Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 197-10
Hazards and nuisances prohibited
Operative Text
A. Exterior property areas shall be free from conditions which might create a health, accident or fire hazard. B. Exterior property areas shall be kept free from organic and inorganic material that might become a health, accident or fire hazard. C. Sewage must be discharged into a public sewer system except as provided in § 197-13E of this law. Discharge of inadequately treated sewage shall not be permitted upon the surface of the ground or into natural or artificial surface drainageways. D. Stormwater shall be properly drained to prevent recurrent or excessive ponding or the entrance of water into any basement or cellar. E. Exterior property areas shall be free from species of weeds or plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to the public health. F. Exterior property areas shall be kept free from sources of insect, vermin and rodent breeding, harborage and infestation. G. Domestic animals and pets shall not be kept on any premises in such a manner as to create insanitary conditions or constitute a nuisance. H. 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. I. Exterior property areas shall be so maintained as not to cause a substantial depreciation in property values in the immediate neighborhood.
Port Chester Code ch. 197 § 197-10 establishes a broad set of standards for the condition of exterior property areas. It prohibits conditions that create health, fire, or accident hazards, requires proper management of sewage and stormwater, and mandates that grounds be kept free from noxious weeds, pests, and vermin. The rule also covers the upkeep of accessory structures and the keeping of animals, and it prohibits property conditions that substantially depreciate neighboring property values.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Port Chester Code ch. 197 § 197-10, compliant property operators generally maintain exterior areas by removing debris and organic material, ensuring sewage is directed to the public sewer system, and managing stormwater drainage to prevent basement flooding or ponding. They also routinely address weed growth, pest and rodent harborage, and the condition of outbuildings such as sheds or garages. Operators who keep animals on the premises take care that those animals do not create unsanitary conditions or constitute a nuisance to neighbors.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Port Chester Code ch. 197 § 197-10 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when exterior property areas are left in hazardous, unsanitary, or pest-infested conditions, or when stormwater drainage is inadequate. Tenants who observe violations may consider filing a complaint with the Port Chester Code Enforcement office, which is the local body responsible for inspecting and enforcing property maintenance standards. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing codes can help residents understand the range of options available when these exterior conditions are not addressed.
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 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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