Showing ordinances that apply to West Sand Lake, NY
West Sand Lake is an unincorporated community (population 2,616) in Rensselaer County, New York. Because West Sand Lake is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Rensselaer County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The grading & drainage rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Grading and drainage regulated under NY State Building Code (19 NYCRR Part 1221) and local zoning/stormwater laws. Most Rensselaer County towns require grading plans for disturbance over specified thresholds.
NY Residential Code R401.3 requires finished grade sloped minimum 6 inches within 10 ft of foundation. Town grading permits typically required for disturbances over 2,500-10,000 sq ft. Drainage swales and discharge cannot be directed onto adjoining property under common law nuisance principles. Contact Rensselaer County at (518) 270-2900 for enforcement.
Unpermitted grading: stop work plus $250-$1,000. Drainage damage to neighbor: civil liability plus local code fines.
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