Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-45
Open areas; drainage
Operative Text
A. Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent development of stagnant ponds. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers, approved combined storm and sanitary sewers or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized where deemed necessary. B. Fences and other minor constructions shall be maintained in safe and substantial condition. C. Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions. D. Yards and courts shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards. E. Heavy undergrowths and accumulations of plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to health shall be eliminated. F. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing on the front lawn or yard of any residential premises, except that this prohibition shall not be construed to prevent parking or standing a vehicle on an authorized driveway. G. All gutters and leaders in new buildings and structures, and in additions to existing buildings and structures, shall be connected to a dry well system designed by a qualified architect or engineer and approved by the Village Building Inspector. H. All new driveways, or driveways that are improved or restored after the effective date of this legislation, shall be connected to a dry well system designed by a qualified architect or engineer and approved by the Village Building Inspector.
Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-45 establishes standards for the outdoor areas of residential properties, covering drainage, fencing, paved surfaces, yard cleanliness, and vegetation. Surface and subsurface water must be managed to prevent building damage and stagnant water, and new or improved gutters, leaders, and driveways must connect to engineer-designed dry well systems approved by the Village Building Inspector. Vehicles may not be parked on front lawns or yards, though parking on an authorized driveway is permitted. The rule applies to both existing conditions and new construction or improvements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties subject to § 116-45 generally maintain drainage infrastructure, fences, paved surfaces, and yards in safe, clean, and functional condition year-round. When undertaking new construction or improving existing gutters, leaders, or driveways, compliant operators engage a qualified architect or engineer to design a dry well system and obtain approval from the Village Building Inspector before work is completed. Keeping yards free of hazardous vegetation and ensuring that vehicles are not parked on front lawns are also part of routine property management under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 116-45 of the Thomaston Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to expect that outdoor areas—including drainage systems, fences, walkways, driveways, and yards—are kept in safe and sanitary condition. If conditions such as standing water, deteriorated paving, overgrown vegetation, or improperly parked vehicles on a front lawn appear to violate this provision, tenants may document the conditions and raise the issue with the Village Building Inspector or other local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under local housing and property maintenance codes.
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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