Nyack, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-7

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Nyack, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-7
A. Business units shall at all times be maintained in compliance with the provisions of this chapter regulating open spaces, buildings or structures and littering. B. No materials or stock-in-trade, garments, shoes or other wares may be stored or displayed in a front or exterior or interior side yard except for motor vehicles for sale at a permitted motor vehicle sales establishment, and other areas where permitted by the Building Department. No soft drink or other vending machines, ice machines or the like may be placed in front of a building on a public sidewalk. Specifically excluded herefrom are chairs and tables used in connection with a sidewalk cafe or restaurant, provided that a site-specific permit for same is issued by the Building Department pursuant to applicable standards. Materials may be stored in a rear yard, provided that a storage area therein is completely enclosed within a six-foot-high solid fence or evergreen hedge of equivalent height and that the storage area does not infringe on or obstruct vehicle parking or maneuvering areas. C. No outside storage or accumulation of garbage, crates, rubbish, refuse or debris shall be permitted at any time, and all such garbage, crates, rubbish, refuse or debris shall be kept inside the building or buildings on the premises or in an acceptable enclosure and shall be regularly collected and removed from the premises, except when placed out for collection. D. No shopping baskets, carts or wagons shall be left unattended or standing in open areas, and the same shall be collected at the close of business each day by the occupant of such unit and moved to the interior of the building or buildings. E. No mobile refrigeration unit shall be operated on the premises after the closing of the business conducted thereon unless such mobile refrigeration unit is electrically operated, except in an industrial or manufacturing zone. F. All fences and planting areas installed on the premises shall be maintained by the owner of the property. Such maintenance shall include but not be limited to the replacement of trees and shrubs which may die and/or otherwise be destroyed, the maintenance and cutting of lawns and the replacement and/or repair of fences which may become in disrepair. G. Persons owning or occupying property shall keep all walkways, public or private, abutting said premises free from litter and trash of whatever nature.
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Plain English

Section 263-7 of Nyack's Code of Ordinances establishes a set of maintenance and operational standards for business properties. The rule governs where materials, merchandise, and equipment may be stored or displayed, how waste and refuse must be handled, and how outdoor areas—including fences, plantings, and walkways—must be kept up. Certain activities, such as sidewalk cafes or rear-yard storage, are allowed only when specific permits or enclosures meeting defined standards are in place.

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For Property Managers

Operators and owners of business units subject to § 263-7 generally keep all merchandise, stock, and equipment within permitted areas, ensuring nothing is stored or displayed in front or side yards without Building Department authorization. Compliant operators maintain enclosed rear-yard storage behind a six-foot solid fence or equivalent hedge, keep garbage and refuse inside or in approved enclosures, collect shopping carts daily, and ensure fences, plantings, and abutting walkways are kept in good repair. Sidewalk cafes or vending arrangements require a site-specific permit from the Building Department before any outdoor placement occurs.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

While § 263-7 primarily addresses business property owners and occupants rather than residential tenants, individuals who observe violations—such as improper outdoor storage, unattended carts, or neglected walkways—may report concerns to the Nyack Building Department, which oversees compliance with this chapter. Tenants or neighbors affected by conditions covered under this provision, such as debris accumulation or obstructed areas, can document the conditions and contact the appropriate municipal office. Tenant-rights organizations or local legal aid resources can help clarify how this provision may intersect with any related habitability or nuisance concerns.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Nyack Code § 263-16
Nyack Code § 263-18
Nyack Code § 263-13

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