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Gardening and Landscpaing Any contracted landscapers performing maintenance or design work on any property in the Village must have a Village landscape permit. Failure to obtain this permit will result in a ticket from the Village Code Enforcer. Landscaping functions may be performed by commercial landscapers and/or property owners between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday and on Saturday between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM only. Commercial landscaping is not permitted on Sunday. All landscaping vehicles and trailers must park off the road without obstructing pedestrian access on sidewalks and shoulders. They should park on private property wherever it is possible to do so. Compost piles are permitted on private property provided they are appropriately placed, do not emit offensive odors and do not act as a potential harborage for rodents. Click here for a current list of RH licensed tree removal companies.

TREES CANNOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT A PERMIT FOR ANY REASON. EVEN DEAD TREES! In an emergency, please notify village hall BEFORE you take the tree down. Send pictures to clerk@roslynharbor.org . A safe, wholesome, attractive environment is declared to be of importance to the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Village of Roslyn Harbor, and, in addition, such an environment is deemed essential to the maintenance and continued development of the ecology and well-being of the Village and the general welfare of its citizens. To ensure this legacy for current and future residents, the Village has implemented a Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance that is governed by Chapter 251 of Village Code. The Tree Law requires that removal of trees on private property follow prescribed procedures, based on a tree’s diameter in inches, and that removal of certain trees may require replanting of new trees. The Village has a volunteer Tree Committee whose primary responsibilities are to: maintain the Village’s treed environment, provide information to residents about their trees, facilitate Tree Law compliance, and document the removals and new plantings of trees on both public and private property. Please call Village Hall at (516) 621-0368 or email admin@roslynharbor.org with any questions. Tree permit applications can be found under forms and documents by CLI CKING HERE . CLICK HERE for a list for 2026 licensed tree removal companies. This list is updated regularly

Upcoming Meetings Welcome to the official website of the Village of Roslyn Harbor. Many people seek out refuge in Roslyn Harbor with its lush greenery, rolling hills, views of Hempstead Harbor, and large 1-2 acre size properties. Many houses have views of the water, or back onto a golf course or a former Gold Coast estate that is now the Nassau County Museum of Art. The Village of Roslyn Harbor was incorporated at the same time that the adjacent Village of Roslyn was incorporated. The owners of the estates in Roslyn Harbor established a separate village as they felt their needs were different from those of the inhabitants of the more densely populated Village of Roslyn.[1] Beginning in the 1830s Roslyn Harbor's picturesque shoreline was recognized as a rural retreat for wealthy New Yorkers. From that time until c. 1930, the community's farmhouses and farmland were transformed into large country estates by New Yorkers seeking weekend and summer retreats from the city.[1] The era of "estate" incorporation came to an end in 1936, when a new Nassau County charter preserved the rights of villages already incorporated to legislate local zoning laws but denied it to newly incorporated villages. Accordingly, there has not been any incorporation of villages in the town of North Hempstead since 1936. [1] More About Our History ABOUT US VILLAGE STAFF SANITATION MAYOR'S CORNER NOTICES

Zoning Board The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) typically meets every first Wednesday of the month (as needed) In general, the ZBA is the body established, with the purpose and authority to hear and decide most appeals from and to review any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Building Inspector or any other officer, official or board charged with enforcement of the Zoning Law of the Village. There are two types of appeals to the ZBA: Interpretations of the Zoning Law – The ZBA may only be asked to interpret the law AFTER an administrative official has made a decision. The individual appealing a decision may believe that the administrative official was wrong in either issuing or not issuing the permit, or the individual may believe they were incorrectly cited for violating the Zoning law. Request for a Variance – The ZBA has the power to issue variances from the Zoning law. There are two types of variances: use and area. State law provide the ZBA with the authority to grant variances if the applicant can show that the applicable zoning regulations and restrictions have caused unnecessary hardship. The authority to grant use and area appeals is governed by Chapter 275 of Village Code. Craig Padover - Chairperson Gordon Crane (alternate) Andrew Curto Daniel Freidlin Richard Gabbay Ali Levine (alternate) Peter Toscano (alternate) Dean Woodhouse Board Members Notices The April 1st Meeting is Cancelled Next Meeting: May 6th @ 6:30pm

