LL 04 Recreation Fees/ Property LOCAL LAW NUMBER 4, 1990
A LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR THE DEDICATION
OF PARKS OR RECREATION AREAS OR A PAYMENT OF A SUM
IN LIEU THEREOF AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO SITE PLAN,
SUBDIVISION OR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Title:
This Local Law shall be titled: A Local Law providing for the dedication of
parks or recreation areas or a payment of a sum in lieu thereof as a condition
precedent to site plan, subdivision or Planned Unit Development approval.
SECTION 2: Authority:
The authority for this Local Law is Municipal Home Rule Law §10 1.60 d.(3).
SECTION 3: Legislative History and Purpose:
The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is of the opinion that recreation
parks, facilities and areas within the Town of Queensbury are important to the
residents of the Town of Queensbury and that development of new facilities, parks
and areas is important and necessary due to the creation, from time to time of new
housing units which in turn create a greater demand for recreational services. The
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is of the further opinion that the new
recreational facilities, areas and parks should be planned for and developed in
connection with the development of subdivisions, new multi-family developments,
and planned unit developments but also recognizes that it is not always practical
or does not always make good planning or economic sense for such recreational
facilities, parks or areas to be established on the site to be developed. The purpose
therefore of this Local Law is to require developers of multi-family units, subdivisions
and planned unit developments, as a condition precedent to site plan, subdivision
approval, or planned unit development authorization and approval, to reserve and
dedicate to the Town of Queensbury parks and recreation areas upon, contiguous
to the proposed development site, or in an area that will be beneficial to the site
for which approval of the Town Board or Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury
is required by law or, when more appropriate, to pay a sum, to be fixed by the Town
Board of the Town of Queensbury in lieu thereof. The objective is to provide
recreational areas or funds with which to acquire the same or improve existing
facilities which will benefit the future residents of the subdivisions, multi-family
developments, and planned unit developments and respond to the continuing demand
for recreational parks, areas and facilities. This Local Law shall also retroactively
effect some projects that have already been approved as set forth herein. The
rationale for this retroactive policy is that this Local Law should generally benefit
the effected subdivision, multiple family and planned unit developers who have already
received approvals and should not cause any additional fees to be paid by them.
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SECTION 4: State, Statute and Local Ordinances and Laws Amended and
Superseded:
This Local Law shall amend and supersede Town Law §274-a paragraph no.
la. & b., Town Law Section 277, paragraph no. I. (as in effect on the date of adoption
of this Local Law) Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance 5.070 and 15.050 (adopted
October 1, 1988) Town of Queensbury Subdivision Regulations Article 7, B. 3, 4 &
5 (adopted October 1, 1988) Town of Queensbury Local Law #6 of 1986 entitled
"A Local Law Providing For the Reservation of Recreational Areas or Money in
Lieu Thereof as a Condition Precedent to Site Plan Approval" and Town of Queensbury
Local Law #8 of 1988 entitled "A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 6, 1986,
and Providing for the Reservation of Recreation Areas or Money in Lieu Thereof
as a Condition Precedent to Site Plan Approval" in their entirety as set forth herein.
The proposed amendment and supercession of the aforesaid State Statutes, Local
Laws, Ordinances, and Subdivision Regulations is only to the extent that this Local
Law shall require, as a condition precedent to site plan, subdivision, and Planned
Unit Development authorization and approval by the Town Board or Planning Board
of any subdivision, multi-family dwelling, or Planned Unit Development, the
reservation and dedication to the Town of Queensbury of park or recreational areas
or facilities or the payment of certain sums as more fully set forth herein. The
aforesaid sections of the State Statutes, Town Zoning Ordinance, Town Subdivision
Regulations, and Town Local Laws and all other requirements, duties and obligations
or benefits derived thereunder or therefrom shall not be affected other than as indi-
cated herein, except that the provisions or lack thereof concerning the dedication
of recreation land or payment of fees in lieu thereof in the aforesaid State Statues.
Article 15 and Article 7, B. 3, 4 do 5 of the Subdivision Regulations and Local Laws
numbered 6, 1986 and Local Laws numbered 8, 1988, shall no longer apply to
subdivisions, multi-family developments, or Planned Unit Developments approved
on or after October 1, 1988 by the Town Board or the Planning Board for the Town
of Queensbury but rather this Local Law shall be controlling, thereby being given
retroactive effect to October 1, 1988.
SECTION 5: Definitions:
a. Assessable Lots: All lots shown on a subdivision plot approved by the Planning
Board of the Town of Queensbury on or after October 1st, 1988, with the exception
of the following lots:
1) Any lot or plot thereof for which a recreation fee has, previously, been
paid to the Town of Queensbury as a condition of subdivision approval;
2) Any lot upon which a principal building was lawfully situated prior to
the filing of an application for subdivision approval;
b. Assessable Dwelling Units: All dwelling units shown on a site plan approved
by the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury or a Planned Unit Development
approved by the Town Board on or after October 1st, 1988.
c. The terms multi-family dwelling, principal building, subdivision, and all
other terms for which definitions are established in the Zoning Ordinance of the
Town of Queensbury adopted October 1, 1988 shall have the definitions provided
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for thereunder.
