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	Code of the Village of Cold Spring PREFACE PART I - ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION Chaper 1: General Provisions §1-1. Legislative intent. §1-2. Distribution of local laws, ordinances and resolutions. §1-3. Repeal of local laws and ordinances not in Code. §1-4. Local laws, ordinances and resolutions saved from repeal. §1-5. Meaning and intent of previously adopted legislation unchanged. §1-6. Severability. §1-7. Copy of Code on file. §1-8. Amendments to Code. §1-9 Code book to be kept up-to-date. §1-10. Sale of Code book; supplementation §1-11. Penalties for offenses. §1-12. Incorporation of provisions into Code. §1-13. When effective. Chaper 3: Assessment of Property §3-1. Termination of status as assessing unit §3-2. Tax to be levied on town assessment roll. Chaper 7: Defense and Indemnification §7-1. Conferral of statutory benefits. §7-2. Defense to be provided. §7-3. Indemnification to be provided. §7-4. Provisions to be in addition to other protection. §7-5. Limits on indemnification. §7-6. Conditions. Chaper 9: Ethics, Code of §9-1. Legislative intent. §9-2. Definitions. §9-3. Conflicts of interest. §9-4. Standards of conduct. §9-5. Violations. §9-6. Board of Ethics. §9-7. Administration. §9-8. Filing of copy. §9-9. Appropriations. Chaper 21: Planning Board §21-1. Board created; membership; terms. §21-2. Chairman of Board. §21-3. Approval of plats and maps. §21-4. Notice to County Clerk. §21-5. Statutory authority. §21-6. Exceptions to requirements. §21-7. Referrals to Board. §21-8. Investigations and recommendations. §21-9. Authority of Trustees. Chaper 24: Public Records, Access to §24-1. Purpose. §24-2. Designation of records access officer. §24-3. Location of records. §24-4. Hours for public inspection. §24-5. Requests for access to records. §24-6. Subject matter list. §24-7. Denial of access to records; appeal. §24-8. Fees. §24-9. Public notice. Chaper 27: Recreation Commission §27-1. Establishment. §27-2. Composition. §27-3. Terms of office of members. §27-4. Powers of Commission. §27-5. Reservation of powers. §27-6. Annual budget and annual report. §27-7. Recreation Commission. §27-8. Hours of operation. § 27-9 Docking of boats. PART II - GENERAL LEGISLATION Chaper 32: Alarms §32-1. Short title. §32-2. Purpose. §32-3. Definitions. §32-4. Compliance required. §32-5. Fees. §32-6. Permit required; fee exemptions. §32-7. Possession or use without permit prohibited. §32-8. Minimum standards and regulations. §32-9. Maintenance. §32-10. Maintenance permit; response time. §32-11. Display of alarm permit. §32-12. Notice of change. §32-13. Investigation of violation. §32-14. Suspension. §32-15. Revocation. §32-16. Surrender. §32-17. Penalties for offenses. §32-18. Enforcement. §32-19. Records. §32-20. Amendment to fees. Chaper 33: Alcoholic Beverages §33-1. Legislative intent. §33-2. Definitions. §33-3. Prohibited acts. §33-4. Exception. §33-5. Open containers in vehicles, presumptive evidence. §33-6. Penalties for offenses. Chaper 36: Brush, Grass and Weeds §36-1. Declaration of policy. §36-2. Authority of Village Board. §36-3. Action by Village Board. §36-4. Notice to owners. §36-5. Failure to comply. Chaper 40: Building Construction § 40-1. Appointment of Building Inspector. § 40-2. Powers of Building Inspector. § 40-3. Procedures. § 40-4. Employment and compensation of Building Inspector. § 40-5. Fees. Chaper 45: Dogs §45-1. Purpose. §45-2. Definitions. §45-3. Control of Unleashed Dogs. §45-4. Presumption. §45-5. Enforcement. §45-6. Penalties for offenses. Chaper 47: Checks, Returned §47-1. Title. §47-2 Service Fee. §47-3. Unpaid Fee. §47-4. Collection. §47-5. Chronic Offenders. Chaper 48: Dumpsters and Roll-Off Containers §48-1. Title. §48-2. Definitions. §48-3. Rules and regulations. §48-4. Enforcement. §48-5. Penalties for offenses. Chaper 50: Fire Prevention §50-1. Adoption of standards. §50-2. Amendment of Article 1. §50-3. Addition of Article 18. Chaper 52: Floodplain Management §52-1. Findings. §52-2. Purpose. §52-3. Objectives. §52-4. Definitions. §52-5. Applicability. §52-6. Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard. §52-7. Relationship to other standards. §52-8. Penalties for offenses. §52-9. Warning and disclaimer of liability. §52-10. Local administrator. §52-11. Development permit. §52-12. Duties and responsibilities of local administrator. §52-13. General standards for flood hazard reduction. §52-14. Specific standards for flood hazard reduction. §52-15. Floodways. §52-16. Appeals Board. §52-17. Conditions for variances. Chaper 55: Games of Chance §55-1. Definitions. §55-2. Authorization. §55-3. Enforcement. §55-4. When effective. §55-4.1. Games of chance on Sunday. §55-5. Authorization; restrictions. Chaper 59: Littering §59-1. Findings; intent. §59-2. Definitions and word usage. §59-3. Throwing litter in public places. §59-4. Manner of placing litter in receptacles. §59-5. Depositing in gutters or streets. §59-6. Litter from vehicles. §59-7. Vehicles causing litter. §59-8. Litter in parks. §59-9. Litter in public waters. §59-10. Handbills in public places. §59-11. Handbills on vehicles. §59-12. Handbills on vacant premises. §59-13. Handbills on private premises. §59-14. Litter on private and commercial premises. §59-15. Maintenance of commercial premises. §59-16. Maintenance of private premises. §59-17. Preparation of garbage for collection. §59-18. Litter on vacant lots. §59-19. Penalties for offenses. §59-20. Severability. §59-21. Repealer. Chaper 64: Historic District §64-1. Purpose and public policy. §64-2. Usage and definitions. §64-3. District boundaries. §64-4. Architectural and Historic District Review Board. §64-5. Regulation of alterations within District. §64-6. Determination of request for certificate of no exterior architectural effect. §64-7. Determination of request for certificate of appropriateness. §64-8. Demolition, relocation and removal of improvements within District. §64-9. Remedying dangerous conditions. §64-10. Extension of time. §64-11. Determinations of Board. §64-12. Penalties for offenses. §64-13. Fees. §64-14. Conflicting provisions. Chaper 71: Licensing §71-1. Hawking and peddling. §71-2. Shows and exhibitions. §71-3. Sales at auction. §71-4. Issuance of licenses. §71-5. Construal of provisions. §71-6. Street exhibitions. §71-7. Penalties for offenses. §71-8. Revocation of permits. §71-9. Changes to fees. §71-10. Restricted locations. Chaper 76: Noise §76-1. Prohibited acts; determination. §76-2. Classification; measurement. §76-3. Permissible noise levels. §76-4. Zones defined. §76-5. Permissible increases. §76-6. Periodic or impulsive noises. §76-7. Construction projects. §76-8. Permits. §76-9. Specific prohibitions. §76-10. Exemptions. §76-11. Penalties for offenses. §76-12. Enforcement. §76-13. Additional remedy. §76-14. Severability. §76-15. Definitions. §76-16. Motorcycles and off-highway motor vehicles. Chaper 78: Nuisances § 78-1. Discharging liquids onto streets. § 78-2. Removal of nuisances. § 78-3. Penalties for offenses. Chaper 83: Parades § 83-1. Permit required. § 83-2. Penalties for offenses. Chaper 87: Peace and Good Order §87-1. Malicious injury to property. §87-2. Noise and public disturbance. §87-3. Bathing attire. §87-4. Public intoxication. §87-5. Profane or vulgar