Lake Success has a Village Code Book of ordinances and regulations which is authorized by Village Law of the State of New York. The Board of Trustees adopts, enacts, amends, and repeals these ordinances for the government of the Village, the management of its business, the preservation of good order, peace, health, safety and welfare of its inhabitants and the protection and security of their property. The ordinances cited below are but a few of the many laws that govern our Village. For actual wording of specific laws consult the Village Code Book located at the Village Office or through this link online.

 

Signs & Billboards: No signs, posters, or banners, etc., may be erected or maintained without approval by the Board of Trustees, and the necessary permit issued by the Village Clerk.

Parking: Parking is forbidden overnight on Village streets, on paved portions of County and State highways, or interfering with egress and ingress from driveways. No commercial vehicles may be kept in your driveway or on the street.

Speed Limits on Village Streets: Shall not exceed twenty miles per hour, or as posted on main thoroughfares.

Corner Shrubs: Shall not exceed heights that will obstruct visibility to cars driving by.

Dogs: No dog shall be off a leash on Village streets. Dog droppings must be removed by owner if deposited on Village streets or neighbor's property.

Noise and Lights: Excessive noise and bright lights that extend beyond your property shall not annoy your neighbors and are governed by the Village code book.

Property Maintenance: You must maintain your property in such a manner that does not affect your neighbor's enjoyment of his property, such as open fires, height of grass, etc.

Soliciting: Soliciting is prohibited in the Village, unless by special permit and application to the Village Clerk.

Littering: It is forbidden to throw or drop litter of any kind on any street or public place within the Village; also littering of private property including vacant lots is forbidden.

Posters: Posting signs, posters or bankbills is forbidden including advertising signs on utility poles or trees.

Street Openings and Curb Cuts: No one shall make any hole or cut any Village street or curb without obtaining a permit from the Village office.

Driveways: No new driveway may be constructed on residential property without a permit.

Sidewalks and Drains: The owner of any property is responsible for maintenance of any sidewalks and drains in front of their property, including removal of snow and ice.

Fires: No open fires or leaf burning is permitted.

Burglar Alarms: Alarms which are audible outside of the house must have automatic cutoffs which stop the sound after 15 minutes.

Construction: A Village permit must be obtained for any construction or renovation of your home.

Removal, Destruction or Alteration of Trees: An application must be obtained from the Village, along with a letter from arborist stating the purpose and site showing location of tree(s) to be removed.