Grading permits required for significant earthwork in most Broome County towns. Drainage must not adversely affect neighbors under NY common law and local drainage laws. Post-2011 flood, towns scrutinize grading near Susquehanna and Chenango tributaries.
Most Broome County towns require a grading permit for earthwork exceeding 50-250 cubic yards or slopes greater than 3:1. Binghamton Code Ch. 294 (Land Disturbance) requires permit for 1,000+ sq ft disturbance or more than 50 cu yd. The NY common-law 'reasonable use' rule (Kossoff v. Rathgeb-Walsh, 3 NY2d 583) governs surface water: a landowner may not unreasonably redirect drainage to harm neighbors. Post-Tropical Storm Lee (2011) damaged over 7,000 Broome properties and triggered enhanced grading review near the Susquehanna, Chenango, and their tributaries. NY DEC Erosion and Sediment Control standards apply.
Unpermitted grading: stop-work order plus $250-$1,000/day (Binghamton Ch. 294). Adverse drainage: civil liability plus DEC action if wetlands affected.
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