Off Grid in Upstate NY?

Hey Ya'll ~

I'm a Missourian who wants to put down roots in a colder climate. So far, upstate NY seems to have everything I care about environmentally speaking. My goal is to purchase 50-100 acres and parcel 10 acre lots to slowly form an off the grid permaculture land trust neighborhood. There seems to be strict zoning and septic restrictions for the entire state as far as I can tell. What I'd like to know is if there's anyone here who has or is living off the grid and built their own dwelling and got away with no septic or building permits?

Clearly Missouri is one of the best states in the USA to live this way with no restrictions, but I am sure there are Amish folk and other off grid folk in NY right?

Your time and wisdom on the matter is deeply appreciated!  

It depends on the county. but you might try to ask Diane Vukovic specific questions, she has a lot of experience there, here's one of her articles, https://www.primalsurvivor.net/new-york-off-grid-laws/