Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 136-6

A. Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent the development of stagnant ponds. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers, approved combined storm and sanitary sewers or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized where necessary. No roof, surface or sanitary drainage shall create a structural, safety or health hazard by reason of construction, maintenance or manner of discharge nor be in violation of any law, ordinance or rule and regulation of the village. B. Fences must be maintained and kept in an upright condition and in a state of good repair. Gates and openings to the property must present a proper working condition or be repaired. All graffiti existing thereon must be removed. C. Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions. Any holes or other hazards that may exist shall be filled or necessary repairs or replacement made. D. Any accumulation of snow, ice or a combination thereof on sidewalks shall be removed by the occupant of the adjoining premises within four hours of the cessation of the snowfall. E. Yards, courts and vacant lots shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards, rodent harborage and infestation. They shall be maintained in a manner that will prevent dust or other particles from being blown about the neighborhood. Open wells, cesspools or cisterns shall be securely closed or barricaded from access to the public pursuant to provisions of the Village Code. F. Heavy undergrowth and accumulations of plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to health shall be eliminated. Any trees or portions thereof located on private property and constituting a hazard to personal property shall be removed. G. All landscaping shall be maintained so that lawns, hedges, bushes and trees shall be kept trimmed regularly during the growing season and free from becoming overgrown and unsightly. Lawns must be kept at a height no greater than four inches from the ground surface. When such lawns, hedges, bushes and trees shall die or otherwise be destroyed, they shall be replaced. H. 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. I. No shopping baskets, carts or wagons shall be left unattended or standing in open areas, but shall be regularly collected by the occupant of each unit, store, supermarket or business and removed to the interior of the buildings. Any such baskets, carts or wagons discovered off the premises shall be deemed abandoned to the village and will be appropriated by the village, returnable upon the payment of a fee of $25. J. No person shall cause litter, debris and/or hazardous waste to be thrown or deposited in or upon public or private stormwater runoff recharge basins, whether said recharge basin is privately or publicly owned. K. No person shall sweep into or deposit into any gutter, street or any public place within the village the accumulation of any litter or debris from any building or lot or from any public or private sidewalk or driveway. Persons owning or occupying property shall keep the sidewalk and front of their premises free of litter and debris and in a state of good repair. L. No person shall leave outside of any building or dwelling, in a place accessible to children or any other persons, any abandoned, unattended or discarded icebox, refrigerator or any other container of any kind which has an airtight snap lock or other device thereon, without first removing said snap lock or doors from said icebox, refrigerator, appliance or other type of container.