Showing ordinances that apply to Barnum Island, NY
Barnum Island is an unincorporated community (population 2,590) in Nassau County, New York. Because Barnum Island is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Nassau County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The rv & boat parking rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Nassau County RV and boat parking restrictions are among the strictest in NY. Most villages prohibit RVs, boats, and trailers on residential streets and limit driveway storage. Screened rear yard storage typically required with size caps.
Most Nassau villages ban on-street RV/boat/trailer parking entirely. Town of Hempstead Code 202-1 prohibits parking any house trailer, boat, or commercial vehicle on residential streets. Driveway storage typically limited to 48-72 hours for loading. Permanent storage must be in rear yard, often behind 6 ft screening, with size limits (usually 30 ft length for boats, 32 ft for RVs). Village of Rockville Centre prohibits visible RV storage entirely. Garden City requires all recreational vehicles in enclosed garages. Boats under 20 ft may be allowed on side yards in some jurisdictions with setbacks.
On-street RV/boat parking: $100-$500 per day. Zoning storage violations: $250-$1,000 continuing daily fines plus removal orders. Repeat offenders may face misdemeanor charges under local code.
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