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SBZ ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. Z -2026 (CHAPTER 87, PONDS) WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Aurora (the “Town Board”) has proposed Local Law No. Z_-2026 to repeal and replace Section 2 of Chapter 87 “Ponds” of the Town Code, originally adopted January 13, 2003; and WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law updates pond permit requirements, construction standards including NRCS/SWCD conformance or professional engineer approval, site plan requirements, setbacks, drainway standards, maintenance obligations, and inspection provisions; and WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law includes a severability clause and takes effect upon filing with the New York State Secretary of State under Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held on March 23, 2026, and the Town Board, acting as SEQRA Lead Agency, issued a Negative Declaration finding no significant adverse environmental impact; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed Local Law, public hearing comments, and all relevant materials; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board adopts Local Law No. Z - 2026, the “Ponds Code of the Town of Aurora, Erie County, and State of New York”; and be it further RESOLVED, that the existing Section 2 of Chapter 87 “Ponds” is repealed and replaced as set forth in the Local Law; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is authorized to file the Local Law with the Secretary of State and take all actions necessary to effectuate this Resolution; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.