The Waterfront Advisory Committee voted 5-0 on July 8, 2026 to recommend that proposed changes to Croton's animal-related zoning provisions were consistent with the village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Members issued a separate 5-0 consistency recommendation for a state project to replace an overhead road-sign structure on northbound Route 9. This article is written solely from the meeting's official minutes; croton.news had no reporter present. The animal-code referral concerned Local Law Introductory No. 10 of 2026, a proposal to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, by updating provisions related to domestic animals and farm animals. Village Manager Bryan Healy explained that the village had worked with a planner and the village attorney to update definitions. The attached committee memorandum describes the purpose: “The proposed changes were brought about to provide clarity and guidance to Village residents, and to the Engineering Office, for enforcement purposes.” Stacey Nachtaler shared a handout about how the cumulative impacts of many chicken and duck enclosures in a dense area with slopes could affect sensitive waterways if the enclosures were not maintained properly. Chairperson Len Simon said the handout would receive more detailed discussion at a future board meeting. The committee reviewed the proposal's Coastal Assessment Form and noted no changes. Leo Wiegman moved to accept the form, Stuart Greenbaum seconded, and the motion carried 5-0. Members also found no changes necessary to the Short Environmental Assessment Form. Steve Krisky moved to accept that form, Wiegman seconded, and the motion carried 5-0. Greenbaum then made the recommendation of consistency with the LWRP for the animal-code referral. Krisky seconded, and the motion carried 5-0. The Route 9 referral concerned a New York State Department of Transportation project to remove and replace a road-sign structure on the northbound side of the highway, just before the Municipal Place exit, Simon explained. After reviewing the LWRP policies, the minutes state: “Since there is nothing in the referrals that is inconsistent, the WAC made a recommendation of consistency.” Greenbaum made the motion, Wiegman seconded, and it carried 5-0. Members also approved the April 6 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote. The July 8 meeting began at 4:30 p.m. and adjourned at 5:08 p.m. Its minutes were approved, as amended, on August 25, 2026.