If an applicant is aggrieved by decision of their local zoning board, he or she may request a rehearing of the application. It is commonly thought that a zoning board can only rehear an application if there are new facts or a change of law. This assumption in not entirely correct, however, and does not
Stopping the Clock in a Zoning Enforcement Proceeding
Who says, “You can’t fight City Hall”? In New York, a “stop work order” or a temporary restraining order can be issued by a municipality upon a person or company who is in violation of a zoning ordinance. Both of these are severe in nature, placing an immediate halt on any work or construction. The
Islip Zoning Board Permits Testimony by Live Video Conferencing
In what is believed to be unprecedented among zoning boards on Long Island, the Town of Islip Zoning Board recently permitted applicants to proffer testimony in support of their zoning application through the use of live video conferencing. The applicants, who were clients of this firm, had purchased a summer residence in the community of
Purchase of Land for Cemetery Purposes
Many cemetery corporations in New York State are faced with the dilemma of running out of available burial space. As a result, cemetery corporations may consider expanding the size of the cemetery by purchasing adjacent lands which when developed will allow the corporation to provide grave sales to the neighboring communities for many more years.
Where is My Front Yard?
While the answer to the question posed in the title to this article seems obvious enough, it is actually a fairly complex question in many jurisdictions on Long Island. It is important to know where the front yard for your property is because municipalities typically regulate the location and types of structures that can be