Showing ordinances that apply to Montrose, NY
Montrose is an unincorporated community (population 2,862) in Westchester County, New York. Because Montrose is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Westchester County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The coastal development rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Westchester waterfront communities use Local Waterfront Revitalization Programs (LWRPs) coordinated with NYS DOS and DEC. Coastal Erosion Hazard Area and tidal wetlands permits required.
Municipalities including Rye, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Yonkers, and Ossining administer LWRPs. Work in or near tidal wetlands, coastal erosion hazard areas, or below mean high water requires NYS DEC Article 25 tidal wetlands permit and often US Army Corps review.
Unpermitted coastal work: NYS DEC fines up to $10,000/day plus restoration costs.
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