§ 164-3. Definitions.  


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  • The following definitions are applicable to this chapter only:
    BLIGHTED PROPERTY
    Property characterized by one or more of the following conditions; the Building Inspector or the Code Enforcement Officer can determine whether property is blighted: boarded windows, doors, entryways or exits; broken or unsecured windows; excessive litter or debris; overgrown grass or other overgrown vegetation or shrubbery inconsistent with the ambiance of the Village; roofs, gutters, siding/shingles, chimney, shutters, and/or accessory structures, including, but not limited to, decks, sheds, porches, pools, pool houses or cabanas, garages, carports, storage units, front and rear porches, outside statuary, and/or fish ponds which are broken, unsecured, or in disrepair; junk vehicles, salvage, or scrap property; graffiti; fencing which is broken, unsecured or in disrepair; outdoor lighting fixtures which are broken, unsecured or in disrepair; electrical wires, electrical equipment or extension cords which are broken, exposed or hazardously utilized; unfinished or abandoned construction; damaged, dead or fallen trees or limbs in conspicuous areas; fire damage to property which has not been repaired or restored; significantly peeling or deteriorated paint; stagnant water; open or unsecured wells, cesspools or cisterns; vermin, rodent harborage or infestation; any other factors deemed by the Building Inspector to pose significant threat to the safety, health and/or general welfare of the Village; and presence within/upon an outdoor area or the improper storage of:
    A. 
    Refrigerator, washing machine, sink, stove, heater, boiler, tank, other household appliances, boxes or indoor furniture for a period in excess of seven days; and/or
    B. 
    Construction materials, dirt, debris, trash, garbage or uncovered refuse cans, accumulated refuse or garbage in covered refuse cans which is not timely or properly disposed of.
    DEBRIS
    Includes all materials resulting from the construction, excavation, renovation, equipping, remodeling, repair or demolition of structures, property or roads as well as materials consisting of vegetation resulting from land clearing and grubbing, utility line maintenance and seasonal and storm-related cleanup. Such materials include but are not limited to: bricks, concrete and other masonry material, soil, rock, wood, wall coverings, plaster, drywall, plumbing fixtures, nonasbestos insulation, roofing shingles, asphaltic pavement, glass, window frames, electrical wiring and components, plastics, carpeting, foam padding, linoleum, metals, or any combination thereof which is incidental to construction, excavation, renovation, equipping, remodeling, repair or demolition.
    GARBAGE
    Includes all putrescible animal and vegetable waste resulting from growing, processing, marketing and preparation of food items, including packaging containers.
    GRAFFITI
    Any writing, painting, drawing, staining, carving, etching or other marking, made by use of chalk, paint, ink, aerosol spray can, knife, pencil or any other marking device and/or material, of any word, name, lettering, inscription, figure, design, or other representation, made upon a portion of a building or structure without the consent of the owner. Signs with proper sign permits or approval are expressly not included in the definition of graffiti.
    PRIVATE ROAD
    The following private roads shall be deemed private roads applicable to this chapter: Barnside Lane, Bel Air Court, Canon Lane, Carol Lane, Centre View Drive, Charles Way, Chestnut Hill Court, Chestnut Hill Drive, Clews Drive, Colonial Drive, Covey Court, Crosswood Lane, Dogwood Court, Equestrian Court, Fairway Court, Farmwoods Lane, Filasky Court, Fox Run, Hunt Court, Juniper Drive, Laurel Woods Drive, Overbrook Lane, Peacock Lane, Pond View Drive, Revere Court, Shelter Lane, Sterling Lane, Stirrup Drive, Quail Path, Red Fox Lane, Valerie Drive, Wash Hollow Road, West View Drive, Winding Lane and Wood Hill Lane.
    PRIVATE ROAD ASSESSMENT
    The current condition and state of repair of the roadway of a private road as determined by the Village Engineer, or such other Village representative as designated by the Board of Trustees, applying the roadway rating assessment procedures and criteria. The private road assessment shall assess and identify a private road's performance, condition and suitability for its legal users and identify and recommend maintenance and reconstruction needs for the private road to meet the designated minimum assessment level as shall be established by the Board of Trustees.
    PRIVATE ROAD ASSESSMENT RATING
    The rating given a private road by the Village Engineer or designated Village representative pursuant to the roadway rating assessment.
    PRIVATE ROAD USER
    The current property owner who has the legal right to access the private road, either by easement of record, or easement by prescription.
    PRIVATE ROAD USER'S MAINTENANCE CONTRIBUTION
    The current allocation of maintenance expense for the private road that is shared by the property owners who have legal rights to access the private road, which is either legally allocated by easement of records, or if there is no easement of record, maintenance obligation to be shared by New York State common law on equal allocation among users.
    ROADWAY
    That paved portion of a private road ordinarily used for motor vehicle traffic.
    ROADWAY RATING ASSESSMENT
    Pavement condition assessment criteria established by resolution of the Board of Trustees in order to assess and quantify pavement condition, roadway surface distress, structural capacity and safety conditions of a private road.
    RUBBISH
    Includes all discarded or worthless nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, including but not limited to paper and paper products, rags, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, wood, glass, metals, plastics, tires, bedding, cloth, crockery, furniture, appliances, batteries and other automotive parts, paint and paint products, petroleum products and similar items.
    SOLID WASTE
    Includes all putrescible and nonputrescible materials and substances discarded or rejected as having served their original intended use or as being spent, useless, worthless or in excess to the owner at the time of such discard or rejection, including but not limited to household and commercial garbage, industrial waste, rubbish, debris, litter and ashes.
Added 7-23-2018 by L.L. No. 3-2018