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Public Health Rules in Westchester County, NY (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Westchester County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Westchester County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Rodent Control

Owners of vacant grounds in Westchester County must keep the property free of rodent and vermin nuisances that affect public health, under the county's Sanitary Code.

Westchester County Vacant Lot Vermin Rule

Some Restrictions

Westchester County Sanitary Code § 873.1405

The owner or person in charge or in control of grounds which are vacant shall keep them free of all public nuisances affecting health as defined in the Commissioner's Rules and Regulations. [29] (Added 11-20-1986, eff. 11-20-1986) Footnotes: --- (29) --- 30. Editor's Note: The Commissioner's Rules and Regulations are on file in the office of the Department of Health.

Calorie Labeling

Chain restaurants with 15 or more locations in Westchester County must post calories for every standard menu item on menus and menu boards, enforced by the County Health Department.

Westchester County Chain Menu Calorie Labeling

Some Restrictions

Westchester County Code § 533.03 (L.L. No. 10-2010, § 2)

In the case of food that is a standard menu item that is sold or offered for sale in a chain food service establishment, such establishment shall disclose in a clear and conspicuous manner: ... the number of calories contained in the standard menu item, as usually prepared and offered for sale; and a succinct statement concerning suggested daily caloric intake, as specified by federal regulatio...

Public Health Rules by City in Westchester County

3 cities in Westchester County have their own public health rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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