Recent Code Changes
New York State has recently adopted the 2015 International Code, this
replaces the 2010 NYS Building and Fire Prevention Codes. A copy of this
information is available in our office, at the Endicott Library or at
https://up.codes/codes/new_york
Chapter 238 - Junk Vehicles
The following items have changed:
Definition of Junk Vehicle:
JUNK VEHICLE - Any motor vehicle, whether automobile, bus, trailer,
truck, tractor, mobile home, motorcycle, motor bicycle, mini-bicycle or
snowmobile, or any other contraption which is abandoned, stored, left or
located by its owner or any other person, or is permitted or condoned to
be abandoned, stored, left or located by its owner or any other person,
on public or private premises in the Village of Endicott outside any
establishment duly licensed by the Village of Endicott for the storage
of junk vehicles, which:
(1) Cannot be driven upon the public streets for reason including but
not limited to being unregistered, unlicensed, wrecked, abandoned, in a
state of disrepair, or incapable of being moved under its own power.;
Exception: Vehicles located on a motor vehicle repair shop, inspection
station, auto dealer or other business duly licensed by the State of New
York.
(2) Is not in a condition for its original intended use.
(3) Is no longer intended to be used for its original purpose, the
condition of the vehicle and circumstances surrounding its storage or
abandonment being admissible for purposes of determining such intent; or
(4) Is being held or used for the purpose of resale of used parts
therefrom or for the purpose of reclaiming for some use some or all of
the material therein or for the purpose of disposing of the same.
Open storage of Junk Vehicles is prohibited in the Village of Endicott
with the following exceptions:
Vehicle has a valid Sale Permit obtained from the Code Enforcement
Office. A "For Sale" sign and Sale Permit must be visible on the
vehicle. The permit is valid for Sixty (60) days with a the ability to
be extended for an additional thirty (30) days. There is no fee for a
Sale Permit.
Vehicle has a valid Restoration Permit obtained from the Code
Enforcement Office. A Restoration Permit may be issued for a vehicle
that the owner has intention to make repairs vehicle so that is road
worthy again. The permit is valid for ninety (90) days and may be
extended for an additional thirty (30) days. Restoration permits must
be issued before the vehicle is taken off of the road. There is a $25
fee for this permit.
Vehicle has a valid Long Term Storage Permit. A long term storage permit
may be obtained for the period of ninety (90), one hundred twenty (120),
one hundred fifty (150) or One Hundred Eighty (180) days, provided the
registration is transferred to another vehicle for that period and the
vehicle is covered with a purpose made car cover. There is no fee for
this permit.
The Village of Endicott has recently updated some
local laws that may affect you in some way. This is just a brief
overview of the changes that occurred on July 10, 2006. Should you
require additional information please contact the Code Enforcement
Office at (607) 757-2465.
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Solid waste.
The limit has been changed to 3 garbage cans per dwelling unit.
For garbage put out 24 hours before or cans out 24 hours after
scheduled pickup are subject to a immediate $10 fine after 1 warning
in a calendar year.
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Electrical &
plumbing licenses. A new class of Master D has been
established for outside electrical contractors. Specific
changes for the cost of plumbing permits.
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Numerous wild animals are now specifically prohibited in the
Village, contact us for an exact listing.
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Soliciting & Peddling by local non-profit groups or agencies are
exempt from fees for a peddling permit. A permit is still
required by these groups & agencies. Contact us for permit
information.
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Motor Vehicle Repair Garages are now limited to storing 5 cars per
repair garage or bay at any one time.
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Shopping carts. Seizure of shopping carts is now subjected to
a $30 surcharge.
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Snow complaints. Snow needs to be removed from sidewalks
within 12 hours of being deposited thereon. Immediate fine of
$15 established.
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High Grass (over 10 inches) now needs to be mowed within 3 days of
violation posting. Previously the timeframe was 7 days of
violation posting. Immediate fine of $15 fine established.
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Garage Sale Permits are now needed. There is no fee for these
permits. Available through our office or this website.
This is only a partial listing of
changes, please contact this office at
607-757-2465 with any questions that you may have regarding the recent
changes to the Village of Endicott code. |