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 brush clearance rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Rensselaer County has no defensible-space or brush-clearance ordinance. Rural towns rely on NY DEC forest fire wardens and local fire districts for wildfire response. Property owners encouraged but not required to maintain brush clearance.
Contact Rensselaer County at (518) 270-2900 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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