Staten Island development follows NYC Unified Stormwater Rule (USWR) and MS4 permit per 15 RCNY Chapter 31, effective 2022.
NYC Unified Stormwater Rule (15 RCNY Chapter 31) effective January 2022 applies to Staten Island development disturbing 20,000 sq ft or more, or creating/altering 5,000 sq ft impervious. Requires stormwater management plan, green infrastructure, detention. NYC operates separate storm sewer system (MS4) on Staten Island unlike combined sewers elsewhere. DEP reviews plans; submit via nyc.gov/dep.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Richmond County, NY
Staten Island outdoor lighting must comply with NYC Zoning Resolution Section 23-00 and 42-00 performance standards for glare and trespass.
Richmond County, NY
NYC Zoning performance standards and common-law nuisance address excessive light trespass onto neighboring Staten Island properties.
Richmond County, NY
Official NYC-issued or approved bins must be placed at the curb between 6 PM the night before pickup and 4 AM the morning of pickup, and removed from the pub...
Richmond County, NY
NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) collects trash on Staten Island. Under the 2024 Containerization Rule, residential buildings with 1-9 units must place re...
Richmond County, NY
Bulk items (furniture, mattresses, appliances) are collected by DSNY on regular trash days with no separate appointment for most items. Mattresses and box sp...
Richmond County, NY
Recycling is mandatory on Staten Island. Metal, glass, plastic, and cartons go in one bin (blue labeled); mixed paper and cardboard go in a separate bin (gre...
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