5 rules for unincorporated Richmond County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Staten Island property owners must store trash and recycling bins on private property between collection days. Bins are permitted at the curb only from 6 PM the evening before pickup until the end of the collection day. Lids must remain closed and bins must be clean and in good repair.
NYC Housing Maintenance Code and Property Maintenance Code require Staten Island owners to keep exteriors free of peeling paint, broken windows, graffiti (must be removed within 60 days of notice), and structural defects. HPD, DOB, and DSNY jointly enforce anti-blight rules.
Owners of vacant lots on Staten Island must keep them clean, free of debris, and fenced with a minimum 6-foot fence if the lot is in a built-up area. Weeds and grass must be cut below 18 inches. DSNY and DOB enforce; failure triggers city cleanup with a lien plus penalties.
Staten Island property owners must clear snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property within 4 hours of snowfall ending if it stops between 7 AM and 4:59 PM, within 14 hours if between 5 PM and 6:59 AM, or by 11 AM the next day if it stops between 9 PM and 7 AM.
NYC does not issue garage sale permits for residential properties on Staten Island, and casual yard sales held on private property are generally allowed without licensing. Frequent or commercial-scale sales can be deemed a home occupation or unlicensed retail subject to DCWP and zoning rules.
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