Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-124
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All signs permitted by reason of other regulations or as a lawful nonconforming use shall be maintained in good repair, and printed matter, pictures or illustrations contained thereon shall be completely maintained and, when no longer in use, completely removed.
Section 245-124 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes that any sign allowed under local regulations or as a lawful nonconforming use must be kept in good condition at all times. The text and imagery displayed on such signs must remain fully intact and legible. Once a sign is no longer in active use, it must be taken down entirely rather than left in place.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-124, property owners and managers who maintain permitted or nonconforming signs are generally expected to perform routine upkeep so that the sign's physical structure, printed text, and any images remain in good repair. When a business closes, a lease ends, or a sign is otherwise retired from use, operators typically arrange for the complete removal of the sign rather than leaving a blank or deteriorating structure behind. Keeping records of sign permits and scheduling periodic inspections of signage can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-124 applies primarily to sign maintenance obligations, but tenants who lease commercial or mixed-use space should be aware that responsibility for keeping permitted signs in good repair and removing them when no longer in use may fall on the occupant depending on lease terms. If a landlord or neighboring property owner is leaving deteriorated or abandoned signs in place in violation of § 245-124, tenants may have the option of raising the issue with the local code enforcement office in Sleepy Hollow. Tenant-rights organizations or a local housing clinic can help clarify how sign-maintenance obligations interact with lease agreements in a given situation.
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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