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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that New Energy Development “NED- New Energy Solar 10 LLC” in accordance with the Town Code of the Town of Wales, can proceed to applying for a Building Permit after meeting the conditions of the SUP and the requirements of the Town’s laws. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilwoman O’Connor aye Councilman Gallo aye Councilman Newman aye Councilman Butcher aye Supervisor Howard aye Carried. ayes-5 noes-0 2. Intro. Local Law 4-2025–Local Law 2-2026 Short Term Rentals TOWN OF WALES RESOLUTION TO ADOPT INTRO LOCAL LAW 4 OF 2025-LOCAL LAW 2-2026 TO BE KNOWN AS CHAPTER 197 – “SHORT-TERM RENTALS” WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wales has identified the need to establish clear and consistent regulations governing the short-term rental of dwelling units in order to protect neighborhood character, public health and safety, and the general welfare; and WHEREAS, with the assistance of professional planning consultants and the Town’s Zoning Code Committee, the Town has prepared a draft local law entitled “Short-Term Rentals,” to be codified as Chapter 197 of the Code of the Town of Wales, establishing definitions, permitting procedures, operational standards, and enforcement provisions related to short-term rental properties; and WHEREAS, the Town Board duly introduced Proposed Local Law No.2 of 2026, entitled “A Local Law to Add Chapter 197 – Short-Term Rentals to the Code of the Town of Wales,” and held a public hearing on the 12th day of November 2025, during which all interested persons were given the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the Town Board, as Lead Agency, completed a coordinated environmental review of this action pursuant to The State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), 6 NYCRR Part 617, and issued a Negative Declaration, determining that the adoption of Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2026 will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has carefully considered all written and oral comments received during the public review process; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Wales hereby adopts Local Law No. 2 of 2026 To Add Chapter 197 – Short-Term Rentals to the Code of the Town of Wales”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is directed to file said local law with the New York State Secretary of State and to undertake all other actions necessary for its lawful filing and implementation. MOTION # __ By Councilman Newman, second by Councilwoman O’Connor, approving Local Law 2-2026 Short Term Rentals Chapter 197. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilwoman O’Connor aye Councilman Gallo aye Councilman Newman aye Councilman Butcher aye Supervisor Howard aye Carried. ayes-5 noes-0 3. Intro. Local Law 3-2025-Local Law 3-2026 Comprehensive revisions to Chapter 200 TOWN OF WALES RESOLUTION TO ADOPT INTRO LOCAL LAW 3 OF 2025-LOCAL LAW 3-2026 AMENDING CHAPTER 200 – “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WALES WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wales has undertaken a comprehensive review of Chapter 200, “Zoning,” of the Code of the Town of Wales in order to modernize its provisions, improve clarity and usability, and better align local regulations with the Town’s long-term land use and agricultural protection goals; and WHEREAS, with assistance from professional planning consultants and the Town’s Zoning Code Committee, a complete set of revisions to Chapter 200 has been prepared, including updates to bulk and dimensional standards, Special Use Permit procedures, site plan review requirements, agricultural use definitions, short-term rental provisions, and other key regulatory components; and WHEREAS, the Town Board duly introduced Proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2026, entitled “A Local Law Amending Chapter 200 – Zoning of the Code of the Town of Wales,” and held a public hearing on the 12th day of November 2025, during which all interested persons were given the opportunity to speak; and WHEREAS, the Town Board, as Lead Agency, completed a coordinated environmental review of this action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), 6 NYCRR Part 617, and issued a Negative Declaration, determining that the adoption of Proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2026 will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has carefully considered all comments received, both written and oral, as well as the recommendations of involved agencies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Wales hereby adopts Local Law No. 3 of 2026, entitled “A Local Law Amending Chapter 200 – Zoning of the Code of the Town of Wales”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to file said local law with the New York State Secretary of State and to take any additional actions required for its lawful adoption and implementation. MOTION # __ By Councilman Butcher, second by Councilwoman O’Connor, approving Local Law 3-2026 Comprehensive Code revisions to Chapter 200. Carried. ayes-5 noes-0 ROLL CALL VOTE: Supervisor Howard aye Councilman Gallo aye