4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Onondaga County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater regulated under NY SPDES MS4 program (6 NYCRR Part 750). Onondaga County is part of the MS4 permit area. Onondaga Lake Ambient Monitoring Program and the 1998 Amended Consent Judgment drive strict water quality rules.
Erosion and sediment control required for construction disturbing 1+ acre under NY SPDES GP-0-20-001. Onondaga Lake watershed triggers enhanced controls under the Save the Rain program.
FEMA NFIP floodplain management applies throughout Onondaga County. Local flood damage prevention laws follow NY DEC model ordinance. Onondaga Creek, Ley Creek, and Onondaga Lake shoreline have mapped Special Flood Hazard Areas.
Grading in Onondaga County is regulated by town codes and NY DEC SPDES stormwater rules. Syracuse and most towns require grading permits for significant earthwork and drainage plans for new construction; runoff may not be diverted onto neighbors under NY common law.
NYSDEC SPDES General Permit GP-0-25-001 (Construction General Permit)
Throughout New York State, before commencing construction, the owner or operator of construction activities that will involve soil disturbance of one or more acres must obtain coverage under the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity, succinctly referred to as the Construction General Permit (CGP). Alternatively, ...
1 cities in Onondaga County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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