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Town of Urbana
Zoning and Planning Boards |
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Both State on Local
laws regulate various types of land use. State laws
provide the framework and procedures that municipalities
must use when administering local laws. The following
Town agencies or officials are charged with the
responsibility of administering local ordinances and
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A municipality is required
to develop and maintain a Comprehensive Plan, which provides
a blueprint for long term community development.
Zoning laws and municipal codes are enacted to insure that
the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan are realized.
Town Officials are required to insure that intended land
uses meet the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, as well
as all applicable local ordinances and requirements. A
copy of the Town Comprehensive Plan is available
HERE |
| Planning
Board |
Note:
State & Local laws establish deadlines for
submissions:
Schedule
Applications |
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Concept Review |
All land use
changes or intensifications are subject to a Concept Review,
however the process is generally reserved for projects that
may have a potential impact on the community or
neighborhood. If the impact is deemed minor, further
review may be waived. |
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Site Plan Review |
When a project
is considered to have a more significant impact on the
community or neighborhood, a more thorough Site Plan Review
is conducted. The Board works with the applicant to
insure that the project is within the scope of the
Comprehensive Plan.
This process also culminates in a Public Hearing, allowing
for public input. |
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Special Use Permit |
Zoning Laws
regulate, permit or restrict specific land uses. Each
District has uses that are permitted by right, as
well as uses permitted by obtaining a
Special Use Permit from the Planning Board. This process
culminates in a Public Hearing, allowing for public input. |
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Subdivision of Land |
When a landowner
elects to divide a parcel of land into smaller parcels, the
State of New York requires that the Planning Board
administer the process and approve the subdivision.
This process culminates in a Public Hearing, allowing for
public input. |
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Zoning Board |
Note:
State & Local laws establish deadlines for
submissions:
Schedule
Applications |
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Area Variance |
When an
applicant proposes a structure that exceeds the setback or
lot density specifications for the applicable zoning
district the application must be denied by the Zoning
Officer. Upon notification of denial the applicant may
modify the project to meet the Code or apply to the Zoning
Board for relief from the provisions of the Code. This
process culminates in a Public Hearing, allowing public
input. |
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Variance |
A project with a
land use that is not specifically permitted within the
applicable zoning district the application must be denied by
the Zoning Officer. Upon notification of denial the
applicant may apply to the Zoning Board for relief from the
provisions of the Code. This process culminates in a Public
Hearing, allowing for public input. |
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