5 rules for unincorporated Dutchess County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Trash containers must be stored out of public view between collection days, typically behind the front building line or in side/rear yards.
Property maintenance enforced under NY Property Maintenance Code (Part 1226) and municipal codes. Blight includes peeling paint, broken windows, overgrown vegetation, and accumulated debris.
Vacant lots must be maintained free of refuse, with vegetation under 10-12 inches. Vacant buildings in Poughkeepsie require registration.
Property owners must clear snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property within 24 hours after snowfall ends. Fines $25-$250.
Most Dutchess County municipalities allow garage sales without permit but limit frequency to 2-4 sales per year and 3 consecutive days each.
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