Rules for ZIP Code 11003
Elmont, NY · Nassau County
88 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 11003 is governed by the town of Hempstead, NY, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Hempstead's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 11003 based on Hempstead ordinances.
Special Events & Permits
3 rules- Parade PermitsSome
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
Landscaping Rules
4 rules- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Water RestrictionsSome
- Tree TrimmingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
Building Safety
8 rulesPublic Conduct
6 rules- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
- Public Marijuana UseSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseHeavy
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Loitering RulesSome
Fire Regulations
3 rules- Propane StorageSome
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Short-Term Rentals
1 ruleBusiness Licensing & Operations
3 rules- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseHeavy
- Towing CompaniesSignificant
Drone Rules
1 rule- Park Drone RestrictionsSignificant
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Trash & Recycling
10 rules- Bin Placement RulesSome
- Bulk Item DisposalSome
- Illegal DumpingHeavy
- Recycling RulesSignificant
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSome
Environmental Rules
3 rulesWater Use Rules
1 ruleNoise Ordinances
8 rulesSolar Energy
2 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesParking Rules
6 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
2 rulesAnimal Ordinances
3 rules- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSignificant
- Bird ProtectionSome
Tree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSignificant
Accessory Structures
2 rules- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
- ADU RulesSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesCannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
Hurricane Preparedness
1 rule- Flood ElevationSome
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Property Maintenance
3 rules- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSignificant
Rental Property Rules
2 rules- Rental RegistrationSignificant
- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
Gambling & Gaming
1 rule- Charitable Bingo and RafflesSignificant
Rental Inspections
1 ruleInvasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Bamboo RestrictionsHeavy
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome