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Planning board supports town proposal to require on‑site posting and mailed notice for zoning map amendments
Summary
Following public feedback on recent zoning map amendments, the Town Board proposed code changes to require on‑site signage and mailed notice for zoning map amendments; the planning board voted to send a memo indicating no objection to the Town Board acting as lead agency for SEQRA review.
The Somers Town Board has proposed text amendments to the town zoning code to require on‑site posting and mailed notice for zoning map amendments after public comments raised concerns about transparency during recent cases. Planning staff described the draft language as mirroring existing site‑plan posting and mailing requirements, including 500‑foot mailed notice and multiple sign placement along long frontages.
The planning board discussed the proposal and agreed to send a memo stating it had no objection to the Town Board assuming lead‑agency status for the related SEQRA review and to pass along any comments. Staff said the change seeks to improve public awareness by ensuring visible sign posting along road frontages and consistent mailed notice to abutters.
