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New City, NY – Supervisor George Hoehmann and the Town Board announced the Community Preservation and Future Development Moratorium survey is now available on the town website. Residents are encouraged to visit clarkstown.gov and share their thoughts on land-use considerations, community preservation, and future development in Clarkstown.
The Town recently adopted a six-month building moratorium, extendable for an additional 6 months, which prohibits approvals of multifamily housing, large-scale residential subdivisions, and commercial/industrial developments that have the potential to negatively impact the Town’s transportation network, environment, and public safety.
During this time, new land use regulations and other amendments to the Zoning Code will be considered in order to strengthen and safeguard the Town against the impacts of future growth and development. Additionally, the Town will soon complete the Route 303 & 304 Safety and Sustainability Study, which will provide recommendations for roadway improvements along these vital corridors. The findings and recommendations of this study, the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, and other recent studies, will be taken into account when drafting new land-use legislation.
The Town Board has also passed the Clarkstown Community Preservation Act, which will be put to a voter referendum next year. This will establish a dedicated fund for the acquisition of lands containing open space, scenic resources, historic landmarks, critical agriculture and natural resources. Under this Act the Town will form the Clarkstown Community Preservation Board, which will be tasked with creating a prioritized list of properties for acquisition and developing policies and regulations for the protection of these lands.
This brief survey will provide important input from residents as the Town considers future zoning changes.
Supervisor George Hoehmann stated, “We want to hear directly from Clarkstown residents on what they value most for our community and how we can plan for future growth while preserving our neighborhoods, environment, and quality of life. I encourage everyone to take the survey and help us plan for the future of Clarkstown. Your input will have a direct impact on the future of our wonderful Town.”
