Showing ordinances that apply to Fort Montgomery, NY
Fort Montgomery is an unincorporated community (population 1,627) in Orange County, New York. Because Fort Montgomery is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The grass height limits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Orange County NY has no countywide grass-height rule. Most towns and villages set 10-12 inch limits via property maintenance codes adopting NY Property Maintenance Code.
NY Property Maintenance Code (19 NYCRR Part 1226) is the baseline. Most Orange County municipalities (Newburgh, Middletown, Port Jervis, Town of Wallkill) cap grass at 10 inches. Complaint-driven enforcement typical; abatement costs recoverable as tax liens. Contact Orange County at (845) 291-2700 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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