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Town of Milo, NY
Yates County
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Title. This chapter shall be known as the "Protection of Steep Slopes Law of the Town of Milo," hereinafter referred to as "this chapter."
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Scope. This chapter shall apply to all lands and structures defined and/or designated, whether classified partially or in whole, as steep slope areas.
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Purpose. The Town Board finds and declares it to be a public policy of the Town to:
(1) 
Minimize erosion, pollution and environmental damage;
(2) 
Reduce soil, pavement and building subsidence;
(3) 
Ensure proper emergency access;
(4) 
Comply with New York State Pollution Discharge Effluent System (SPDES) permit requirements;
(5) 
Comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; and
(6) 
Protect the health, safety and welfare of the public as it pertains to construction activity conducted on steep slopes.
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Authority. This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority granted to the Town of Milo, New York in § 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York.