Showing ordinances that apply to Sparrow Bush, NY
Sparrow Bush is an unincorporated community (population 981) in Orange County, New York. Because Sparrow Bush is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The adu rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
No statewide ADU law. Orange County towns individually permit accessory apartments; Town of Warwick, Newburgh, and New Windsor have accessory-apartment provisions with owner-occupancy and size caps.
New York has proposed but not passed statewide ADU legislation. Local Orange County ordinances typically require: owner-occupancy of primary or accessory unit, maximum 800-1,000 sq ft ADU size, one additional parking space, special use permit from ZBA, and annual permit renewal in some towns. Contact Orange County at (845) 291-2700 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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