Memo to VB re Local Law 5 of 2026 Occupational Preferences
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Agenda item: Proposed Resolutions — Consider the adoption of a Negative Declaration for SEQRA purposes and a finding of consistency with the Village LWRP regarding Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026 to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code to add certain occupational preferences for affordable housing units, and the adoption of Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026.
Resolution, 1 page. Attached to agenda item: “Proposed Resolutions — Consider the adoption of a Negative Declaration for SEQRA purposes and a finding of consistency with the Village LWRP regarding Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026 to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, of”
Memo dated February 25, 2026 reporting that the Waterfront Advisory Committee reviewed Local Law Introductory 5 of 2026, which would amend affordable housing provisions to allow occupational preferences, at its February 24, 2026 meeting. The WAC flagged a typographical error on page 2 under Section D, Waivers, which should reference Subsection C rather than Subsection B, found no changes needed to the Short Environmental Assessment Form, and determined none of the 44 LWRP policies were applicable.
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Members
STACEY NACHTALER
VINCENT SALANITRO, P.E.
Consistency review for Local Law Introductory 5 of 2026 to amend the provisions
relating to Affordable Housing to allow for certain occupational preferences.
DATE: February 25, 2026
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC) reviewed for
Bryan Healy stated that adding occupational preferences for new occupational housing units
has been a priority of the Village Board for a while. The Village has been working with the Pace
Land Use Law Center and the Housing Action Council. Data from the American Community
Survey has been analyzed that shows the occupations considered (emergency service workers,
medical service workers, and Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces) are majority-minority.
The WAC pointed out a typographical error on Page 2 of the local law, under Section D,
“Waivers,” it should state “If a site plan or subdivision applicant wishes to voluntarily provide
more AFFH units than are required by Subsection C above.” Currently is says …”required by
Subsection B.”
The WAC reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form and determined that no changes
were necessary.
The WAC reviewed the 44 LWRP policies and determined that none were applicable.
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