Williston Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 168-11
Business units
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A. Business units, as defined herein, shall at all times be maintained in compliance with the provisions of this article 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. Shopping baskets, carts or wagons shall not be left unattended or standing in open areas and shall be collected at the close of each business day by the occupant of such unit and removed to the interior of the building or buildings. 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. All fences and planting areas installed on the premises shall be maintained by the owner of the property. Such maintenance shall include but not be limited to the replacement of trees and shrubs which may die and/or otherwise be destroyed, the maintenance and cutting of lawns and the replacement and/or repair of fences which may become in disrepair.
Williston Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-11 establishes a set of ongoing maintenance and operational standards for business units within the village. Outdoor areas must be kept free of garbage, debris, and unattended shopping carts, with waste stored inside or in an approved enclosure and regularly removed. Non-electric mobile refrigeration units may not run after business hours, and all fencing and landscaping on the property must be kept in good repair, including replacing dead vegetation and fixing damaged fences.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 168 § 168-11, property owners and managers of business units are generally expected to maintain a consistent routine that keeps outdoor spaces clear of refuse, crates, and debris at all times. Compliant operators typically ensure that shopping carts are retrieved and brought inside at the close of each business day, that waste removal is scheduled regularly, and that any mobile refrigeration equipment used after hours is electrically powered. Owners also bear direct responsibility for the upkeep of fences and planted areas on the premises, including replacing dead trees or shrubs and repairing deteriorated fencing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Business occupants and tenants operating under ch. 168 § 168-11 should be aware that certain obligations—such as collecting shopping carts and keeping refuse indoors—fall on the occupant of the unit, while fence and landscaping maintenance is assigned to the property owner. If there is a dispute about which party is responsible for a particular obligation, the text of § 168-11 itself distinguishes between owner and occupant duties. Tenants who believe a property owner is failing to meet their obligations under this provision may wish to contact the Village of Williston Park's code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with local commercial tenancy law.
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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