Driveway standards set by individual town zoning codes. Typical Rensselaer County requirements: paved/gravel surface, 10-12 ft width minimum for single-family, driveway permits required for new curb cuts on county/state roads.
Rensselaer County DPW issues driveway entrance permits for county roads under Highway Law 136. NYSDOT issues permits for state highways (Routes 2, 4, 7, 40, 43, 66, 150, 278). Towns regulate driveway location, setbacks from property lines (typically 5-10 ft), and surface requirements. Contact Rensselaer County at (518) 270-2900 for enforcement.
Unpermitted curb cut on county road: up to $250 plus restoration costs. Town zoning violations: $50-$250.
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