SECTION 6: Planning Board Approval of Site Plans and Certain Uses - Additional
Conditions Precedent:
a. In addition to all other requirements set forth in the State Statutes of the
State of New York, the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury and
Local Laws of the Town of Queensbury, the developer of a multiple family
dwelling unit, hereinafter referred to as "developer" shall file with the
Planning Board a site plan detailing the sites for the reservation and
dedication to the Town of Queensbury of a park, playground or other recrea-
tional area. Recreational space shall be provided by the developer on the
basis of at least 1,000 square feet per lot, but in no case shall the amount
be more than 10% of the total area of the development. Such area or areas
shall be dedicated to the Town by the Developer only if the Town Board
of the Town of Queensbury approves of such dedication. The Planning
Board and Town Board shall consider the following in determining the
suitability of the land proposed for dedication for recreational purposes:
1. The size and shape of the reserved land and whether, among other
things, the reserved land is of a reasonable size for a park or other
recreation use;
2. Whether the land is usable land, which for purposes of these regulations
shall be taken to mean land that is relatively level and dry;
3. The location of the reserved land, i.e., whether the land is:
a. located in the area which is heavily populated;
b. near other recreational areas;
c. near other recreational areas providing the same type of recreation;
d. in a location which will provide a safe and an accessible recreation
area for Town residents; and
e. of benefit to the proposed development.
4. The Master Plan for the Town of Queensbury and the Master Plan for
Parks do Recreation in the Town of Queensbury in effect at the time
the determination of suitability is made.
5. The prospective character of the development and surrounding area.
In no event shall the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury make a
determination as to whether it will accept or reject the developer's offer
of dedication of lands for recreational space until such time as the Planning
Board has served notice of the developer's desire to so dedicate land upon
the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Planning Department, and
Recreation Commission, and afforded the aforedescribed Local Governmental
Board, Department and Commission an opportunity to offer comments
upon the dedication and discuss the same with the Planning Board. The
notice provided for herein shall be served upon the aforementioned Board,
Department and Commission no later than ten (10) days following the time
the developer makes the offer of dedication of recreational lands and,
in no event, shall the Planning Board either reject or accept the proposed
dedication until at least ten (10) days following the time notice is served
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upon the aforementioned Board, Department and Commission. The notice
required hereunder shall be addressed to each one of the governmental
agencies indicated and shall contain the following information: The date
the notice is served; the name of the developer; the name of the subdivision
or site plan being reviewed; the location of the project; the amount of
land proposed to be dedicated for recreational use, the location of the
land being offered for recreational purposes; any limitations proposed by
the developer; the zoning district within which the land is located; a general
description of the nature of the land offered for dedication, i.e., wetland,
hilly drain, flat or other description; the date and time when the Planning
Board will consider acceptance of the proposed dedication of land.
b. Not withstanding paragraph A herein, when requested by the Developer,
or in cases where the Planning Board finds that due to the size, shape,
topography, or location of the development, land for park, playground or
other recreational purposes cannot be properly located therein, or where
the developer cannot or does not wish to provide other land for recreational
purposes acceptable to the Planning Board, the Board my waive the require-
ment that the site plan show land for such purposes. The Planning Board
shall then require as a condition of approval of the site plan a payment
of recreation fees in lieu of land in an amount equal to the assessment
per dwelling unit established by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
as set forth herein, times (x) the number of assessable dwelling units, except
that the Developer shall receive a credit towards the amount due hereunder
of any sums previously paid for the land or any portion thereof which has
been previously subjected to review and approval by the Planning Board
of the Town of Queensbury and for which a recreation fee has been paid.
The Planning Board shall not at any time authorize the waiver of both the
land dedication and fee in lieu thereof.
c. Any amounts paid pursuant to this Local Law shall be paid to the Town
Board of the Town of Queensbury at the time of final site plan approval
or immediately thereafter and no site plan shall be signed by the authorized
officer of the Planning Board until such payment is made.
SECTION 7: Planning Board Approval of Subdivisions - Additional Conditions
Precedent:
a. In addition to all other requirements set forth in the State Statutes of the
State of New York, the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury and
Local Laws of the Town of Queensbury, the developer of a subdivision,
hereinafter referred to as "developer" shall file with the Planning Board
a plat detailing the sites for the reservation and dedication to the Town
of .Queensbury of a park, playground or other recreational area. Recrea-
tional space shall be provided by the developer on the basis of at least
1,000 square feet per lot, but in no case shall the amount be more than
10% of the total area of the subdivision. Such area or areas shall be
dedicated to the Town by the Developer only if the Town Board of the
Town of Queensbury approves of such dedication. The Planning Board and
Town Board shall consider the following in determining the suitability of
the land proposed for dedication for recreational purposes:
1. The size and shape of the reserved land and whether, among other things,
the reserved land is of a reasonable size for a park or other recreational
use;
2. Whether the land is usable land, which for purposes of these regulations
shall be taken to mean land that is relatively level and dry;
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3. The location of the reserved land, i.e., whether the land is:
a. Located in the area which is heavily populated;
b. Near other recreational areas;
c. Near other recreational areas providing the same type of recreation;
d. In a location which will provide a safe and an accessible recreation
area for Town residents; and
e. Of benefit to the proposed development.
4. The Master Plan for the Town of Queensbury in effect at the time the
determination of suitability is made.
