Read on for updates on the latest code and zoning changes throughout the towns and municipalities in Long Island, New York.
2019
Hempstead Town
According to Newsday, Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen is calling for an audit of the town building department to identify ways to reduce long wait times for permits and to make property information more readily available to residents and business owners.
East Hampton Town Hall officials are considering extending a moratorium on business development in Wainscott. The town enacted the moratorium - which prohibits the town board from approving new site plans or subdivision approvals in the Wainscott commercial corridor - in November 2016 and officials are considering extending it till July 1, 2019.
2017
Hempstead Town
The Hempstead Town Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is now live video streaming its meetings on the internet. The BZA's first live broadcast took place during its August 17th meeting . From here on out, you can view the live stream broadcasts at tohlivestream.com.
The Hempstead Town Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is now live video streaming its meetings on the internet. The BZA's first live broadcast took place during its August 17th meeting . From here on out, you can view the live stream broadcasts at tohlivestream.com.
“Broadcasting livestreaming videos of Board of Zoning Appeals meetings online will help residents who are unable to attend these public hearings to keep up to date on zoning matters that may impact their communities and areas across the town.” said Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino in a news release,
Town of Brookhaven
The Town of Brookhaven passed a new bill changing the town’s zoning code from A1 Residential to a new zoning code called Golf Course District (GCD). Councilman Dan Panico created the new zoning code in order to protect golf courses, both public and private from future development.
“By creating this code, we have protected vistas, open spaces and commercial recreational opportunities that coincide with golf courses, as well as the character of the communities where they exist,” said Councilman Dan Panico. In addition, the ordinance will help ensure that new housing developments do not overburden the school district.
Town of Islip - Permits Department Renovations
In an effort to make visiting the Permits Department easier and faster for everyone, the Town of Islip is embarking on phase II of revamping its Permits Department.
Phase 1 started with moving the Engineering Department into the Town Hall and is currently proceeding with reorganization and repairs to the Permits Department. The Permits Department will remain open with limited service hours on May 23-24, 2017.
Town of North Hempstead – New Building Dept. Hours
Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board announced that starting May 1, the Town of North Hempstead’s Building Department is offering new early hours beginning at 7 AM, Monday through Friday. The purpose of the early hours is to offer applicants the opportunity to speak with Building Department representatives prior to normal business hours.
Please note that the Board of Zoning and Appeals (BZA) hours will remain from 9 AM to 4:30 PM.
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