Fines of up to $1000 may be levied for all violations of Village ordinances and local laws. The laws selected on the following pages are being presented in common language for easier understanding. For the actual wording of specific ordinances and laws, consult Village Hall.

• Alcoholic Beverages - Any person carrying an open alcoholic beverage container within any public area with presumed intent to consume the contents shall be subject to a mandatory minimum fine of $100 for each violation.
• Cars Under Repair - Automobiles may not be kept on private property for the purpose of repair for profit as this is a commercial use of residential property. Dismantled vehicles may not be stored on private property. Inoperative vehicles may not be kept in the street for more than 24 hours, nor may cars be kept in the street while being repaired or serviced. Abandoned cars will be towed away at owners' expense. By N.Y. State law abandoned cars may be junked after proper procedures are followed. Street repairs create hazards and spilled oil damages asphalt.
• Clear Reception - It is illegal to operate an apparatus that interferes with radio or television reception.
• Commercial Vehicles - Commercial vehicles more than seven feet six inches in height will be restricted from residential property between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Only one commercial vehicle of any height less than seven feet six inches may be ungaraged on residential property at any time.
• Complaints - Residents may report violations of any Village Ordinance or local law directly to Village Hall. They should leave their name and phone number and may be required to sign a deposition before legal action may be taken, unless a Village employee can verify the violation. The complainant's name may be divulged under the federal Freedom of Information Act if the person accused pleads not guilty and court action takes place. If a complaint is made to Nassau County Police, a warrant may be required to be signed, and that warrant becomes public record.
• Conduct on Private Property - While a resident's actions on his own property may not be covered under Village law, local laws will be used to protect the health and welfare of neighbors or the community as a whole, i.e. excessively loud noise, light that shines on neighbor's property, grass height, fire, smoke and other nuisances. The property should be maintained in such a manner that neighbors are not adversely affected either in enjoyment of property or property value.
• Construction - While residents may perform repair or construction work around their homes, many actions require permits and inspections to ensure safety. Homeowners' insurance and eventual property sale can be affected by the lack of such permits.
• Curbs - Curb repair is the responsibility of the homeowner. A Village permit is required to install or replace a curb. However, if the Village is improving or rebuilding the road, or changes the road's height in such a way that a new curb is required, the Village will replace the curb. All new curbs must be cement and conform to Village specifications.
• Cycle Chaining - Bicycles, motorcycles and other items of personal property may not be chained to a public tree, post or stanchion for more than three consecutive hours except in places authorized by the Village.
• Decks - Exterior decks or stairways may not be constructed at a height exceeding five feet above grade level and less than 5 feet from rear or side property line. A permit is required. This law protects neighborhood privacy and community esthetics.
• Dogs - When a dog is off your property the dog must be on a leash or other restraint. If it is permitted to defecate on streets or public or private property, the waste must be removed immediately. The mandatory minimum fine is $100. Excessive or continuous barking also is prohibited.
• Dumpster Regulations - Dumpsters should be placed on the homeowner's property. A Village approved permit is required to place a dumpster on the street. A dumpster on the street must have reflectors and be otherwise properly illuminated. A $500 CASH bond must be posted by the homeowner to protect against road damage, and a $25 daily fee will be deducted from the bond to cover the cost of safety inspections. Road damage costs will be assessed against the homeowner and deducted from the bond.
• Fences - All fences, regardless of height, require a permit. In a corner lot, fences in front of the house line may be constructed up to 48 inches in height measured from the sidewalk and must be non-opaque on the front and street sides. Corner houses may have fences in front of the house line no more than 30 inches above the sidewalk, in an area 35 feet from the corner along both sides of the frontage. Fences behind the front line of the house may be up to 6 feet in height. The pipe or rough side of the fence must face the owner installing the fence. Other restrictions apply, and are detailed on the permit.
• Fires - Fires may not be started in the street. Leaf burning anywhere is illegal under state law.
• Garage Sales - In order for a Village resident to conduct a garage, yard or similar sale on the resident's property, a permit must be obtained from the Village. Only three sales are permitted in a calendar year and no more than two in a three month period. No fee is charged for the permit. Signs advertising the sale may not be posted or distributed anywhere in the Village.
• Graffitti - Graffiti poses a serious problem for our residents and merchants. Graffiti is a physical blight on the landscape of our Village and costs taxpayers, merchants and homeowners substantial monies to remove and repair. Possession of any article capable of placing a mark on property, or any person in the proximity of any defacement may be presumed to be in violation of this law. A mandatory minimum fine of $250 and/or up to 15 days in jail, plus the cost of graffiti removal is the punishment for a person found guilty of violating this law.
• Grass Height - It is the responsibility of the property owner, lessee or occupant having control of the property to cut and remove all grass and brush growth in excess of 12 inches.
• Noise - Amplifiers and other sound systems may not be operated so that they can be heard more than 30 feet from the source of the sound. A Village permit is required for use of a sound system from an automobile. Building operations and motor generated or other loud or unusual noises are prohibited between 8:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.
• Oil Disposal - Oil may not be poured on private property, into street drains or onto public streets as it pollutes the soil, clogs drains and destroys road surfaces. The Town has a S.T.O.P. program for the disposal of oil and other polluting substances. Call 921-7347, ext. 5546.
• Playing in the Streets - Ball playing of any type, and playing soccer and hockey, or other types of play on public streets within the Village is prohibited. Basketball backboards with nets may not be placed between the sidewalk and curb, since this results in playing in the street, and the low hanging nets will be torn down by street sweepers.
• Posters, Flyers, Circulars - Advertisements such as posters, flyers or circulars may not be put on any car parked in a municipal parking lot or on a public street within the Village. Also it is illegal to put such advertising material on telephone, utility or traffic poles, or on railroad supports, trees, etc., without Village permission.
• Roadway - No material may be placed on a public roadway, i.e. grass clippings, dirt, snow, dumpsters (without a permit), etc. The placing of leaves in the road also is prohibited.
• Satellite Dish Antennas - The Federal Communications Commission has regulations governing placement and size of these antennas. Residents wishing to install this type of antenna should apply for a permit at the Village Hall from the Building Department.
• Sidewalks - Sidewalks are part of the Village right-of-way which generally extends seven feet from the street gutter. But the sidewalk must be maintained by the homeowner in a safe manner. The homeowner is liable for fines and lawsuits if anyone is injured on a broken or deteriorated sidewalk. Shrubs and trees must not be permitted to grow into the sidewalk area and restrict pedestrian passage. All newly constructed houses or house renovations exceeding $3,000 of actual construction costs require the installation of sidewalks if none exist.
• Signs - No sign, commercial or otherwise, may be placed on residential property except for certain professions as specified by state law, such as doctors, lawyers, special teachers, etc. Specific guidelines apply to Real Estate signs. All signs require a permit from the Building Department.
• Soliciting - Soliciting is prohibited without a Village permit. If permitted, the solicitor must have a Village letter of permission, individual identification, and may only solicit within hours set by the Village Board. Religious, charitable, and governmental organizations are exempt.
• Unkempt Property - The Village will remove any debris, refuse or other unsightly items from any property at the owner's expense if the owner does not respond to notices to maintain the property.
• Unregistered Vehicles - The accumulation of unregistered vehicles on private property is a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of Village residents, and becomes a physical blight in the neighborhood. A free permit may be obtained from Village Hall for six months by a resident who has, for a temporary period, given up the license for a vehicle. Violation of this law may result in a fine of up to $25.