Rainwater harvesting is legal in NY State and in Yonkers. No permit needed for residential rain barrels used for outdoor irrigation.
New York State encourages rainwater harvesting for non-potable uses; no statewide permit is required for residential rain barrels. Yonkers does not regulate rain barrels specifically. Large cisterns or systems plumbed into household fixtures must meet NYS Plumbing Code backflow-prevention rules and require building permits. Potable reuse is not permitted without state DOH approval.
Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers, NY
Chickens and livestock generally prohibited in Yonkers residential zones. Zoning code allows only conventional household pets in single-family and multi-fami...
Yonkers, NY
Yonkers enforces New York State smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements under 19 NYCRR Part 1225 (Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code). All dwelli...
Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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