Albion Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 179 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 179-28
Insect and rodent control
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A. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect and rodent harborage and infestation. Extermination methods and other measures to control insects and rodents shall conform to the requirements of the New York State Department of Health and the Orleans County Department of Health. B. Parks shall be maintained free of accumulations of debris which may provide rodent harborage or breeding places for flies, mosquitoes and other pests. C. Storage areas shall be so maintained as to prevent rodent harborage. Lumber, pipe and other building materials shall be stored at least one foot above the ground. D. Where the potential for insect and rodent infestation exists, all exterior openings in or beneath any structure shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials. E. The growth of brush, weeds and grass shall be controlled to prevent harborage of ticks, chiggers and other noxious insects. Parks shall be so maintained as to prevent the growth of ragweed, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and other noxious weeds considered detrimental to health. Open areas shall be maintained free of heavy undergrowth of any description.
Section 179-28 of Albion Village's Code of Ordinances establishes that all grounds, buildings, structures, parks, and storage areas must be kept free of conditions that attract or support insects and rodents. Extermination and control methods must meet standards set by the New York State Department of Health and the Orleans County Department of Health. The rule also addresses vegetation management, requiring that brush, weeds, and grass be controlled to prevent harborage of ticks, chiggers, and other noxious insects, and that noxious plants like poison ivy and ragweed be removed from parks and open areas.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 179-28, compliant property operators in Albion Village routinely inspect their grounds, buildings, and storage areas for signs of rodent or insect activity and address infestations using methods approved by the New York State Department of Health and the Orleans County Department of Health. Operators generally ensure that building materials such as lumber and pipe are stored at least one foot off the ground, that exterior openings are screened with wire mesh or suitable materials where infestation risk exists, and that vegetation such as brush, weeds, and grass is kept trimmed. Maintaining parks and open areas free of heavy undergrowth and noxious plants like poison ivy and ragweed is also part of ongoing compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 179-28 gives residents of Albion Village a basis to raise concerns when a property's grounds, structures, or common areas are not being maintained free of rodent or insect infestation as required. Tenants who observe conditions such as rodent harborage, unscreened exterior openings, or overgrown vegetation harboring pests may report these conditions to the local code enforcement office or the Orleans County Department of Health, which oversees related health standards. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local or county channels are available for pursuing a complaint under this provision.
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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