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Timestamp: 2018-10-21 12:48:29
Document Index: 740121993

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 205', '§ 205', '§ 205', '§ 205', '§ 205', '§ 205', '§ 205', '§ 205', '§ 205', '§ 205', '§ 205', '§ 205', '§ 205', '§ 205', '§ 205']

Town of Henrietta, NY Property Maintenance
§ 205-3 Definitions.
§ 205-4 Effect on other regulations.
§ 205-5 Open areas and parking spaces.
§ 205-6 Business units.
§ 205-7 Buildings and structures.
§ 205-8 Infestation and screening.
§ 205-9 Littering; abandoned refrigerators; receptacles.
§ 205-10 Motor vehicle repair or service stations.
§ 205-11 Composting.
§ 205-12 Responsibilities of occupants.
§ 205-13 Responsibilities of owners.
§ 205-15 Notice to perform work; failure to comply; reimbursement for costs.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Henrietta 5-16-1979. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Lawns — See Ch. 148.
Lighting — See Ch. 150.
This chapter shall be known as the "Property Maintenance Ordinance" of the Town of Henrietta.
All residential, commercial and industrial premises within the Town of Henrietta, whether improved or vacant, shall be maintained in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
A building or combination of buildings and the lot on which the same is located, used wholly or in part for commercial purposes, including but not limited to offices, places of public assembly, shopping centers, supermarkets, retail stores, warehouses, manufacturing or fabrication plants, gasoline stations and other business uses.
The process through which organic materials, such as grass and leaves, are reduced to humus through organic activity for use as a soil amendment, fertilizer or mulch.
A plot, tract, premises or parcel of land with or without buildings or structures located thereon, as surveyed and apportioned for sale or other purpose.
Nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as papers, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, leaves, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials.
The provisions of this chapter shall supplement local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations existing in the Town of Henrietta and the other statutes and regulations of municipal authorities having jurisdiction applicable thereto. Where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with any provision of a local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the provision or requirement which is more restrictive or which establishes the higher standard shall prevail.
Surface or subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent the development of stagnant ponds. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized where necessary. No roof, surface or sanitary drainage shall create a structural, safety or health hazard by reason of construction, maintenance or manner of discharge. No drainage shall directly discharge onto any neighboring property.
Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces, private roadways and similar paved areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions. Any holes or other hazards that may exist shall be filled and necessary repairs or replacement carried out.
Yards and vacant lots shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards, rodent harborage and infestation. They shall be maintained in a manner that will prevent dust or other particles from being blown about the neighborhood, Open wells, cesspools or cisterns shall be securely closed or barricaded from access to the public.
Heavy undergrowth and accumulation of plant growth which is noxious or detrimental to health shall be eliminated. Ground cover, including grass lawns, shall not exceed six inches in height.
[Amended 6-7-1989; 2-18-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015]
Business units, as defined herein, shall at all times be maintained in compliance with the provisions of this chapter regulating open spaces, buildings or structures and littering.
Shopping baskets, carts or wagons shall not be left unattended or standing in open areas and shall be collected at the close of business each day by the occupant of such unit and removed to the interior of the building or buildings.
Buildings and structures shall be maintained in such a condition that they shall not become unoccupied hazards as defined in this chapter. All graffiti or defacing shall be removed and the surface finish restored within a five-day period.
Residential, commercial and industrial premises, whether improved or vacant, shall be maintained free of litter; provided, however, that this subsection shall not prohibit the storage of litter in authorized private receptacles for collection.
Dumpsters and similar large receptacles shall be shielded from the public view by means of appropriate landscaping or architectural screening. Doors to dumpster enclosures shall remain closed when the dumpster is not in the process of being emptied.
Shopping centers, supermarkets and similar business units shall provide permanent, attractive, decorated litter receptacles within the premises for public use in sufficient quantity to prevent a person from walking in excess of 50 feet to use any such receptacle.
§ 205-10 Motor vehicle repair or service stations. [1]
No motor vehicle repair or service station shall openly store or cause to be stored any vehicle which is not actively being repaired or serviced nor any unregistered/unlicensed vehicles for more than three days. An exception may be made when adequate documentation is provided to a code official verifying the need to store a particular vehicle(s), including, but not limited to, a valid or current mechanic's lien, service contract or similar documentation.
Any vehicle that is determined by a code official to be stored in violation of this section shall be removed from the property.
This section shall immediately apply to all motor vehicle repair and service stations upon adoption.
Editor's Note: See also Ch. 207, Vehicles: Abandoned, Junked and Unlicensed.
Composting shall be allowed in residential districts only.
Compost piles/areas may be no larger than eight feet long by eight feet wide and four feet high.
Compost piles/areas shall be a minimum of 10 feet from any property line.
Compost piles/areas shall be contained on at least three sides with brick, block, wire fencing, store-bought bins, or a similar method of containment. For those containment areas with three sides, the open side must face the property on which the compost is located.
Compost piles shall be maintained so as to prevent unpleasant odors from becoming a nuisance to neighbors.
