Showing ordinances that apply to Dover Plains, NY
Dover Plains is an unincorporated community (population 1,322) in Dutchess County, New York. Because Dover Plains is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Dutchess County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The grading & drainage rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Grading permits required from town building departments for earthwork over typically 50 cubic yards. NYS Stormwater Design Manual governs drainage. Slope stabilization required on grades over 3:1. Wetland buffers under NY ECL Article 24 add constraints.
Contact Dutchess County at (845) 486-2000 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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