Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 300-50
Firewood
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The excessive storage of firewood and similar material is prohibited. Storage in excess of two cords outside any structure or enclosure shall be deemed excessive. Firewood shall be neatly stacked and may not be located in any front or side yard but must be stored at the rear of the premises in conformity with all other provisions of this Municipal Code.
Under Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-50, residential properties are subject to specific limits on outdoor firewood storage. Storing more than two cords of firewood or similar material outside any structure or enclosure is considered excessive and is prohibited. Any firewood that is stored outdoors must be neatly stacked and kept only in the rear yard — not in front or side yards — and must comply with all other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Mineola should be aware that ch. 300 § 300-50 sets clear standards for firewood storage on the premises. A compliant property generally has no more than two cords of firewood stored outside, with all outdoor firewood neatly stacked and confined to the rear yard only. Routine property inspections can help ensure that neither tenants nor the property itself falls out of compliance with this and related Municipal Code provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-50, tenants who store firewood outdoors are expected to keep it within the two-cord limit, neatly stacked, and located only at the rear of the property. If a landlord or another party raises a concern about firewood storage on your rental property, understanding the specific requirements of § 300-50 can help clarify what the rule actually requires. Tenants with questions about how this provision applies to their living situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full Mineola Municipal Code for related provisions.
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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