Southtowns Record

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (2A-5J)

Government
Town of Aurora
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Zoning and land use, Energy and data center siting, Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes, Public safety, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic

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SEQRA LEAD AGENCY DETERMINATION
  LOCAL LAW NO. 4 -2026
  (CHAPTER 95, SITE PLAN REVIEW)
 WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Aurora (the “Town Board’) has proposed Local
 Law No. 4 -2026 to repeal and replace Chapter 95 “Site Plan Review” of the Town Code; and

 WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law updates site plan review procedures, submission
 requirements, waiver provisions, and decision-making processes to ensure development aligns
 with community standards, environmental protection, and public welfare; and

 WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law is subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act
 (“SEQRA”), 6 NYCRR Part 617, and does not appear on the Type I or Type II Action lists,
 making it an Unlisted Action; and

  WHEREAS, the Town Board is the only involved agency and has reviewed the Short  .
. Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF’’) and the criteria in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c);

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board declares itself Lead Agency
 for SEQRA review of proposed Local Law No. t- 2026; and be it further

  RESOLVED, that the proposed Local Law is classified as an Unlisted Action under SEQRA;
  and be it further

  RESOLVED, that based on its review of the EAF and the criteria in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c), the
  Town Board determines the proposed Local Law will not have a significant adverse
  environmental impact and issues a Negative Declaration under 6 NYCRR § 617.7; and be it
  further

  RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.  _