Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-9

Office, commercial and industrial uses

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Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-9
The following shall apply to office, commercial and industrial uses: A. For all properties, the owner, tenant or occupant shall be held responsible for the maintenance of the grounds and building for the purposes of enforcement of this chapter. B. No materials may be stored or displayed in a front or exterior or interior side yard except for motor vehicles for sale at a permitted motor vehicle sales establishment. C. Materials may be stored in a rear yard, provided that the storage area therein is completely enclosed within a six-foot-high solid fence or evergreen hedge of equivalent height and that the storage area does not infringe on or obstruct vehicle parking or maneuvering areas. D. No shopping baskets, carts or wagons shall be left unattended more than 24 hours standing outside of a building, whether or not such carts are on property owned or leased by the owner of said carts. E. There shall be no storage of used or discarded auto parts on the property. For this section of this chapter, "discarded auto parts" shall be defined as discarded parts, such as but not limited to tires, batteries, fenders and parts. F. Parking lots shall be clearly marked indicating parking areas and spaces in a manner approved by the Planning Board. Such markings must be maintained at all times in a clear and legible manner. G. All parking lots and driveways must be kept free of snow and ice accumulation within limits imposed by climatic conditions. Within 72 hours of the termination of heavy snowstorms, all required parking spaces and maneuvering areas must be free of snow. Collected snow and ice must not be stored or piled in such a manner so as to obstruct the vision of pedestrians or vehicle operators and/or so as to cause flooding. Snow and ice shall not be plowed or pushed or dumped onto a sidewalk or walkway. H. A temporary dumpster/construction debris container is permitted for a period not to exceed 60 days, provided that it is located on an impervious surface, does not overflow with debris, is not used for items that may create offensive odors or a health hazard and is used only for debris from the property in which it is located. With a valid building permit and good cause shown, the Building Inspector may allow a maximum of two extensions for the placement of the temporary dumpster/construction debris container for a period not to exceed five months each. I. Temporary portable storage units (e.g., PODS units) are permitted for a period not to exceed 60 days, provided that they do not overflow with debris, are not used for items that may create offensive odors or a health hazard and are used only for items from the property on which they are located. With a valid building permit and good cause shown, the Commissioner of Public Works or designee may allow a maximum of one extension for the placement of the temporary portable storage units for a period not to exceed 60 days.
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Plain English

Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-9 establishes property maintenance and storage standards for office, commercial, and industrial properties. Owners, tenants, and occupants share responsibility for keeping grounds and buildings in compliance. The provision governs where materials may be stored, how parking lots must be maintained, how snow must be cleared, and how temporary dumpsters and portable storage units may be used, including time limits and extension procedures.

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For Property Managers

Under ch. 129 § 129-9, compliant operators keep materials out of front and side yards, store rear-yard materials behind a six-foot solid fence or equivalent hedge, and ensure storage does not block parking. Parking lot markings are kept legible, snow is cleared within 72 hours of heavy storms, and shopping carts are not left unattended outside for more than 24 hours. Temporary dumpsters and portable storage units are limited to 60-day periods, with extensions available only through the Building Inspector or Commissioner of Public Works upon showing good cause with a valid building permit.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-9 explicitly names tenants and occupants as parties responsible for maintenance and compliance alongside property owners. If a landlord's failure to maintain the property—such as neglecting parking lot markings or allowing improper storage—affects a tenant's use, tenants may document conditions and contact the relevant Brighton enforcement office. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help clarify what remedies or defenses may be available under this chapter.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Brighton Code § 129-13

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