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- Print number 2986a
- Amend and recommit to local government
- Referred to local government
- Referred to local government
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Requires applicants for subdivision review to obtain confirmation from school district that parcel to be subdivided is actually within school district's boundary
In Senate Committee · Local Government · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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BILL NUMBER:S2986A
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to school district approval of subdivisions
Purpose
This bill authorizes a municipality to require the owner of a parcel applying for a subdivision to receive written confirmation from a school district that such parcel is located within the school district's boundaries.
Summary of provisions
This bill amends the General Municipal Law to authorize a municipality to empower, by local resolution, the planning board to require the owner of a parcel applying for subdivision receive notification from a school district that such parcel is located within the school district's boundaries.
Justification
This bill, in requiring confirmation from the school district that the land to be subdivided is actually within the school district's boundaries accomplishes a number of goals. First, this bill informs the respective district that there is new subdivided property within their district. Such confirmation becomes imperative where large parcels are subdivided and span two school districts or town fire districts. Second, this bill places the subdivider (often a builder) on notice as to what school district will service the new subdivision. While this may seem self evident, frequently builders are incorrect as to which school district will service the new subdivision and consequently, misinform consumers.
Legislative history
2009-10: S.2000 2007-08: S.2785 2005-06: S.2902A 1999-00: S.7479
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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