Mamaroneck Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 161-4
Lots at street intersections
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All owners, tenants and/or occupants of premises at any corner formed by the intersection of highways shall, within 15 days of the receipt from the Town Clerk of written notice to do so, trim, prune and, if necessary, remove all hedges, brush, shrubs and overhanging limbs of trees or any obstacle upon such part of the premises as is specified in said notice, to the end that persons driving vehicles upon either of such intersecting highways shall have an unobstructed view across such part of said premises to the other of said highways for a distance of at least 20 feet from such intersection, measured along such highway on which such vehicle is traveling.
Mamaroneck Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 § 161-4 establishes a sight-line clearance requirement at road intersections. When the Town Clerk issues written notice, the owners, tenants, or occupants of a corner property have 15 days to trim, prune, or remove hedges, shrubs, brush, and overhanging tree limbs as specified. The goal is to ensure that drivers on either intersecting road have an unobstructed view across the corner property for at least 20 feet from the intersection, measured along the road they are traveling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mamaroneck Town Code ch. 161 § 161-4, property owners of corner lots are responsible for maintaining vegetation so that sight lines at intersections remain clear. Compliant operators typically monitor hedges, shrubs, and overhanging tree limbs at corner properties on a routine basis and respond promptly to any written notice from the Town Clerk, completing required trimming, pruning, or removal within the 15-day window. Keeping records of maintenance activity and any correspondence with the Town Clerk is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mamaroneck Town Code ch. 161 § 161-4 places the sight-line clearance obligation on owners, tenants, and occupants alike, meaning tenants of corner properties may receive a written notice from the Town Clerk requiring vegetation work within 15 days. Tenants who receive such a notice may want to review their lease to understand how maintenance responsibilities are allocated between themselves and their landlord. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help clarify how this shared obligation interacts with lease terms and local housing law.
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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