Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 62-7

A. Free of hazards and unsanitary conditions The exterior of the premises and all structures thereon shall be kept free of all nuisance and any hazards to the safety of the occupant, pedestrians and other persons utilizing the premises and free of unsanitary conditions, and any of the foregoing shall be promptly removed and abated by the owner or operator to keep the premises free of hazards, which include but are not limited to the following: (1) Refuse: brush, weeds; leaves, broken glass, stumps, roots, obnoxious growths, filth, garbage, trash and debris, abandoned automobiles and boats. (2) Natural growth: dead and dying trees and limbs or other natural growth, which, by reason of rotting or deteriorating conditions or storm damage, constitutes a hazard to persons in the vicinity hereof. Trees shall be kept trimmed and pruned to prevent such conditions. (3) Firewood shall not be stored in front yard. Firewood may be stored in a side or rear yard screened from public view. (4) Overhanging: dangerously loose and overhanging objects, including, but not limited to, dead trees or tree limbs, accumulations of snow, ice or any object, natural or man-made, which could fall and threaten the health and safety of persons if caused to fall or other similar dangerously loose and overhanging objects, which, by reason of their location above around level, constitute an actual hazard to persons or vehicles in the vicinity thereof. (5) Ground surface hazards or unsanitary conditions: holes, excavations, breaks, projections, obstructions, icy conditions, uncleared snow and excretion of pets and other animals on paths, driveways, walks, parking lots and parking areas and other premises. Holes and excavations shall be filled and repaired, walks and steps replaced and other conditions removed where necessary to eliminate hazards or unsanitary conditions with reasonable dispatch upon their discovery. (6) Recurring accumulations of stormwater: Adequate runoff drains shall be provided and maintained to eliminate any recurrent or excessive accumulation of stormwater. (7) Sources of infestation. (8) Foundation walls: Foundation walls shall be kept structurally sound, free from defects and damage and capable of bearing imposed loads safely. (9) Chimney and all flue and vent attachments: Chimneys and all vent attachments thereto shall be maintained so as to capably perform at all times the functions for which they were designed. Chimneys, flues, gas vents or other draft-producing equipment shall provide sufficient draft to develop the rated output of the connected equipment and shall be structurally safe, durable, smoketight and capable of withstanding the action of flue gases. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weathercoating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment where necessary. (10) Exterior porches, landings, balconies, stairs and fire escapes shall be provided with banisters or hand railings properly designed and maintained to minimize the hazard of falling, and the same shall be kept structurally sound, in good repair and free from defects. (11) Traffic safety maintenance. All traffic flow and control signs, whether painted on pavement or vertical structures, shall be properly maintained in a functional condition. Bent and leaning sign poles shall be replaced and/or straightened. Painted directional and parking-bay stripes shall be maintained in a readable condition. Bent and broken traffic control guard rails and fencing shall be replaced. (12) Litter and maintenance of solid waste: All industrial and commercial sites shall be kept free from noticeable accumulation of paper and solid waste debris. Common refuse storage areas shall be kept in a clean and repaired state in full conformance with the site plan provisions for such facilities (see Chapter 63 ). All parking areas, walkways, sidewalks, and pathways on industrial and commercial sites shall be cleared of snow and ice within the amount of time specified by § 91-2 of this Code. B. Appearance of exterior of premises and structures and the condition of accessory structures shall be maintained so that the appearance of the premises and structures shall not constitute a blighting factor of adjoining property. (1) Structurally unsound, loose, dangerous, crumbling, missing, broken, rotten or unsafe exterior portions of buildings or structures, including but not limited to porches, landings, balconies, stairways, handrails, steps, walls, overhangs, roofs, fences, supporting members, timbers, abutments, fire escapes, signs, or loose, crumbling or falling bricks, stones, mortar or plaster. (2) Exterior surfaces or parts of buildings or structures containing sharp, rough or projecting surfaces or objects that might cause injury to persons coming in contact therewith. (3) Broken glass or windows or rotted, missing or structurally destroyed window frames and sashes, door frames, exterior doors or other major exterior component parts of buildings or structures.