Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-72

(a) Storm water shall be properly drained to prevent recurrent entrance of water into any basement or cellar.
(b) Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent development of stagnant ponds. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, storm water sewers, approved combined storm and sanitary sewers or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized where deemed necessary.
(c) Fences, retaining walls and other minor structures shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, and with appropriate protective coating for wood surfaces (see 27-32 (d)(1))
(d) Steps, sidewalks, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair and maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions.
(e) Yards, courts and vacant lots shall be kept free of physical hazards, accumulations of loose, illegally stored or illegally containerized trash and debris, garbage and other material which would cause a fire hazard or act for a breeding place for vermin or insects. They shall be maintained in a manner that will prevent dust or other materials from being blown about the neighborhood.
(f) All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or grasses in excess of eight (8) inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited.
(g) Heavy undergrowth and accumulations of plant growth noxious or detrimental to health shall be eliminated.
(h) Exterior property areas shall be free from conditions which might create a health, accident or fire hazard.
(i) Exterior property areas shall be reasonably free from holes and excavations, sharp protrusions, and other objects or conditions which might cause personal injury. Walks, steps and driveways that contain holes or tripping hazards shall be filled, repaired or replaced as the need indicates. Open wells, cesspools or cisterns shall be securely closed. Trees or limbs of trees that constitute a hazard shall be removed.
(j) Sewage must be discharged into a public sewer system except as specially permitted by the authority having jurisdiction in accordance with the New York State Public Health Law and the Onondaga County Plumbing and Sanitary Code. Discharge of inadequately treated sewage shall not be permitted upon the surface of the ground, or into natural or artificial surface drainways.
(k) For the protection of the general public, all permanently installed outdoor swimming pools shall be effectively fenced by an artificial enclosure not less than four (4) feet in height. Gates provided in the enclosure shall be self-closing and self-latching with the latch handle located within the enclosure and at least forty (40) inches above grade.
(1) A wall of a structure is permitted to serve as part of the enclosure under the following conditions:
a. Windows in the wall shall have a latching device at least 40 inches above the floor;
b. A swinging door in the wall shall be self-closing and sell latching; and
c. A sliding door in the wall shall have a self-latching device.
(2) Above-ground pools which are self-enclosed by the exterior projection thereof, shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this provision, provided:
a. Said enclosure is not less than four (4) feet in height above the average adjoining grade of the ground within four (4) feet of the enclosure; and
b. Any openings in the enclosure affording access to the pool shall be provided with a gate containing a self-latching device affixed in such a manner as to exclude small children.