Erosion Control: New Rochelle vs White Plains

Do I need erosion control for a home addition?

Silt fencing and inlet protection are typically required. Projects under 1 acre still need basic controls per city code.

When does a New Rochelle project need a SWPPP?

When construction disturbs 1 acre or more. At that point, NYS SPDES General Permit GP-0-20-001 applies and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is required.

Is my New Rochelle waterfront lot in a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area?

Some exposed Long Island Sound shoreline parcels are within a CEHA. Check the NYS DEC coastal erosion hazard maps and expect Article 34 review for construction.

Do I need erosion controls for a small home addition?

For small projects under 5,000 sq ft of disturbance, standard silt fencing along downslope edges is usually sufficient; review at building permit issuance.

When is a SWPPP required in White Plains?

A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required under the NYS SPDES General Permit when soil disturbance reaches 1 acre or more.

What erosion control standards apply in White Plains?

White Plains follows the NYS DEC Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control (the 'Blue Book'), reviewed by the Building Department and DPW Engineering.