Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 90-46
Exterior property area
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A. Free from hazards. Exterior property areas shall be free from conditions which are or might create health, accident or fire hazard. Exterior property areas shall be reasonably free from holes and excavations, sharp protrusions and other objects or conditions, which might be a potential cause of personal injury. Walks, steps, and driveways that contain holes or tripping hazards shall be filled, repaired, or replaced as the need indicates. Open wells, cesspools or cisterns shall be securely closed. B. Discharge of sewage. Sewage must be discharged into a public sewer system. C. Stormwater drainage. Stormwater shall be properly drained to prevent recurrent or excessive collection of the same or the entrance of water into any basement or cellar. D. Sump pumps must not discharge onto a neighbor's property and must abide by Chapter 126 . E. Free from rubbish and garbage. Exterior property areas shall be kept free from organic and inorganic material. Yards and lawns must be clean and free of debris and accumulations of waste materials of any kind. F. Noxious weeds. Exterior property areas shall be free from grass, brush, or weeds of a nature that are a fire or health hazard or are in excess of six inches in height. This shall also include any plants or vegetation in excess of six inches in height in the area between the sidewalk and curb of any property or in the right-of-way of the street. G. Domestic animals and pets. Domestic animals and pets shall not be kept on any premises in such a manner as to create unsanitary conditions or constitute a nuisance. H. Insect and rodent harborage. Exterior property areas shall be kept free of insect, vermin and rodent breeding, harborage and infestation and the sources thereof. I. Accessory structures. Accessory structures located on exterior property areas shall be kept in good repair, free from health, fire and accident hazards and vermin, insect and rodent harborage. J. Garbage, refuse, and recycling. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall see to the proper and sanitary disposal of garbage and refuse into covered receptacles. Rubbish toters and recycling containers are to be set out for pick up no earlier than the evening before the day designated for occupants' rubbish removal and they are to be removed from the curb within 24 hours.
Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-46 establishes a broad set of standards for how exterior property areas must be maintained. The rule covers a wide range of conditions, including physical hazards like holes and sharp protrusions, sanitary concerns like sewage discharge and pest harborage, vegetation height limits, and proper handling of garbage and recycling. Stormwater drainage, sump pump discharge, accessory structures, and the keeping of domestic animals are also regulated under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Newark, N.Y. subject to § 90-46 generally maintain exterior areas by promptly repairing walkways, steps, and driveways that present tripping hazards, keeping grass and weeds trimmed to no more than six inches, and ensuring all sewage flows into the public sewer system. Compliant operators also take steps to eliminate conditions that attract insects or rodents, keep accessory structures in good repair, and ensure sump pumps do not discharge onto neighboring properties in accordance with Chapter 126. Garbage receptacles are kept covered, and rubbish toters and recycling containers are placed at the curb no earlier than the evening before scheduled pickup and retrieved within 24 hours.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-46, tenants have an interest in exterior property areas being kept free from physical hazards, unsanitary conditions, pest infestations, and improper waste accumulation. Occupants of dwelling units also share responsibility under this provision for the sanitary disposal of garbage and refuse and for timely management of recycling containers. Tenants who observe conditions that may violate § 90-46 can document those conditions and report them to the appropriate Newark municipal code enforcement office, or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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