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Brighton, NY Fire Regulations: Brush Clearance (2026)

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Key Facts

Burn Ban: DEC Mar 16 to May 14
Rochester Code: Ch. 90 Property
Abatement: City liens cost
Wetlands: DEC buffer applies

Monroe County rule: Brighton does not have its own ordinance for brush clearance. The rule below comes from Monroe County and applies to Brighton.

Summary

Monroe County follows NY DEC Part 215 seasonal burn ban (March 16 to May 14). Property owners must keep lots clear under town property maintenance codes. No wildfire-zone clearance requirement.

Full Breakdown

Monroe County property owners must maintain lots free of excessive brush and debris under town property maintenance codes and Rochester Property Conservation Code (Ch. 90). NY DEC 6 NYCRR Part 215 prohibits all residential brush burning from March 16 through May 14 statewide, with $500 minimum first-offense fine. Monroe County has no wildland-urban interface clearance mandate like western states. Genesee River corridor and Irondequoit Bay shoreline parcels fall under additional NYS DEC wetland and floodplain regulations. Town code enforcement handles overgrown-lot complaints; city properties fall under Rochester NET (Neighborhood Empowerment Team) inspectors.

Violations & Fines

Rochester property code violation: $100 to $1,000 plus city abatement with lien. DEC Part 215 burn ban violation: $500 minimum first offense. Repeat violations: escalating civil penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who enforces brush clearance rules in Monroe County?

Monroe County's code enforcement division is responsible for fire ordinances. You can report violations or request information through the Monroe County government website or by calling the main municipal line.

What are typical penalties for violating brush clearance rules?

Most Monroe County fire violations start with a written warning followed by escalating civil fines for repeat offenses. Specific dollar amounts and any criminal-misdemeanor exposure depend on the section of code; consult Monroe County's municipal code or staff for the current penalty schedule.

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Brighton, NY Fire Regulations: Brush Clearance (2026)

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