Residential, commercial and industrial premises,
whether improved or vacant, shall be maintained in conformity with
the provisions of this code so as to assure the desirable character
of the property.
A.
Surface and 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, approved combined storm and sanitary 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.
B.
Fences and other minor construction shall be maintained
in a 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. Any holes or other hazards that
may exist shall be filled or necessary repairs or replacement carried
out.
D.
Yards, courts 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.
E.
The owner of any lot containing a grass lawn shall cause such grass lawn to be cut whenever necessary so that such grass lawn does not exceed six inches in height. The owner of any lot containing brush, rubbish and/or noxious weeds shall cause such brush, rubbish and/or noxious weeds to be cut whenever necessary so that such brush, rubbish and/or noxious weeds do not exceed three inches in height. All such brush, rubbish and/or noxious weeds shall immediately be removed from the premises upon such cutting. Any person who violates this section or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalties provided in § 1-2 of the Code of the Village of Port Jefferson. Any such violation shall also serve to authorize the Building Inspector, upon 10 days' written notice to said owner, to cut and remove such grass, brush, rubbish and/or noxious weeds as is provided above. In such event, the cost and expense of such cutting and removal shall be assessed against the premises, shall become the personal liability of the owner of such lot and shall be a lien upon such lot to be paid/collected pursuant to law.
[Amended 3-13-1974; 9-22-2003 by L.L. No. 8-2003; 1-5-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015]
F.
A junked or inoperative vehicle may not be stored
or left in the open for an unreasonable time. Any junked vehicle or
vehicles must be relocated to a completely enclosed location or otherwise
removed from the property.
G.
No outside storage or accumulation of garbage, crates,
rubbish, refuse or debris shall be permitted at any time, and all
such garbage, crates, rubbish, refuse or debris shall be kept inside
the building or buildings on the premises or in an acceptable enclosure
and shall be regularly collected and removed from the premises.
H.
No shopping baskets, carts or wagons shall be left
unattended or standing in open areas, and the same shall be regularly
collected by the occupant of such unit and removed to the interior
of the building or buildings.
I.
Corner lots: obstruction to vision at street intersections
in all residence districts. That portion of any corner lot within
the right-of-way or within an area 10 feet from the curb or street
line, whichever is larger, shall be cleared of all growth, except
isolated trees; obstructions, except corners of buildings such as
garages, houses, etc.; and fences and walls above the level three
feet higher than the center line of the street.
[Added 5-8-1974]
J.
Right-of-way: obstruction to vision. All rights-of-way
in all residence districts shall be cleared of all growth, except
isolated trees; obstructions, except buildings such as houses, garages,
etc.; and fences and walls above the level three feet higher than
the center line of the street where such clearing is necessary to
afford drivers traveling on streets abutting such right-of-way adequate
vision.
[Added 5-8-1974]
A.
All exterior exposed surfaces not inherently resistant
to deterioration shall be repaired, coated, treated or sealed to protect
them from deterioration or weathering.
B.
Floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, furnishings and fixtures
of buildings shall maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
Every floor, exterior wall, roof and porch or appurtenance thereto
shall be maintained in a manner so as to prevent collapse of the same
or injury to the occupants of the building or to the public.
C.
The foundation walls of every building shall be maintained
in good repair and shall be structurally sound.
D.
Exterior walls, roofs and all openings around doors,
windows, chimneys and other parts of a building shall be so maintained
as to keep water from entering the building and to prevent undue heat
loss from occupied areas. Materials which have been damaged or show
evidences of dry rot or other deterioration shall be repaired or replaced
and refinished in a workmanlike manner. Exterior walls, roofs and
other parts of the building shall be free from loose and unsecured
objects and material and improperly secured objects and material.
Such objects or materials shall be removed, repaired or replaced.
E.
The owner of a vacated building shall take such steps
and perform such acts as may be required of him from time to time
to ensure that the building and its adjoining yards remain safe and
secure and do not present a hazard to adjoining property or to the
public.
F.
Buildings and structures shall be maintained in such
condition so that they shall not become an unoccupied hazard as defined
in this code.
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.
