Erosion control required for any disturbance over 5,000 square feet under most town codes, following NY Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control (Blue Book).
Silt fencing, stabilized construction entrances, and inlet protection mandatory. Seasonal restrictions on slope disturbance near waterbodies. Saratoga Lake and Kayaderosseras Creek buffers enforced. Contact Saratoga County at (518) 885-5381 for enforcement. This erosion control rule under Saratoga County's environmental ordinances applies to unincorporated areas of Saratoga County. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Saratoga County code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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