Rotterdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 265-6
Commercial/industrial buildings and property
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A. Commercial buildings and properties shall at all times be maintained in compliance with the provisions of this chapter regarding open spaces, buildings or structures and littering. B. No outside storage or accumulation of garbage, crates, pallets, rubbish, refuse or debris shall be permitted at any time, and all such garbage, crates, pallets, rubbish, refuse or debris shall be kept inside the building or buildings on the premises, or in a screened enclosure, and shall be collected and removed from the premises on no less than a weekly basis unless prior approval is granted by the Planning Commission. All property owners have until June 1, 2002, to comply with this section and will be subject to site plan review. Fees for site plan review on existing business property will be waived until June 1, 2002, if the intention is to come into compliance with this section. C. No shopping baskets, carts or wagons shall be left unattended or standing in open areas and shall be collected at the close of business each day by the occupant of such unit and removed to the interior of the building or buildings, or to a designated storage area which does not hinder pedestrian or vehicular movement. In regards to businesses which operate 24 hours per day, unattended shopping baskets, carts or wagons shall be collected, in the manner described above, a minimum of two times during each twenty-four-hour period. D. The maintenance of all fences and planting areas installed on the premises shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property. Such maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, the removal and/or replacement of trees and shrubs which may die and/or otherwise be destroyed and the removal and/or replacement of fences which may fall into disrepair. Additionally, lawns and those grassy areas which are viewed by customers and passing motorists shall be maintained in a neat manner and cut at a height not to exceed four inches. E. The active sale of any motor vehicle, unless specifically allowed by Town Zoning Ordinance, is limited to two motor vehicles within a given calendar year. F. All signage and lighting systems shall be maintained in a completely operable, clean and safe condition.
Rotterdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-6 establishes ongoing maintenance standards for commercial and industrial properties in Rotterdam. The rule requires that outdoor areas remain free of garbage, debris, pallets, and similar materials, which must be stored inside or in a screened enclosure and removed at least weekly. It also covers the daily collection of shopping carts, upkeep of fences and landscaping, limits on casual motor-vehicle sales, and the proper maintenance of all signage and lighting.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rotterdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-6, compliant commercial property operators generally arrange for at least weekly removal of all garbage, rubbish, and debris, keeping such materials inside the building or within a screened enclosure between pickups. Operators also ensure shopping carts are retrieved at closing each day—or twice per 24-hour period for round-the-clock businesses—and that fences, plantings, lawns, signage, and lighting are kept in good repair. Property owners who needed to modify outdoor storage arrangements were expected to seek site plan review through the Planning Commission, with fees waived for existing businesses that sought compliance before the June 1, 2002 deadline.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While § 265-6 of Rotterdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 primarily governs commercial and industrial property owners rather than residential tenants, occupants of commercial spaces may have an interest in understanding these standards. Businesses that occupy rather than own their premises should be aware that certain day-to-day obligations—such as collecting shopping carts—are assigned to the occupant of the unit under this provision. Anyone who believes a commercial property is out of compliance with ch. 265 § 265-6 can generally report concerns to the relevant Rotterdam municipal code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights or business-law organization for guidance on available options.
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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