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| Field | Local City of Yonkers City of Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings / Engineering Department |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading / Building Permit with Stormwater Management Plan |
| Submit To | City of Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings / Engineering Department |
| Lead Time | Plan review 3–6 weeks; stormwater review concurrent with building permit |
| Application Method | Via Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings; stormwater management plan submitted with permit application |
| Fee | Permit fees per project scope |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; post-construction stormwater management required per NYSDEC MS4 permit for projects creating ≥ 1 acre of impervious surface |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Manage the first 1 inch of rainfall on-site using green infrastructure per NYS Stormwater Management Design Manual |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with NYSDEC SPDES CGP |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — SWPPP per NYSDEC SPDES CGP; local stormwater management plan per city ordinance |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City inspects construction at permit milestones. Post-construction BMPs require maintenance agreements. |
| Inspector Qualification | NYSDEC-approved QI/TC per SPDES CGP; no additional city certification |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | NYS Stormwater Management Design Manual / City of Yonkers Engineering Standards |
| Special Overlay Zones | Hudson River Waterfront, NYC East of Hudson Watershed (partial) |