Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 136-4
Nuisances
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The following conditions are hereby declared to be nuisances and the maintenance of such nuisances is hereby prohibited within the Village of Norwood. It shall be unlawful for any owner of real property within the Village or the agent of such owner, tenant or occupant of any premises and/or any person, firm or corporation lawfully occupying any real property within the Village to permit: A. Conditions which are dangerous to human life and health. B. Weeds, brush or any portion of said growth to obtain a height in excess of 10 inches. C. Uncut grass to obtain a height in excess of six inches. D. Accumulations of garbage or solid waste or rubbish. E. Boats or motor vehicles or portions thereof to be parked or stored for unreasonable periods of time or to be parked or stored if it is abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, junked or substantially damaged and is not intended to be used or in no condition for legal use upon the public highway. (See also Chapter 185 .) F. A building or structural part or cellar thereof which does not provide adequate means of egress or is not sufficiently supported, ventilated, sewered, drained or cleaned. G. Whatever renders soil, air, water, or food impure or unwholesome. H. Slaughterhouses, privies, hogpens, accumulations of dung or manure, carcasses, swill, brine, pigeon coops, urine of animals or any stinking, obnoxious, offensive, foul or filthy liquids or other matters or conditions. I. Discarded material of any kind, rubbish or refuse that is maintained beyond normally scheduled garbage removal. J. Accumulations of brush, tree stumps, or other vegetative waste or rubble or construction waste that is maintained beyond normally scheduled garbage removal. K. Ponds or pools of stagnant water. L. Pits, holes, excavations, uncovered wells or other declivities of land which are unsightly or are liable to cause injuries to persons falling therein or therefrom. M. Barbed wire, razor wire, electrified fences, or such fences as are otherwise forbidden by the provisions of Village of Norwood Code. N. Accumulations of junk, old metals or machinery, rags or newspapers. O. On private property located within any residence district of the Village, the maintenance of any container actually accommodating or designed to accommodate more than one cubic yard of rubbish, refuse or discarded material of any kind. P. Combustible waste, refuse and large quantities of dry vegetation, which by reason of their proximity to buildings or structures would constitute a fire hazard or contribute to the spread of fire, shall be removed.
Section 136-4 of Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 136 establishes a broad list of conditions that the Village of Norwood officially classifies as nuisances and prohibits on any real property within its boundaries. The rule covers a wide range of situations, from overgrown grass and weeds exceeding specific height limits, to accumulations of garbage, junk, stagnant water, and hazardous structural conditions. Both active maintenance of these conditions and passive permission for them to exist are treated as violations, and the prohibition applies to owners, agents, tenants, and occupants alike.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Norwood should be familiar with the full list of prohibited conditions under Chapter 136, Section 136-4, as the ordinance holds owners directly responsible alongside tenants and occupants. Compliant operators generally maintain grass below six inches and other vegetation below ten inches, ensure prompt removal of garbage and debris beyond scheduled pickup, keep structures adequately ventilated and safely accessible, and avoid storing wrecked, junked, or abandoned vehicles on their properties. Lease agreements that clearly assign maintenance responsibilities to tenants can be a useful operational tool, though the ordinance's obligations extend to the owner regardless of such arrangements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Norwood Code Chapter 136, Section 136-4, tenants and occupants share responsibility for not permitting nuisance conditions on the premises they occupy, meaning a tenant can be held accountable alongside the property owner for violations such as accumulated garbage, overgrown vegetation, or hazardous structural conditions. Tenants who believe a landlord is responsible for a nuisance condition—such as a structurally deficient building or inadequate egress—may have grounds to raise that as a concern with Village enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help clarify how shared responsibility under this provision may apply to a particular living situation.
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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