Showing ordinances that apply to White Lake, NY
White Lake is an unincorporated community (population 121) in Oneida County, New York. Because White Lake is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Oneida County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The adu rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
ADU rules vary by Oneida County town zoning. NY has no statewide ADU mandate (S5172A did not pass). Common allowance is an attached accessory apartment for owner-occupied single-family homes with minimum lot size. Utica allows accessory apartments in R-1 by special permit.
Utica Zoning §2-28-18 permits accessory apartments in R-1 and R-2 zones by special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals, requiring: owner-occupied primary unit, minimum 7,500 sq ft lot, secondary unit 500-800 sq ft, one additional off-street parking space, separate entrance acceptable. Rome Code §28-18 allows in-law suites without special permit if attached and sharing utilities. Town of New Hartford §118-16 requires site plan review by Planning Board. NY 2020 Uniform Code (19 NYCRR 1220) applies to construction; permanent foundation, 7-ft minimum ceiling, egress window in bedroom. Oneida County Health Department approval required if existing septic/well is affected; typically need capacity increase. ADUs may not be sold separately (no condo conversion).
Unpermitted ADU: $500-$2,000 plus stop-occupancy. Septic upgrade required: Oneida County Health Dept abatement order.
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