Privacy & Surveillance in Clarkstown, NY (2026)
1 verified privacy & surveillance rules for Clarkstown, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Security Camera Rules
Clarkstown's Town Code § 157-81 lets homeowners run private surveillance cameras but bars any camera whose field of view "focuses," meaning covers more than half its view, on a neighbor's yard, structure or window. Cameras must serve a lawful property-safety purpose and cannot record a neighbor's property without that neighbor's written consent.
Clarkstown Residential Security Camera Rules
Some RestrictionsClarkstown Code § 157-81
No camera shall have a field of view that focuses on a neighboring resident's yard, structure, or window. "Focuses" means more than 50% of the field of view. All video surveillance cameras must be for lawful purposes including monitoring the safety and integrity of the owner's property and may include public space. All video surveillance cameras must not be for the purpose of videotaping or tak...
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