[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Caledonia 2-3-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Brush, grass and weeds — See Ch. 67.
Solid waste — See Ch. 176.
Zoning — See Ch. 215.
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also provided for the repeal
of former Ch. 144, Outdoor Storage of Materials, adopted 10-6-1981
by L.L. No. 2-1981 as Ch. 74 of the 1981 Code, as amended.
It is hereby declared that the outdoor storage, installation
and maintenance of abandoned, junked, discarded, dismantled and unlicensed
motor vehicles, household appliances, rubbish, debris, swimming pools,
swing sets, playground equipment, overstuffed furniture, firewood
and construction equipment upon privately owned properties within
the Village of Caledonia is a matter affecting the public interest.
Such storage and maintenance constitutes a nuisance and an unsightly
condition and is a source of vexation and annoyance not only to the
owners and occupants of adjoining lands but also to the general public.
The preservation of peace and good order, the safeguarding of health,
safety and general welfare and the protection of private property
compel the Village Board of the Village of Caledonia to legislate
upon this subject matter.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings as indicated:
Any stove, washing machine, dryer, freezer, refrigerator
or other household device or industrial equipment abandoned, junked,
discarded, wholly or partially dismantled, or no longer intended or
in condition for ordinary use for the purpose for which it was designed
originally.
[Amended 9-1-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020]
As defined in § 215-8.
The line of the building most nearly facing the front, rear
or side line of the lot. Such "building lines" shall include sun parlors,
garages, covered porches and covered walks, terraces, entrances and
balconies, whether enclosed or unenclosed, but shall not include steps
or overhanging eaves under two feet in width.
A vehicle (as defined in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic
Law, or amendments thereof) which:
Does not for a period of thirty (30) days have a current vehicle
registration, properly affixed, if such affixation is required by
law, and an inspection certificate properly affixed, if such affixation
is required by law;
Cannot be put into an operational condition, except at a cost
in excess of its market value after repair; or
Has been discarded for use as a vehicle or for any other purpose.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, horse-drawn vehicles may be stored
without registration and inspection.
[Amended 9-1-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020]
Unregistered vehicles that are on residential properties for the purposes of commercial repair are prohibited by § 215-75.
[Added 9-1-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020]
The person having legal title to real property or the person
in possession thereof shall each be considered owners of property
for the purposes of this chapter.
An individual, partnership, association, corporation or legal
representative.
Includes ordinary household or store trash of a flammable
character, such as barrels, cartons, boxes, crates, furniture, rugs,
clothing, rags, mattresses, blankets, rubber tires, lumber, brick,
stone and other building materials no longer intended or in condition
for ordinary use; any and all tangible personal property no longer
intended or in condition for ordinary and customary use.
As defined in § 215-8.
As defined in § 215-8.
As defined in § 215-8.
No person shall have or permit the existence of junk vehicles,
appliances, rubbish or debris out of doors on property owned by such
person.
[Amended 9-1-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020]
The owner, lessee, contractor, tenant or other person having
management or control of or occupying any lot or plot of land in the
Village shall keep such land, at all times, free and clear or any
accumulation of garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter and waste or discarded
matter of any type, including partially or dismantled motor vehicles,
except such as may be deposited for collection and disposal purposes.
Upon due notice, in writing by the Village Clerk or his or her designee,
given to such owner, lessee, contractor, tenant or other person to
remove said accumulation of garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter and waste
or discarded matter from said lot or parcel of land and upon failure
to comply within a period of five days after the service of said notice,
said owner, lessee, contractor, tenant or other person shall be deemed
to have violated the provisions of this chapter. Notice shall be served
by certified mail or in person. The determination of violations related
to the provisions of this chapter shall be at the sole discretion
of the Code Enforcement Officer.
No person shall store firewood in the front yard of a property
zoned residential, except that firewood may be temporarily stored
in the front yard for the purpose of splitting, cutting or stacking
for a period of 15 days from the date of delivery. Firewood shall
be neatly stacked and may not be stacked closer than two feet to any
lot line and not higher than six feet from grade, except adjacent
to a fence where firewood can be stacked against the fence as high
as the fence. Fences, as used in this section, shall not include a
natural fence. All brush, debris and refuse from processing of firewood
shall be promptly and properly disposed of and shall not be allowed
to remain on the premises.
A.
The Code Enforcement Officer of the Village of Caledonia or any other
agency or official authorized from time to time by the Village Board
of Trustees by resolution shall inspect property and file a written
report of violations by owners with the Village Clerk. The Code Enforcement
Officer shall prepare a written notice and shall cause the same to
be served upon the owner personally or by certified mail. The notice
shall contain the following:
[Amended 9-1-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020]
(1)
The name of the owner to whom the notice shall be addressed.
(2)
The location of the premises involved in the violation.
(3)
A statement of the facts which it is alleged violate this chapter.
(4)
A demand that the junk vehicle, appliance, rubbish or debris be removed
from the premises within seven days after service or mailing of the
notice.
(5)
A statement that a failure to comply with the demand may result in
prosecution.
(6)
A copy of this chapter.
B.
An order to remedy may be served upon such owner to remove the junk
vehicle, garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter, appliance, or debris from
the premises within seven days after the personal service upon or
the mailing by certified mail to said owner, with notice that the
owner will be prosecuted for failure to comply.
[Amended 9-1-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020]
C.
Upon application of the alleged owner showing reasonable cause, the
Board of Trustees may grant an extension of up to 90 days for the
owner to comply with the demands.
No person shall willfully place a junk vehicle, appliance, rubbish
or debris on premises which such person does not own.
This chapter does not apply to any junkyard permitted under
other local laws of the Village.
Any person committing an offense against any provision of this
chapter shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine not exceeding
$250 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or by both
such fine and imprisonment. The continuation of an offense against
the provisions of this chapter shall constitute, for each day the
offense is continued, a separate and distinct offense hereunder.
The Zoning Board may grant a variance to the provisions of § 144-4 relating to accessory outside storage on the front yard or on the unenclosed front porch of a residential building when, in the opinion of the Zoning Board, the variance will not adversely affect neighboring property.
