Showing ordinances that apply to Montrose, NY
Montrose is an unincorporated community (population 2,862) in Westchester County, New York. Because Montrose is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Westchester County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The vacant lot maintenance rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Vacant lot maintenance (weed cutting, debris removal, fencing) is enforced by each municipality under adopted NY State Property Maintenance Code. Westchester County Land Bank acquires problem parcels in some cases.
NY State Property Maintenance Code §302 requires grass/weeds under 10 inches and lots kept free of debris and rodent harborage. Each Westchester municipality adopts and enforces this code with its own fine schedule. Westchester County Land Bank (WCLDC) can purchase tax-foreclosed vacant lots for rehabilitation.
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