5. The prospective character of the development and surrounding area.
In no event shall the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury make a
determination as to whether it will accept or reject the developer's offer
of dedication of lands for recreational space until such time as the Planning
Board has served notice of the developer's desire to so dedicate land upon
the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Planning Department, and
Recreation Commission, and afforded the aforedescribed Local Governmental
Board, Department and Commission an opportunity to offer comments
upon the dedication and discuss the same with the Planning Board. The
notice provided for herein shall be served upon the aforementioned Board,
Department and Commission no later than ten (10) days following the time
the developer makes the offer of dedication of recreational lands and,
in no event, shall the Planning Board either reject or accept the proposed
dedication until at least ten (10) days following the time notice is served
upon the aforementioned Board, Department and Commission. The notice
required hereunder shall be addressed to each one of the governmental
agencies indicated and shall contain the following information: The date
the notice is served; the name of the developer; the name of the subdivision
being reviewed; the location of the project; the amount of land proposed
to be dedicated for recreational use, the location of the land being offered
for recreational purposes; any limitations proposed by the developer; the
zoning district within which the land is located; a general description of
the nature of the land offered for dedication, i.e., wetland, hilly drain,
flat or other description; the date and time when the Planning Board will
consider acceptance of the proposed dedication of land.
b. Not withstanding paragraph A hereof, when requested by the Developer,
or in cases where the Planning Board finds that due to the size, shape,
topography, or location of the subdivision, land for park, playground or
other recreational purposes cannot be properly located therein, or where
the developer cannot or does not wish to provide other land for recreational
purposes acceptable to the Planning Board, the Planning Board may waive
the requirement that the subdivision plat show land for such purposes.
The Planning Board shall then require as a condition of approval of the
subdivision plat a payment of recreation fees in lieu of land in an amount
equal to the assessment per lot
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established by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury as set forth ;
herein, times (x) the total number of assessable lots shown on the subdivision
plat, except in the case of a proposed subdivision of land containing 4 or
less lots which subdivides land not previously subdivided by application
to any Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury where the payment of
recreation fees in lieu of land shall be in an amount equal to the assessment
per lot established by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury as set
forth herein, times (x) the total number of assessable lots shown on the
subdivision plat less or minus 1 lot. This exception shall not apply to any
subdivisions which were not subdivided by application to any Planning Board
of the Town of Queensbury but were legally required to be to subdivided.
The Planning Board shall not, at any time, authorize the waiver of both
the land dedication and fee in lieu thereof.
c. Any amounts paid pursuant to this Local Law shall be paid to the Town
Board of the Town of Queensbury at the time of final subdivision plat
approval. (final subdivision plot approval does not, as used in this Local
Law, include conceptual or preliminary approvals) or immediately thereafter
and no subdivision plat shall be signed by the authorized officer of the
Planning Board until such payment is made.
SECTION 8: Town Board Approval of Planned Unit Developments Additional
Conditions Precedent:
a. In addition to all other requirements set forth in the State Statutes of the
State of New York, the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury, and
Local Laws of the Town of Queensbury, the developer of a Planned Unit
Development, hereinafter referred to as "Developer" shall file with the
Town Board, a plat detailing the sites for the reservation and dedication
to the Town of Queensbury of a park, playground or other recreational
area. Recreational space shall be provided by the Developer on the basis
of at least 1,000 square feet per lot, but in no case shall the amount be
more than 10% of the total area of the Planned Unit Development. Such
area or areas shall be dedicated to the Town by the Developer, only if the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury approves of such dedication. The
Town Board shall consider the following in determining the suitability of
the land proposed for dedication for recreational purposes:
1. The size and shape of the reserved land and whether, among other
things, the reserved land is of a reasonable size for a park or other
recreation use;
2. Whether the land is usable land, which for purposes of these regulations,
shall be taken to mean land that is relatively level and dry;
3. The location of the reserved land, i.e., whether the land is:
a. located in an area which is heavily populated;
b. near other recreational areas;
c. near other recreational areas providing the same type of recreation;
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d. in a location which will provide a safe and an accessible recreation
area for Town residents; and
e. of benefit to the proposed development.
4. The Master Plan for the Town of Queensbury in effect at the time the
determination of suitability is made.
5. The prospective character of the development and surrounding area.
b. Not withstanding paragraph A hereof, when requested by the Developer,
or in cases where the Town Board finds that due to the size, shape,
topography, or location of the Planned Unit Development, land for parks,
playgrounds, or other recreational purposes cannot, be properly located
therein, or where the Developer cannot or does not wish to provide other
land for recreational purposes acceptable to the Planning Board, the Town
Board may waive the requirement that the Planned Unit Development show
land for such purposes. The Town Board shall then require as a condition
of approval of the Planned Unit Development, a payment of recreation
fees in lieu of land in an amount equal to the assessment per dwelling unit
established by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, as set forth
herein, times W the number of assessable dwelling units planned for the
Planned Unit Development at the time approval is given, except that the
Developer shall receive a credit towards the amount due hereunder of any
sums previously paid for the land or any portion thereof, which has been
previously subjected to review and approval by the Planning Board of the
Town of Queensbury, and for which a recreation fee has been paid. The
Town Board, however, shall not at any time authorize the waiver of both
the land dedication and fee in lieu thereof.
c. Any amounts paid pursuant to this Local Law shall be paid to the Town
Board of the Town of Queensbury at the time that final approval is issued
by the Town Board and the Planned Unit Development is authorized, or
immediately thereafter, and no Planned Unit Development shall undergo
site plan review by the Planning Board following the Planned Unit
Development approval and rezoning as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance
of the Town of Queensbury until such time as all recreation fees are paid.
d. A Planned Unit Development for which recreation fees are paid or land
is dedicated as required herein, shall not be assessed any further recreation
fees or be required to dedicate any further recreation lands by the Planning
Board or any other Board during subsequent reviews, unless the total number
of assessable dwelling units exceeds the number of assessable dwelling
units planned at the time the Planned Unit Development was approved,
in which case, any Board issuing further approvals, may assess additional
recreation fees in accordance with the formula set forth herein, or require
additional plans to be set aside and dedicated for recreational purposes.
