This chapter will be known as the "Village of
Skaneateles Environmental Quality Review Law."
[Amended 8-12-2021 by L.L. No. 2-2021]
The purpose of this chapter is to implement,
for the Village of Skaneateles, general environmental considerations,
the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and
the State Environmental Quality Review Regulations, thereby incorporating
environmental factors into existing planning and decision-making processes.
This law is adopted under authority of the Municipal
Home Rule Law, the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and the
State Environmental Quality Review Regulations.
A.
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STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQR)
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW REGULATIONS (PART 617)
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
Environmental assessment form.
Environmental impact statement.
Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, which is
Chapter 43-B of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York.
Part 617 of Title 6 of the Official Compilation of Codes,
Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York.
B.
All other terms for which definitions are given in
SEQR and/or Part 617 have the same meanings in this chapter.
All agencies, boards, departments, offices,
other bodies, or officers of the Village of Skaneateles must comply
with SEQR, Part 617, and this chapter, to the extent applicable, prior
to carrying out, approving, or funding any action, other than an exempt,
excluded, or Type II action.
The provisions of this chapter are severable.
If any part or provision of this chapter is found invalid, such finding
will apply only to the particular provision and circumstances in question.
The remainder of this chapter, and the application of the disputed
provision to other circumstances, will remain valid.
