Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-11

The following shall apply to construction: A. For purposes of enforcement of this chapter, the prime or general contractor, if work is under progress, or the owner, if no work is under progress, shall be held responsible. B. Materials may be stored in any area of the property upon which construction is being carried on, provided that the method of storage and the materials stored are in compliance with the requirements of this chapter. C. Drainage crossing the property under development must be maintained during the period of development, and no materials may be stored, land disturbed or other work done to block drainage or to divert or cause runoff of groundwater or stormwater in an unnatural fashion. D. The person responsible as herein defined shall take all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that there shall not be an unusual or unwarranted amount of dust and debris blown onto or across neighboring or nearby properties. E. Construction roads must be kept wet or properly treated to decrease the spread of dust and mud. F. A temporary cover such as rye grass or a mulch must be applied on land that has been stripped of its protective vegetation during the course of its construction to prevent the spread of dust and mud. G. All excavations in or near a public or private walkway or street must be properly guarded and protected at all times by lights, flags, barricades or other warnings sufficient in kind and amount to warn the public from the danger of falling into the excavation. H. Temporary electrical service must be through electric lines that are weatherproof and waterproof; such lines must not cross public walkways or highways on the ground, nor shall they be placed on the ground in areas subject to construction equipment traffic. I. Grounds and buildings must be kept free of debris such as broken glass, boards with fastenings protruding and other articles making travel around the job site dangerous and unsafe.