Williston Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 168-2
Unsightly or hazardous conditions
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It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any land in the village to maintain or permit to remain thereon any brush, grass, trees, weeds or refuse, garbage, ashes or rubbish which shall be unsightly or which may constitute a hazard to public health or safety.
Williston Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-2 establishes that land in the village must be kept free of overgrown vegetation—such as brush, grass, weeds, or trees—as well as refuse, garbage, ashes, or rubbish that is either visually unsightly or poses a risk to public health or safety. The rule applies to both owners and occupants of the property. Allowing such conditions to persist is treated as a violation of village code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 168 § 168-2, property owners in Williston Park are generally expected to maintain their land so that vegetation is kept trimmed and debris, garbage, or rubbish is regularly removed or properly contained. Compliant operators typically schedule routine yard maintenance and waste disposal to prevent conditions that could be deemed unsightly or hazardous. Owners should also be aware that the rule extends to occupants, meaning landlords may want to address these expectations in lease agreements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 168 § 168-2 places responsibility on occupants—not just owners—to avoid maintaining unsightly or hazardous vegetation and refuse on the property. Tenants who receive a notice of violation related to this provision may wish to review their lease to understand how maintenance responsibilities are allocated between themselves and the landlord. Tenant-rights organizations or local village offices can be consulted for general information about how such violations are typically handled in Williston Park.
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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