5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Monroe County, New York.
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Rochester and Monroe County towns are NYS MS4 permittees. NY DEC SPDES GP-0-20-001 requires SWPPP for 1+ acre disturbance. Strict Lake Ontario and Genesee River watershed protection.
NYSDEC SPDES Stormwater General Permits
Regulatory Requirements The USEPA and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) are increasing their attention in several ways. There are three State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) general permits required for activities associated stormwater discharges. The Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities (MSGP) ...
Monroe County requires erosion and sediment controls on all land disturbance. NY DEC SPDES mandates Erosion and Sediment Control plans for 1+ acre. Silt fence, stabilized entrances, vegetation standard.
Monroe County has 42 miles of Lake Ontario shoreline. NYS Coastal Erosion Hazard Area law applies. Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Webster, Hamlin have LWRPs. Post-2017/2019 flooding saw major armor projects.
NYS DOS Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) serves as the Office of Planning and Development’s primary program for working in partnership with waterfront communities across the State to address local and regional (coastal or inland) waterway issues, improve water quality and natural areas, guide development to areas with adequate infrastructure and services away from sensitive resources,...
Monroe County has significant flood risk, particularly along the Genesee River and its tributaries, Irondequoit Creek, and other waterways. All FEMA-mapped Special Flood Hazard Areas require a local floodplain development permit. Monroe County participates in the NFIP and Community Rating System (CRS).
Monroe County towns require grading permits for significant earthwork. Rochester Ch. 104A at 100+ cubic yards. Drainage cannot be redirected onto neighbors. Retaining walls over 4 feet require engineering.
1 cities in Monroe County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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