language. §87-6. Inducing dogs to fight. §87-7. False alarm of fire. §87-8. Interference with fire officials. §87-9. Interference with fire hydrants; crossing hose. §87-10. Stones, air guns and slings. §87-11. Firearms and explosives. §87-12. Interference with water and sewer systems. §87-13. Penalties for offenses. Chaper 90: Poles §90-1. Permits for utility poles. §90-2. Interference with poles, lamps and fixtures. §90-3. Penalties for offenses. Chaper 93: Recycling § 93-1. Title. § 93-2. Legislative intent. § 93-3. Definitions. § 93-4. Source separation required. § 93-5. Penalties for offenses. § 93-6. Authorization to establish regulations. § 93-7. Preparation of recyclables for collection. Chaper 97: Sewers Part 1 - Sewer Use Article I - General §97-1. Purpose. §97-2. Description of system; use. §97-3. Definitions and word usage. Article II - Use of Public Sanitary Sewers Required §97-4. Illegal disposal of wastes. §97-5. Connection with public sewer required. §97-6. Connections at owners' expense. §97-7. Private sewage disposal. §97-8. Filling of septic tanks after discontinuance of use. Article III - Building Sewers and Connections §97-9. Adherence to standards. §97-10. Permit required. §97-11. Street opening permit. §97-12. Separate connection for each building. §97-13. Use of old building sewers. §97-14. Gravity flow; use of lift. §97-15. Surface water. §97-16. Excavations. §97-17. Industrial waste. §97-18. Additional requirements. §97-19. Modifications. Article IV - Use of Public Sewers §97-20. Waters excluded from sanitary sewers. §97-21. Discharge of stormwater. §97-22. Industrial waste. §97-23. Prohibited discharges into sanitary sewers. §97-24. Discharge subject to review. §97-25. Action after review. §97-26. Grease, oil and sand interceptors. §97-27. Preliminary treatment or flow-equalizing facilities. §97-28. Control manhole for industrial wastes. §97-29. Measurements, tests and analyses. §97-30. Special agreements for industrial wastes. §97-31. Prohibited connections. Article V - Protection From Damage §97-32. Tampering with system prohibited. Article VI - Administration §97-33. Sewer Inspector. §97-34. Procedure for connections. §97-35. Applications and permits; inspections; fees. §97-36. Violations. Article VII - Industrial Waste §97-37. Unlawful discharge. §97-38. Special permits. §97-39. Prohibitions. §97-40. Special permits for private disposal. Article VIII - Penalties §97-41. Penalties for offenses. §97-42. Liability for expense, loss or damage; penalty. §97-43. Continuing violations. §97-44. Additional remedies. §97-45. Remedies not exclusive. Part 2 - Sewer Rents Article IX - Sewer Rents §97-46. Definitions. §97-47. Rental units. §97-48. Establishment of sewer rents. §97-49. Determination of annual rent. §97-50. Payment of rents; statements. §97-51. Sewer Rent Fund. §97-52. Enforcement. Part 3 - Use by Nonresidents Article I §97-53. Powers of Board; disconnection. Chaper 101: Shopping Carts §101-1. Legislative intent. §101-2. Definitions and usage. §101-3. Attachment of identification tag. §101-4. Violations. §101-5. Removal of abandoned carts; disposition. §101-6. Redemption procedures. §101-7. Public auctions. §101-8. Penalties for offenses. Chaper 104: Signs and Placards §104-1. Permit required; removal. §104-2. Signs and projections over streets; exceptions. §104-3. Penalties for offenses. Chaper 108: Streets and Sidewalks §108-1. General regulations. §108-2. Application procedure. §108-3. Fees and deposits. §108-4. Insurance requirement. §108-5. Protection of existing structures and traffic. §108-6. General regulations. §108-7. Application procedure. §108-8. Fees and deposits. §108-9. Prohibited