Planning Board Typically meets on the first Thursday of every month, as needed. The Planning Board has two main roles: Review Subdivisions - The Planning Board may approve, conditionally approve or disapprove subdivision plans for the purpose of providing for the orderly and wise development of the Village and affording adequate facilities for housing and transportation, distribution, comfort, convenience, safety and the health and welfare of its population. Subdivisions are governed by Chapter 232 of the Village Code. Review Site Plans - In order to ensure that future land use, development and construction activities within the Village will otherwise promote the health, safety, general welfare, comfort and convenience of the Village and its residents, site plans for new land use, development and construction activities proposed within the Village is reviewed by the Planning Board acting in the capacity of a site plan review board. Site plan reviews are governed by Chapter 210 of the Village Code. Board Members Andrea Tsoukalas Curto - Chairperson Jonathan Bakhash Jerome Hirsch Sophia Kang Andrew Quentzel Cara Woodhouse (alternate) Notices The April 2nd Meeting is Cancelled Next Meeting: May 7th @ 6pm

Dogs All dogs are required to be licensed and identified. Procedures for licensing dogs are available from the Town in which you reside and not the Village. A county police officer, village code official or township animal control officer may issue a citation for any matter where a dog is being a nuisance or is unrestrained. The V illage of Roslyn Harbor has a Dog Warden agreement with the Town of Oyster Bay. Please con tact them if you need to impound and shelter a do g. (516) 677-5784 A dog that barks or howls continuously outdoors for an unreasonable length of time may constitute a violation of the Code. Plastic bags with dog waste should not be tossed into storm water catch basins. Please dispose of all bagged waste in your own garbage receptacle. Coyote/Wildlife The Eastern coyote is firmly established in New York and are an integral part of our ecosystems. While most coyotes avoid interacting with people, some coyotes in suburbia become emboldened and appear to have lost their fear of people. Unintentional food sources attract coyotes and other wildlife, as well as increase risks to people and pets. Coyotes in residential areas can be attracted to human-created sources of food (i.e.: garbage or pet food) and begin to associate people with these food attractants. Below are steps you should take to reduce and prevent coyote problems from occurring. Do not allow coyotes to approach people, children, or pets. If you see a coyote, be aggressive in your behavior-stand tall and hold arms out to look large. If a coyote lingers for too long, then make loud noises and wave your arms. Teach children to appreciate coyotes from a distance; Children are a greatest risk of being injured. If a coyote has been observed repeatedly near an area where children frequent, be watchful. Do not feed coyotes and discourage others from doing so. Do not feed pets outside and eliminate availability of bird seed. Concentrations of birds and rodents that come to feeders can attract coyotes. Make any garbage inaccessible to coyotes and other animals. Do not allow pets to run free where coyotes frequent. Supervise all outdoor pets to keep them safe from coyotes and other wildlife, especially at sunset and at night. Remove brush and tall grass from around your property to reduce protective cover for coyotes. Coyotes are typically secretive and like areas where they can hide. Click here to review the New York State Coyote Incident Standard Operating Procedures. Be alert of your surroundings and take precautions. LIST OF OUTSIDE ANIMAL CONTROL COMPANIES TO CONTACT. CLICK HERE NOTE** Contact your local police department and DEC regional office for assistance if you notice that coyotes are exhibiting “bold” behaviors and have little or no fear of people. NYSDEC Wildlife Conservation Office: (631) 444-0200

New Local Laws that have been approved and sent to ecode but have not yet been incorporated into the Code can be found here . Once a new law has been codified, it will no longer appear in this section. The following new local laws have been approved but will not be found on ecode yet. Local Law 3-2025 Property Maintenance Local Law 4-2025 Streets and Sidewalks Local Law 1- 2026 Tax Levy Override

