Showing ordinances that apply to Brewerton CDP (part), Onondaga County, New York, NY
Brewerton CDP (part), Onondaga County, New York is an unincorporated community (population 3,141) in Onondaga County, New York. Because Brewerton CDP (part), Onondaga County, New York is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Onondaga County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The flood zones rules below are the ones that govern your area.
FEMA NFIP floodplain management applies throughout Onondaga County. Local flood damage prevention laws follow NY DEC model ordinance. Onondaga Creek, Ley Creek, and Onondaga Lake shoreline have mapped Special Flood Hazard Areas.
Construction in SFHAs requires floodplain development permits from local code enforcement. Lowest floor must be at or above Base Flood Elevation (BFE) plus 2 ft freeboard per NY DEC recommended standards. Substantial improvement rule (50% of market value) triggers full flood compliance. Contact Onondaga County at (315) 435-2070 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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