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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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STATE RECORDS
S!!| 0 2 2010
Town
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Local Law No. ? of the year 20 10
Alocallaw Adding a new Chapter 226 entitled "WATERFRONT CONSISTENCY LAW"
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TO THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF CLAY
Be it enacted bv the Town Board ofthe
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^^of CLAY as follows;
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SEE ATTACHED LOCAL LAW
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voting thereon at the (special)(general) elecfion held on 20 , became operafive.
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I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 20 of the County of State of New York, having been submitted to the electors at the General Election of November 20__ , pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of secfion 33 ofthe Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affinnative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the cifies of said county as a unit and a majority of the qualified electors ofthe towns of said county considered as a unit voting at said general elecfion, became operafive. (If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropriate certification.)
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Clerk of yiie county legislati^v^ body. City, Town or Village Clerk or
officer designated by local legislative body
JILL HAGEMAN-CLARK
(Seal) Date: Marrh 25th, 2010
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STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA
1, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing local law contains the coiTect text and that all proper proceedings have
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ROBERT M > G E ^ A I N , TOWN ATTORNEY
Title
Ud^lf Town of Clay
Town
Date: MARCH 25TH,2010
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LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 2010
TOWN OF CLAY
LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 2010 ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 226 entitled
WATERFRONT CONSISTENCY LAW to the Code of the Town of Clay.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga as
follows:
SECTION 1. The addition of a new Chapter 226 to be entitled "WATERFRONT
CONSISTENCY LAW" to the Code of the Town of Clay.
The purpose of this local law is to provide a framework for the Town of Clay to consider the
policies and purposes contained in the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program when reviewing
applications for actions or direct Town/Planning Board actions located in the waterfront area; and to
assure that such actions and direct actions are consistent with the said policies and purposes of the
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
February 1st, 2010 called public hearing for local law for March 1st. 2010 at 7:38 P.M.,
Notice of public hearing published in the Post Standard on February 18th, 2010.
Public heanng held and completed on March 1st. 2010.
Local Law was approved at the March 15th. 2010 Town Board meeting.
Local Law sent to Dept. of State on March , 2010.
Received letter from Dept. of State, local law filed on
§ 226 1 WATERFRONT CONSISTENCY LAW § 226-1
LOCAL COMMITMENT AND CONSULTATION Local Commitment The Town of Clay established a Waterfront Development Committee to initiate and oversee preparation of a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Committee memberships have a broad range of interests and experience with the Town's Three Rivers Project, historic preservation, recreational boating, and economic development. With respect to preparation of the draft Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, the Committee met with staff of the New York State Department of State to address and refine waterfront issues and future development The Town also commissioned Plumley Engineering, P.C, to help coordinate and facilitate the LWRP and to coordinate our efforts with Three Rivers Point Project. Funding for this project was provided by the Town through a grant from the New York State Department of State. Consultation The Draft LWRP (with Draft Environmental Impact Statement) was reviewed and approved by the Town Board and forwarded to the New York State Department of State. The [department of State then initiated a 60day review of the Draft LWRP pursuant to the Waterfront Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways Act and the State Environmental Quality Review Act. Copies of the Draft LWRP were posted on the Town's website.
LOCAL LAW NO- 2 OF THE YEAR OF 2010 ADDING A NEW CHAPTER
TO BE ENTITLED ^WATERFRONT CONSISTENCY LAW' TO THE CODE OR DRAFT
LWRP OF THE TOWN OF CLAY''
It is enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Clay, New York as follows:
§ 226 -1 WATERFRONT CONSISTENCY LAW § 226 -1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 226-1. Title.
This local law is to be known as the "Waterfront Consistency Law" ofthe Town of Clay.
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§ 226 -2 CLAY CODE § 226 -4
§ 226-2. Authority and purpose.
This local law is adopted under the authority of the Municipal Home Rule Law and the Waterfront
Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways Act of the State of New York (Article 42 of the
Executive Law).
The purpose of this local law is to provide a framework for agencies of the Town of Clay to consider
the policies and purposes contained in the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program when reviewing
applications for actions or direct agency actions located in the waterfront area; and to assure that such
actions and direct actions are consistent with the said policies and purposes.
§ 226-3 Legislative intent.
It is the intention of the Town of Clay that the preservation, enhancement and utilization of the natural
and manmade resources of the unique waterfront area of the Town take place in a coordinated and
comprehensive manner to ensure a proper balance between natural resources and the need to
accommodate population growth and economic development. Accordingly, this local law is intended
to achieve such a balance, permitting the beneficial use of waterf ront resources while preventing: loss
of fish and wildlife; diminution of open space areas or public access to the waterfront; erosion of
shoreline; losses due to flooding, erosion and sedimentation; or permanent adverse changes to
ecological systems.
