West Carthage, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 63 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 63-5
Business units
Operative Text
A. Business units, as defined herein, shall at all times be maintained in compliance with the provisions of this chapter regulating open spaces, buildings or structures and littering. B. No outside storage or accumulation of garbage, crates, rubbish, refuse or debris shall be permitted at any time, and all such garbage, crates, rubbish, refuse or debris shall be kept inside the building or buildings on the premises, or in an acceptable enclosure, and shall be regularly collected and removed from the premises. C. No shopping baskets, carts or wagons shall be left unattended or standing in open areas, and the same shall be collected at the close of business each day by the occupant of such unit and removed to the interior of the building or buildings or arranged neatly against the building and secured against removal by chains or other appropriate means. D. No mobile refrigeration unit shall be operated on the premises after the closing of the business conducted thereon unless such mobile refrigeration unit is electrically operated. E. No truck or other vehicle shall be loaded or unloaded outside the confines of the building or buildings on the premises, before 7:00 a.m. or after the business conducted on the premises has been closed to the public, in such a manner as to cause excessive noise or disturbance to the adjoining properties. F. All fences and planting areas installed on the premises shall be maintained by the owner of the property. Such maintenance shall include but shall not be limited to the maintenance and cutting of lawns and the replacement and/or repair of fences which may become in disrepair.
West Carthage, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 63 § 63-5 establishes a set of ongoing maintenance and operational standards for business units in the village. The rule covers a range of exterior conditions, including waste storage, shopping cart management, mobile refrigeration noise, vehicle loading hours, and upkeep of fences and landscaping. Taken together, the provisions are designed to keep commercial properties orderly, minimize disturbances to neighboring properties, and ensure that common nuisances are actively managed rather than left unaddressed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers overseeing commercial units subject to ch. 63 § 63-5 generally keep all garbage, rubbish, and debris stored inside the building or within an approved enclosure, and arrange for regular removal. Compliant operators ensure that shopping carts are collected and secured each evening, that vehicle loading and unloading does not create excessive noise before 7:00 a.m. or after business hours, and that non-electric mobile refrigeration units are shut down when the business closes. Owners are also responsible for maintaining fences and planting areas on the premises, including lawn cutting and timely repair or replacement of any fencing that falls into disrepair under § 63-5(F).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Commercial tenants and occupants of business units have responsibilities under ch. 63 § 63-5 that run alongside those of property owners, particularly regarding day-to-day operations such as cart collection and waste management. If a neighboring business's practices — such as late-night refrigeration noise, early-morning truck loading, or accumulated outdoor debris — appear to violate this section, affected parties can generally document the conditions and bring concerns to the appropriate local code enforcement authority in West Carthage. Tenant-rights organizations or local legal aid resources can help occupants understand how § 63-5 obligations are allocated between owners and tenants under their specific lease arrangements.
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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