Showing ordinances that apply to Peach Lake CDP (part), Westchester County, New York, NY
Peach Lake CDP (part), Westchester County, New York is an unincorporated community (population 600) in Westchester County, New York. Because Peach Lake CDP (part), Westchester County, New York is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Westchester County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The fire pit rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
DEC allows small recreational fire pits year-round if under 3 ft high and 4 ft diameter using clean dry wood. Individual Westchester municipalities often add stricter rules.
Under NY DEC Part 215, small recreational campfires and fire pits are permitted if kept under 3 ft high and 4 ft in diameter, burn only clean seasoned wood or charcoal, and remain attended. Westchester County has no county-level fire pit ordinance; each city/town/village sets its own rules. Many require setbacks (typically 15–25 ft from structures) and prohibit fire pits during red-flag fire warnings. Check your municipal code.
DEC violations start at $500; municipal violations typically $100–$500 per offense.
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