Board of Trustees Board Members Mayor, Sandy K Quentzel (Bottom Right) mayor@roslynharbor.org Deputy Mayor, Joshua Kopelowitz (Bottom Left) deputymayor@roslynharbor.org James Friscia, Trustee (Top Left) trusteefriscia@roslynharbor.org Jasun Fiorentino, Trustee (Top Right) trusteefiorentino@roslynharbor.org Abby Kurlender. Trustee (Top Middle) trusteekurlender@roslynharbor.org The Board of Trustees typically meets monthly on the fourth Thursday of the month. Please see the calendar for dates. The Board of Trustees is composed of a mayor and four trustees. The Board is responsible for approving mayoral appointments, managing village finances and property, and approving a budget. The duties of a Board of Trustees include but, are not limited to, Management of village property and finances The protection of its property, the safety, health, comfort, and general welfare of its inhabitants The preservation of peace and good order The preservation and protection of public works Notices Next Meeting: March 26th @ 6:30pm

Resident Info on Storm Water Pollution Report Illicit Discharges to the Village or County using the following resources: ALL CALLERS REMAIN ANONYMOUS Nassau County's Storm Water Hotline (516) 571-7535 Village Government by contacting the Village Clerk at 516-621-0368 or clerk@roslynharbor.org Non-compliant erosion control for construction sites can be reported to the building department at 516-621-0368 or buildingdept@roslynharbor.org Stormwater Management Program Annual Report March,2026 ( DRAFT_ ) The Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Plan ( DRAFT ) What is storm water pollution? Anything that gets in the path of a raindrop becomes storm water pollution. Another name for storm water pollution is non-point source pollution. How is storm water pollution a problem? Every time it rains, storm water is carried directly to our surface waters. That means that storm water pollution can have detrimental effects to creeks, lakes, ponds, rivers and the oceans into which it drains. What types of pollutants are in storm water pollution? Storm water can carry sediment, trash, automotive fluids like used oil and antifreeze, grass clippings, leaves, yard waste, pathogens, excess fertilizers, animal waste, pesticides and anything else that gets in its way. What can citizens do to prevent storm water pollution? There are several things citizens can do to prevent storm water pollution. Household Hazardous Waste Never dump anything down a storm drain. All storm drains flow directly to creeks and lakes. Take used oil, paint and other household hazardous waste to recycling centers. Check your car for oil or other leaks. Animal Waste Pick up after your pets. Dispose of animal waste properly in a trash receptacle or flush it down the toilet Lawn Care Apply fertilizers and pesticides exactly where you want them. Avoid over spraying them onto sidewalks, driveways or streets. Reduce the amount of fertilizers you need to apply by testing the soil in your yard first. Reducing Runoff Adjust sprinklers so that you're not watering the street or sidewalk. Redirect roof gutters to lawns, natural areas or rain gardens. Talk you car to a car wash instead of washing it on the driveway. Pool Water Pool water must be dechlorinated before discharging. The federal Clean Water Act prohibits the discharge of pollutants to waters. Even seemingly small concentrations of chlorine can harm aquatic life. Chlorine can be very toxic to fish, small crustaceans, and plankton. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency acknowledges that at 1mg/L or less chlorine has a high acute toxicity to aquatic organisms. It is against federal law to discharge chlorinated water without first reducing chlorine to acceptable levels (<0.1 mg/L). Consider the following options for removing chlorine: Simply stop adding chlorine to your uncovered pool and wait. Sunlight will help to naturally dissipate the chlorine within 10 days. During that time, use a swimming pool test kit to measure chlorine. Chemically dechlorinate the pool water. Chemicals that will quickly remove chlorine are available through pool and spa care vendors. Yard Waste Sweep up yard debris instead of washing it away. Bundle yard waste at the curb for pickup. Blow leaves and grass clippings back into your yard instead of leaving them in the street to wash down the storm drain. Use a compost bin to turn yard waste into a useful gardening product. Planting Replant bare areas to avoid soil erosion. Keep invasive plants from growing in your yard. Remove them before they have a chance t grow and spread. Avoid planting exotic plants. Select only plants