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Babylon, NY Landscaping Rules: Native Plants (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Minimum native landscaping
20% of parcel
Species required
Native or low-maintenance only
Approval needed
Planning Board site plan
Counts toward 20%
Yards, buffers, stormwater areas
Applies to
PIP-2 Planned Industrial Park zone

Summary

In the Town of Babylon's PIP-2 Planned Industrial Park District, all landscaping must use native or low-maintenance species, and at least 20% of every parcel must be planted in meadow, native shrubs and trees under § 213-590.

All landscaping shall consist of native or low maintenance species requiring minimal irrigation and fertilization following initial establishment. A minimum of 20% of the parcel shall be landscaped with meadow, native shrubs and trees and other groundcover in accordance with a site plan approved by the Planning Board.

Source: Long Island Native Plant InitiativeView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4941158; v66 updated 2026-05-13; through 05-13-2026).

Full Breakdown

Section 213-590 of the Town's zoning code requires that all landscaping in the PIP-2 Planned Industrial Park District consist of native or low-maintenance species needing minimal irrigation and fertilization after establishment. A minimum of 20% of each parcel must be landscaped with meadow, native shrubs and trees and other groundcover under a Planning Board-approved site plan; required front, rear and side yard plantings, stormwater areas and buffer vegetation can count toward that 20% figure. Front yards must also be sodded, shrubbed or otherwise landscaped and kept neatly maintained.

Violations & Fines

Developing a PIP-2 parcel without meeting the 20% native-landscaping minimum or Planning Board site plan approval violates § 213-590, punishable under § 1-15: $250 to $2,500 per offense, each day separate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Town of Babylon require native plants in landscaping?
Only in the PIP-2 Planned Industrial Park zone. Section 213-590 requires native or low-maintenance species and a 20% parcel minimum of meadow, native shrubs and trees.
Can required yard buffers count toward the 20% native landscaping minimum?
Yes, § 213-590B lets front, rear and side yard plantings, stormwater areas and buffer vegetation count toward the 20% requirement.

Sources & Official References

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