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Town of Aurora | Town Board Meeting | April 13, 2026 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. 6-2026; 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. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – four, noes – none. Motion carried. Councilmember McCann moved to adopt the following law; seconded Action #128 by Councilmember Armbrust: LL6-2026 Town Code: Subdivision ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 6-2026 of Land & Open (CHAPTER 99, SUBDIVISION OF LAND AND ODA) Development Area adopted 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, 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. 6-2026, 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. TOWN OF AURORA LOCAL LAW NO. 6-2026 A LOCAL LAW, TO AMEND LOCAL LAW 1-1990 “ADOPTION OF CODE” ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF AURORA ON JANUARY 22, 1990, BY REPEALING AND RESCINDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 99, SECTION 6 “APPROVAL PROCEDURES”; AND REPEALING AND RESCINDING ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 99, SECTION 31 “SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS/MINIMUM STANDARDS”. BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF AURORA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. TITLE. This Local Law shall be known as Local Law No. 6 of the year 2026 and titled the “Subdivision of Land and Open Development Area Code of the Town of Aurora, Erie County, and State of New York.” SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT. The purpose of this local law is to repeal and rescind Article II of Chapter 99, Section 6 “Approval Procedures” and replace and enact a new Article II of Chapter 95 “Approval Procedures”; and repeal and rescind Article VI of Chapter 99 Section 31 “Supplementary Regulations/Minimum Standards” and replace and enact a new Article VI of Chapter 99 Section 31 “Supplementary Regulations/Minimum Standards”. SECTION 3. AMENDMENT NO. 1. Article II of Chapter 99, Section 6 of the Code of the Town of Aurora originally adopted on 17