Rainwater harvesting is legal and encouraged in Babylon. No permits required for residential rain barrels collecting roof runoff for irrigation. NY has no statewide restrictions on rainwater capture for non-potable use. Suffolk County and SCWA support harvesting as a conservation measure.
NY State imposes no restrictions on residential rainwater harvesting. Rain barrels (55-100 gallon) are common for garden irrigation. Larger cisterns may require plumbing permit if connected to building systems. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County distributes discounted rain barrels periodically. Potable use requires Suffolk County Department of Health approval.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Babylon, NY
Aircraft noise from Republic Airport (FRG) in East Farmingdale is preempted by federal law. The Town of Babylon cannot regulate flight paths or aircraft oper...
Babylon, NY
Amplified music audible beyond the property line after 10 PM is prohibited in Babylon under Chapter 158. Outdoor concerts and commercial venues require a spe...
Babylon, NY
Construction and powered equipment work in Babylon is generally restricted to 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, with no Sunday or holiday work without a ...
Babylon, NY
Babylon permits residential EV chargers as accessory to single-family homes without a special permit, though an electrical permit from the Division of Buildi...
Babylon, NY
Commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVW or with commercial lettering cannot be parked on Babylon residential streets or in residential driveways overnight, p...
Babylon, NY
Vehicles parked on Babylon public streets for more than 48 hours or showing signs of abandonment (flat tires, expired plates, broken windows) can be tagged a...
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