Showing ordinances that apply to Sparrow Bush, NY
Sparrow Bush is an unincorporated community (population 981) in Orange County, New York. Because Sparrow Bush is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The grading & drainage rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Grading permits required by town building departments for earthwork over 500 cubic yards typical. Drainage must not discharge onto neighbor property under NY common law (reasonable use rule). NYSDEC Article 15 permits required for work in protected streams.
Contact Orange County at (845) 291-2700 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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