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Timestamp: 2018-12-17 05:35:14
Document Index: 83342440

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93', '§ 93']

City of Yonkers, NY Littering
§ 93-1 Definitions; word usage.
§ 93-2 Litter in public places.
§ 93-2.1 Placement of receptacles by private concerns.
§ 93-3 Placement of litter in receptacles.
§ 93-4 Sweeping litter into gutters.
§ 93-5 Merchant's duty to keep sidewalks free of litter.
§ 93-6 Litter thrown by persons in vehicles.
§ 93-7 Litter in parks.
§ 93-8 Litter in lakes and fountains.
§ 93-9 Throwing commercial or noncommercial handbills in public places.
§ 93-10 Depositing commercial and noncommercial handbills on uninhabited or vacant premises.
§ 93-11 Distributing commercial and noncommercial handbills at inhabited private premises.
§ 93-12 Dropping litter from aircraft.
§ 93-13 Litter on vacant lots.
§ 93-14 Penalties for offenses.
§ 93-15 Recorded images violations.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Yonkers 10-24-1961 by G.O. No. 32-1961. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Unless otherwise expressly stated, whenever used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
A litter storage and collection receptacle, the size and construction of which shall be determined by the Commissioner of Public Works.
Which directs attention to or advertises any meeting, theatrical performance, exhibition or event of any kind for which an admission fee is charged for the purpose of private gain or profit; or
Which, while containing reading matter other than advertising matter, is predominantly and essentially an advertisement and is distributed or circulated for advertising purposes or for the private benefit and gain of any person so engaged in advertising or distribution.
The Commissioner of Public Works of the City of Yonkers or his/her designee.
[Added 7-6-2017 by G.O. No. 13-2017]
Any printed or written matter, any sample or device, dodger, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, newspaper, magazine, paper, booklet or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original or copies of any matter of literature not included in the aforesaid definitions of a "commercial handbill."[1]
Any person, corporation, partnership, firm, agency, association, lessee, or organization who at the time of the notice of violation is issued pursuant to this chapter in which a vehicle is operated:
Is the registrant or co-registrant of such vehicle which is registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles of this state or any other state, territory, district, province, nation or other jurisdiction; or
[Amended 7-6-2017 by G.O. No. 13-2017]
[Added 7-12-1994 by G.O. No. 16-1994]
Under contract or permit, subject to approval by the City Council, the Commissioner of Public Works may permit private concerns to place trash receptacles of a size and design to be approved by the Commissioner in approved locations throughout the City. Any such contract or permit must contain an agreement that the private concern will provide insurance in an amount approved by the Corporation Counsel and will indemnify and hold the City harmless from all incidents arising out of the placement of the receptacles and will maintain, repair or replace the receptacles during the term of the contract or permit. The provisions of Chapters 43 and 47 of the Code will not apply to any receptacle placed on a City sidewalk under a permit or contract approved pursuant to this section of the Code.
No person, while a driver or passenger in a vehicle, shall throw or deposit litter upon any street or other public place within the City, nor shall any person drive or move within the City any vehicle or truck, the wheels or tires of which carry onto or deposit in any street, alley or other public place mud, dirt, sticky substances, litter or foreign matter of any kind.
§ 93-14 Penalties for offenses. [1]
[Amended 5-12-1964 by G.O. No. 29-1964; 4-22-1969 by G.O. No. 7-1969; 9-26-1978 by G.O. No. 9-1978; 1-27-1987 by G.O. No. 1-1987; 6-28-2016 by G.O. No. 15-2016[2]]
Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a Class II offense. Notwithstanding any other inconsistent provision of law to the contrary, by resolution, the City Council may from time to time fix an additional fine, surcharge or penalty for violations of this chapter.
Legislative intent. The City of Yonkers hereby finds and determines that littering within the City is a threat to the health, well-being and safety of the residents of the City of Yonkers. As a result, the City has determined to utilize any permissible technological means available to reduce the incidence of littering. Therefore, the City has established a policy and procedure set forth in this article to impose liability on the owner of a vehicle in any instance where the image of the operator or occupant of such vehicle is captured digitally or otherwise recorded throwing or depositing litter from such vehicle upon any street or other public place within the City or upon private property.
Statement of authority. This article is authorized by the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the New York Municipal Home Rule Law, the relevant provisions of the Second Class Cities Law of the State of New York, and the general police power vested with the City of Yonkers to promote the health, safety and welfare of all residents and property owners in the City.
Owner liability. The owner of a vehicle shall be liable for a civil penalty imposed pursuant to this article if such vehicle is used or operated with the permission of the owner; express or implied, in any instance where a recorded image is obtained showing the operator or occupant throwing or depositing litter from such vehicle upon any street or other public place within the City of Yonkers or upon private property.
Notice of liability. A notice of liability shall be sent by the Commissioner by first class mail to each person alleged to be liable as an owner of a vehicle in violation of Article II of Chapter 93 of the Code of the City of Yonkers, entitled "Recorded Images Violations." A notice of liability shall contain the name and address of the person to be liable for the violation as the owner; the registration of the vehicle involved in such violation, the location where the violation occurred, the date and time of such violation. Further, the notice of liability shall advise the person charged of the court or tribunal having jurisdiction to adjudicate the liability of the violation and the time in which he or she may contest the liability alleged in the notice and that a failure to contest the notice in the manner and time proscribed shall be deemed an admission of liability.
Certificate as prima facie evidence. A certificate sworn to or affirmed by the Commissioner primarily responsible for enforcing the provisions of this chapter based upon a review of the recorded images shall be prima facie evidence of the facts contained therein. Any recorded images shall be available for inspection in any proceeding commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction to adjudicate the liability of such violation.
Indemnification. If the owner of a vehicle liable for the civil penalty imposed in accordance with this section was not the operator or occupant of the vehicle at the time of violation, the owner may maintain an action for indemnification against the operator or occupant for any civil penalties paid as well as any costs, disbursements or attorney's fees assessed against the owner.
An owner shall have a valid defense to an allegation of liability under this section if the vehicle in question had been reported to a police department or agency as stolen prior to the time the violation occurred, and had not been recovered by the time the violation occurred. For the purposes of asserting this defense, it shall be sufficient that a certified copy of the police report on the stolen vehicle be sent by first class mail to the court or tribunal having jurisdiction to adjudicate the liability of the violation.
An owner who is a lessor of a vehicle to which a notice of liability is issued shall not be liable for the violation, provided that he or she sends to the court or tribunal having jurisdiction to adjudicate the liability of the violation a copy of the rental, lease or other such contract covering such vehicle on the day of the violation, with the name and address of the lessee clearly legible, within 30 days after receiving notice of such violation. Failure to send such information within the 30 days shall render the owner liable for the penalty prescribed in this chapter. When the lessor complies with the provisions of this subsection, the lessee of such vehicle on the date of the violation shall be deemed to be the owner of such vehicle for the purposes of this article.
No owner of a vehicle shall be subject to a monetary fine under this chapter if the operator of such vehicle was operating the vehicle without the consent of the owner at the time of the violation. However, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the operator of such vehicle was operating the vehicle with the consent of the owner at the time the violation occurred.
Nothing in this section shall preclude the Commissioner or any other code or law enforcement officer from taking such other action in connection with violations of any other applicable rules, regulations, statutes or laws.
Any violation of this section shall constitute a Class II offense.