Showing ordinances that apply to Duane Lake, NY
Duane Lake is an unincorporated community (population 329) in Schenectady County, New York. Because Duane Lake is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Schenectady County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The native plants rules below are the ones that govern your area.
No mandate to use native plants. NYS DEC and Cornell Cooperative Extension encourage native species through voluntary programs. Invasive species sale is restricted under 6 NYCRR Part 575.
Prohibited invasive plants cannot be sold in NY including Norway maple, burning bush, and Japanese barberry. Native plant gardens satisfy town landscaping requirements. Contact Schenectady County at (518) 388-4220 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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