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Proposed Local Laws
Proposed Local Laws must be made public at least ten business days before they are voted on by the North Hempstead Town Board. Below is a list of proposed local laws that will be considered at the next Town Board meeting. Click on Links
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A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “Zoning” in order to to permit accessory retail use in the Planned Industrial Park District under certain circumstances, when that use is accessory and incidental to the principal use.
A Local Law amending Article II of the Uniform Traffic Code entitled “Traffic Regulations”
The purpose of the proposed local law is to codify certain statutes under the Vehicle and Traffic Law under the Town Code.
A Local Law amending Chapter 57 of the Town Code entitle “Town Facilities”The purpose of the local law is to create a permitting process for the taking off and landing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (“drones”) from Town owned facilities.
A local law amending Chapter 23 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Departments”
The purpose of the local law is to add the function of “Harbormaster” to the job duties of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety of the Town of North Hempstead to provide them with certain privileges of “peace officers” under New York Law.
A Local Law enacting Chapter 76 of the Town Code entitled “Temporary Moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems Facilities”
The purpose of the local law is to establish a moratorium on all applications and review of proposals to construct or maintain Battery Energy Storage Systems Facilities in the Town of North Hempstead until the State codifies building and fire prevention regulations for these facilities and until first responders are equipped and trained to respond to potential emergency situations at these facilities.
A Local Law Amending Chapter 57 of the Town Code Entitled “Town Facilities.”
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 76 of the Town Code entitled “Temporary Moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems Facilities”
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning”
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “Zoning” in order to reduce the impact of subdivisions in established neighborhoods by requiring that new homes meet the greater of the minimum lot width for the residential zone or the average lot width of surrounding homes in a neighborhood.
A Local Law Amending Chapter 51 of the Town Code Entitled "Taxation"
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 51 of the Town Code to add a new Article IX entitled Duplicate Tax Bills that will establish a $10 fee for banks, lending institutions, financial institutions, title insurance companies or abstract companies or their agents when they request a physical duplicate tax bill or when they fail to include the original bill with their payment to the Tax Receiver's Office. The fee will defray the cost of producing duplicate property tax bills that are required to process the property tax payments made by certain third-party payors of property taxes.
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 70 of the Town Code to further assist those establishments affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the timeframe to continue allowing temporary outdoor seating and other temporary outdoor uses until December 31, 2024.
November 8, 2023
A Local Law Amending Article IX of the Uniform Traffic Code Entitled “Port Washington Public Parking District”
The purpose of the local law is to amend Article IX of the Uniform Traffic Code entitled “Port Washington Public Parking District” in order to authorize electric vehicle parking and charging in Lot 4 and to provide for related parking enforcement.
September 22, 2023
A local law amending Chapter 24 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Operations.”
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 24 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Operations” in order to prohibit an elected official, any employee of his or hers, or any person appointed to or employed by any public office or agency from the use or authorization of the use of any facilities of a public office or agency, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of assisting a campaign for election of any person to any office or for the promotion of or opposition to any ballot proposition.
September 22, 2023
A Local Law Amending Chapter 23 of the Town Code Entitled “Governmental Departments”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 23 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Departments” in order to amend the grievance procedure in Chapter 23, Article XVII (Anti-Discrimination Provisions) to designate alternative decision makers in the event certain Town officers or officials, including the Town Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor, are named or involved in a complaint related to allegations of wrongdoing, unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation, or otherwise have a conflict; to ensure that the hearing officer who conducts a formal hearing on an Article XVII complaint be unbiased and free from conflicts; and to make such additional amendments to the grievance procedure as the Town Board deems necessary.
September 22, 2023
A Local Law Amending Chapter 24 of the Town Code Entitled “Governmental Operations”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 24 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Operations” in order to require that fiscal impact statements for certain actions by the Town Board be provided in advance of decision making. This proposed Local Law has been amended and supersedes a draft Local Law distributed on July 28, 2023.
September 22, 2023
A Local Law Amending Chapter 24 of the Town Code Entitled “Governmental Operations”
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 24 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “Governmental Operations” in order to add a new article, Article XV, to require that the fiscal impacts of a resolution or action taken by the Town Board be known in advance of decision making.
August 28, 2023
A local law establishing Chapter 58 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Transparency.”
The purpose of the local law is to establish Chapter 58 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Transparency” in order to require the publication of certain documents and/or information on the Town’s website, in a manner that is searchable, in order to increase governmental openness and transparency by facilitating public access to Town records, documents and information that is legally available, with a goal towards engendering greater awareness, input and public participation in the conduct of the affairs of Town government.
July 31, 2023
A local law amending Chapter 24 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Operations”
The purpose of the local law is to require that fiscal impact statements for certain actions by the Town Board be provided in advance of decision making.
July 31, 2023
A local law amending Chapter 38A of the Town Code entitled “Landscaping and Gardening"
The purpose of this local law is to require the posting of a list of Landscaping Companies licensed by the Town of North Hempstead on the Town’s website.
