White Plains, NY Environmental Rules: Coastal Development (2026)
Key Facts
- Coastline
- None
- LWRP
- Not applicable
- CEHA
- None mapped
- Relevant rules
- Freshwater wetlands only
Summary
Not applicable. White Plains is an inland Westchester County city with no coastline, tidal waters, or NYS DEC Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. No coastal development regulations apply.
The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) serves as the Office of Planning and Development’s primary program for working in partnership with waterfront communities across the State to address local and regional (coastal or inland) waterway issues, improve water quality and natural areas, guide development to areas with adequate infrastructure and services away from sensitive resources, promote public waterfront access, and provide for redevelopment of underutilized waterfronts. How it Works Plan LWRPs begins with a planning process that centers on developing a vision for the future of the waterfront. Execute LWRPs are approved on three levels of government through local adoption; Secretary of State approval; and federal concurrence from NOAA’s Office of Coastal Management for coastal LWRPs. Implement Once an LWRP is approved and in place, municipalities are eligible for implementation funds through the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program to begin to implement identified and prioritized projects.
Full Breakdown
White Plains has no Long Island Sound, Hudson River, or ocean frontage. The city is not within a NYS Coastal Management Program boundary and has no Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). Only freshwater streams (Bronx River, Mamaroneck River, Silver Lake) require wetlands review, which falls under DEC freshwater wetlands permits and the city's stormwater/wetland protections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does White Plains have coastal development rules?
Does White Plains have a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program?
What rules apply to the Bronx River and Mamaroneck River in White Plains?
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