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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ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. G -2026
  (CHAPTER 99, SUBDIVISION OF LAND AND ODA)

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Aurora (the “Town Board”) has proposed Local
Law No. @ -2026 to repeal and replace Article II, Section 6 “Approval Procedures” and Article
VI, Section 31 “Supplementary Regulations/Minimum Standards” of Chapter 99 “Subdivision of
Land and Open Development Area” of the Town Code, originally adopted December 27, 2021;
and

WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law updates subdivision review phases, including preliminary
meeting requirements, sketch plan approval, preliminary and final plat approval procedures, and
open development area standards including lot size, setback, access roadway, and minimum
habitable floor area requirements; 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. CG. -
2026, the “Subdivision of Land and Open Development Area Code of the Town of Aurora, Erie
County, and State of New York”; and be it further

RESOLVED,  that Article II, Section 6 and Article VI, Section 31 of Chapter 99 are repealed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.