DRAFT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE TOWN OF WEBSTER
Department of Community Development April 27, 2023
Tonight's Presentation Will Highlight: Mtg #1 - November 10, 2022 Initial presentation identifying deficiencies of existing code
Mtg. #2 February 23, 2023 Mandatory Enforcement of NYS Uniform Code
Mtg. #3 April 27, 2023 Review and discussion of draft property maintenance chapter
▪ Proposed Articles & Subsections: ▪ Definitions ▪ Exterior Property Maintenance ▪ Interior Property Maintenance ▪ Vacant Structures ▪ Vacant Lot Maintenance ▪ Enforcement Proceedings ▪ Correction of Violations
UNIFORM CODE CONTENTS
PITCH DECK
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• Specific Roles/Responsibilities of Town & State Officials • Improved specificity of common terms used within chapter • Carport • Yard • Notice and Order
• Exterior Property Areas • Fences • Ground cover • Tall grass/weeds • Roofs • Garbage and Refuse • Outdoor storage of “junk” • Leaf pick up • Commercial Dumpster Enclosures
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Smoke Detectors Egress Requirements Drainage Electrical Maintenance
• Defining Vacant Structures • Removal of Combustible Waste / Materials • Securing of Structure(s)
VACANT LOT MAINTENANCE (WITHIN DEVELOPED AREAS): • Removal of Combustible Waste / Materials • Heavy Undergrowth • Exemptions 5
ENFORCEMENT & COMPLIANCE: • Designation of Enforcement Officials • Identification upon request • Postings & Placards
• Commencement of Proceedings • Notice and Order • Delivery of Notice • Reasonable time period to achieve compliance • Emergency Action
VIOLATIONS / INSTANCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE: • Procedure • Notice and Order • Appearance Ticket • Court Hearing • Civil Penalties
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NEXT STEPS ➢ Awaiting Legal Review / Feedback ➢ TB Resolution to set a public hearing
➢ Hold Public Hearing ➢ Make Final Edits ➢ Adopt into Town Code ➢ Effectively Address long standing problem properties!
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QUESTIONS?