Manorhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 112 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 112-8
Visual traffic hazards prohibited
Operative Text
No tree, bush, shrub, fence, wall or other structure located on any land at or near any intersection on any Village street shall be allowed by the owner or owners thereof to remain if it obstructs or interferes with the view of either intersecting Village street by drivers of vehicles, on either Village street, at a point more than two feet and less than six feet above the street level and within 20 feet of the point of intersection of the two Village streets, but this prohibition shall not apply to buildings built prior to the effective date of this chapter, or so long as there is on file with the Village Clerk a certificate signed by the Superintendent of Buildings or the Code Enforcement Officer for public safety that the erection or maintenance of the tree, bush, shrub, fence, wall or other structure does not constitute a traffic hazard. Nothing herein shall prevent the withdrawal by the Superintendent of Buildings of a certificate previously filed with the Village Clerk. Also see § 132-10 , Interference with use of sidewalks prohibited.
Section 112-8 of Manorhaven's Code of Ordinances prohibits trees, bushes, shrubs, fences, walls, and similar structures near street intersections from blocking drivers' sightlines between two feet and six feet above street level and within 20 feet of the intersection point. Buildings that existed before the chapter's effective date are exempt from this rule. An exemption is also available if a certificate from the Superintendent of Buildings or Code Enforcement Officer is on file with the Village Clerk confirming the structure poses no traffic hazard, though that certificate can be withdrawn at any time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 112-8, property owners with land near Village street intersections are generally expected to keep vegetation and structures trimmed or removed so they do not obstruct driver sightlines in the two-to-six-foot height zone within 20 feet of an intersection. Compliant operators typically monitor plantings seasonally, since growth can bring previously acceptable vegetation into the prohibited zone. If a structure or planting cannot be removed, owners may seek a safety certificate from the Superintendent of Buildings or Code Enforcement Officer and ensure it is filed with the Village Clerk, keeping in mind that such certificates can be withdrawn.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 112-8 establishes a public safety standard that applies to property owners, meaning tenants who observe obstructed sightlines near intersections on Village streets may have grounds to raise the issue with local Village officials or the Code Enforcement Officer. If a landlord controls the offending vegetation or structure, a tenant may report the condition to the Village and reference this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local municipal codes can help residents understand what options are generally available when a property owner is not maintaining compliance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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