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 tree removal & heritage trees rules below are the ones that govern your area.
No county-wide tree removal permit. Removal on private property is generally unrestricted except in designated wetland buffers (NYS DEC 100-foot adjacent area) or local conservation overlays.
Trees over 12 inches diameter on slopes or near streams may require SEQR review. Town of Niskayuna has specific protections for certain street trees. Contact Schenectady County at (518) 388-4220 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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