Fenton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 107-4

A. Yards, lots, open areas and the exterior of premises or structures which are exposed to public view or are visible from adjoining or adjacent properties and the open space on the premises outside any building or structure erected thereon, shall be kept free of hazards, which include, but are not limited to the following: (1) The accumulation of garbage, hazardous waste, construction debris and furniture shall not be allowed to pile up in public view or on the property and shall be removed in a timely fashion, either by such responsible property owner or private hauling company. (2) All landscaping shall be maintained so that shrubs and bushes do not encroach on public ways. (3) Lawns exposed to public view shall be maintained in a safe condition, mowed as necessary, and free from litter. Yards, courts and vacant lots shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards. (4) Discarded appliances: abandoned refrigerators, boilers, furnaces, hot water heaters, television sets, washing machines or dryers. This includes any other major appliance or white goods. (5) No automobiles, motorized vehicles, boats, trailers or other large equipment or objects shall be habitually parked on any open, unpaved or unstoned lawn area in front of the dwelling unit. (6) No more than one unlicensed vehicle shall be kept on any parcel except in a fully enclosed building. For the purposes of this provision, a "parcel" shall be deemed to include any associated parcel as defined in § 150-33 of the Town Code; provided, however, that licensed automobile repair shops shall, subject to Planning Board approval and control, be exempt from this provision. Inoperable vehicles or parts thereof, including boats and trailers, motorized or not, which vehicles or parts thereof are or have been abandoned, dismantled, or are in a state of visible disrepair, shall, upon notification by the Town, be removed within 60 days. B. Buildings and structures. Every structure and accessory structures and every part thereof shall be kept structurally sound and in a state of good repair to avoid safety, health or fire hazards, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Each owner and occupant shall keep all exterior components of every structure in good repair, including but not limited to walls, ceilings, floors, roofs, chimneys, cornices, gutters, downspouts, drains, porches, steps, landings, fire escapes, exterior stairs, windows, shutters, doors, storefronts, signs, marquees, basement hatchways, and awnings. Every exterior window from which glass has been broken out shall be promptly replaced or repaired. (2) Open wells, cesspools or cisterns shall be securely closed or barricaded from access to the public. (3) The owner of a vacated building shall take such steps and perform such acts to insure that the building and its adjoining yards remain safe and secure, and do not present a hazard to adjoining property or to the public. All entrances, including doors and windows, shall be kept locked. Buildings and structures shall be maintained in such condition that they shall not become an unoccupied hazard. (4) All materials used for the purpose of roofing any dwelling must be of a type approved by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. No plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, plastic or canvas covering, or tarp shall be used as a permanent finished roofing material. Any such nonconforming materials may be used only in an emergency, and then only for a period not to exceed 90 days unless extended by the Building Inspector for a period deemed by him or her to be prudent and reasonable. The Town Board may thereafter grant or deny one additional extension upon request of the property owner or the owner's authorized representative, either with or without a hearing, at the Town Board's discretion. Upon the expiration of any such additional extension by the Town Board, no further extensions shall be granted.