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Planning Board reviews code‑enforcement procedures; unanimous votes forwarded to Town Board
Summary
The Planning Board discussed violation and penalty procedures and heard that New York State property codes (section 381) are being used for enforcement. The board approved minutes and forwarded recommendations on contiguous properties and short‑term rentals to the Town Board by unanimous votes.
Attorney Kelly Johnson reviewed the town’s violation and penalty procedures, and the board discussed enforcement mechanisms for property maintenance and temporary storage containers.
Brad Lawson told the board he has used New York State property codes, citing 'section 381,' and said he issues appearance tickets that result in fines administered by a judge. The board deferred detailed discussion of temporary storage containers to a later meeting.
On motions the board approved the Nov. 19, 2024 minutes (Richard Johnson moved; Gary Nelson seconded; vote 7–0), recommended a definition for contiguous parcels (moved by Gary Nelson; seconded by John Warner; vote 7–0) and recommended a townwide prohibition of short‑term rentals under 28 days (moved by Pat Rice; seconded by David Bryant; vote 7–0). The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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