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A Short Environmental Assessment Form dated 6/29/2026 for Local Law Introductory No. 10 of 2026, which would amend Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code to update regulations for keeping domestic animals and farm animals on residential properties in all residential districts. An attached narrative explains that current regulations are limited and use undefined terms such as fowl, and that the Board seeks definitions of domestic animals and farm animals to clarify what is and is not permitted on residential properties in the Village.

Also attached to this agenda item: CAF - Local Law Intro 10 of 2026 Intro Local Law 10 of 2026 Animals Memo from Valerie Monastra on Fowl%2FAnimals Memo on Fowl %26 Poultry from Village Manager Bryan Healy Proposed Language on Farm Animals and Fowl - June 2026 Proposed Language on Farm Animals and Fowl - May 2026 Resolution 156-2026 LL Intro 10 of 2026 Referrals

□ Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): E-Mail: State: 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If No, continue to question 2. NO YES 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: NO YES 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: □ Urban Rural (non-agriculture) Residential (suburban) Forest Agriculture Aquatic Other(Specify): SEAF 2026 Local Law Introductory No. 10 of 2026 All residential districts Local Law Introductory No. 10 of 2026 has been drafted to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code to update regulations for the keeping of domestic animals and farm animals on residential properties. NY  SEAF 2026 5. a. b. NO YES N/A 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? NO YES 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? NO YES 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: NO YES 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: NO YES 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: NO YES 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? NO YES 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: NO YES SEAF 2026 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: □Shoreline □ Forest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional Wetland □ Urban Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? NO YES 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year or 500-year flood plain? NO YES 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources?If Yes, a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? NO YES 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: NO YES 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: NO YES 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: NO YES 21. Is the project located within, or within ½ mile of, a disadvantaged community? If No, could impacts from the project affect a disadvantaged community? If Yes to either question in 21, answer the following question. a. Identify the potential pollution impacts of the project, either direct or indirect, that may occur within the disadvantaged community (e.g., wastewater discharges, air emissions, noise, odors, solid or hazardous waste generation or management): NO YES I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: Date: Title: 6/29/2026 Village Manager The Village of Croton-on-Hudson Board of Trustees is seeking to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code to update regulations for the keeping of domestic animals and farm animals on residential properties. Currently, there are limited regulations for the keeping of animals. These regulations include generic terms such as fowl that are not defined elsewhere in the Village Code. The Board desires to provide definitions of domestic animals and farm animals to provide clarity to residents as to what is and is not permitted on residential properties within the Village.