SECTION 9: Establishment of Recreation Fee Assessment Per Dwelling Unit
Per Assessable Lot:
The recreation fee, if applicable as set forth herein, shall be $500.00 per dwelling
unit in the case of site plan or Planned Unit Development approvals and $500.00
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per lot in the case of subdivision plat approvals. The Town Board of the Town of
Queensbury is hereby authorized to amend, from time to time as it deems appropriate,
the amount of recreation fees to be assessed each assessable lot or dwelling unit,
by Town Board Resolution adopted by majority vote following a public hearing.
Notice of the said public hearing shall have been duly published not less than ten
(10) nor more than twenty (20) days prior to the public hearing, in the official Town
newspaper or a newspaper of general circulation within the Town of Queensbury
and posted on the Town Clerk Sign Board. In the event that the fee is amended
or changed as provided herein, the fee set forth herein shall not be controlling.
SECTION 10: Retention and Use of Funds by the Town of Queensbury:
Any payments made of recreational fees pursuant to this Local Law shall be
held in a special fund for acquisition and development of recreation land. All money
in this fund is to be used only for the following:
1. The purchase of land that is suitable for new or enlarged parks, playgrounds
or open spaces and located so as to benefit the inhabitants of subdivisions,
multi-family dwellings, or Planned Unit Developments, the developers
of which originally contributed recreational funds.
2. The improvement of new or existing parks, playgrounds and open space
lands which benefit the residents of the subdivisions, multi-family
development, or Planned Unit Development, the Developers of which paid
recreation fees to the Town of Queensbury pursuant to this Local Law.
3. In any case, the Town Board shall be satisfied that required recreational
land will be maintained and will not be used other than for recreational
purposes.
SECTION 11: Reservation of Land By Developer:
Nothing in this Local Law shall be construed as prohibiting a Developer from
reserving other land for recreational purposes in addition to the requirements of
this Section, and the Planning Board shall have the right to regulate the hours of
operation, access by the general public, use and maintenance and otherwise regulate
the use of the same.
SECTION 12: Applicability:
The terms and provisions of this Local Law shall apply to any subdivision plat,
multiple family dwelling site plan, or Planned Unit Development, which was reviewed
and approved in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance for the
Town of Queensbury which was adopted on October 1, 1988. Any developments
which were reviewed or approved under any Zoning Ordinance or Subdivision
Regulations other than the Zoning Ordinance adopted October 1, 1988 by the Town
of Queensbury shall not be affected in any manner by this Local Law and the
respective Zoning Ordinances, Subdivision Regulations, and Local Laws numbered
6 of 1986 and Local Law numbered 8 of 1988 shall be controlling.
SECTION 13: Repealer:
This Local Law to the extent that it applies to all site plan reviews and approvals
performed or authorized under the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury
adopted on or after October 1, 1988 repeals the Local Laws numbered 6 of 1986
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and Local Law number 8 of 1988.
- SECTION 14: Effective Date:
This Local Law shall take affect immediately and as provided in the Municipal
Home Rule Law of the State of New York.
MAY 1990
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SECTION 1: Title:
This Local Law shall be titled: A Local Law providing for the dedication of
parks or recreation areas or a payment. of a sum in lieu thereof as a condition '
precedent to site plan, subdivision or Planned Unit Development approval.
SECTION 2: Authority:
The authority for this Local Law is Municipal Home Rule Law §10 1.00 d.W.
SECTION 3: Legislative History and Purpose:
The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is of the opinion that recreation
parks, facilities and areas within the Town of Queensbury are important to the
residents of the Town of Queensbury and that development of new facilities, parks
and areas is important and necessary due to the .creation, from time to time of new
housing units which in turn create a greater demand for recreational services. The
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is of the further opinion that the new
recreational facilities, areas and parks should be planned for and developed in
connection with the development of subdivisions, new multi-family developments,
and planned unit developments but also recognizes that it is not always practical
or does not always make good planning or economic sense for such recreational
facilities, parks or areas to be established on the site to be developed. The purpose
therefore of this Local Law is to require developers of multi-family units, subdivisions
and planned unit developments, as a condition precedent to site plan, subdivision
approval, or planned unit development authorization and approval, 'to reserve and
.dedicate to the Town of Queensbury parks and recreation areas upon, contiguous
to the proposed development site, or in an area that will be beneficial to the site
for which approval of the Town Board or Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury
is required by law or, when more appropriate, to pay a sum, to be fixed by the Town
Board of the Town of Queensbury in lieu thereof. The objective is to provide
recreational areas or funds with which to acquire the same or improve existing
facilities which will benefit the future residents of the subdivisions, multi-family
developments, and planned unit developments and respond to the continuing demand
for recreational parks, areas and facilities. This Local Law shall also retroactively
effect some projects that have already been approved as set forth herein. The
rationale for this retroactive policy is that this Local Law should generally benefit
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the effected subdivision, multiple family and planned unit developers who have already
received approvals and should not cause any additional fees to be paid by them.
