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Town of Aurora | Town Board Meeting | April 13, 2026 F. Development and operation of a utility-scale solar energy system shall not have a significant adverse impact on fish, wildlife, or plant species or their critical habitats, or other significant habitats identified by the Town of Aurora or other federal or state regulatory agencies. G. The design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a utility-scale solar energy system shall prevent the misdirection and/or reflection of solar rays onto neighboring properties, public roads, and public parks in excess of that which already exists. H. All structures and devices used to support solar collectors shall be nonreflective and/or painted a subtle or earth-tone color. I. All transmission lines and wiring associated with a utility-scale solar energy system shall be buried or utilize existing overhead transmission line structures and include necessary encasements in accordance with the National Electric Code and Town requirements. The applicant is required to show the locations of all proposed overhead and underground electric utility lines, including substations and junction boxes and other electrical components for the project on the site plan. J. All transmission lines and electrical wiring shall be in compliance with the utility company's requirements for interconnection. K. Artificial lighting of utility-scale solar energy systems shall be limited to lighting required for safety and operational purposes and shall be shielded from all neighboring properties and public roads. L. All utility-scale solar energy systems shall be enclosed by fencing to prevent unauthorized access. Warning signs with the owner's contact information shall be placed on the entrance and perimeter of the fencing. M. Any signage used to advertise the solar energy facility shall be in accordance with the Town's signage regulations. N. A berm, landscape screen, or other opaque enclosure, or any combination thereof acceptable to the Town capable of screening the site, may be required along any property line that abuts an existing residence. O. After completion of a utility-scale solar energy system, the applicant shall provide a post-construction certification from a professional engineer registered in New York State that the project complies with applicable codes and industry practices and has been constructed and is operating according to the design plans. P. Compliance with regulatory agencies. The applicant is required to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals and permits from all federal, state, county, and local agencies having jurisdiction and approval related to the completion of a utility-scale solar energy system. Q. Clearing, grading, stormwater and erosion control: (1) Before the Town of Aurora shall issue a clearing, grading, stormwater or building permit for a utility-scale solar energy system, the applicant shall submit a SWPPP to the Town engineering consulting firm for its review and approval; and (2) The SWPPP shall minimize the potential adverse impacts on wetlands and Class I and II streams and the banks and vegetation along those streams and wetlands and minimize erosion or sedimentation. SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any part or provision of this Local Law or the application thereof to any person or circumstances be adjusted invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part or provision or application directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this Local Law or the application thereof to other persons or circumstances and the Town Board of the Town of Aurora hereby declares that it would have passed this Local Law or the remainder thereof had such invalid application or invalid provision been apparent. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. Upon roll call vote being taken: Councilmember Armbrust, aye; Councilmember McCann, aye; Councilmember Wrazen, aye; Supervisor Snyder, aye. Motion carried. Councilmember Wrazen moved to adopt the following resolution; Action #127 SEQR negative seconded by Councilmember McCann: declaration for LL6- 2026 Town Code: SEQRA LEAD AGENCY DETERMINATION Subdivision of Land LOCAL LAW NO. 6-2026 & Open (CHAPTER 99, SUBDIVISION OF LAND AND ODA) Development Area WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Aurora (the “Town Board”) has proposed Local Law No. 6-2026 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; and WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law updates subdivision review procedures, open development area standards, setback requirements, and access roadway specifications; 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 16