The substantive provisions of this local law shall only apply while there is in existence a Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program which has been adopted in accordance with Article 42 of the
Executive Law of the State of New York.
§ 226-4 Definitions.
1. "Actions" means either Type I or unlisted actions as defined in SEQRA regulations
(6N.Y.C.R.R.617.2) which are undertaken by an agency and which include:
(a) projects or physical activities, such as construction or other activities that may
affect the environment by changing the use, appearance or condition of any
natural resource or structure, that:
(i) are directly undertaken by an agency; or
(ii) involve funding by an agency; or
(iii) require one or more new or modified approvals from an agency or
agencies.
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§ 226 -4 WATERFRONT CONSISTENCY LAW § 226 -5
(b) agency planning and policy-making activities that may affect the environment
and commit the agency to a definite course of future decisions;
(c) adoption of agency rules, regulations and procedures, including local laws,
codes, ordinances, executive orders and resolutions that may affect the
environment; and
(d) any combinations of the above.
2. "Agency" means any board, agency, department, office, other body, or officer of the
Town of Clay.
3. "Waterfront area" means the Waterfront Revitalization Area delineated in the Town's
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
4. "Waterfront Assessment Form (WAF)" means the form used by an agency to assist it
in determining the consistency of an action with the Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program.
5. "Consistent" means that the action will fully comply with the LWRP policy
standards and conditions and, whenever practicable, will advance one or more of
them.
6. "Direct Actions" mean actions planned and proposed for implementation by an
agency, such as, but not limited to, a capital project, rule making, procedure making
and policy making.
7. "Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP)" means the Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program of the Town of Clay, approved by the Secretary of State
pursuant to the Waterfront Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways
Act (Executive Law, Article 42), a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Clerk
of the Town of Clay.
§ 226.5 Revievi^ of actions.
1. Whenever a proposed action is located in the Town's waterfront area, an agency
shall, prior to approving, funding or undertaking the action, make a determination
that it is consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions set forth in
Paragraph 9 herein.
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2. Whenever an agency receives an application for approval or funding of an action or as
early as possible in the agency's formulation of a direct action to be located in the
waterfront area, the applicant, or in the case of a direct action, the agency, shall
prepare a Waterfront Assessment Form (WAF) to assist with the consistency review.
3. The agency shall refer a copy of the completed WAF to the Waterfront Development
Committee within ten (10) days of its submission and piior to making its
determination, shall consider the recommendation of the Waterfront Development
Committee with reference to the consistency of the proposed action.
4. After referral from an agency, the Waterfront Development Committee shall
consider whether the proposed action is consistent with the LWRP policy standards
and conditions set forth in Paragraph 9 herein. The Waterfront Development
Committee shall require the applicant to submit all completed applications, WAFs
and any other information deemed to be necessary to its consistency
recommendation.
5. The Waterfront Development Committee shall render a written recommendation to
the agency within thirty (30) days following referral of the WAF from the agency,
unless extended by mutual agreement of the Committee and the applicant or in the
case of a direct action, the agency. The recommendation shall indicate whether, in
the opinion of the Waterfront Development Committee, the proposed action is
consistent with or inconsistent with one or more of the LWRP policy standards or
conditions and shall elaborate in writing the basis for the opinion. The Waterfront
Development Committee shall, along with the consistency recommendation, make
any suggestions to the agency concerning modification of the proposed action to
make it consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions or to greater
advance them.
In the event that the Waterfront Development Committee's recommendation is not
forthcoming within the specified time, the referring agency shall make its decision
without the benefit ofthe Committee's recommendation.
6. If the agency and the Committee concur in the consistency of the proposed action,
the agency may proceed with the action. In the event that the agency, after
reviewing the written recommendation of the ComiTiittee, finds that it disagrees with
the consistency recommendation of the Committee, the agency shall within fifteen
(15) days prepare a written finding detailing its position and transmit it to the
Committee. The Committee and the agency shall meet to resolve their differences
within fifteen (15) days of the Committee's receipt ofthe agency's finding.
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§ 226 -5 WATERFRONT CONSISTENCY LAW § 226 -5
7. If the Committee and the agency cannot reach a mutually agreeable determination of
consistency, the matter will be referred to the Town Board of the Town of Clayfora
finding of consistency. The agency shall take no action until the Town Board has
made a determination and finding of consistency with the LWRP.
8. The provisions of § 226-5 (7) shall not apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Instead, where the Zoning Board of Appeals is the agency, the Zoning Board of
Appeals shall consider the written consistency recommendation of the Committee
when reviewing and considering an application for a variance.
