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Senator · Senate District 5
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History
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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BILL NUMBER:S2455
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to including issuance of and modification of zoning ordinances and regulations within the definition of the term "actions" for purposes of environmental quality review
Purpose
To ensure that local zoning decisions fully consider all the environmental ramifications of zoning ordinances changes.
Summary of provisions
Amends the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) of the Environmental Conservation law to include the issuance of and modifications of zoning ordinances and regulations under the definition of actions.
Existing law
Existing law includes under the definition of "action" policy, regulations, and procedure-making.
Justification
Simple land use changes in zoning ordinances can have profound effects on the natural and built environment. Increasing the density of housing can effect the capacity of both the public sewer treatment plant and the drinking water treatment facilities. Other zoning modifications can effect stormwater runoff, preservation of open space and the preservation of wetlands.
Legislative history
2009-10: S.853 2007-08: S.3839 2006: S.6955
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Effective immediately.
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