Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of Murray, New York

Town of Murray’s own rules

• Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

  Buildings, structures, and premises inside Murray town.

  • The chapter states that exceptions may be provided by the Uniform Code, Energy Code, other state law, or Chapter 95.

  “This chapter provides for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the Uniform Code) and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the Energy Code) in this Town.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside the Town of Murray, Orleans County, New York.

  “[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Murray 7-17-2023 by L.L. No. 2-2023. Amendments noted where applicable.]”

• Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

  Zoning districts inside Murray town.

  • The code lists Residential-Hamlet, Residential-Agricultural, Rural Residential, Business, Industrial, and overlay districts.

  “§ 230-21 Residential-Hamlet District (RH) § 230-22 Residential-Agricultural District (RA). § 230-23 Minimum specifications. § 230-24 Rural Residential District (RR) § 230-25 Business District (B). § 230-26 Industrial District (I).”

• Living in an RVTemporary only (with conditions)

  Tents, recreational vehicles, and other camping units on private lots other than approved campgrounds inside Murray town.

  • Occupancy is overnight only and may not exceed 45 days per calendar year.
  • Camping units must meet applicable yard setbacks and sanitation requirements.

  maximum private-lot occupancy: <= 45 days per calendar year (overnight basis; does not apply to an approved campground)

  “Tents, recreational vehicles and other camping units may be occupied on a private lot other than an approved campground, on an overnight basis, for a period not to exceed 45 days per calendar year.”

• Camping on your landLimited

  Camping units on private lots other than approved campgrounds inside Murray town.

  • Occupancy is overnight only and may not exceed 45 days per calendar year.
  • Camping units must meet applicable yard setbacks and sanitation requirements.

  maximum private-lot occupancy: <= 45 days per calendar year (overnight basis; does not apply to an approved campground)

  “Tents, recreational vehicles and other camping units may be occupied on a private lot other than an approved campground, on an overnight basis, for a period not to exceed 45 days per calendar year.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Water supply and sewage disposal systems addressed by Murray town zoning inside Murray town.

  • The cited provision requires review and approval by the Orleans County Health Department.

  “Water supply and sewage disposal systems shall be reviewed and approved by the Orleans County Health Department.”

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Camping units on private lots inside Murray town.

  • Recreational vehicles in use must have self-contained sanitation or be connected to adequate sanitation facilities.
  • Other camping units must have access to adequate sanitation.

  “All recreational vehicles in use shall have self-contained sanitation or be connected to adequate sanitation facilities and all other camping units must have access to adequate sanitation.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Murray or Orleans County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-performed residential construction inside Murray town.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of completed structures inside Murray town.
• Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside Murray town.
• Lot coverage — Lots inside Murray town.
• Tiny homes — Tiny-home occupancy inside Murray town.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.