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 zoning restrictions rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Home occupations allowed in residential zones throughout Rensselaer County subject to local zoning. Typical conditions: business secondary to residential use, conducted by residents, no external evidence, limited floor area (usually 25 percent).
City of Troy Zoning allows home occupations by right in R zones when: operated by residents, no non-resident employees on-site, under 25 percent of dwelling floor area, no external alteration or display, no outdoor storage. Some uses (daycare, salon, repair) require special-use permit. Contact Rensselaer County at (518) 270-2900 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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