Saugerties Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-12
Front yard accumulation prohibited
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A. It shall also be prohibited to store or accumulate garbage, rubbish, waste material or bulk items in any front yard or front porch when visible from any public place, street or sidewalk. Such items include, but are not limited to, filth, dirt, ashes, junk, garbage, wastewater, raw sewage, sewage, wastewater, dust, rubbish, sticks, stones, wood, leaves, paper, paper boxes, iron, tin, nails, bottles, glass of any kind, old cars and car parts, discarded appliances and discarded furniture. B. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the storage of such garbage, rubbish, waste material or bulk items in any garage or accessory structure. Any such garage or accessory structure used for storage of such garbage, rubbish, waste material or bulk items shall be secure and provide for resistance to rodent or insect infestation.
Section 142-12 of the Saugerties Village Code prohibits storing or accumulating garbage, rubbish, waste materials, and bulk items—such as junk, old vehicles, discarded appliances, and similar debris—in any front yard or on any front porch where those items are visible from a public street, sidewalk, or other public place. The rule applies to a broad range of materials, from organic waste and raw sewage to scrap metal, glass, and discarded furniture. However, the same materials may be kept in a garage or enclosed accessory structure, provided that structure is secured and maintained in a way that resists rodent and insect infestation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 142-12 of the Saugerties Village Code, compliant property operators generally ensure that no garbage, bulk items, discarded appliances, vehicle parts, or similar waste is left visible in front yards or on front porches from any public vantage point. Operators who need to store such materials on-site typically use a garage or accessory structure that is kept closed and maintained to prevent pest entry. Routine property inspections and clear communication with tenants about disposal expectations are practices commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-12 of the Saugerties Village Code establishes that front yards and front porches must be kept free of visible garbage, junk, discarded furniture, old vehicles, and similar waste materials. If a tenant believes a landlord or neighboring property is in violation of this provision, one general path is to report the condition to Saugerties Village code enforcement authorities, who have the ability to investigate and act on complaints. Tenants facing questions about their own responsibilities under § 142-12—such as what storage is permissible in a garage or accessory structure—may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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