Erosion Control: Babylon vs Huntington
How do erosion control rules compare between Babylon, NY and Huntington, NY?
Babylon and Huntington have similar restriction levels.
Babylon, NY
Suffolk County
Babylon requires silt fencing, stabilized construction entrances, and weekly inspections for any project disturbing soil within 200 feet of tidal wetlands under Chapter 151 and NY DEC tidal wetlands permits. Coastal bluff stabilization projects require Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 review.
View full Babylon rules →Huntington, NY
Suffolk County
Huntington coastal parcels along Long Island Sound subject to NY Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas Act (ECL Article 34). Construction in erosion hazard areas requires DEC permit. Town LWRP (Local Waterfront Revitalization Program) coordinates shoreline management.
View full Huntington rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Babylon | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Chapter 151 | - |
| Wetlands Zone | 200 ft heightened review | - |
| Standard | NYSDEC Blue Book | - |
| Inspection | Weekly plus post-rain | - |
| Max Fine | $37,500/day CWA | - |
| State Law | - | NY ECL Article 34 |
| Regulation | - | 6 NYCRR Part 505 |
| Permit | - | NYSDEC required |
| Wetlands | - | ECL Art. 25 (300 ft) |
| Program | - | Huntington LWRP |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Babylon FAQ
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Huntington FAQ
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
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