Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-47
Junk equipment and vehicles
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A. Refrigerators, and similar equipment with locking mechanisms, shall not be discarded, abandoned, or stored on premises accessible to children without first removing the locking devices or the hinges of the doors. B. Equipment and materials shall not be stored in open areas of premises. C. It shall be unlawful to park, store or leave in the open or to abandon a junk vehicle upon private property except as permitted pursuant to General Municipal Law § 136 , unless the same is necessary for the operation of a business enterprise lawfully upon said premises. (1) The Building Inspector and/or designee or any police officer may serve written ten-day notice upon the owner of such private property to remove or shelter such junk vehicle in a fully enclosed building. Such ten-day notice shall be served personally on such property owner or, if the owner cannot be found, by sending a certified letter to the owner of record of the real property as designated upon the assessment rolls of the City. A single notice shall be sufficient for any number of such vehicles on one parcel of property. In addition thereto, a notice shall be posted conspicuously on each junk vehicle on such property. (2) Upon expiration of a ten-day time period after notice, the Building Inspector and/or designee or any police officer shall cause such junk vehicle to be removed to such area as may be designated for storage and there held for a period of 10 days. Within such ten-day time period, the owner and/or agent may claim such junk vehicle upon payment of the towing or removal charges therefor. Such owner and/or agent shall immediately remove such junk vehicle at his own expense to a fully enclosed storage area. Upon the expiration of such ten-day time period, no claim having been made, ownership of said junk vehicle shall be deemed to be forfeited and such vehicle may be disposed of by the City in accordance with the procedures set forth in Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1224 . (3) Nothing in this section shall prohibit an owner who occupies the property from retaining one unlicensed vehicle, provided that the vehicle is able to be moved under its own power and is in a condition which would render it roadworthy under the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law .
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-47 establishes rules about junk equipment and vehicles on private property. Appliances with locking mechanisms, such as refrigerators, must have their locks or door hinges removed before being discarded or stored where children can access them. Equipment and materials generally may not be stored in open areas, and junk vehicles may not be parked, stored, or abandoned on private property unless a specific business need or a narrow exception under General Municipal Law § 136 applies — with one unlicensed but operable and roadworthy vehicle allowed for an owner who lives on the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-47, compliant property owners and managers ensure that no junk vehicles are left in the open on their property, that any discarded appliances with locking mechanisms have those locks or hinges removed before being placed where children could reach them, and that equipment and materials are not stored in open areas. When a Building Inspector or police officer issues a written ten-day notice to remove or shelter a junk vehicle, operators who receive such notice generally act promptly within that window to avoid the vehicle being towed and held at the owner's expense. Keeping records of any lawful business-use exceptions or the single-vehicle exemption for owner-occupants can help demonstrate compliance if questions arise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 182-47 of Auburn's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if a landlord is allowing junk vehicles, unsecured appliances with locking mechanisms, or improperly stored equipment to remain on the property in violation of this provision. Tenants who believe conditions on their premises do not meet these standards may contact the Auburn Building Inspector's office, which has authority under § 182-47 to issue notices and initiate removal of junk vehicles. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand how this provision interacts with habitability or other housing standards that may apply to their situation.
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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