibility of dealing with any emergency
situation that may arise.
A.
It shall be a violation of this Housing Code for anyone
to store a refrigerator or any other container that has a compartment
of more than 1 1/2 cubic feet capacity or a door or lid that
fastens automatically when closed without first removing the door,
lid or locking or fastening device.
B.
For the purpose of this section, "to store" shall
mean to place, set aside, leave or abandon in any place, room or area
which is accessible to the general public or any place, room or area
within a multiple dwelling, unless such place, room or area is secured
by means of a key or combination lock.
[Added 3-10-2008 by L.L. No. 3-2008]
A.
Establishment of uniform system. This section applies
to all one- and two-family homes (hereinafter "homes") in the Village
of Thomaston. All homes shall display address numbers in accordance
with this section. This section shall apply to all homes erected,
constructed, located or maintained in the Village on or after the
date of enactment of this section.
B.
Assignment of address numbers. The Village Clerk,
with the advice of the Building Inspector, shall assign address numbers
to homes. Existing homes shall continue to use the existing address
numbers, unless otherwise authorized by the Village Clerk.
C.
Numbers of new homes. Whenever any new home is erected
or located in the Village, it shall be the duty of the owner and occupant
of such property to procure the correct address number from the Village
Clerk and to post and maintain the address number in a conspicuous
location in accordance with this section prior to and during any period
in which the property is occupied as a residence.
D.
Location and installation of numbers.
(1)
The address number of the home shall be displayed
in a conspicuous location at the property as required by this section.
(2)
The address number of each home shall be conspicuously
displayed immediately above or at the principal entrance to the residence,
or, in the case of multiple entrances, at a location designated by
the Village Clerk, and in such a manner that the number can be seen
plainly from the street.
(3)
In the case of a home located 60 feet or more from
the nearest public road, the address number shall be erected on a
post and located so that the numbers are perpendicular to the roadway
and the post is located not more than 10 feet from the right-of-way
of the road and not more than 10 feet from the driveway serving the
home. The address numbers shall be displayed not less than 3 1/2
feet nor more than 4 1/2 feet from ground level and shall not
be concealed from view from the road. Address numbers shall be plainly
visible and shall not be less than 2 1/2 inches in height. When
placed on posts, the address numbers shall be displayed so as to be
visible from oncoming traffic in either direction. In the event of
any question as to the proper location of an address number, the determination
of the Village Clerk shall be final.
(4)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit
the display of additional address numbers at other locations on the
premises.
E.
Violations and penalties. Any person who fails to
display an address number as required by this section or who willfully
disturbs, removes, defaces or damages any address number erected or
maintained pursuant to this section shall be guilty of a violation
and subject to penalties as provided in this Code.
