5 rules for unincorporated Ulster County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
No countywide storage rule for trash bins. Most Ulster towns require containers stored out of public view between pickup days, typically behind the front building line or screened. Enforced through property maintenance chapters.
Ulster County enforces NY State Property Maintenance Code countywide, which prohibits accumulation of junk, inoperable vehicles, overgrown vegetation, and structural disrepair. Individual towns may adopt stricter nuisance/blight laws.
Vacant lots must be kept free of tall grass, noxious weeds, debris, and standing water. NY Property Maintenance Code Section 302.4 generally limits weeds/grass to under 10 inches. Some towns require vacant building registration.
Sidewalk snow removal handled at municipal level. Kingston and villages typically require clearance within 24 hours after snowfall ends. Unincorporated town areas generally have no sidewalk clearing requirement as sidewalks are limited.
No countywide garage sale regulation. Most Ulster towns permit residential garage sales without permits, typically limiting duration (2-3 consecutive days) and frequency (2-4 sales per year). Check individual town code.
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