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County planning staff explain GML §239 referral process; committee debates moratorium review
Summary
Staff reviewed General Municipal Law §239 referral procedures, the county’s in-house planning agency process, and why certain local laws—including moratoriums—are referred for county review; committee members discussed whether moratoriums should be exempt.
Washington County planning staff briefed the Agricultural Planning & Tourism & Community Development committee on General Municipal Law §239 (GML 239) and the county’s role in reviewing municipal planning-board referrals.
Staff said the county operates an in‑house planning agency that reviews local board referrals for matters that may have intermunicipal impact. The agency compiles packets, solicits departmental input where relevant, and produces recommendations that may include approval, suggested modification, comments (nonbinding), or disapproval. Staff explained the county review is a state requirement and that…
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