There is a newer version of the New York Laws
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018 (you are here)
Other previous versions
View our newest version here

2018 New York Laws
TWN - Town
Article 16 - Zoning and Planning
266 - Adoption of First Zoning Ordinance.

Universal Citation: NY Town L § 266 (2018)
Previous Next 
§ 266. Adoption of first zoning ordinance. 1. In order to avail itself
  of the powers conferred by this article, such town board shall appoint a
  commission  to  be  known  as  the  zoning  commission  to recommend the
  boundaries of the various original districts and appropriate regulations
  to be enforced therein.

2. Where a planning board already exists it may be  appointed  as  the
  zoning commission.

3.  Such  commission  shall  make a preliminary report and hold one or
  more public hearings thereon as deemed  appropriate  by  the  commission
  before submitting its final report.

4.  The  town  board  shall not hold its public hearing or take action
  until it has received the final report of such commission.

5. Upon adoption of a resolution by the town board accepting the final
  report, such commission shall cease to exist as a separate body.

Previous Next
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. New York may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.