Showing ordinances that apply to East Kingston, NY
East Kingston is an unincorporated community (population 277) in Ulster County, New York. Because East Kingston is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Ulster County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The pool permits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
NY Uniform Code requires a building permit for any pool over 24 inches deep. Ulster County towns issue permits; fees typically $100-$350.
Under 19 NYCRR Part 1228 and the 2020 Residential Code of NY State, any swimming pool with water depth greater than 24 inches (including in-ground, above-ground, and large inflatable pools) requires a building permit issued by the town or village code enforcement officer. Ulster County does not issue pool permits directly; each municipality handles permits. Applications require a site plan showing setbacks (typically 10 ft side/rear), barrier details, electrical bonding plans, and in unsewered areas review of septic separation (minimum 10-20 ft from drainfield).
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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