Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 252 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 252-27

A. For work being done on property, either the prime or general contractor or the owner, corporation or partnership shall be held responsible. B. Construction materials or building materials may be stored in any area of the property upon which construction is being carried on, provided that the method of storage and the materials stored are in compliance with the requirements of this chapter. Storage of material shall not be permitted for a period exceeding six months. Exception period may be extended in writing by the Code Enforcement Officer for a period not to exceed six months or one year from the original issuance of the permit. No materials, goods or supplies may be stored in any front yard or exterior or interior side yard. A debris plan for removal of debris shall be provided with each reconstruction or construction project. C. Decomposing, damaged or broken construction materials, building materials, lumber, other related items, debris, brush or trash that may harbor rodents or insect infestation shall be removed from the property. On property under construction or repair, removal shall be continuous and routine throughout the permit period. No such materials shall be allowed to remain on any property. A debris plan for removal of debris shall be provided with each reconstruction or construction project. D. Drainage crossing the property being developed must be maintained during the period of development, and no materials may be stored, land disturbed or other work done to interfere with drainage or to divert or cause runoff of groundwater or stormwater in an unnatural manner or path. E. A temporary cover such as rye grass or mulch must be applied on land that has been stripped of its protective vegetation during the course of its construction to prevent the spread of dust and mud. The provisions of Chapter 269 , Stormwater Management; Erosion and Sediment Control, of the Code of the Town of Manchester shall apply. F. All excavations or repairs adjacent, above, in or near a public or private walkway or public right-of-way, highway or street must be properly guarded to protect at all times by lights, flags, barricades or other warnings sufficient in kind and amount to warn the public of the danger of falling objects or of falling into the excavation. G. Grounds and buildings must be kept free of debris such as broken glass, boards with fastenings protruding and other articles making travel around the job site dangerous and unsafe. H. Fences and walls shall be maintained in a safe and structurally safe and sound condition. 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 replacement and/or repair of fences which may become in disrepair. I. Trees, shrubs or other vegetation shall be pruned such that they will not obstruct the passage of pedestrians on sidewalks. All maintenance or planting of trees on the public right-of-way shall be done by or approved by the Town of Manchester or other appropriate authority.