deposits. §108-10. Penalties for offenses. §108-11. Title of permit. §108-12. Superintendent of Highways. §108-13. Form of application and permit. §108-14. Legislative intent. §108-15. Requisites for street acceptance. §108-16. Approval of Engineer. §108-17. Provisions not exclusive. §108-18. Injuring pavement. §108-19. Cellarway and stairway projections. §108-20. Street encroachments.32-20. Amendment to fees. §108-21. Cleaning of sidewalks. §108-22. Street sales. §108-23. Coasting on street or sidewalk. §108-24. Merchandise on sidewalks. §108-25. Building materials in streets. §108-26. Penalties for offenses. Chaper 111: Subdivision of Land Article I - Declaration of Policy §111-1. Planning Board policy and regulations. Article II - Definitions §111-2. Definitions. Article III - Procedure for Filing Subdivision Applications §111-3. Compliance with procedures. §111-4. Sketch plan. §111-5. Approval of minor subdivision. §111-6. Preliminary plat for major subdivision. §111-7. Plat for major subdivision. §111-8. Security and bond requirements. §111-9. Filing of approved subdivision plat. §111-10. Public streets; recreation areas. §111-11. Maintenance bond; improvements. Article IV - General Requirements and Design Standards §111-12. Minimum standards; waiver. §111-13. General considerations. §111-14. Street layout. §111-15. Street design. §111-16. Street names. §111-17. Lots. §111-18. Drainage improvements. §111-19. Parks, open spaces and natural features. Article V - Documents to Be Submitted §111-20. Sketch plan. §111-21. Minor subdivision plat. §111-22. Major subdivision preliminary plat and data. §111-23. Major subdivision plat and data. Article VI - Variances and Waivers §111-24. Waiver of requirements. §111-25. Imposition of conditions. Article VII - Fees §111-26. Change of fees. Chaper 114: Swimming Pools §114-1. Purpose. §114-2. Definitions. §114-3. Fencing or enclosure. §114-4. Regulations. §114-5. Construction and use permits. §114-6. Water use. §114-7. Prerequisites for permits. §114-8. Enforcement. §114-9. Penalties for offenses. §114-10. Variances. Chaper 118: Taxation §118-1. Exemption stated. §118-2. Exception. §118-3. Eligibility for exemption. §118-4. Notice of provisions. §118-5. Application for exemption. §118-6. Time for making application. §118-7. Offenses; disqualification. Chaper 122: Trees §122-1. Injuries to trees prohibited. §122-2. Penalties for offenses. Chaper 126: Vehicles and Traffic Article I - General Provisions §126-1. Definitions of words and phrases. §126-2. Authority to install traffic control devices. §126-3. Implementation of provision Article II - Traffic Regulations §126-4. One-way roadways. §126-5. Prohibited turns at intersections. §126-6. U-turns. §126-7. Through streets. §126-8. Stop intersections. §126-9. Yield intersections. § 126-10. Speed regulations. Article III - Parking, Standing and Stopping §126-11. Statutory authority; scope. §126-12. Application of Article. §126-13. Parking within marked spaces. §126-14. No parking at any time. §126-15. Seasonal parking restrictions. §126-16. Stopping and standing prohibited. §126-17. Parking prohibited certain hours. §126-18. Limited time parking. §126-18.1. Parking at Chestnut Street Shopping Center. §126-18.1.1. Parking at Butterfield Memorial Hospital. §126-18.2. Handicapped parking. Article IV - Enforcement and Penalties §126-19. Enforcement by Police Department. §126-19.1. Removal of vehicles parked in prohibited areas. §126-20. Enforcement procedure. §126-21. Traffic infractions. §126-22. Penalties for speeding violations. §126-23. Penalties for parking violations. §126-24. Additional penalty provisions. Article