Rules for ZIP Code 12203
Albany, NY · Albany County
121 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 12203 is governed by the city of Albany, NY, home to about 85% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Albany's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 12203 also covers:
- town of Guilderland~12% of residents · not covered yet
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
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 12203 based on Albany ordinances.
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Obstruction RulesSignificant
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
Parking Rules
8 rules- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
- EV ChargingSome
- Driveway RulesSome
Rental Property Rules
3 rulesSign Regulations
3 rules- Window SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Holiday DisplaysSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
2 rules- Bike Lane RulesSome
- Red-Light CamerasSome
Noise Ordinances
6 rulesEnvironmental Rules
5 rules- Flood ZonesSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Erosion ControlSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Vehicle Idling RestrictionsSome
Fire Regulations
4 rules- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSignificant
- Outdoor BurningSome
- Propane StorageSome
- FireworksHeavy
Animal Ordinances
4 rules- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Chickens & LivestockSignificant
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome
Trash & Recycling
9 rulesProperty Maintenance
3 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesRental Inspections
2 rules- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
Fence Regulations
5 rules- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Neighbor Fence RulesLight
- Height LimitsSome
- Retaining WallsSome
Building Safety
10 rules- Plumbing PermitsSignificant
- Carbon Monoxide DetectorsSome
- Electrical PermitsSome
- Fire Sprinkler RequirementsSome
- Door Locking HardwareSome
Landscaping Rules
5 rules- Tree TrimmingSome
- CompostingSome
- Rainwater HarvestingFew
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
Home Business
4 rulesAccessory Structures
4 rules- ADU RulesSome
- ADU Rental RestrictionsSignificant
- ADU Owner OccupancySome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesPublic Conduct
6 rules- Public UrinationSome
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Skateboarding RulesSome
- Loitering RulesSome
Tree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Special Events & Permits
5 rules- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
Public Health Rules
2 rules- Bed-Bug RulesSignificant
- Rodent ControlSome
Business Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
- PawnbrokersSignificant
Water Use Rules
1 rule- Leak Reporting DutySignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
3 rules- Delivery Truck NoiseSome
- Bar & Nightclub NoiseSignificant
- Generator NoiseSignificant
Hurricane Preparedness
1 rule- Flood ElevationSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySignificant
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
2 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Vending ZonesSignificant
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Cannabis Regulations
1 ruleInvasive Plant Rules
1 ruleSolar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome