5 rules for unincorporated Richmond County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Staten Island development follows NYC Unified Stormwater Rule (USWR) and MS4 permit per 15 RCNY Chapter 31, effective 2022.
Construction over 1 acre requires SWPPP under NY SPDES Construction General Permit, with additional NYC DEP requirements.
Staten Island's 35-mile coastline is regulated under NY Waterfront Revitalization Act (Article 42 ECL), NYC Waterfront Revitalization Program (WRP), NYC Zoning Resolution Article VI Chapter 2, and NYC Flood Resilience Zoning Text (2021). Post-Sandy FEMA V-zone requirements impose strict building standards.
Hurricane Sandy devastated Tottenville, Midland Beach, New Dorp Beach, and Oakwood Beach; FEMA AE and VE zones require elevation per NYC Appendix G.
Staten Island grading requires DOB approval and must not impair NYC Bluebelt wetland drainage system in South Shore watersheds.
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