Babylon STR occupancy limited by Ch 153 rental permit (typically 2 persons per bedroom plus 2, or per NY Property Maintenance Code). Maximum occupancy set at inspection and listed on permit.
Town of Babylon Chapter 153 establishes occupancy based on NY State Property Maintenance Code sleeping area standards: minimum 70 sq ft for first occupant and 50 sq ft for each additional occupant per bedroom. General rule of thumb: 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional. Inspector sets maximum at permit inspection. Exceeding posted occupancy is a Ch 153 violation and may trigger revocation.
Exceeding occupancy: 500-2500 dollars Ch 153 violation per incident. Repeat violations: permit revocation. Overcrowding creating fire hazard: referral to Fire Marshal.
Babylon, NY
Aircraft noise from Republic Airport (FRG) in East Farmingdale is preempted by federal law. The Town of Babylon cannot regulate flight paths or aircraft oper...
Babylon, NY
Amplified music audible beyond the property line after 10 PM is prohibited in Babylon under Chapter 158. Outdoor concerts and commercial venues require a spe...
Babylon, NY
Construction and powered equipment work in Babylon is generally restricted to 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, with no Sunday or holiday work without a ...
Babylon, NY
Babylon permits residential EV chargers as accessory to single-family homes without a special permit, though an electrical permit from the Division of Buildi...
Babylon, NY
Commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVW or with commercial lettering cannot be parked on Babylon residential streets or in residential driveways overnight, p...
Babylon, NY
Vehicles parked on Babylon public streets for more than 48 hours or showing signs of abandonment (flat tires, expired plates, broken windows) can be tagged a...
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