New Rochelle is an MS4 community under NYS DEC SPDES MS4 General Permit. Illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) ordinance prohibits non-stormwater discharges to the storm sewer system. Construction sites disturbing 1+ acre need SWPPP.
Post-construction stormwater controls required for redevelopment projects. Green infrastructure encouraged. Dumping of pollutants, paint, oil, or yard waste into storm drains is prohibited. City conducts dry-weather outfall screening. This stormwater rule under New Rochelle's environmental ordinances applies to properties within New Rochelle city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact New Rochelle code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Illicit discharge to storm sewer: fines and cleanup costs; repeat violations referred to NYS DEC.
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Construction noise in New Rochelle is restricted to weekdays 7 a.m.β6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.β5 p.m. No construction on Sundays or legal holidays without a...
New Rochelle, NY
Overnight on-street parking in New Rochelle is regulated by alternate-side rules, downtown permit-parking districts, and winter snow-emergency declarations t...
New Rochelle, NY
Commercial vehicles and trucks over a set weight (commonly 10,000 lbs GVW) are generally prohibited from overnight parking on New Rochelle residential street...
New Rochelle, NY
Parking RVs, campers, boats, and trailers on New Rochelle residential streets is prohibited or tightly time-limited. On private property, oversized recreatio...
New Rochelle, NY
Most residential fences in New Rochelle require a building permit from the Bureau of Buildings. Applications need a site plan showing location, height, and m...
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Retaining walls over 4 feet in height (measured bottom-of-footing to top) require a building permit and engineered plans in New Rochelle. Walls with surcharg...
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