Property owners must keep trees from obstructing sidewalks, streets, and traffic signs. White Plains public works manages street trees; private trees are owner responsibility.
White Plains code requires owners to trim trees so branches do not obstruct sidewalks below approximately 8 feet or streets below approximately 14 feet. Street trees (within right-of-way) are managed by White Plains DPW; homeowners typically cannot prune city-owned street trees without permission. Trees obstructing signs or signals must be trimmed upon notice.
Failure to trim: city abatement and billing. Unauthorized pruning of street tree: penalty per tree ordinance.
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Commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVW cannot park overnight on residential streets. Delivery and service trucks allowed during active work only; daytime co...
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Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers cannot be stored on streets. Residential zoning restricts storage in driveways and front yards — typically rear or...
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Driveway curb cuts and aprons require a permit from Public Works. Parking across the sidewalk or blocking pedestrian path is prohibited. Surfaces must be pav...
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Retaining walls over 4 ft high (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall) require a Building Department permit and engineered drawings. Walls supportin...
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White Plains prohibits chickens, roosters, and livestock in residential zones. City is urban/suburban and not zoned for agricultural use. No backyard chicken...
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White Plains enforces the New York State Property Maintenance Code (19 NYCRR Part 1225) and Fire Code through its Department of Building. Single- or multiple...
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