that are native to this area. Volunteer Report spills, dumping or suspected water pollution to the Village. Clear clogged storm drains. Blocked drains cause drainage problems. Participate in community-wide clean up days and other events held by the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee or similar organizations (see link below) Alert neighbors to the storm water pollution problem. Your Septic System Overflowing septic systems can result in pathogen pollution: Have your septic system inspected at least every 3 years by a professional Your tank pumped as recommended by the inspector (generally every 3 to 5 years). Household chemicals, gasoline, oil, pesticides, antifreeze, paint, etc. should be taken to the Town S.T.O.P collection sites and not flushed. Overflowing septic systems can pollute our waterways. When. replacing septic systems, consider advanced solutions which reduce pollution. Nassau County offers grants up to $20,000 to help cover the cost of these systems. (see link below) Geese and other Waterfowl Droppings from geese and ducks can be a significant source of pathogens that pollute our waterways: Don't feed geese and ducks, it encourages them to remain and become full-time residents and create a nuisance Feeding them bread and popcorn in unhealthy for the birds Feeding concentrates geese and leads to human/goose conflicts Is it illegal to pollute the storm drainage system? It is illegal to discharge, cause to be discharged, directly or indirectly, or cause any pollutant to enter into the storm drain system unless permitted by a NYSDEC permit. Storm water is the only discharge permitted in the storm water system with exception of incidental non-storm water flows which do not negatively impact the quality of the receiving stream including: Water line flushing, except super-chlorinated water line flushing. Landscape irrigation. Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration. Uncontaminated, pumped groundwater. Discharge from potable water sources. Foundation drains. Air conditioning condensate. Irrigation water. Springs. Lawn watering. De-chlorinated swimming pool discharge. Street wash water. Flows from emergency fire and rescue operations other than those resulting from negligence on the part of the person who owned or controlled the pollutant. Additional Storm Water Links USEPA NPS Toolbox USEPA Nutrient Pollution NYSDEC Storm Water Nassau County Storm Water Center for Watershed Protection Pet Waste Pollution Septic Systems UConn Project NEMO on Pollutant Education Project WET for Childhood Education Penn State University: What are Stormwater Pollutants? Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee Nassau County SEPTIC Grant Program The village has initiated a comprehensive storm water management plan in accordance with New York State guidelines. Although full implementation may take many years, current policies are summarized as follows: Storm water from roofs and impervious surfaces from new construction and additions on your property must be discharged on the same site into an underground system. The most common method used is a dry well. Village owned enclosed storm sewers and catch basins will be cleaned on a scheduled basis. Nassau County maintains their basins and sumps. Those areas served by open ditches and private roads are not maintained by the Village. Sediment run off from private property onto public streets or into public storm drains is prohibited. This type of run off can contribute to pollution of Hempstead Harbor and is a violation of Village, County and State laws.

Hurricane Henri Emergency Outage Information Form First Name Email Address I want to report an outage Last Name Phone Street Address Additional Information Select a date * required Time of Outage Upload a Photo Select File SUBMIT Thank you for letting us know about your outage. We will try our best to expedite your issue!

Snow Plow Information Move all cars into your driveway to allow access for snow plows, emergency responders and to prevent your vehicle from being plowed in. Please understand that significant snow falls require several pass throughs by the snow plows during a storm and again after the storm has stopped. If you have a sidewalk, it is your responsibility to ensure that your sidewalk is shoveled and safe after a storm for pedestrian traffic. DO NOT PLOW YOUR PRIVATE PROPERTY ONTO VILLAGE ROADS. THIS IS HAZARDOUS TO THE VILLAGE AND YOUR NEIGHBORS AND IS SUBJECT TO A VIOLATION. We maintain village roads. The county maintains county roads. Private roads are maintained by the property owners.

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