Manorhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 112 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 112-3

A. Open areas; parking spaces. (1) 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 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. (2) Fences and other accessory structures shall be maintained in a safe and non-deteriorated condition. (3) 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 and necessary repairs or replacement shall be made. Sidewalks, curbs, aprons, ramps and driveway approaches shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications set forth in Chapter 132 of the Village Code or with porous materials. (4) Yards, courts and vacant lots shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards, rodent and insect harborage, infestation and debris. They shall be maintained in a manner that will prevent excessive 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. (5) 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 person or property shall be removed by the property owner. (6) A junked vehicle may not be parked, stored or left in the open. (7) 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 be in disrepair. (8) Restaurants and other eating facilities shall have garbage containers sufficient in number for all of their solid waste and shall maintain them in satisfactory condition. (9) All areas used for off-street parking, storage of trucks and of other motor vehicles and access driveways, including any right-of-way or easement over the subject property, shall be surfaced with porous paving materials in accordance with the following specifications: not less than two inches of broken stone after compaction and one inch of premixed bituminous material after compaction; or concrete not less than four inches thick; or, in a residential district, Belgian block or brick not less than four inches thick. (10) Boat storage shall only be permitted on the side of the house and must be set back behind the front line of the house, unless no such area is available for such use and in that event upon application to the Building Department only in such area as designated by the Building Department. The boat must be covered with a tarp except between April 1 through October 31. B. Buildings and structures. (1) All exterior exposed surfaces not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be repaired, coated, treated or sealed to protect them from deterioration or weathering. Said surfaces having once been coated with any finish, such as paint, varnish, lacquer, etc., must be continuously maintained and recoated as necessary to keep uniformity of color and texture. Such surface shall be recoated in a workmanlike manner. (2) Every exterior wall, roof and porch or appurtenance thereto shall be maintained in a manner so as to prevent collapse of the same or injury to the occupants of the building or to the public. (3) The foundation walls of every building shall be maintained in good repair and shall be structurally sound. (4) Exterior walls, roofs and all openings, doors and windows, including glass, chimneys and other parts of a building, shall be maintained as to keep water from entering the building and to prevent undue heat loss from occupied areas. Materials which have been damaged or show evidence of dry rot or other deterioration shall be repaired or replaced and refinished in a workmanlike manner. Exterior walls, roofs and other parts of the building shall be free from loose and unsecured objects and material and improperly secured objects and materials. Such objects or materials shall be removed or replaced. (5) The owner of an occupied and/or vacated bulldings/property shall take such steps and perform such acts as may be required of him from time to time by the Village's Superintendent of Buildings, the Building Inspector or the Code Enforcement Officer to ensure that the building and its adjoining yards remain safe and secure and do not present a hazard to adjoining property or to the public. All openings shall be provided with painted exterior-grade plywood closures, securely fastened. (6) Buildings and structures shall be maintained in such condition so that they shall not become an unoccupied hazard as defined in this chapter. All graffiti or defacing shall be removed and the surface finish restored within a five-day period. (7) All signs, awnings and lighting systems shall be maintained in a completely operable, clean, non-deteriorated and safe condition. (8) All decorative pools and similar devices shall be maintained free of litter and operated as intended. Should the maintenance costs of such devices prove unacceptable, the device shall be removed. (9) Fuel-burning or heat-producing equipment shall be installed and maintained so that the emissions or discharge into the atmosphere of smoke, dust particles, odors or other products of combustion will not create a nuisance or be detrimental to the health, comfort, safety or property of any person. (10) Chimneys, flues and their supports shall be installed and maintained so as to be structurally safe, durable, smoke-tight, noncombustible and capable of withstanding the action of flue gases without softening, cracking or corroding. (11) Air-conditioning units which are over any public opening shall have condensation piped away from the entranceway of same. (12) Electrical fixtures, devices, wiring and systems shall be maintained in safe working condition, keeping in mind energy conservation, and shall be turned off when not in use, so as not to be a potential source of ignition of combustible material or an electric hazard or shock, and shall be properly connected to a reasonable, adequate source of electrical power. (13) All plumbing fixtures, sanitary facilities, plumbing appliances and plumbing equipment shall be properly maintained in good working condition. (14) If a sign is removed from the exterior of a building or structure, the area that was covered by the removed sign and now left exposed, even if a new sign is installed, shall be cleaned and maintained so that the exterior of the building or structure shall have a uniform color and texture. (15) Street numbers. Each residence shall be required to display the house numbers in a location easily observed and readable from the public right-of-way. Placing numbers behind screen doors is not permitted. All numbers shall be Arabic numerals at least three inches high and 1/2 inch wide. C. Dumpsters. (1) All permanent dumpsters shall be enclosed with fencing and shrubs and other screening as approved by the Superintendent of Buildings. (2) The use of temporary dumpsters shall only be permitted when stored on the property for which they are being used and shall not block the fire hydrant. A permit must be applied for and approved by the Building Department. Should the curb, apron or sidewalk be damaged during the dropoff or pickup of the dumpster, the property owner or resident shall be responsible for repairs within five working days. In the event that it is impossible to store the dumpster on the property, the Superintendent of Buildings shall determine if the dumpster can be placed in the street. When placing the dumpster in the street, the following requirements must be satisfied: (a) Permit application must be completed and returned with appropriate fees. (b) The dumpster shall be obtained from a certified carter that has been prequalified with the Village of Manorhaven. The carter shall provide the Village of Manorhaven with liability insurance naming the Village as an additional insured entity in the amount of $3 million. (c) The size shall be limited to a twenty-yard container. (d) The dumpster shall be placed in a location chosen by the Building Department and shall have reflective tape and flashing lights visible during evening hours. (e) The use of the dumpster shall be limited to a seventy-two-hour period if ft is to be placed in the street. (f) The permit shall require a fee of $50 and an additional bond of $500. The bond shall be returned once the dumpster is removed and the street and curb inspected for any damage that may have occurred. If there are any damages, the cost of repair shall be assessed against the bond. D. Unoccupied hazard. Unoccupied hazards shall be subject to condemnation in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and this Village. E. Swimming pools must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and in good repair.