Coastal Development: White Plains vs Yonkers
How do coastal development rules compare between White Plains, NY and Yonkers, NY?
White Plains has fewer restrictions than Yonkers.
White Plains, NY
Westchester County
Not applicable. White Plains is an inland Westchester County city with no coastline, tidal waters, or NYS DEC Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. No coastal development regulations apply.
View full White Plains rules →Yonkers, NY
Westchester County
Hudson River waterfront development in Yonkers is governed by the city's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and NYS DEC tidal wetlands/Article 25 permits. Major projects also require Army Corps Section 404/10 permits.
View full Yonkers rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | White Plains | Yonkers |
|---|---|---|
| Coastline | None | - |
| LWRP | Not applicable | - |
| CEHA | None mapped | - |
| Relevant rules | Freshwater wetlands only | - |
| Program | - | Yonkers LWRP |
| State Permit | - | NYS DEC Article 25 |
| Adjacent Area | - | 300 ft buffer |
| Federal | - | USACE Section 10/404 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
White Plains FAQ
Does White Plains have coastal development rules?
No. White Plains is entirely inland and has no tidal or coastal waters subject to NYS Coastal Management review.
Does White Plains have a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program?
No. White Plains has no Hudson River or Long Island Sound frontage and is not within a NYS Coastal Management Program boundary, so no LWRP applies.
What rules apply to the Bronx River and Mamaroneck River in White Plains?
These freshwater streams fall under NYS DEC freshwater wetlands permits and the city's stormwater and wetland protections, not coastal regulations.
Yonkers FAQ
Can I build a dock on the Hudson?
Only with NYS DEC tidal wetlands permit plus USACE Section 10/404 authorization and Yonkers LWRP consistency review.
How far from the Hudson tidal wetlands does DEC jurisdiction extend?
NYS DEC Article 25 tidal wetlands jurisdiction extends 300 feet landward of the tidal wetland boundary. Any development within this adjacent area requires a DEC permit.
What is the Yonkers LWRP?
The Yonkers Local Waterfront Revitalization Program coordinates Hudson River waterfront land use with the NYS Department of State and DEC, reviewing consistency of all major waterfront projects.
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