Haverstraw Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 169 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 169-7
Business units
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A. Business units shall at all times be maintained in compliance with the provisions of this chapter regulating open spaces, buildings or structures and littering. B. No materials or stock-in-trade, garments, shoes or other wares may be stored or displayed in a front or exterior or interior side yard except for motor vehicles for sale at a permitted motor vehicle sales establishment. No soft drink or other vending machines, ice machines or the like may be placed in front of a building on a public sidewalk. Specifically excluded herefrom are chairs and tables used in connection with a sidewalk cafe or restaurant, provided that there shall be sufficient sidewalk passage for pedestrians. Materials may be stored in a rear yard, provided that a storage area therein is completely enclosed within a six-foot-high solid fence or evergreen hedge of equivalent height and that the storage area does not infringe on or obstruct vehicle parking or maneuvering areas. C. No outside storage or accumulation of garbage, crates, rubbish, refuse or debris shall be permitted at any time, and all such garbage, crates, rubbish, refuse or debris shall be kept inside the building or buildings on the premises or in an acceptable enclosure and shall be regularly collected and removed from the premises except when placed out for collection. D. No shopping baskets, carts or wagons shall be left unattended or standing in open areas, and the same shall be collected at the close of business each day by the occupant of such unit and moved to the interior of the building or buildings. E. No mobile refrigeration unit shall be operated on the premises after the closing of the business conducted thereon unless such mobile refrigeration unit is electrically operated, except in an industrial zone. F. All fences and planting areas installed on the premises shall be maintained by the owner of the property. Such maintenance shall include but not be limited to the replacement of trees and shrubs which may die and/or otherwise be destroyed, the maintenance and cutting of lawns and the replacement and/or repair of fences which may become in disrepair. G. Persons owning or occupying property shall keep all walkways, public or private, abutting said premises free from litter and trash of whatever nature.
Section 169-7 of Haverstraw Village's Code of Ordinances establishes a set of maintenance and operational standards for business properties. It restricts where merchandise, vending machines, garbage, shopping carts, and storage materials may be placed or kept on commercial premises, and sets rules for fencing, landscaping, and sidewalk cleanliness. The provision also limits the operation of mobile refrigeration units after business hours, with an exception for electrically operated units and properties in industrial zones. Taken together, these rules are designed to keep commercial properties orderly, safe, and free of visual and physical clutter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners operating or leasing business units under Chapter 169, § 169-7 generally keep all outdoor areas free of merchandise displays, vending machines, and unsecured refuse except as specifically permitted. Compliant operators ensure that any rear-yard storage is fully enclosed within a six-foot solid fence or equivalent evergreen hedge and does not interfere with parking or vehicle maneuvering. Fences, landscaping, and walkways abutting the premises are kept in good repair and free of litter, and shopping carts are collected and moved indoors at the close of each business day.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants or occupants of commercial business units have responsibilities under § 169-7 of Haverstraw Village's Code of Ordinances, including keeping sidewalks and walkways abutting the premises free of litter and ensuring shopping carts are not left unattended in open areas overnight. If a neighboring business unit appears to be violating these standards—such as by storing materials improperly or allowing refuse to accumulate outside—those concerns can generally be raised with the local code enforcement or municipal authority in Haverstraw Village. Tenant-rights and small-business advocacy organizations familiar with local ordinances can help occupants understand how these obligations are typically applied and what options exist when disputes arise.
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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