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Community Character
Some participants think that the floor-area ratio in the single-family residential zoning regulations are still too permissive of
McMansions.
Community Character There was concern that current dark skies codes aren’t being enforced, particularly in residential zones.
Community Character Confused about what is a wall and how far it has to be set back
Farms The trend from commodity farming to specialty farming was noted.
Farms
There was concern that the Town Code as to agricultural construction and use reflect the somewhat more flexible standards for
agricultural uses in New York State law, or consistent with analogous agricultural practice elsewhere in the country.
Farms There was a request to maintain current restrictions on the growing and processing of Marijuana as a possible nuisance.
Farms Concerns about farms developing business
Housing Affordability There is strong support for accessory dwelling units, including as an as-of-right use townwide.
Housing Affordability
The Town should communicate with the County about providing sewering in hamlet center and hamlet locus areas appropriate for
the Community Housing Overlay.
Natural Resources Concerns about water/drinking water
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