Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-5.1
Maintenance of grass, trees and shrubbery
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A. Prohibited conditions. (1) Ground cover shall be properly established to prevent undue soil erosion due to the elements. (2) Heavy undergrowth and accumulations of plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to health or safety shall be eliminated. (3) Plantings required by site plan approval shall be replaced when the same have died. (4) Grass and weed overgrowth shall be maintained and shall not exceed 10 inches in height due to neglect or lack of maintenance. Decorative grasses within planting beds and bred to be higher than 10 inches in height shall not constitute a violation of this provision. (5) Hedges, bushes, trees, shrubbery and vegetation of any kind or any type of obstruction, whether on private or public property, which obscures or interferes with motorists' view of a roadway or intersection of the City or interferes with pedestrian traffic on the sidewalks of the City shall be removed or trimmed. B. Notice of violation. Notwithstanding any other provision of the City Code of the City of Peekskill, a notice of violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be served upon any owner, agent or responsible person in charge of a property. Such notice shall specify the date of the violation and the remedial measures to be undertaken if the same are readily identifiable and shall provide that the condition must be rectified within 14 days of the date of the notice. Such service may be effected by personal delivery or by posting a copy of the notice upon the affected premises and mailing a copy of said notice to the owner, agent or responsible person in charge by certified mail at such person's last known address. Such notice shall state that the owner shall be subject to a fine if he/she does not comply with the requirements of this section and also that the City may abate the condition pursuant to the procedures set forth in § C205 of the City Charter. C. Penalty for violation. In addition to the collection of costs as provided in § C205 of the Peekskill City Charter, any person who violates this section shall be punished by a fine of $250.
Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-5.1 establishes specific standards for the upkeep of grass, trees, and shrubbery on properties within the city. Grass and weeds must not exceed 10 inches in height due to neglect, soil erosion must be controlled, noxious plant growth must be eliminated, and vegetation that blocks drivers' or pedestrians' sightlines must be trimmed or removed. Decorative grasses in planting beds that are bred to grow taller than 10 inches are explicitly exempted from the height restriction. When a violation is found, the property owner or responsible party has 14 days after receiving a notice to correct the condition before further enforcement action may follow.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under § 332-5.1 of the Peekskill Code generally keep grass and weeds trimmed below 10 inches, maintain ground cover to prevent soil erosion, and routinely inspect hedges and trees to ensure they do not obstruct roadway or sidewalk sightlines. Plantings required under a site plan approval should be replaced promptly if they die. When a notice of violation is issued under this section, compliant operators address the cited condition within the 14-day remediation window to avoid the $250 fine and potential city abatement action under § C205 of the Peekskill City Charter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who observe overgrown grass, noxious vegetation, or sight-obstructing shrubbery on a rental property may have grounds to raise concerns under § 332-5.1 of the Peekskill Code, since responsibility for compliance is placed on the owner, agent, or responsible person in charge of the property. If a notice of violation has been issued, the city requires the condition to be corrected within 14 days, and failure to comply can result in a $250 fine or city-initiated abatement. Tenants seeking to understand their options can consult local tenant-rights organizations or contact the City of Peekskill directly to learn how complaints about property maintenance conditions are handled.
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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