Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-5
Exterior property areas
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A. Vegetation; noxious weeds and grass; landscaping. (1) Vegetation shall not block pedestrian access, visibility of motorists, allow harborage of animals, or prevent proper maintenance of a property. (2) Weeds and grass shall not be allowed to grow more than 12 inches in height. B. Debris; garbage; junk; refuse; rubbish; trash. (1) No person shall cause the depositing of debris, garbage, junk, refuse, rubbish or trash on any private or public property other than for the sole purpose of removal. Removal shall be made within 48 hours of depositing said items. (2) Trash enclosures shall be provided for all residential properties that have three or more dwelling units. Covered receptacles to contain the trash shall be used. C. Furniture. Furniture manufactured for the purpose of indoor use shall not be stored or used outside. Furniture deposited at curbside for the sole purpose of removal shall be removed within 48 hours of depositing said items. D. Appliances. (1) Appliances manufactured for the purpose of indoor use shall not be stored or operated out of doors in an uncovered location. (2) Refrigerators and freezers which are located outdoors shall be located under covered porches located at the rear of the property and shall have the doors secured or locked against entry. Nonoperating refrigerators shall be hauled from the site within seven days. E. Unlicensed vehicles and repairs. (1) Motor vehicles that are unlicensed shall not be stored out of doors in any district where a dwelling is a permitted principal use, except that this section shall not apply to any full-time active-duty serviceman or servicewoman in the Armed Forces of the United States while stationed outside of Steuben County, New York. (2) Repairs to motor vehicles, recreational equipment, and household items shall be performed in the rear yard. If there is no access to the rear yard, the side yard may be used. Repaired item shall not be left in disrepair for more than seven days. Minor repairs not lasting more than 24 hours in duration may be performed in the front of the property. F. Yard sales. (1) Any residential property may hold periodic yard sales of not more than 72 hours' duration. (2) No more than two yard sales, household sales, garage sales, moving sales, rummage or like sales may occur on any parcel of real property during the course of any calendar year.
Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-5 establishes a set of exterior property maintenance standards for private and public property within the village. The rule addresses vegetation height limits, debris removal timelines, outdoor storage of indoor furniture and appliances, unlicensed vehicle storage, vehicle repair locations, and the frequency and duration of yard sales. Items such as trash, furniture, and curbside debris must generally be removed within 48 hours, while nonoperating refrigerators must be removed within seven days and vehicles left in disrepair may not remain so for more than seven days. The provision applies broadly to residential properties and sets specific conditions for each category of exterior use.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-5, compliant property operators generally keep grass and weeds trimmed below 12 inches, ensure vegetation does not obstruct pedestrian or motorist sightlines, and provide covered trash enclosures for residential buildings with three or more dwelling units. Operators also ensure that indoor furniture and appliances are not stored outdoors in uncovered locations, that unlicensed vehicles are not kept outside in residential districts, and that any debris or curbside items are removed within the 48-hour window specified by the ordinance. Refrigerators stored outdoors must be placed under a covered rear porch with doors secured, and nonoperating units must be removed from the site within seven days.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-5 establishes exterior maintenance standards that apply to the property where a tenant lives, and some obligations — such as trash enclosures and covered receptacles — fall on the property owner for buildings with three or more units. Tenants who observe conditions on their property that appear to violate these standards, such as overgrown vegetation, improperly stored appliances, or failure to provide adequate trash facilities, may have grounds to raise those conditions with local code enforcement authorities in Bath or the Village of Bath. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help individuals understand how exterior property violations may relate to habitability concerns or other tenant protections under applicable 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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