Compost piles may not contain any of the following items:
Any household items that contain meat, fish, bones, fatty foods, grease, oils, lard, etc.
Animal wastes, including feces, cat litter or any animal matter or carcasses.
Dairy products such as butter, yolks, milk, yogurt, etc.
Any item or material not recommended for composting by county, state or federal agencies.
§ 205-12 Responsibilities of occupants. [1]
Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances, as well as other building equipment and storage facilities, in that part of the premises which he occupies or controls, in a clean and sanitary condition and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof.
Editor's Note: Original § 205-12 of the 2001 Code, Wrecked or unlicensed vehicles, added 4-6-1988, was repealed 9-6-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006. (See now Ch. 207, Vehicles: Abandoned, Junked and Unlicensed.)
[Amended 2-15-2006 by L.L. No. 1-2006]
Whenever any person or persons shall be in actual possession of or have charge, care or control of any property within the Town as executor, administrator, trustee, guardian, operator or agent, such person shall be deemed and taken to be the owner or owners of said property within the true intent and meaning of this chapter and shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this chapter to the same extent as the record owner, and notice to any such person of any order or decision of the Fire Marshal/Building Inspector shall be deemed and taken to be a good and sufficient notice, as if such person or persons were actually the record owner or owners of such property. In instances where an occupant is responsible or shares responsibility with the owner for the existence of one or more violations of this chapter, said occupant shall be deemed and taken to be an owner within the true intent and meaning of this chapter.
Owners and operators shall be responsible for the extermination of insects, rodents or other pests within their premises.
Owners and operators shall be responsible for the maintenance of yards, lawns and courts in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and free from infestation.
[Added 4-6-1988; amended 6-20-2001 by L.L. No. 3-2001; 2-18-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015]
A violation of this chapter or any section or provision thereof shall be an offense and shall be punishable, upon conviction thereof, by a maximum fine of $1,000, imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both. Each day's continued violation, after notice of violation from the Town of Henrietta, shall constitute a separate and additional violation. These penalties shall be in addition to the other remedies of the Town Board provided by this chapter.
[Amended 9-6-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006]
Whenever the Town Board learns of any violation of this chapter, the Town Board may adopt a resolution requiring the owner or occupant, or both, as the case may be, of the premises with regard to which a violation has occurred to remedy such violation, specifying the nature of the work to be done and the time within which it shall be completed. A notice of the adoption of such resolution shall be served upon such owner or occupant, or both, by registered or certified mail addressed to his or their last known address. When a notice to perform work is served by registered or certified mail, then an additional copy of the notice shall be posted on the premises.
To the owner, occupant or person having charge of land within the Town of Henrietta briefly described as follows: (Here describe the subject property.) Notice is hereby given that certain violations of the Code of the Town of Henrietta currently exist at the aforementioned property, namely: (Here cite Code sections violated and describe the work that must be performed to remedy the violations.) and constitutes a public nuisance in the Town of Henrietta. These violations must be remedied by performing the work stated above within 30 days from the date of this notice. If said work is not performed and said violations are not remedied on or before the expiration of said 30 days from the date hereof, you are hereby summoned to appear before the Town Board of the Town of Henrietta, New York, at ....m. o'clock, on the .... day of ......... 20 ...., at which time a hearing will be held to determine whether the conditions on the property constitute a public nuisance and why the Town of Henrietta, New York, acting through its duly authorized agents, servants, officers and employees, should not enter upon said property and perform said work. In the event that the Town Board directs that said work be performed the expense incurred by the Town of Henrietta shall be assessed against said property and shall constitute a lien thereon and be collected in the manner provided by law.
Whenever such notice has been served upon such owner or occupant, or both, of the respective premises and such owner or occupant shall neglect or fail to comply with the requirements of such notice within the time provided therein, the Town Board shall conduct a hearing before the Town Board, the date, time and place of which must be included in the original notice to perform work. The purpose of the hearing shall be to determine the existence of the violations and whether there was a failure to remedy or repair same.
Whenever such notice has been served upon such owner or occupant, or both, of the respective premises and such owner or occupant shall neglect or fail to comply with the requirements of such notice within the time provided therein, the Town Board, or its duly authorized agents or employees, shall cause such notice to be filed in the office of the County Clerk in the same manner as a notice of pendency pursuant to Article 65 of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules.
Whenever such notice is issued, the Town Board shall also authorize an inspection and report of the subject premises by an official duly appointed by the Town Board. Said official shall prepare a written report and appear at any hearing authorized in this section to offer verbal testimony regarding the same.
After said hearing, if the Town Board determines that such owner or occupant neglected or failed to comply with the requirements of such notice within the time provided therein, the Town Board shall authorize the work to be done and pay the cost thereof out of general Town funds to be appropriated by the Town Board for such purposes.
The Town shall be reimbursed for the cost of the work performed or services rendered, by the direction of the Town Board as herein provided, by assessment and levy upon the lots or parcels of land wherein such work was performed or such services rendered. The expenses so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property on which they are levied, until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged, and shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges.