Croton Zoning Cleanup Adjusts Residential Fowl Limits

A proposed zoning code cleanup that would adjust the number of fowl allowed on residential properties in Croton-on-Hudson cleared a key hurdle on February 18, winning a consistency recommendation from the Waterfront Advisory Committee. Local Law Introductory 3 of 2026, referred to the WAC by the Village Board of Trustees, addresses a number of inconsistencies scattered throughout the village Zoning Code, updates certain definitions, and amends the permitted number of fowl on residential properties. Under New York State law, any change to the Zoning Code requires a formal opinion on consistency with the village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Village Engineer Vincent Salanitro told the committee that the amendments are designed to clarify definitions and make the code easier to understand and administer. Village Manager Bryan Healy noted that the changes target inconsistencies that have built up over time throughout the code. The committee reviewed both the Coastal Assessment Form and the Short Environmental Assessment Form, finding no changes necessary to either document. Members then reviewed all 44 LWRP policies and determined that none were applicable to the proposed changes, paving the way for the consistency finding. Steve Krisky made the motion to recommend consistency, seconded by Leo Wiegman. The motion carried 3-0, with members Stacey Nachtaler and Stuart Greenbaum absent. Chairperson Len Simon presided. The meeting lasted just 16 minutes, adjourning at 4:47 p.m. The WAC's recommendation now goes back to Mayor Brian Pugh and the Village Board of Trustees, which will consider the local law as part of its regular legislative process. Residents interested in the specifics of the fowl ordinance or other zoning definition changes should monitor upcoming Village Board agendas for further discussion and a public hearing. --- **Source documents:** - [warrant](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/65a0467158f58393ea5bcbcbef28c0df8e75100f.pdf) - [Resolution 110-2025 Occupancy Tax Home Rule Request](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2025-05/46107fcd84dc621d0f4e4760f17d312b36aaa0e2.pdf) - [A8348 – Assembly Bill](https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A08348&term=2025) - [S7790 – Senate Bill](https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=S07790&term=2025) - [LL Intro 4 of 2026 Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/7d983e94e7f821f62f159e693277b508910fc795.pdf) - [Resolution 17-2026 LL Intro 4 of 2026 PH](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/b8789f44edd74a6be3a0de911bcab0851c9ba863.pdf) - [Resolution 30-2026 LL Intro 4 of 2026 Adoption](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/7c912646f84b03baf97bb5abe9d73f3c13c5280d.pdf) - 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