5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Westchester County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Westchester County Source Separation Law (Local Law 9 of 1992) requires recycling of designated materials countywide. Trash and recycling pickup is managed by each municipality; bin/container rules are set locally.
Property blight enforcement is municipal. Westchester County Planning Department reviews major projects and can flag blighted parcels, but enforcement (notices, fines, receivership) runs through each city, town, or village.
Vacant lot maintenance (weed cutting, debris removal, fencing) is enforced by each municipality under adopted NY State Property Maintenance Code. Westchester County Land Bank acquires problem parcels in some cases.
Westchester County maintains county roads and parks but does not require homeowners to clear sidewalks — that duty is set by each municipality. Typical rule: sidewalks cleared within 12-24 hours after snow ends.
Westchester County does not regulate garage sales. Each municipality sets its own rules — typical limits are 2-4 sales per year, 2-3 days per sale, with signs removed within 24-48 hours after the sale.
4 cities in Westchester County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Garage Sale Rules, Property Blight
5 verified rules • Garage Sale Rules, Property Blight
5 verified rules • Garage Sale Rules, Property Blight
5 verified rules • Garage Sale Rules, Property Blight
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