Zoning, Planning Boards, Subdivisions,
and the Adirondack Park Agency
Most towns in this area have local laws which regulate subdivisions, site plans, business signs, shoreline alteration and development, and other land use changes.
These approvals can be granted in certain cases by Town Zoning Boards of Appeals and/or Town Planning Boards. In some cases, the Adirondack Park Agency, a state level land use regulating agency, also has jurisdiction. (In some cases, the APA even has jurisdiction over construction of new single family homes.)
David represents the local land use boards in the Town of Day and the Village of Corinth (not the Town of Corinth). He is therefore very experienced with the proceedings of planning and zoning boards. It would be a conflict of interest for David to represent you before a board that he represents, but he can recommend another attorney who can assist you before those boards.
Subdivisions
Generally speaking, 'subdivision' means dividing a parcel of land into two or more parcels. Different towns have different definitions as to what a 'parcel' means - a single tax parcel, single deed, etc., etc. It is important to review this carefully if you seek to transfer only a portion of the land you own, or want to buy only a portion of what someone else owns. Permission to subdivide land may be required from a town planning board, the APA, and/or the New York State Department of Health. David is quite experienced at representing clients before these boards and agencies, and can assist you with a land subdivision. In most cases, you will also need a surveyor.
In this area, towns which require subdivision approval include Corinth (Town and Village), Edinburg, Day, Hadley, Glens Falls, Greenfield, Lake Luzerne, Queensbury, Saratoga Springs and Wilton. Towns which do not require subdivision approval include Stony Creek and Thurman, although the APA has jurisdiction over certain subdivisions throughout the Adirondack Park.
Site Plan
Different towns have different definitions as to what requires 'site plan' approval. In general, these approvals are required for a new land use, such as a new business development. Site plan approvals can be granted by town planning boards. David is quite experienced at representing clients before these boards, and can assist you with a site plan approval.
In this area, municipalities which require site plan approval include the Village of Corinth, Edinburg, Day, Hadley, Glens Falls, Greenfield, Lake Luzerne, Queensbury, Saratoga Springs and Wilton. Towns which do not require site plan approval include The Towns of Corinth, Stony Creek and Thurman, although the APA has jurisdiction over certain new land uses throughout the Adirondack Park.
Shoreline Projects
Many towns and the APA have jurisdiction over changes to shorelines, including grading, tree cutting, new or expanded structures (including minor structures like decks and docks). On Great Sacandaga Lake, the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District may also have jurisdiction over these projects.
Signs
Signs are regulated throughout the Adirondack Park, and by certain towns and villages.
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