Living in the Community
In This Section:
- Living in the Community
- Code of Student Conduct
- Getting Involved in the Community
- Adopt-A-Street
- Neighborhood Association Contact Information
Living off campus offers the opportunity to belong to an even larger, more diverse community than you might experience through residence hall life. When you move off campus, you automatically acquire responsibility to be a good neighbor. Keep in mind that you live in a diverse neighborhood of professional people, families with children, and elderly people. Get to know your neighbors –you may need their help throughout the year. Remember, you are responsible for your guests’ actions. If your guests cause problems for the neighborhood, the problems ultimately become yours. Treat your neighbors as you would want to be treated.
City Ordinances
Among the many things neighbors must share is the responsibility for keeping the neighborhood clean, safe, and peaceful. Everyone is subject to local, state, and federal laws. The following is a list of local laws and city ordinances that are stringently enforced in your neighborhood. Barbecues
City of Syracuse fire ordinances prohibit the use of any open-flame device on porches or overhangs. Grills must be placed at least 12 feet from a structure.
Fireworks
New York State law prohibits possessing and using fireworks. Littering and Dumping
The City of Syracuse littering and dumping ordinance states that it shall be a violation for any person to engage in littering or dumping on any public property, public right-of-way, or private property. The ordinance defines littering as the discarding of a single item of waste onto the ground by a person.
Noise
The City of Syracuse noise ordinance prohibits excessive or unnecessary noise that can be heard across property lines. This includes playing a radio, stereo, television, musical instrument,or any other device in such a manner that its sound crosses property lines.
Open Containers
The City of Syracuse open container ordinance prohibits carrying open containers of alcoholic beverages on city streets and sidewalks.
Parking
Parking on front lawns and parking across sidewalks is illegal and a safety threat to pedestrians who are forced to walk off the sidewalks. Odd-even parking starts at 6 p.m. on odd days on the odd-number address side, and 6 p.m. on even dates on the even-number address side of the street. The Syracuse Police Department strictly enforces all parking regulations. Make sure ample legal parking exists at your apartment or on the street before you decide to rent the unit.
Pets
The City of Syracuse leash law requires your pet to be on a leash at all times unless fenced on your premises. This is for the safety of your pet as well as for the benefit of the neighborhood.
Snow Removal
Sidewalk snow removal is the responsibility of each property owner. In most cases, if the owner doesn’t live at the property, the tenant is responsible for keeping the sidewalk clear. Clarify with your landlord about whose responsibility it is to remove the snow. Clearing of snow and ice from sidewalks is to be done by 6 p.m. following snow accumulation. Residents are asked to assist the Syracuse Fire Department with keeping hydrants clear of snow whenever possible.
Trash
Garbage containers should not be put out prior to 8 p.m. the night before collection and should be removed by 7 p.m. on collection day. Signs on your street indicate the day of collection. All garbage should be placed in cans provided by your landlord. Recyclable materials are to be placed in the blue collection bin provided to you.
It is important to realize that in addition to abiding by community standards and local and state laws, off-campus students are expected to adhere to the University’s Code of Student Conduct. Off-campus students may receive judicial sanctions from the University for behavior that violates the Code of Student Conduct.
For a complete copy of the Code of Student Conduct, look in the Student Handbook or visit students.syr.edu/judicial/code.html.
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