Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 218 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 218-2

In order to prevent blight and/or adverse neighborhood conditions, and the spread thereof, and to protect the public health, safety and welfare, it is hereby declared that all property in the Town of Fallsburg (the "Town"), improved or unimproved, including, but not limited to residences, office buildings, shopping centers, supermarkets, retail stores, discount houses, warehouses, manufacturing or fabrication plants, factories, gasoline service stations, public garages, motor vehicle repair shops or other business uses, whether occupied or vacant, and accessory structures and unlicensed or junk vehicles located in the Town of Fallsburg shall be maintained in conformity with the standards set out in this chapter so as to assure that these structures and properties will not adversely affect the neighborhood and the community at large. It is found and declared that, by reason of lack of maintenance and progressive deterioration, certain structures and properties have the further effect of creating blighting conditions and initiating slums, unhealthy, unsanitary and unsafe conditions and that if same are not curtailed and removed, the aforesaid conditions will grow and spread and will necessitate in time the expenditure of large amounts of public funds to correct and/or eliminate. By reason of timely regulations and restrictions as herein contained, the growth of slums and blight may be prevented and the neighborhood and property values thereby maintained, the desirability and amenities of residential and nonresidential uses and neighborhood enhanced and the public health, safety and welfare protected and fostered.