9. Actions to be undertaken within the waterfront area shall be evaluated for
consistency in accordance with the following LWRP policy standards and
conditions, which are derived from and further explained and described in the Town
of Clay LWRP, a copy of which is on file in the Town Clerk's office and available
for inspection during normal business hours. In the case of direct actions, the agency
shall also consult with the LWRP in making their consistency determination. The
action shall be consistent with the policy to:
(a) Revitalize and redevelop deteriorated and underutilized waterfront areas for
commercial, industrial, cultural, recreational, and other comparable uses.
(b) Facilitate the siting of water-dependent uses and facilities on or adjacent to
coastal waters.
(c) Strengthen small harbors by maintaining the mix of traditional uses, assuring
safe navigation and resolving use conflicts and competition through harbor and
water surface use management.
(d) Encourage the location of development in areas where public services and
facilities essential to such development are adequate.
(e) Significant fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved, and, where
practical, restored to maintain their viability as habitats.
(f) In order to minimize damage to natural resources and property from flooding
and erosion, development will be sited away from hazard areas wherever
practical, and natural flooding and erosion protective features will not be
degraded.
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(g) Erosion protection structures shall be constructed only if they are necessary to
protect human life, existing development, or new water-dependent development
and will result in no measurable increase in erosion or flooding at other
locations. Non-structural measures shall be used whenever possible. Public
funds shall only be used where the public benefits outweigh the long term costs.
(h) Maximize public access and recreational opportunities to the shoreline and to
waterways.
(i) Protect, enhance and restore structures, districts, and sites that are of
significance to the history, architecture, archeology or culture of the state, its
communities, or the nation.
(j) Protect and improve the visual quality of the waterfront.
(k) Municipal, industrial, and commercial discharge of effluent and pollutants,
including, but not limited to, toxic and hazardous substances, into water bodies
will conform to state and national water quality standards.
(1) Policies and management objectives of approved local waterfront revitalization
programs will be considered while reviewing water body classifications and
while modifying water quality standards; however, those waters already
overburdened with contaminants will be recognized as being a development
constraint.
(m) Best management practices will be used to ensure the control of stormwater
runoff, combined sewer overflows, and the non-point discharge of excess
nutrients, organics, and eroded soils into state waterways.
(n) Discharge of waste materials into state waters from vessels subject to state
jurisdiction will be limited so as to protect significant fish and wildlife habitats,
recreational areas, and water supplies.
(o) Excavation, dredging, and dredge spoil disposal will be undertaken in a manner
which protects fish and wildlife habitats, scenic resources, natural protective
features, important agricultural land, and wetlands, and does not cause an
increase in the erosion of such land.
(p) Preserve and protect wetlands and the benefits derived from these resources.
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10. If the agency determines that the action would not be consistent with one or more of
the LWRP pohcy standards and conditions, such action shall not be undertaken
unless the determining agency makes a written finding with respect to the proposed
action that:
(a) no reasonable altematives exist which would permit the action to be undertaken
in a manner which will not substantially hinder the achievement of such LWRP
policy standards and conditions;
(b) the action would be undertaken in a manner which will minimize all adverse
effects on such LWRP policy standards and conditions;
(c) the action will advance one or more of the other LWRP policy standards and
conditions; and
(d) the action will result in an over-riding Town, regional or state-wide public
benefit.
Such a finding shall constitute a determination that the action is consistent with
the LWRP policy standards and conditions.
11. Each agency shall maintain a file for each action made the subject of a consistency
determination, including any recommendations received from the Waterfront
Development Committee. Such files shall be made available for public inspection
upon request.
§ 226.6 Enforcement
A Town Code Enforcement Officer shall be responsible for enforcing this Chapter. No
work or activity on a project in the waterfront area which is subject to review under this
Chapter shall be commenced or undertaken until the Code Enforcement Officer has been
presented with a written determination from an agency that the action is consistent with
the Town's LWRP policy standards and conditions.
In the event that an activity is not being performed in accordance with this Chapter or any
conditions imposed thereunder, the Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a stop work
order and all work shall immediately cease. No further work or activity shall be
undertaken on the project so long as a stop work order is in effect.
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§ 226.7 Violations
1. A person who violates any of the provisions of, or who fails to comply with any
condition imposed by, this Chapter shall have committed a violation, punishable by a
fine not exceeding five hundred dollars for a conviction of a first offense and
punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars for a conviction of a second or
subsequent offense. For the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and
judicial officers, each week of continuing violation shall constitute a separate
additional violation.
2. The Town Attomey is authorized and directed to institute any and all actions and
proceedings necessary to enforce this local law. Any civil penalty shall be in
addition to and not in lieu of any criminal prosecution and penalty.
§ 226.8 Severability
The provisions of this local law are severable. If any provision of this local law is found
invalid, such finding shall not affect the validity of this local law as a whole or any part or
provision hereof other than the provision so found to be invalid.
§ 226.9 Effective Date
This local law shall take effect immediately upon its filing in the office of the Secretary of
State in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
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