4 rules for unincorporated Ulster County, New York.
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Stormwater management in Ulster County is regulated by NYS DEC SPDES general permits and local MS4 programs in Kingston and urbanized towns. Construction disturbing 1 acre or more requires SWPPP under GP-0-20-001. The Ashokan Reservoir watershed enforces stricter standards under NYC DEP rules to protect unfiltered drinking water serving 9 million New Yorkers.
6 NYCRR Part 750 - State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
New York is rich in surface and groundwater resources. Article 17 titled "Water Pollution Control" of the 6 NYCRR PART 750 Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) was enacted to protect and maintain these valuable resources. Article 17 authorized creation of the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) program to maintain New York's waters with reasonable standards of purity. The SPDES...
Erosion and sediment control in Ulster County follows the NYS Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control. Construction projects require silt fencing, stabilized construction entrances, and temporary seeding. The steep Catskill terrain and Shawangunk slopes make erosion a particular concern. NYC DEP enforces stricter standards in watershed communities including Shandaken, Olive, and Hardenburgh.
Ulster County faces significant flood risk along the Hudson River in Kingston and Saugerties, the Esopus Creek through Kingston and Saugerties, Rondout Creek, and Wallkill River through New Paltz. FEMA flood maps govern construction standards. Hurricane Irene (2011) and Tropical Storm Lee caused catastrophic Esopus Creek flooding in Shandaken, Phoenicia, and Kingston, leading to enhanced regulations.
Grading and drainage in Ulster County requires permits from local building departments for projects exceeding town thresholds (typically 50-100 cubic yards). Drainage must not adversely affect neighboring properties under common law. Catskill slopes and Shawangunk Ridge terrain require careful grading design. NYC DEP watershed rules impose stricter standards in reservoir basins.
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