Nyack, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-6
Open areas and parking spaces; unregistered vehicles; storage of vehicles; enforcement
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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 unregistered vehicle may be stored on the premises. This subsection shall be enforced by the Town of Orangetown Police Department or the Zoning Enforcement Officer. G. Subject to the limits set forth in Zoning Code § 59-30, the owner, tenant or occupant of any property located within the Village of Nyack 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 section shall be deemed an offense.
Nyack, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 § 263-6 establishes a broad set of property maintenance standards for open areas and parking. It requires that drainage systems be kept functional, fences and paved surfaces be maintained safely, and yards be kept free of hazards, rodents, dead vegetation, and debris that could pose fire or health risks. Unregistered vehicles may not be stored on the premises, and any vehicle parked outdoors must be on a driveway or other approved paved or dust-free surface — not in a front, side, or rear yard otherwise. Violations of the parking and storage provisions are classified as an offense under this section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 263 § 263-6 generally maintain drainage infrastructure, fences, walkways, driveways, and parking areas in safe working condition and address holes or hazards promptly. Compliant operators keep yards clear of dead trees, brush, weeds, refuse, and debris, and ensure that no unregistered vehicles are stored on the premises. For any outdoor vehicle parking, operators typically confirm that vehicles are situated on a driveway or approved paved or dust-free surface, consistent with the Zoning Code § 59-30 limits referenced in this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Nyack should be aware that ch. 263 § 263-6 places obligations on owners, occupants, and tenants alike — including the requirement that vehicles parked outdoors be on an approved surface and that no unregistered vehicles be stored on the property. If a tenant believes a landlord is failing to maintain drainage, paved areas, fencing, or yard conditions as required by this section, they may document the conditions and report concerns to the Zoning Enforcement Officer or the Town of Orangetown Police Department, both of which are named enforcers under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing offices can help clarify what remedies or complaint processes may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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