Coxsackie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-2
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: BUSINESS UNIT A building or combination of buildings and the lot on which the same is located, used wholly or in part for commercial purposes, including but not limited to offices, places of public assembly, shopping centers, supermarkets, retail stores, warehouses, manufacturing or fabrication plants, gasoline stations and other business uses. COURT An open and unoccupied space on a lot and enclosed on at least three sides by the walls of a building. GARBAGE The animal or vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food, including containers in which packaged. INFESTATION The presence of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests. INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE A vehicle which cannot be driven upon the public streets for reason including but not limited to being unlicensed, wrecked, abandoned, in a state of disrepair, or incapable of being moved under its own power. LITTER Garbage, refuse and rubbish, as herein defined, and all other waste material which, if thrown or deposited as herein prohibited, tends to create a danger to public health, safety and welfare or creates unsightliness. LOT A parcel of land, with or without buildings or structures located thereon. PREMISES A lot, plot or parcel of land, easement or public way, including any structures thereon. REFUSE All putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes, including garbage. rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, and solid market and industrial wastes. RUBBISH Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage; the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust and other similar materials. UNOCCUPIED HAZARD Any building or part thereof which remains unoccupied for a period of more than six months, with either doors, windows or other openings broken, removed or boarded or sealed up, or any building under construction upon which little or no construction work has been performed for a period of more than six months. YARD An open space on the same lot with a structure.
Section 106-2 of Coxsackie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 establishes the shared vocabulary used throughout the chapter's property maintenance and nuisance rules. Terms such as "litter," "refuse," "garbage," "rubbish," "infestation," "inoperable motor vehicle," and "unoccupied hazard" are each given specific meanings that govern how the rest of the chapter is interpreted and applied. For example, an "unoccupied hazard" is defined as a building left vacant for more than six months with broken, removed, or boarded openings, or a stalled construction site idle for the same period. These definitions set the boundaries of what conduct and conditions the chapter regulates.
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Property owners and managers operating under Coxsackie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-2 should familiarize themselves with each defined term, since compliance obligations elsewhere in ch. 106 turn on these precise meanings. For instance, a vehicle that is unlicensed, wrecked, or incapable of self-propulsion qualifies as an "inoperable motor vehicle" under this section, and a building vacant for more than six months with compromised openings meets the definition of an "unoccupied hazard." Operators who understand these definitions are better positioned to assess whether conditions on their lots, yards, courts, or business units trigger duties under the chapter's substantive provisions.
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Tenants living or working in Coxsackie can look to § 106-2 of ch. 106 to understand what conditions the local code treats as regulated problems, such as infestations, litter accumulation, or an unoccupied hazard on the premises. Because the definitions in this section underpin the rest of the chapter, knowing them can help tenants identify whether a condition they are experiencing — like rodent presence or debris — falls within the code's scope. Tenants who believe a covered condition exists on their premises may consider contacting the appropriate Coxsackie municipal enforcement office or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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