Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 62-8
Landscaping
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A. Premises with landscaping and lawn, hedges and bushes shall be kept trimmed and from becoming overgrown and unsightly where exposed to public view and where the same constitute a blighting factor depreciating adjoining property. B. Lawns must not be higher than 10 inches. C. Hedges must not exceed the dimensions specified in Chapter 54 , Fences.
Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 § 62-8 establishes standards for the upkeep of outdoor vegetation on residential and other premises. Lawns must be kept at or below 10 inches in height, and hedges are subject to the dimensional limits set out in the village's fence regulations under Chapter 54. Any landscaping visible from public areas must not become overgrown or unsightly to the point that it negatively affects the value or appearance of neighboring properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 62 § 62-8, compliant property operators generally maintain a regular mowing and trimming schedule to keep lawn grass at or below the 10-inch maximum. Hedges and bushes visible from public view are kept pruned so they do not exceed the dimensions referenced in Chapter 54 on Fences. Operators typically document maintenance activity to demonstrate ongoing compliance with the village's landscaping standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 62-8 of the Greenwood Lake Code of Ordinances sets clear standards for how outdoor vegetation on a rental property must be maintained, including the 10-inch lawn height limit and hedge restrictions tied to Chapter 54. If a rental property's landscaping is visibly overgrown or unsightly, tenants may have grounds to raise the condition as a housing maintenance concern with the appropriate village authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help renters understand what options are generally available, such as filing a complaint with local code enforcement or raising the violation in a housing proceeding.
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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