Village of Plandome Manor, NY Construction Sites

On any construction site with an open excavation or uncapped foundation greater than two feet, or where the structure situate thereon is unoccupied and contains any unsecured or open portal, a continuous perimeter, temporary chain-link fence no less than five feet nor greater than six feet in height shall be installed and maintained, which fence shall have an access gate that is to be locked when the premises is unoccupied or the site is vacant. The aforesaid fence shall be maintained in sound condition until construction, alteration, renovation, or demolition is completed or the unoccupied structure is completely enclosed and secure and any excavated areas are restored to grade. All building materials, dumpsters, storage containers, waste containers, portable toilets, and construction equipment or vehicles shall be contained within the secure area.

All construction sites shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner, including, but not limited to, maintenance of grass height and shrub growth. Solid waste, litter and construction debris shall be contained within the fenced area and shall not be in view of the public, and shall be removed on a daily basis.

All portable toilets shall be located in rear yards whenever possible and, if located in a front or side yard due to construction constraints, shall be removed to the rear yard as soon as possible. No portable toilet shall be located within 15 feet of any street or roadway nor 10 feet of the side or rear property lines. Portable toilets must be located inside the enclosed perimeter fence on the property.

A permit shall be required for any storage container intended for the purpose of temporarily storing or keeping household goods or property outside of the primary structure. The container shall not exceed 120 square feet in size nor be greater than eight feet in height. No such container shall be located upon the property unless a valid permit shall have previously been issued. No container shall be located less than 15 feet from the roadway nor less than 10 feet from a side or rear property line. Storage container permits shall expire six months after issuance; one renewal application may be made prior to the expiration of the permit, for an additional six-month period. The Board of Trustees shall establish the permit fee for any such storage container permit, and for the renewal of same, by resolution of the Board.