Haverstraw Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 169 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 169-6
Open areas and parking spaces; unregistered vehicles; storage of vehicles
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A. Surface or subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent the development of stagnant ponds. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized where necessary. No roof, surface or sanitary drainage shall create a structural, safety or health hazard by reason of construction, maintenance or manner of discharge. B. Fences and other minor construction shall be maintained in a safe and substantial condition. C. Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions. Any holes or other hazards that may exist shall be filled and necessary repairs or replacement carried out in compliance with applicable code requirements. D. Yards and vacant lots shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards and rodent harborage and infestation. They shall be maintained in a manner that will prevent dust or other particles from being blown about the neighborhood. Open wells, cesspools or cisterns shall be securely closed or barricaded from access by the public. All temporary excavations shall be kept covered or barricaded so as to protect the general public from injury. E. All land must be kept free of dead or dying trees and accumulations of brush, shrubs, weeds, grass, stumps, roots, excessive and/or noxious growths, garbage, refuse or debris which would either tend to start a fire or increase the intensity of a fire already started or cause poisoning or irritation to people or animals or cause or tend to cause or enhance an unhealthy or dangerous or obnoxious condition on said property or on any adjacent or neighboring property. F. No more than one unregistered vehicle may be stored on the premises, and said vehicle must be capable of passing a New York State motor vehicle inspection. This subsection shall be enforced by the Village Police Department or the Zoning Enforcement Officer. G. The owner, tenant or occupant of any property located within the Village of Haverstraw shall not park, permit or allow the exterior parking or storage of any vehicle within the front, side or rear yard of such property, unless such vehicle is parked upon a driveway or other paved or dust-free surface provided for such purposes. The failure of any owner, occupant or tenant to comply with the provision of this subsection shall be deemed an offense.
Haverstraw Village Code § 169-6 establishes maintenance and use standards for outdoor areas, parking surfaces, and vehicles on private property. Drainage systems must be kept functional, fences and paved areas must be safe, and yards must be free of hazards, rodents, debris, and overgrowth. Vehicle storage is also regulated: no more than one unregistered vehicle may be kept on a property, it must be capable of passing a New York State inspection, and all vehicles parked outdoors must rest on a driveway or other approved paved or dust-free surface.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 169-6 generally keep drainage systems clear and functional, maintain fences and paved surfaces in safe repair, and ensure yards are free of debris, overgrowth, and rodent harborage. Compliant operators also confirm that any unregistered vehicle stored on-site meets the single-vehicle limit and inspection-readiness standard, and that all exterior vehicle parking occurs on a driveway or approved dust-free surface. The Village Police Department and the Zoning Enforcement Officer are both authorized to enforce the vehicle-related provisions of this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 169-6, tenants share responsibility for keeping yards and parking areas in the condition the ordinance requires, and violations of the vehicle-parking subsection are classified as an offense. Tenants who believe a landlord's failure to maintain drainage, paved surfaces, or yard conditions creates a hazard may document the conditions and report concerns to the Village's Zoning Enforcement Officer. A local tenant-rights organization can help clarify how shared maintenance obligations apply in a given lease arrangement.
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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