Erie County, NY Ordinances (2026)

Local rules and regulations for Erie County, New York. Population: 954,236.

Verified from official government sources

Note: County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Erie County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules take precedence over county-level regulations. We have city-specific rules for Buffalo, and Clarence: check there if you live in one of those cities. All other areas in Erie County fall under the county rules shown below.

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Short-Term Rentals

Fire Regulations

Parking Rules

Street Parking Limits

Animal Ordinances

Landscaping Rules

Tree Trimming

Swimming Pools & Spas

Cities in Erie County

These cities are located within Erie County and may have their own ordinances.

BuffaloNY

Pop. 278,349

ClarenceNY

Pop. 33,044

Unincorporated Communities

These communities are in unincorporated Erie County. County ordinances apply directly to these areas.

West SenecaPop. 45,500 EggertsvillePop. 15,561 University at BuffaloPop. 6,798 Harris HillPop. 5,839 Grandyle VillagePop. 4,805 Highland-on-the-LakePop. 3,765 Lake Erie BeachPop. 3,467 EdenPop. 3,346

Data Sources

Ordinance data for Erie County is sourced from the following official government references. Click any topic above for detailed citations.

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