SECTION 4: State, Statute and Local Ordinances and Laws Amended and
Superseded:
This Local Law shall amend and supersede Town Law §274-a paragraph no.
la. & b., Town Law Section 277, paragraph no. 1. (as in effect on the date of adoption
of this Local Law) Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance 5.070 and 15.050 (adopted
October 1, 1988) Town of Queensbury Subdivision Regulations Article 7, B. 3, 4 &
5 (adopted October 1, 1988) Town of Queensbury Local Law #6 of 1986 entitled
"A Local Law Providing For the Reservation of Recreational Areas or Money in
Lieu Thereof as a Condition Precedent to Site Plan Approval" and Town of Queensbury
Local Law #8 of 1988 entitled "A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 6, 1986,
and Providing for the Reservation of Recreation Areas or Money in Lieu Thereof
as a Condition Precedent to Site Plan Approval" in their entirety as set forth herein.
The proposed amendment and supercession of the aforesaid State Statutes, Local
Laws, Ordinances, and Subdivision Regulations is only to the extent that this Local
Law shall require, as a condition precedent to site plan, subdivision, and Planned
Unit Development authorization and approval by the Town Board or Planning Board
of any subdivision, multi-family dwelling, or Planned Unit Development, the
reservation and dedication to the Town of Queensbury of park or recreational areas
or facilities or the payment of certain sums as more fully set forth herein. The
aforesaid sections of the State Statutes, Town Zoning Ordinance, Town Subdivision
Regulations, and Town Local Laws and all other requirements, duties and obligations
or benefits derived thereunder or therefrom shall not be affected other than as indi-
cated herein, except that the provisions or lack thereof concerning the dedication
of recreation land or payment of fees in lieu thereof in the aforesaid State Statues.
Article 15 and Article 7, B. 3, 4 & 5 of the Subdivision Regulations and Local Laws
numbered 6, 1986 and Local Laws numbered 8, 1988, shall no longer apply to
subdivisions, multi-family developments, or Planned Unit Developments approved
on or after October 1, 1988 by the Town Board or the Planning Board for the Town
of Queensbury but rather this Local Law shall be controlling, thereby being given
retroactive effect to October 1, 1988.
SECTION 5: Definitions:
a. Assessable Lots: All lots shown on a subdivision plot approved by the Planning
Board of the Town of Queensbury on or after October 1st, 1988, with the exception
of the following lots:
1) Any lot or plot thereof for which a recreation fee has, previously, been
paid to the Town of Queensbury as a condition of subdivision approval;
2) Any lot upon which a principal building was lawfully situated prior to
the filing of an application for subdivision approval;
b. Assessable Dwelling Units: All dwelling units shown on a site plan approved
by the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury or a Planned Unit Development
approved by the Town Board on or after October 1st, 1988.
c. The terms multi-family dwelling, principal building, subdivision, and all
other terms for which definitions are established in the Zoning Ordinance of the
Town of Queensbury adopted October 1, 1988 shall have the definitions provided
for thereunder.
SECTION 6: Planning Board Approval of Site Plans and Certain Uses - Additional
Conditions Precedent:
a. In addition to all other requirements set forth in the State Statutes of the
State of New York, the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury and
Local Laws of the Town of Queensbury, the developer of a multiple family
dwelling unit, hereinafter referred to as "developer" shall file with the
Planning Board a site plan detailing the sites for the reservation and
dedication to the Town of Queensbury of a park, playground or other recrea-
tional area. Recreational space shall be provided by the developer on the
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basis of at least 1,000 square feet per lot, but in no case shall the amount
be more than 10% of the total area of the development. Such area or areas
shall be dedicated to the Town by the Developer only if the Town Board
of the Town of Queensbury approves of such dedication. The Planning
Board and Town Board shall consider the following in determining the
suitability of the land proposed for dedication for recreational purposes:
1. The size and shape of the reserved land and whether, among other
things, the reserved land is of a reasonable size for a park or other
recreation use;
2. Whether the land is usable land, which for purposes of these regulations
shall be taken to mean land that is relatively level and dry;
3. The location of the reserved land, i.e., whether the land is:
a. located in the area which is heavily populated;
b. near other recreational areas;
c. near other recreational areas providing the same type of recreation;
d. in a location which will provide a safe and an accessible recreation
area for Town residents; and
e. of benefit to the proposed development.
4. The Master Plan for the Town of Queensbury and the Master Plan for
Parks & Recreation in the Town of Queensbury in effect at the time
the determination of suitability is made.
5. The prospective character of the development and surrounding area.
In no event shall the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury make a
determination as to whether it will accept or reject the developer's offer
of dedication of lands for recreational space until such time as the Planning
Board has served notice of the developer's desire to so dedicate land upon
the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Planning Department, and
Recreation Commission, and afforded the aforedescribed Local Governmental
Board, Department and Commission an opportunity to offer comments
upon the dedication and discuss the same with the Planning Board. The
notice provided for herein shall be served upon the aforementioned Board,
Department and Commission no later than ten (10) days following the time
the developer makes the offer of dedication of recreational lands and,
in no event, shall the Planning Board either reject or accept the proposed
dedication until at least ten (10) days following the time notice is served
upon the aforementioned Board, Department and Commission. The notice
required hereunder shall be addressed to each one of the governmental
agencies indicated and shall contain the following information: The date
the notice is served; the name of the developer; the name of the subdivision
or site plan being reviewed; the location of the project; the amount of
land proposed to be dedicated for recreational use, the location of the
land being offered for recreational purposes; any limitations proposed by
the developer; the zoning district within which the land is located; a general
description of the nature of the land offered for dedication, i.e., wetland,
hilly drain, flat or other description; the date and time when the Planning
Board will consider acceptance of the proposed dedication of land.
b. Not withstanding paragraph A herein, when requested by the Developer,
or in cases where the Planning Board finds that due to the size, shape,
topography, or location of the development, land for park, playground or
other recreational purposes cannot be properly located therein, or where
the developer cannot or does not wish to provide other land for recreational
purposes acceptable to the Planning Board, the Board my waive the require-
ment that the site plan show land for such purposes. The Planning Board
shall then require as a condition of approval of the site plan a payment
of recreation fees in lieu of land in an amount equal to the assessment
per dwelling unit established by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
as set forth herein, times
(3)
(x) the number of assessable dwelling units, except that the Developer
shall receive a credit towards the amount due hereunder of any sums
previously paid for the land or any portion thereof which has been previously
subjected to review and approval by the Planning Board of the Town of
Queensbury and for which a recreation fee has been paid. The Planning
Board shall not at any time authorize the waiver of both the land dedication
and fee in lieu thereof.
c. Any amounts paid pursuant to this Local Law shall be paid to the Town
Board of the Town of Queensbury at the time of final site plan approval
or immediately thereafter and no site plan shall be signed by the authorized
officer of the Planning Board until such payment is made.
SECTION 7: Planning Board Approval of Subdivisions - Additional Conditions
Precedent:
a. In addition to all other requirements set forth in the State Statutes of the
State of New York, the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury and
Local Laws of the Town of Queensbury, the developer of a subdivision,
hereinafter referred to as "developer" shall file with the Planning Board
a plat detailing the sites for the reservation and dedication to the Town
of Queensbury of a park, playground or other recreational area. Recrea-
tional space shall be provided by the developer on the basis of at least
1,000 square feet per lot, but in no case shall the amount be more than
10% of the total area of the subdivision. Such area or areas shall be
dedicated to the Town by the Developer only if the Town Board of the
Town of Queensbury approves of such dedication. The Planning Board and
Town Board shall consider the following in determining the suitability of
the land proposed for dedication for recreational purposes:
1. The size and shape of the reserved land and whether, among other things,
the reserved land is of a reasonable size for a park or other recreational
use;
2. Whether the land is usable land, which for purposes of these regulations
shall be taken to mean land that is relatively level and dry;
3. The location of the reserved land, i.e., whether the land is:
a. Located in the area which is heavily populated;
b.- Near other recreational areas;
c. Near other recreational areas providing the same type of recreation;
d. In a location which will provide a safe and an accessible recreation
area for Town residents; and
e. Of benefit to the proposed development.
4. The Master Plan for the Town of Queensbury in effect at the time the
determination of suitability is made.
5. The prospective character of the development and surrounding area.
In no event shall the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury make a
determination as to whether it will accept or reject the developer's offer
of dedication of lands for recreational space until such time as the Planning
Board has served notice of the developer's desire to so dedicate land upon
the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, Planning Department, and
Recreation Commission, and afforded the aforedescribed Local Governmental
Board, Department and Commission an opportunity to offer comments
upon the dedication and discuss the same with the Planning Board. The
notice provided for herein shall be served upon the aforementioned Board,
Department and Commission no later than ten (10) days following the time
the developer makes the offer of dedication of recreational lands and,
in no event, shall the Planning Board either reject or accept the proposed
dedication until at least ten (10) days following the time notice is served
upon the aforementioned Board, Department and Commission. The notice
required hereunder shall be addressed to each one of the governmental
agencies indicated and shall contain the following information: The date
(4)
the notice is served; the name of the developer; the name of the subdivision
being reviewed; the location of the project; the amount of land proposed
to be dedicated for recreational use, the location of the land being offered
for recreational purposes; any limitations proposed by the developer; the
zoning district within which the land is located; a general description of
the nature of the land offered for dedication, i.e., wetland, hilly drain,
flat or other description; the date and time when the Planning Board will
consider acceptance of the proposed dedication of land.
b. Not withstanding paragraph A hereof, when requested by the Developer,
or in cases where the Planning Board finds that due to the size, shape,
topography, or location of the subdivision, land for park, playground or
other recreational purposes cannot be properly located therein, or where
the developer cannot or does not wish to provide other land for recreational
purposes acceptable to the Planning Board, the Planning Board may waive
the requirement that the subdivision plat show land for such purposes.
The Planning Board shall then require as a condition of approval of the
subdivision plat a payment of recreation fees in lieu of land in an amount
equal to the assessment per lot established by the Town Board of the
Town of Queensbury as set forth herein, times (x) the total number of
assessable lots shown on the subdivision plat, except in the case of a proposed
subdivision of land containing 4 or less lots which subdivides land not
previously subdivided by application to any Planning Board of the Town
of Queensbury where the payment of recreation fees in lieu of land shall
be in an amount equal to the assessment per lot established by the Town
Board of the Town of Queensbury as set forth herein, times (x) the total
number of assessable lots shown on the subdivision plat less or minus 1
lot. This exception shall not apply to any subdivisions which were not
subdivided by application to any Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury
but were legally required to be to subdivided. The Planning Board shall
not, at any time, authorize the waiver of both the land dedication and fee
in lieu thereof.
c. Any amounts paid pursuant to this Local Law shall be paid to the Town
Board of the Town of Queensbury at the time of final subdivision plat
approval (final subdivision plot approval does not, as used in this Local
Law, include conceptual or preliminary approvals) or immediately thereafter
and no subdivision plat shall be signed by the authorized officer of the
Planning Board until such payment is made.
SECTION 8: Town Board Approval of Planned Unit Developments Additional
Conditions Precedent:
a. In addition to all other requirements set forth in the State Statutes of the
State of New York, the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury, and
Local Laws of the Town of Queensbury, the developer of a Planned Unit
Development, hereinafter referred to as "Developer" shall file with the
Town Board, a plat detailing the sites for the reservation and dedication
to the Town of Queensbury of a park, playground or other recreational
area. Recreational space shall be provided by the Developer on the basis
of at least 1,000 square feet per lot, but in no case shall the amount be
more than 10% of the total area of the Planned Unit Development. Such
area or areas shall be dedicated to the Town by the Developer, only if the
Town Board of the Town of Queensbury approves of such dedication. The
Town Board shall consider the following in determining the suitability of
the land proposed for dedication for recreational purposes:
1. The size and shape of the reserved land and whether, among other
things, the reserved land is of a reasonable size for a park or other
recreation use;
2. Whether the land is usable land, which for purposes of these regulations,
shall be taken to mean land that is relatively level and dry;
3. The location of the reserved land, i.e., whether the land
is:
a. located in an area which is heavily populated;
b. near other recreational areas;
c. near other recreational areas providing the same type of recreation;
d. in a location which will provide a safe and an accessible recreation
(5)
area for Town residents; and
e. of benefit to the proposed development.
4. The Master Plan for the Town of Queensbury in effect at the time the
determination of suitability is made.
5. The prospective character of the development and surrounding area.
b. Not withstanding paragraph A hereof, when requested by the Developer,
or in cases where the Town Board finds that due to the size, shape,
topography, or location of the Planned Unit Development, land for parks,
playgrounds, or other recreational purposes cannot be properly located
therein, or where the Developer cannot or does not wish to provide other
land for recreational purposes acceptable to the Planning Board, the Town
Board may waive the requirement that the Planned Unit Development show
land for such purposes. The Town Board shall then require as a condition
of approval of the Planned Unit Development, a payment of recreation
fees in lieu of land in an amount equal to the assessment per dwelling unit
established by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, as set forth
herein, times (x) the number of assessable dwelling units planned for the
Planned Unit Development at the time approval is given, except that the
Developer shall receive a credit towards the amount due hereunder of any
sums previously paid for the land or any portion thereof, which has been
previously subjected to review and approval by the Planning Board of the
Town of Queensbury, and for which a recreation fee has been paid. The
Town Board, however, shall not at any time authorize the waiver of both
the land dedication and fee in lieu thereof.
c. Any amounts paid pursuant to this Local Law shall be paid to the Town
Board of the Town of Queensbury at the time that final approval is issued
by the Town Board and the Planned Unit Development is authorized, or
immediately thereafter, and no Planned Unit Development shall undergo
site plan review by the Planning Board following the Planned Unit
Development approval and rezoning as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance
of the Town of Queensbury until such time as all recreation fees are paid.
d. A Planned Unit Development for which recreation fees are paid or land
is dedicated as required herein, shall not be assessed any further recreation
fees or be required to dedicate any further recreation lands by the Planning
Board or any other Board during subsequent reviews, unless the total number
of assessable dwelling units exceeds the number of assessable dwelling
units planned at the time the Planned Unit Development was approved,
in which case, any Board issuing further approvals, may assess additional
recreation fees in accordance with the formula set forth herein, or require
additional plans to be set aside and dedicated for recreational purposes.
SECTION 9: Establishment of Recreation Fee Assessment Per Dwelling Unit
Per Assessable Lot:
The recreation fee, if applicable as set forth herein, shall be $500.00 per dwelling
unit in the case of site plan or Planned Unit Development approvals and $500.00
per lot in the case of subdivision plat approvals. The Town Board of the Town of
Queensbury is hereby authorized to amend, from time to time as it deems appropriate,
the amount of recreation fees to be assessed each assessable lot or dwelling unit,
by Town Board Resolution adopted by majority vote following a public hearing.
Notice of the said public hearing shall have been duly published not less than ten
(10) nor more than twenty (20) days prior to the public hearing, in the official Town
newspaper or a newspaper of general circulation within the Town of Queensbury
and posted on the Town Clerk Sign Board. In the event that the fee is amended
or changed as provided herein, the fee set forth herein shall not be controlling.
SECTION 10: Retention and Use of Funds by the Town of Queensbury:
Any payments made of recreational fees pursuant to this Local Law shall be
held in a special fund for acquisition and development of recreation land. All money
in this fund is to be used only for the following:
1. The purchase of land that is suitable for new or enlarged parks, playgrounds
or open spaces and located so as to benefit the inhabitants of subdivisions,
multi-family dwellings, or Planned Unit Developments, the developers
of which originally contributed recreational funds.
2. The improvement of new or existing parks, playgrounds and open space
(6)
lands which benefit the residents of the subdivisions, multi-family
development, or Planned Unit Development, the Developers of which paid
recreation fees to the Town of Queensbury pursuant to this Local Law.
3. In any case, the Town Board shall be satisfied that required recreational
land will be maintained and will not be used other than for recreational
purposes.
SECTION 11: Reservation of Land By Developer:
Nothing in this Local Law shall be construed as prohibiting a Developer from
reserving other land for recreational purposes in addition to the requirements of
this Section, and the Planning Board shall have the right to regulate the hours of
operation, access by the general public, use and maintenance and otherwise regulate
the use of the same.
SECTION 12: Applicability:
The terms and provisions of this Local Law shall apply to any subdivision plat,
multiple family dwelling site plan, or Planned Unit Development, which was reviewed
and approved in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance for the
Town of Queensbury which was adopted on October 1, 1988. Any developments
which were reviewed or approved under any Zoning Ordinance or Subdivision
Regulations other than the Zoning Ordinance adopted October 1, 1988 by the Town
of Queensbury shall not be affected in any manner by this Local Law and the
respective Zoning Ordinances, Subdivision Regulations, and Local Laws numbered
6 of 1986 and Local Law numbered 8 of 1988 shall be controlling.
SECTION 13: Repealer:
This Local Law to the extent that it applies to all site plan reviews and approvals
performed or authorized under the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury
adopted on or after October 1, 1988 repeals the Local Laws numbered 6 of 1986
and Local Law number 8 of 1988.
SECTION 14: Effective Date:
This Local Law shall take affect immediately and as provided in the Municipal
Home Rule Law of the State of New York.
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(Complpte.the certification In the paragraph which applies to the tiling of this local law and strike out the matter
therein which Is not applicable.)
1. (Final adoption by local legislative body only.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. .1. . . . . . of 19 90...„
Clliffixx X
of the CXXX of . . . .Q'IM bury was duly passed by the . . . Town.Board . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Town (Name of Legislative Body)
VAra
on .....May_ !.............. 19 90..... in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
,2. (Passage by local legislative body with approval or no disapproval by Elective Chief Executive Officer,*
or repassage after disapproval.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. . . . . .. . .. of 19........
County
of the City of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. was duly passed by the . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Town (Name of Le{islatit a Body)
Village
not disapproved
on ............................. 19 ........ and was approved by the . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
repassed after disapproval Elective Chief Etecuti�e Officer•
and was deemed duly adopted on .................................. 19 ......... in accordance with tht. app2-rable
provisions of law.
3. (Final adoption by referendum.)
1 hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. . . . . . . . . of 19 ........
County
of the Cit ' of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . was duly passed by the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Town (Name of Legislative Body)
Village
not disapproved
on ............................. 19 ........ and was approved by the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
repassed after disapproval Electi�eChief E><ecuti�eOfficer•
on .................................. 19 .......... Such local law was submitted to the people by reason of a
mandatory
permissive referendum, and received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors.voting
general
thereon at the special election held on ....................:........19 ......... in accordance with the applicable
annual
provisions of lave.
4. (Subject to permissive referendum,and final adoption because no valid petition filed requesting referendum.)
1 hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto,designated as local law No. . ... . ... of 19 ........
County
ofthe City of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . was duly passed by the .. ..... ... . ... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Town � (Name of Legislative Body)
Village
not disapproved
on ............................. 19 ........ and was approved by the ..... . ... .. ... .. .. . . . . .. . . . .
repassed after disapproval ElectiveChletExecutiveOfficer•
on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 .. . . . . . ..Such local law was subject to a permissive referendum and
no valid petition requesting such referendum'was filed as of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . .,
in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
t
*Electl%e Chief Executiie Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a countywide basis or,If
there be none,the chairman of the county legislative body;the mayor of a city or village or the supervisor of a town where such
officer is jested with power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances.
(8)
5. .:Wit):local law concerning Charter revision proposed by petition.)
1 hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. . . . . . . . . of 19 ........
of the City of .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . having been submitted to referendum pursuant to the
provisions of 137 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a
majority of the qualified electors of such city voting thereon at the generall election held on . . . . . . . . . . . .
............ 19......... became operative.
6. (County local law concerning adoption of Charter.)
1 hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. . . . . . . . . of 19.........
of the County of . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. State of New York, having been submitted to the Electors at the
General Election of November . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19....... pursuant to subdivisions S and 7 of section 33 of the
Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors
of the cities of said county as a unit and of a majority of the qualified electors of the towns of said county
considered as a unit voting at said general election, became operative.
(If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropriate certifica-
tion.)
further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office
and that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original'local law, and was
finally adopted in the manner indicated in paragraph ...A........above.
Clerk of the Ee") legislative body,C4W, Town or Wtal�-Qlerk or
officer desi`nated by local lesislati%e body �
Date: May 22, 1990
(Seal)
(Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney or
other authorized Attorney of locality.)
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF ...warren............. .....
1, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing local law contains the correct text and that all
proper proceedings have been had or taken for the enactment of th local nexed hereto.
.... . . .
in re
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Date: May 22, 1990X of Rueensbury
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