White Plains opted in to allow adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption under NY MRTA (2021). Dispensaries limited to specific commercial zones with setbacks from schools, places of worship, and other dispensaries per local zoning amendments.
Under the NY Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, municipalities had until December 31, 2021 to opt out of retail dispensaries and consumption lounges. White Plains did not opt out and is therefore open to licensed Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) retailers. Local zoning limits dispensaries to CB (Central Business), B-6, and similar commercial districts, with typical setbacks of 500 ft from schools and houses of worship. A 3% local excise tax applies (plus 1% county) on top of the 9% state tax and 0.75% potency-based tax.
Unlicensed sales: state felony charges. Zoning violations: city-issued cease-and-desist plus daily fines until compliance.
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White Plains, NY
Commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVW cannot park overnight on residential streets. Delivery and service trucks allowed during active work only; daytime co...
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Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers cannot be stored on streets. Residential zoning restricts storage in driveways and front yards — typically rear or...
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Driveway curb cuts and aprons require a permit from Public Works. Parking across the sidewalk or blocking pedestrian path is prohibited. Surfaces must be pav...
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Retaining walls over 4 ft high (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall) require a Building Department permit and engineered drawings. Walls supportin...
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White Plains prohibits chickens, roosters, and livestock in residential zones. City is urban/suburban and not zoned for agricultural use. No backyard chicken...
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White Plains enforces the New York State Property Maintenance Code (19 NYCRR Part 1225) and Fire Code through its Department of Building. Single- or multiple...
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