The generally accepted practice in towns and villages throughout New York is that public and private schools need not comply with the zoning rules applicable to other property owners. However, the Appellate Division, Third...more
On March 28, 2018, the Babylon Town Board adopted a moratorium on any new land use applications that seek to increase a parcel’s wastewater limits established by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (“SCDHS”) by...more
Fire Island is a 32-mile long, slender barrier sand bar island located between the Atlantic Ocean and the South Shore of Long Island. The island, which varies in width from as little as about 550 feet to not more than about...more
10/30/2017
/ Beachfront Properties ,
Condemnation ,
Conservation ,
Department of the Interior ,
Land Developers ,
Land Use Restrictions ,
Land-Use Permits ,
Municipalities ,
National Park Service ,
Real Estate Development ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
State and Local Government ,
Variances ,
Zoning Laws
In this post, which is the second segment of a three-part series, we will highlight the various ways that local governments facing fiscal challenges have turned to imposing fees related to the administration of their zoning,...more
In an effort to generate revenue without raising taxes, many municipalities on Long Island, and elsewhere in New York State, are turning to the use of various forms of land development fees to meet their fiscal challenges. In...more
1/24/2017
/ Affordable Care Act ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Impact Fees ,
Land Developers ,
Land Use Fees ,
Land-Use Permits ,
Municipalities ,
Real Estate Market ,
State and Local Government ,
Zoning Laws