For Immediate Release
August 19, 2026
New City, NY– The Clarkstown Town Board has introduced a six month building moratorium and has set a public hearing date of September 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.
The proposed local law establishing a temporary moratorium includes restrictions on the approval of multifamily development, large scale subdivisions, and commercial/industrial development, such as AI data centers, which have the potential to negatively impact the Town’s transportation network, environment, and public safety.
The Town Board is introducing this moratorium following the enactment of the Clarkstown Community Preservation Act, which requires an updated preservation plan to be developed for the town. During the moratorium period, a new Clarkstown Community Preservation Board will be appointed and will work with town staff to develop this critical plan.
The town will also review infrastructure limitations and recommendations identified in the Routes 303 & 304 Safety and Sustainability Study, the Town-wide traffic signalization and safety study, other various studies of the Comprehensive Plan, and recent changes to the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
This moratorium would allow the Town to amend land use regulations for responsible and controlled growth that will not unduly impact community services and infrastructure, preserve open space, and plan for a proper mix of residential and commercial development. Applicants would be prevented from seeking approvals before the new regulations are in place, protecting the public interest and welfare while amended zoning laws are adopted.
The moratorium is proposed for a period of six months following the adoption of a local law, and may be extended by an additional period of up to six months by resolution of the Town Board upon finding of a need for such an extension.
Small scale subdivisions, individual residential projects, and commercial/industrial projects under 5,000 square feet, which are unlikely to result in significant traffic impacts, as well as projects within the Nanuet Hamlet Center, which has already been studied for future transportation improvements and is the site of the Town’s only commuter rail station, would be exempt from the moratorium.
Supervisor George Hoehmann, on behalf of the entire Town Board stated, “The Town’s recent major policy actions, such as the Community Preservation Act and the ability to purchase development rights, which were passed and signed into law at the state level, necessitate substantive changes to the Town’s zoning regulations. In order to provide a cushion needed to thoughtfully review and enact potential zoning changes and ensure that future development is consistent with the Town’s long-term planning goals, the Town Board is seeking to establish a temporary building moratorium. It’s an opportunity to refine our vision for responsible growth while preserving open space, protecting our environment, and ensuring that our infrastructure and community services can support the development that takes place in Clarkstown.”
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