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Town Board adopts local law to limit long-dormant subdivision approvals
Summary
After a public hearing, the New Windsor Town Board unanimously adopted a local law amending Chapter 257 Article 2 to give the planning board authority to limit subdivision approvals to shorter terms so developers cannot indefinitely hold approvals.
The New Windsor Town Board voted unanimously Oct. 1 to adopt a local law amending Chapter 257, Article 2 (Subdivision of Land), tightening the time limits on subdivision approvals to reduce long-term dormancy.
Supervisor opened the public hearing and said the change is intended to prevent approved subdivisions from sitting undeveloped for decades. "We really want to be able to see these subdivisions develop and not just sit for 20, 30 years," the Supervisor said, adding that the planning board will be given clearer authority to impose shorter approval periods so that developers either build within the approval term or forfeit approvals.
The board also determined the adoption would not have a significant adverse environmental impact and adopted a negative declaration under SEQRA. The board approved the local law by roll-call vote; the measure, the board said, will take effect immediately upon filing with the New York State Secretary of State as required by law.
Why it matters: The change aims to reduce speculative holds on subdivided land, encourage timely development, and provide clearer enforcement tools for the planning board. The law alters the town's subdivision review timelines and could affect developers, property owners and future land use planning in the airport and residential growth areas.
The board closed the public hearing and moved on to other business, with no members of the public speaking on the item during the hearing.
