Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-5

For the purpose of this chapter, the terms used herein are defined as follows: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE A use, occupancy or tenancy customarily incidental to the principal use or occupancy of the premises. BASEMENT That space of a building that is partly below grade which has one-half (1/2) or more of its height measured from floor to ceiling above the finished grade of the ground adjoining the building. BRUSH AND WEEDS Any untended or uncultivated grasses, bushes, deleterious or unhealthful vegetation or other growing matter in excess of 12 inches in height, except trees, lawns, ornamental shrubbery, flowers or vegetables properly tended, pastureland, woodland or land under cultivation. BUILDING A structure, wholly or partially enclosed within exterior walls or within exterior or party walls, and a roof affording shelter to persons, animals or property. DEBRIS Scattered remains, discarded waste and litter. DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY A building containing not more than two dwelling units occupied or designed exclusively for residential purposes by not more than two families, each with separate household arrangements. EMERGENCY NOTICE OF VIOLATION A notice of violation containing each of the elements set forth in the definition of notice of violation (except notice of a right to a hearing), and in addition thereto, a statement that an emergency condition requiring immediate correction has been found to exist and setting forth the date and time by which the violation is to be cured. GARBAGE Food wastes, as from a kitchen, worthless matter and trash. GRAFFITI Other than as allowed pursuant to Article VI of Chapter 207 of the Town Code, any inscription, word, figure, painting or other defacement that is written, marked, etched, scratched, sprayed, drawn, painted or engraved on or otherwise affixed to any surface of public or private property by a device capable of leaving a visible mark. HOTEL A multiple dwelling used primarily for the purpose of furnishing lodging with or without meals for more than 15 transient guests for compensation. LITTER To make untidy by discarding trash carelessly. MOTEL A multiple dwelling, not over two stories in height, intended primarily for motorists; includes but is not limited to the terms "motor court," "motor hotel" and "tourist court." MULTIPLE DWELLING A. A building containing three or more dwelling units. B. A building with sleeping accommodations for more than five persons, used or occupied for a club, dormitory, fraternity or similar use. C. A dwelling unit occupied by more than five unrelated persons either by blood or marriage. NOTICE OF VIOLATION A statement in writing above the signature of the Commissioner of Public Works or designee, setting forth the name and address of the property owner, occupant or tenant to be served, the date, time and location of the violation, a description of the violation, the date by which the violation must be cured, notice of a right to a hearing, the penalties which may accrue and the right of the Commissioner of Public Works or designee to correct the violation if not corrected in a timely manner. PERSON Includes the owner, occupant, mortgagee or vendee in possession, operator, assignee or rents receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, agent or any other person, firm or corporation directly or indirectly in control of a building or parcel or part thereof. PREMISES A lot or parcel of land, including the buildings and structures thereon. REFUSE Something rejected or discarded as worthless or useless. STRUCTURE An assembly of materials forming a construction framed of component structural parts for occupancy or use, including buildings. TRASH Worthless discarded material.