Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-10

Residential users

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Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-10
The following shall apply to residential users: A. For multiple residences, double houses, cooperatives, condominiums and other properties occupied by more than one dwelling unit, the owner shall be held responsible for purposes of enforcement of this chapter, except as may be otherwise specified. B. No materials, goods or supplies may be stored in any front yard or in an exterior or interior side yard. Materials may be stored in a rear yard, provided that the area used for storage is screened from neighboring properties by a solid fence or hedge and that the method and manner of storage complies with the other provisions of this chapter. C. Compost piles or compost pits or other piles of vegetation accumulated or stored must be kept free of rodents and flies and must be maintained in such a fashion as not to allow obnoxious odors or stench on neighboring or nearby properties. D. It shall be the responsibility of the owner, occupant or tenant to dispose of garbage and refuse into provided facilities in a sanitary manner and to keep the premises free and clear therefrom. The owner of property containing more than one dwelling unit shall also be responsible for providing an enclosure, completely blocking the view from any adjoining property, for the trash containers and to ensure that containers are kept only there (except on the regular refuse collection day). E. All parking lots and driveways must be kept free of snow and ice accumulation within limits imposed by climatic conditions. Within 72 hours of the termination of heavy snowstorms, all required parking spaces and maneuvering areas must be free of snow. Collected snow and ice must not be stored or piled in such a manner so as to obstruct the vision of pedestrians or vehicle operators and/or so as to cause flooding. Snow and ice shall not be plowed or pushed or dumped onto a sidewalk or walkway. F. A temporary dumpster/construction debris container is permitted for a period not to exceed 60 days, provided that it is located on an impervious surface, does not overflow with debris, is not used for items that may create offensive odors or a health hazard and is used only for debris from the property in which it is located. With a valid building permit and good cause shown, the Building Inspector may allow a maximum of two extensions for the placement of the temporary dumpster/construction debris container for a period not to exceed five months each. G. Temporary portable storage units (e.g., PODS units) are permitted for a period not to exceed 60 days, provided that they do not overflow with debris, are not used for items that may create offensive odors or a health hazard and are used only for items from the property on which they are located. With a valid building permit and good cause shown, the Commissioner of Public Works or designee may allow a maximum of one extension for the placement of the temporary portable storage units for a period not to exceed 60 days.
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Plain English

Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-10 sets out a range of property-maintenance standards for residential properties. It assigns responsibility for compliance to owners of multi-unit buildings, restricts where materials and trash containers may be stored, requires compost areas to be kept sanitary, mandates snow and ice clearance within defined timeframes, and limits the duration and conditions under which temporary dumpsters and portable storage units may be placed on a property. The rules apply to all residential users, from single-family homes to cooperatives and condominiums.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on November 9, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under ch. 129 § 129-10, owners of properties with more than one dwelling unit bear primary enforcement responsibility, so compliant operators typically ensure that trash enclosures fully screen containers from adjoining properties and that containers remain inside those enclosures except on collection days. Operators generally keep parking areas and driveways clear of snow and ice within 72 hours after a heavy storm ends, and they avoid pushing snow onto sidewalks or in ways that obstruct sightlines. Temporary dumpsters and portable storage units are managed within the 60-day limits set by the provision, with extensions sought through the Building Inspector or Commissioner of Public Works only when a valid building permit and good cause support the request.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-10 makes clear that tenants, along with owners and occupants, share responsibility for disposing of garbage and refuse in a sanitary way and keeping their premises clear of waste. If a tenant believes a landlord is failing to provide required trash enclosures or is otherwise violating the property-maintenance standards in this section, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the local code-enforcement office or contacting a tenant-rights organization for guidance. Tenants may also raise a landlord's non-compliance with § 129-10 as relevant context in housing-related proceedings, and consulting a local legal-aid or tenant-advocacy group can help clarify available options.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Brighton Code § 129-13

Related Rules

§ 244.260
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§ 14.567
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§ 244.340
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