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Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program
Date Added: Saturday, May 6, 2017
Coastal Protection, Comprehensive Planning, Intermunicipal Agreements, Natural Resource Protection & Conservation    
New York
Municipal
The Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program offers a comprehensive vision for the preservation and development of the Long Island Sound coast in the State of New York. It focuses on four main issues: “The Developed Coast,” which seeks to incorporate the natural landscape of the sound with community development; “The Natural Coast,” which aims to achieve sustainable use of the Sound’s natural resources; “The Public Coast,” which has the goal of providing more public access to the Sound; and finally, “The Working Coast,” which encourages th.. Read More

County of Westchester, Model Ordinance: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Date Added: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Accessory Uses    
New York
Municipal
The County of Westchester Model Ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is a guide for other municipalities in the county to adopt (in part or in whole) to promote and regulate ADUs. The goal of ADUs in the area is to increase the housing stock efficiently, increase affordability, and provide smaller and more accessible housing options. The model includes ADU requirements such as eligibility, number of ADUs permitted, occupancy and use, creation, density, approval, application feeds and information, and design. Design requirements vary ba.. Read More


County of Westchester Model Conservation Easement
Date Added: Monday, March 21, 2016
Open Space Preservation    
New York
Municipal
This conservation easement is a model that demonstrates the necessary elements of a conservation easement. There is an introductory commentary written by the Westchester Land Trust that explains some of the key provisions that are necessary in the terms of the agreement. There are also explanations of key elements and requirements particular to New York. This sample is discussed in the commentary Conservation Easements & Land Trusts: Overview, Examples and their Role in the Development Process, written by Sam Brown... Read More

County of Westchester Non-Profit Housing Providers List
Date Added: Monday, March 21, 2016
Affordable Housing    
New York
Municipal
A list of non-profit housing providers, along with their contact information, in Westchester County, NY... Read More

Sustainable Westchester
Date Added: Thursday, June 7, 2018
Energy Efficiency & Conservation, Intermunicipal Agreements, Recycling, Solar Energy, Water Resource Protection, Natural Resource Protection & Conservation, Complete Streets    
New York
Regional - Multiple Municipalities
Sustainable Westchester is a consortium of Westchester County local governments that facilitates effective sustainability initiatives; engages community stakeholders; and shares tools, resources, and incentives to create healthier and more vibrant and attractive communities. Sustainable Westchester is a merger of the successful and popular Northern Westchester Energy Action Consortium (NWEAC) and Southern Westchester Energy Action Consortium (SWEAC)... Read More