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Long Lake Board adopts Pro‑Housing Communities pledge to encourage diverse housing
Summary
The Town of Long Lake unanimously adopted the Pro‑Housing Communities pledge to streamline permitting, affirmatively further fair housing, and increase capacity for multifamily, accessory dwelling, and supportive housing in town planning and permitting processes.
The Long Lake Town Board adopted Resolution 2026.8 on Jan. 28 endorsing the Pro‑Housing Communities pledge. The pledge commits the town to take steps such as streamlining permitting for multifamily and accessory dwelling units, adopting policies that affirmatively further fair housing, incorporating regional housing needs into planning, and increasing development capacity for residential uses.
Board members voted unanimously to approve the resolution. The pledge text included policy actions the town will endeavor to take, including permitting reforms and policies intended to broaden housing choices and encourage infill development that can reduce sprawl and support walkability.
The resolution is aspirational and directs the town to pursue the listed steps; it does not itself change the town’s zoning ordinance or immediately authorize development approvals. Further code or zoning amendments would be required to implement specific permitting changes.
