[Adopted 7-17-1990 by L.L.
No. 4-1990]
It is the intent of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham to
preserve the public peace and good order in the Village and to contribute
to the public welfare and safety of its people and to maintain the character
and appearance of the commercial and retail areas of the Village by the passage
of this article.
When a commercial or retail establishment in the Village of Pelham becomes
vacant and remains vacant for a period of 30 days, the owner, lessee or other
responsible individual or entity shall place a covering to block the view
of the interior of the premises from public view. The covering will be of
such material as provided below that shall conceal the interior of the premises
from public view. Further, any and all window display areas shall be kept
clean and free of all debris and other material.
In no instance shall this covering consist of any substance sprayed
on said windows or doors, but rather may consist of:
The penalty for a violation of this article shall be a fine of $200
for each offense or by imprisonment by not more than 15 days, or both. Each
day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
This article shall take effect when filed with the Secretary of State.