V - Miscellaneous Provisions §126-25. When effective. §126-26. Severability. §126-27. Repealer. Article VI - Schedules of Regulations §126-28. Schedule I: One-Way Roadways. §126-29. Schedule II: Prohibited Turns at Intersections §126-30. Schedule III: U-Turns Prohibited. §126-31. Schedule IV: Through Streets. §126-32. Schedule V: Stop Intersections. §126-33. Schedule VI: Yield Intersections. §126-34. Schedule VII: Speed Regulations. §126-35. Schedule VIII: No Parking at Any Time. §126-36. Schedule IX: Seasonal Parking Restrictions. §126-37. Schedule X: No Stopping or Standing. §126-38. Schedule XI: No Parking Certain Hours. §126-39. Schedule XII: Limited Time Parking. §126-40. Schedule XIII: Truck Exclusions. §126-41. Parking in Municipal Parking Lot. Chaper 127: Residential Parking §127-1. Residential Parking Program. Chaper 130: Water Article I - Rules and Regulations §130-1. Purpose. §130-2. Definitions. §130-3. Board of Water Commissioners; Superintendent. §130-4. Application for water service. §130-5. Connections and taps. §130-6. Street openings. §130-7. Maintenance. §130-8. Use of water. §130-9. Discontinuance of use. §130-10. Right of entry. §130-11. Hydrants and valves. §130-12. Water meters. §130-13. Obstructions. §130-14. Penalties for offenses. §130-15. Water rents. §130-16. Additional regulations; amendments. §130-16.1. Use of system by nonresidents. Article II - Emergencies §130-17. Legislative findings and purpose. §130-18. Proclamation of emergency. §130-19. Notice of proclamation. §130-20. Effect of proclamation. §130-21. Failure of compliance. §130-22. Penalties for offenses. Article III - Cross-Connection Control §130-23. Purpose. §130-24. Definitions. §130-25. Responsibilities. §130-26. Administration. §130-27. Penalties. Chaper 134: Zoning Article I - Purposes §134-1. Enumeration of purposes. Article II - Definitions §134-2. Word usage and definitions. Article III - Establishment of Districts §134-3. Listing of districts. §134-4. Zoning Map. §134-5. Interpretation of district boundaries. Article IV - District Regulations §134-6. Adherence to regulations; interpretation. §134-7. Regulations for R-1 One-Family Residence District. [ fcp://@mail.ma.virtualtownhall.net,%231017107/New%20York/ColdSpringNY/ColdSpringNY_Planning/code/134-8g.htm ]§134-8. Regulations for R-3 Multifamily Residence District. §134-9. Regulations for B-1 General Business District. §134-10. Regulations for B-2 Designated Shopping Center District. §134-11. Regulations for B-3 Designated Retail-Financial-Professional District. §134-12. Regulations for I-1 Office-Light Industry District. §134-13. Regulations for I-2 Heavy Industry District. §134-14. Regulations for Designated Hotel-Historic-Recreational District. §134-15. Regulations for B-4 Designated Medical and Health Care Facility District. Article V - Special Uses and Supplementary Regulations §134-16. Permitted special uses. §134-17. Supplementary regulations applying to all residence districts. §134-18. Supplementary regulations applying to all districts. §134-19. Nonconforming uses. Article VI - Enforcement §134-20. Building Inspector. §134-21. Building permits. §134-22. Certificate of occupancy. Article VII - Board of Appeals §134-23. Creation. §134-24. Powers and duties. §134-25. Procedure. Article VIII - Planning Board §134-26. Prior creation. §134-27. Additional duties. §134-28. Fees. Article IX - Penalties; Amendments; Interpretation §134-29. Penalties for offenses. §134-30. Complaints of violations. §134-31. Notice to stop work or remedy violation. §134-32. Procedure for amendment. §134-33. Interpretation. INDEX

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