Public Hearing-Local Law “To Repeal Section 140-17, ‘Accessory Apartments’ of Article III of Chapter 140, ‘Zoning’ of the Code of the Town of New Paltz and to Replace it with a new Section 140-17, ‘Accessory Dwelling Units'
TOWN OF NEW PALTZ
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(Section 140-17, “Accessory Dwelling Units)
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that there has been introduced before the Town Board of the Town of New Paltz, New York a local law to repeal Section 140-17, “Accessory Apartments” of Article III of Chapter 140, “Zoning” of the Code of the Town of New Paltz and to replace it with a new Section 140-17, “Accessory Dwelling Units.” of the Code of the Town of New Paltz
Among the purposes and intent of the proposed local law is to increase housing affordability and create a wider range of housing opportunities in residential neighborhoods in allowing more efficient use of existing housing and infrastructure. By providing the opportunity to create a mix of housing that responds to changing family needs, it is intended to provide a broader range of accessible and more affordable housing for seniors, single parents, families with grown children and all residents to remain in their homes without changing the character of residential neighborhoods.
A complete copy of the introductory Local Law is available for inspection at the Town Clerk's Office during normal business hours.
NOW, THEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held on the 18th day of May, 2023, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. to consider “A Local Law To Repeal Section 140-17, “Accessory Apartments” of Article III of Chapter 140, “Zoning” of the Code of the Town of New Paltz and to Replace It With A New Section 140-17, “Accessory Dwelling Units.” of the Code of the Town of New Paltz, same to be held in person at the Courthouse located at 59 North Putt Corners Road in the Town of New Paltz, Ulster County, New York and virtually by phone (dial in +1 929 205 6099, Meeting ID: 836 6723 4905, Passcode: 883506) and online https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83667234905?pwd=MVRkSDJPczREN0ZRblMxRlJ0ZldVQT09
at 7:00 P.M. at which time, or as soon thereafter as practicable, all persons interested therein shall be heard. The hearing may be closed on that date or adjourned to another date, as the Town Board deems appropriate.
The Town of New Paltz will make every effort to assure that the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodation should contact the Town Clerk.
Dated: May 5, 2023
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF TOWN OF NEW PALTZ
ROSANNA ROSENKRANSE, TOWN CLERK