Showing ordinances that apply to Yorktown Heights, NY

Yorktown Heights is an unincorporated community (population 1,884) in Westchester County, New York. Because Yorktown Heights is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Westchester County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The erosion control rules below are the ones that govern your area.

Yorktown Heights Environmental Rules: Erosion Control Rules (2026)

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City-specific rules exist: Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, and White Plains have their own erosion control rules that differ from Yorktown Heights's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Key Facts

Threshold: 1+ acre disturbance
Permit: SPDES GP-0-20-001
Plan Required: SWPPP + NOI
Enforcement: DEC + municipal MS4

Summary

Erosion and sediment control required on construction sites disturbing 1+ acre under NYS SPDES General Permit GP-0-20-001. Municipalities enforce via MS4 program.

Full Breakdown

Projects disturbing one or more acres must file a Notice of Intent with NYS DEC and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) with erosion and sediment controls per NYS Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control.

Violations & Fines

DEC fines up to $37,500/day per violation for SWPPP noncompliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who inspects erosion controls?

Local building/engineering departments inspect under municipal MS4 programs, with NYS DEC oversight.

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