Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 112 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 112-11
Cutting and removal
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It shall be unlawful for any owner, lessee or occupant or any agent, servant, representative or employee or any such owner, lessee, or occupant, having control of any occupied or unoccupied yard or any part thereof in the Village of Fonda to permit or maintain on any such street, road, highway, or alley adjacent to same between the property line and the curb or middle of the alley, or for 10 feet outside the property line if there be no curb, any growth of weeds, grass or other rank vegetation to a greater height than 10 inches on the average, or any accumulation of dead weed, grass or brush.
Section 112-11 of Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 112 establishes that it is unlawful to allow weeds, grass, or other rank vegetation to grow beyond an average height of 10 inches—or to allow dead weeds, grass, or brush to accumulate—in the area between a property line and the curb, or within 10 feet of the property line where no curb exists. This rule applies to both occupied and unoccupied properties and covers the adjacent street, road, highway, or alley strip. Responsibility extends not only to owners but also to lessees, occupants, and anyone acting on their behalf who has control over the yard or that adjacent strip.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 112-11 of Fonda's Code of Ordinances, compliant property owners and their agents routinely monitor the strip of land between their property line and the curb—or the 10-foot buffer where no curb is present—and keep vegetation trimmed to no more than 10 inches on average. Operators generally establish a regular mowing and debris-removal schedule to prevent accumulations of dead weeds, grass, or brush in those areas. Because the ordinance extends responsibility to agents and employees, property managers typically ensure that maintenance staff are aware of this specific requirement for all properties under their control, whether occupied or vacant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 112-11 of Fonda's Code of Ordinances places responsibility for vegetation maintenance on anyone who has control of a yard, including lessees and occupants—not solely the property owner. Tenants who are uncertain about which party bears maintenance duties for the curb strip or adjacent alley area may wish to review their lease agreement, since lease terms can affect how this shared responsibility is allocated. Those with questions about compliance or potential violations can contact the Village of Fonda's local code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York municipal ordinances.
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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