North Syracuse, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 178-4
Outdoor deposit or storage of waste
Operative Text
No person, as owner, occupant, lessee or agent or in any capacity, shall store, deposit, place, maintain or cause or permit to be stored, deposited, placed or maintained outdoors any abandoned, junked, discarded, wholly or partially dismantled, unlicensed or unregistered motor vehicle or any solid waste, rubbish or debris upon any private property within the Village. This section shall not apply to any solid waste, rubbish or debris temporarily stored or placed in a container for collection or disposal. Violation of this section is punishable by a fine of up to $250 and/or up to 15 days in jail. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate, additional violation for which no further notice of any kind needs to be filed or served.
North Syracuse Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-4 prohibits anyone — whether an owner, occupant, tenant, or agent — from storing or leaving outdoors on private property any abandoned, junked, or dismantled vehicle, or any solid waste, rubbish, or debris. The rule does not apply to waste that is temporarily placed in a container for scheduled collection or disposal. Violations carry a fine of up to $250 and/or up to 15 days in jail, and each week the violation continues counts as a separate, additional offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Syracuse Code ch. 178 § 178-4, compliant property operators generally ensure that no abandoned, junked, or unlicensed vehicles and no loose solid waste or debris accumulate on their private property. Operators typically confirm that any waste on the premises is placed in proper containers awaiting scheduled collection rather than left in open storage. Because each week of continued non-compliance constitutes a separate violation, property managers commonly conduct routine inspections to address issues before they persist.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 178-4 of the North Syracuse Code of Ordinances applies to occupants and lessees as well as owners, meaning tenants can be held responsible for outdoor storage of prohibited materials on private property. Tenants who believe a landlord's own actions — such as leaving junked vehicles or debris on the property — are creating a violation may wish to document the conditions and consult a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority about available options. Because each week of ongoing violation is treated as a new offense, understanding the timeline of any alleged violation can be relevant when reviewing the circumstances of a complaint.
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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