Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 254-5
Business units
Operative Text
A. Business units, as defined herein, shall at all times be maintained in compliance with the provisions of this chapter regulating open spaces, buildings or structures and littering. B. No outside storage or accumulation of garbage, crates, rubbish, refuse or debris shall be permitted at any time, and all such garbage, crates, rubbish, refuse or debris shall be kept inside the building or buildings on the premises, or in an acceptable enclosure, and shall be regularly collected and removed from the premises. C. No shopping baskets, carts or wagons shall be left unattended or standing in open areas, and the same 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 arranged neatly against the building and secured against removal by chains or other appropriate means. D. No mobile refrigeration unit shall be operated on the premises after the closing of the business conducted thereon unless such mobile refrigeration unit is electrically operated. E. No truck or other vehicle shall be loaded or unloaded outside the confines of the building or buildings on the premises, before 7:00 a.m. or after the business conducted on the premises has been closed to the public, in such a manner as to cause excessive noise or disturbance to the adjoining properties. F. All fences and planting areas installed on the premises shall be maintained by the owner of the property. Such maintenance shall include but shall not be limited to the maintenance and cutting of lawns and the replacement and/or repair of fences which may become in disrepair.
Section 254-5 of Valatie's Code of Ordinances establishes a set of operational and maintenance standards for business units. The rule covers a range of requirements, including keeping garbage and debris inside or in approved enclosures, collecting shopping carts daily, restricting noisy vehicle loading to business hours, limiting mobile refrigeration unit operation after closing to electrically powered units, and maintaining fences and landscaping. Together, these provisions aim to keep commercial properties orderly, clean, and considerate of neighboring properties at all times.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of business units subject to § 254-5 of Valatie's Code of Ordinances ch. 254 generally keep all refuse, rubbish, and debris stored inside the building or in an approved enclosure, with regular removal scheduled. Compliant operators also ensure shopping carts are collected and secured or stored inside at the close of each business day, and they limit noisy truck loading and unloading to hours when the business is open to the public. Property owners are also responsible for ongoing maintenance of fences and planting areas on the premises, including lawn cutting and fence repair.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While § 254-5 of Valatie's Code of Ordinances ch. 254 primarily governs business unit operators and property owners, occupants of commercial spaces may have an interest in understanding these standards, particularly regarding shared responsibilities for cleanliness, cart management, and noise from vehicle operations. If conditions at a business unit appear to fall out of compliance—such as persistent outdoor debris accumulation or after-hours noise from non-electric refrigeration units—those concerns can generally be reported to the local code enforcement or municipal authority in Valatie. Tenant-rights organizations or local legal aid resources can help commercial occupants understand how these provisions may interact with their lease obligations.
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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