Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 218 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 218-4

A. Open areas. (1) No shopping baskets, carts or wagons shall be left unattended or standing, and such baskets, carts or wagons shall be regularly collected and removed to the interior of the building or buildings from which they were taken by the person responsible for such building or buildings. (2) No soda, candy, cigarette or other vending machines shall remain outside a building once the business for which it was connected has closed for the season, either permanently or temporarily. (3) Sump pumps. Sump pumps or any other similar devices shall not discharge in such a manner as to cause a public nuisance to roadways, public rights-of-way, sidewalks, private property or in any manner which may cause an accumulation of stagnant water, icing or damage to the exterior or interior of any properties by the discharge of such devices. The discharge of sump pumps and similar devices into the Town of Fallsburg sanitary sewer system shall be prohibited. (4) Gutters and storm drainage. Roof drains, gutters, downspouts, footing drain discharges shall be maintained in good repair, free from obstructions and properly secured to the structure. Discharge shall be directed in such a manner so as to prevent any negative effect or pooling of waters to neighboring properties. The drainage of roofs, gutters, footing drains, paved areas, yards and courts, and other open areas shall not be discharged in such a manner that creates a public nuisance, hazard, unsanitary condition or promote the pooling of stagnant water. The discharge of gutters and storm drainage piping into the Town of Fallsburg sanitary sewer system shall be prohibited. (5) LP tanks (propane) shall not be installed within 60 inches of any opening window, door or fresh-air intake of any type dwelling and shall be installed on a level, hard surface. Storage of LP tanks for sale shall be protected by the installation of barriers approved by the Code Enforcement Office as per New York State Uniform Codes. (6) Posters, ads, circulars, flyers, signs and other such billings shall be prohibited from being hung or displayed on the exterior of any buildings, public utilities, vending machines, properties, etc. When hung on the inside glass, not more that 20% of the total glass shall be used for postings, signs or advertisements. All aspects of the Fallsburg Sign Law shall be applicable. (7) All yards, courts or lots shall be kept free of accumulations of trash, garbage waste, rubbish, refuse, junk, animal excrement, tires, vehicle parts, dead or fallen trees and other harmful, poisonous or offensive materials or substances which may cause a fire hazard, unsanitary conditions or may act as a breeding place for vermin, rodents or insects. Ail garbage dumpsters shall be regularly and properly emptied such that the lids remained closed and there is no overflow of waste. (8) All portions of premises, including but not limited to streets and driveways, shall be graded and, if necessary, stormwater or drainage structures shall be installed so that there is no pooling of water or entrance of water into any building or onto any adjoining property (9) The draining of swimming pools and other similar water containment pools, containers, barrels, tanks, ponds, etc., shall be emptied or discharged in a manner as to prevent runoff onto adjoining or other nearby properties or structures and shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance or unsanitary or unsafe condition. (10) Magazines and magazine holders and/or displays shall be prohibited from being placed on the exterior of a business. Magazine holders and/or displays that are made specifically to protect magazines from the elements shall be permitted on the exterior of a business so long as they do not reduce the pedestrian walkway to less than 48 inches at any point of measurement. (11) All septic systems shall be properly installed, repaired and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in a manner such that the septic system does not fail or otherwise discharge substances in an unlawful, improper or unsanitary manner. (12) Construction sites. If substantial construction activity ceases for 30 days, then the owner and any other person responsible for construction or property maintenance shall take such steps and perform such acts as may be necessary or required by the enforcement officer to ensure that the property and premises remain safe, secure, clean and in compliance with the requirements for vacant property and the other applicable provisions of this chapter, and including but not limited to the following: (a) Safeguard the property, premises and any structures and buildings thereon; (b) Remove all equipment and materials or store such equipment and materials to the satisfaction of the enforcement officer; (c) Remove or spread on site all piles of stone, soil or dirt; (d) Remove all garbage, refuse, waste and debris; (e) Mow or cut grasses and other growth so as to prevent excessive and/or noxious growth, nuisance, and deterioration of structures and to prevent the property and premises from harboring insects, rodents, vermin or other pests. Grasses on the property shall be kept mowed or cut to a height not to exceed six inches; and (f) Install and maintain acceptable stormwater and erosion control measures.