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Board refers draft zoning code to planning and zoning boards amid process criticism

Village Board of Trustees, Village of Ballston Spa · December 10, 2025
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Summary

Trustees voted to declare lead agency for the zoning SEQR/"seeker" part 1 and referred a draft zoning code to the village planning board and zoning board of appeals for review; several trustees and members of the public criticized the process and warned some issues remain unresolved.

The Ballston Spa Village Board voted to declare the board acting as lead agency for the "seeker"/SEQR part 1 and to refer a draft zoning code to the planning board and zoning board of appeals for review and recommendation under village code section 205-74b.

Trustees approved the motion by roll call after discussion about process, timing and missing details in the draft. Concerned trustees and members of the public said the draft…

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