Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-110
Hazards
Operative Text
Outdoor premises, including vacant lots, shall be free from conditions that might create a health, accident or fire hazard or which are unsightly and might tend to blight the neighborhood. A. Such areas shall be reasonably free from holes and excavations, sharp protrusions and other objects or conditions that are a potential cause of personal injury. B. Open wells, cesspools and cisterns shall be securely closed. C. Trees and limbs of trees that constitute a hazard shall be removed.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-110 establishes that outdoor areas and vacant lots must be kept free of conditions that could cause physical injury, create fire or health hazards, or visually blight the neighborhood. Specific requirements address ground-level dangers like holes and sharp objects, the secure closure of open wells and cisterns, and the removal of hazardous trees or limbs. The rule applies broadly to any outdoor premises within the jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-110, property owners and managers generally conduct regular inspections of outdoor areas and vacant lots to identify and address hazardous conditions before they cause harm. Compliant operators typically fill or barricade excavations, remove sharp protrusions, ensure that wells and cisterns are securely sealed, and arrange for the removal of trees or limbs identified as hazards. Maintaining documentation of inspections and remediation work is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-110 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when outdoor areas on their premises contain conditions such as open holes, unsecured wells, or hazardous trees that could cause injury or create health and fire risks. Tenants who observe such conditions may consider reporting them to the appropriate local code enforcement or municipal authority in Sleepy Hollow, which has jurisdiction over outdoor hazard complaints. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain available options, including how a documented violation under this provision might be relevant in related housing proceedings.
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.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation