LL 01.2021 Chapter 179 - Definition - Tree Arborist Landscape Services
LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2021
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
ZONING LAW TO ESTABLISH TREE, ARBORIST AND/OR
LANDSCAPE SERVICE REGULATIONS
Be it Enacted by the Queensbury Town Board as Follows:
Section 1. Authority – This Local Law is adopted in accordance with New York Town
Law Article 16 and the Municipal Home Rule Law.
Section 2. Amendment of Section 179 “Zoning” – Chapter 179 of the Queensbury
Town Code, entitled “Zoning,” is hereby amended to establish Tree, Arborist and/or Landscape
Service regulations and Table 2 is hereby revised to provide for said use as an allowable use
subject to a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review as noted below.
A. Definitions. §179-2-010(C) is hereby amended to add the following definition:
TREE SERVICE/LANDSCAPE COMPANY - A business that provides services such
as tree/plant removal, pruning, arborist service and landscaping. This service could also
diagnose pest problems or plant diseases and provide fertilization services. On-site
administration and sales office, storage and maintenance of company equipment, temporary
storage of by-products created by business such as logs or wood chips may be included in this
use. On-site processing, such as cutting, trimming, milling, chipping and grinding is not
included in this use.
B. Table 2: Summary of Allowed Uses in Residential Districts, is hereby amended to add
“Tree Service//Landscape Company” as permitted by Special Use Permit in the Rural Residential
3 Acre (RR-3A) and Rural Residential 5 Acre (RR-5A) Zoning Districts.
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Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added;
Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted.
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Section 3. Severability –The provisions of this Local Law are severable. The
invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or provision of this Local Law shall apply
only to the clause, sentence, paragraph or provision adjudged invalid and shall not
invalidate any other clause, sentence, paragraph or part thereof and the rest of this Local
Law shall remain valid and effective.
Section 4. Repealer – All Local Laws or Ordinances or parts of Local Laws or
Ordinances in conflict with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed.
Section 5. Effective Date – This Local Law shall take effect upon filing by the
office of the New York State Secretary of State or as otherwise provided by law.
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Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added;
Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted.
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