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 stormwater management rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Stormwater regulated under NY SPDES MS4 General Permit (GP-0-15-003) and local stormwater management laws. Rensselaer County towns in the urbanized area (Troy, East Greenbush, North Greenbush, Rensselaer) are designated MS4 communities requiring stormwater programs.
Construction disturbing 1+ acre requires NYSDEC SPDES coverage and SWPPP. MS4 communities must enforce local stormwater law meeting NYSDEC standards. Post-construction stormwater controls required for new development. Illicit discharge to storm drains prohibited. Contact Rensselaer County at (518) 270-2900 for enforcement.
SPDES violations: up to $37,500 per day per DEC. Local MS4 violations: $250-$2,500 per offense.
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