July 3, 2023
A Local Law Amending Chapter 18 of the Town Code Entitled “Highway Excavations and Curb Cuts”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 18 of the Town Code to modify the procedures for opening recently-paved roadways under certain circumstances.
May 26, 2023
A local law amending Chapter 4 of the Town Code entitled “Appearance Tickets; Authority to Prosecute.
The purpose of the local law is to allow the Port Washington Garbage District to issue code violation tickets under the Town Code within the district.
May 26, 2023
A local law establishing Chapter 99 of the Town Code entitled “Miscellaneous Laws.”
The purpose of the local law is to establish Chapter 99 of the Town Code entitled "Miscellaneous Laws" and place in Chapter 99 an extension of the partial exemption from real property taxes for enrolled members of an incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department or incorporated volunteer ambulance service, to unremarried spouses of deceased volunteer fire members and ambulance workers pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 466-A.
May 26, 2023
A local law amending Chapter 24 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Operations.”
The purpose of the local law is to require that the fiscal impacts of a resolution or action taken by the Town Board be known in advance of decision making.
March 24, 2023
A Local Law in Relation to the Tax Exemption for Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers
The purpose of the local law is to establish Chapter 99 of the Town Code entitled "Miscellaneous Laws" and place in Chapter 99 an extension of the partial exemption from real property taxes for enrolled members of an incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department or incorporated volunteer ambulance service, to unremarried spouses of deceased volunteer fire members and ambulance workers pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 466-A.
March 24, 2023
A Local Law Amending Article X of the Town of North Hempstead Uniform Traffic Law entitled “Parking Area at Mary Jane Davies Green Park.”
The purpose of the local law is to convert two parking spaces designated as identification sticker parking only to non-identification sticker parking to allow for electric vehicle parking and charging.
March 24, 2023
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 43 of the Town Code Entitled “Regulation of Public Spaces”
The purpose of the local law is to establish Chapter 43 of the Town Code entitled “Regulation of Public Spaces” as well as adopting regulations prohibiting urinating and defecating in public places and providing penalties for violations.
March 24, 2023
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 9A of the Town Code Entitled “Building and Safety: Operating Permits”
The purpose of the local law is to establish Chapter 9A of the Town Code to establish minimum standards for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code by requiring that operating permits be obtained for the conduct of certain activities or the operation of certain facilities within the Town.
March 24, 2023
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 2 of the Town Code to revise certain code enforcement provisions in the Town Code to comply with recent amendments to State regulations regarding the New York State Uniform Building Code and Energy Code.
March 3, 2023
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 2 of the Town Code to revise certain code enforcement provisions in the Town Code to comply with recent amendments to State regulations regarding the New York State Uniform Building Code and Energy Code.
March 3, 2023
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 9A of the Town Code Entitled “Building and Safety: Operating Permits”
The purpose of the local law is to establish Chapter 9A of the Town Code to establish minimum standards for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code by requiring that operating permits be obtained for the conduct of certain activities or the operation of certain facilities within the Town.
March 3, 2023
A Local Law Amending Chapter 7 of the Town Code Entitled “Building Code”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 7 of the Town Code to correct the Part of the New York Code, Rules and Regulations containing the Uniform Code: Minimum Standards for Administration and Enforcement.
March 3, 2023
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 70 of the Town Code to require electric vehicle charging station capabilities in certain residential and commercial contexts.
January 27, 2023
A Local Law Amending Chapter 48 of the Town Code Entitled “Sidewalks”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 48 of the Town Code to extend the suspension of the Town Code provisions limiting the number of sidewalk sale permits that may be issued for any given location during a 12 month period and temporarily waive the fees for a sidewalk sale permit through December 31, 2023.
January 27, 2023
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 70 of the Town Code to further assist those establishments affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the timeframe to continue allowing temporary outdoor seating and other temporary outdoor uses until December 31, 2023.
January 27, 2023
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 2 of the Town Code to promote and encourage the use of solar panels and electric vehicles by creating an expedited permitting process for solar panel installation and electric vehicle charging stations.
January 27, 2023
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 2 of the Town Code to extend the suspension of section 2-9 N (7) of the Town Code with respect to tent permits through December 31, 2023.
December 6, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 75 of the Town Code entitled “Wireless Telecommunications Facilities”.
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 75 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “Wireless Telecommunications Facilities” in order to create an administrative process for the issuance of temporary antenna location permits by the Building Department for temporary support structures and the temporary relocation of existing wireless telecommunications equipment to those structures to facilitate the repair and/or renovation of the existing permanent tower or base station.
Nov 4, 2022
A Local Law Amending Article IX of the Town of North Hempstead Uniform Traffic Code Entitled “Port Washington Public Parking District”.
The purpose of this local law is to allow overnight parking for residents under certain conditions in Lot 7 of the District and to remove Section 83(D)(3) relating to the temporary conversion of commuter parking spaces to metered shopper parking spaces with the intention of converting such spaces by resolution of the Town Board.
Oct 5, 2022
A local law amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning”.
The purpose of this local law is to allow the Commissioner of Building Safety, Inspection and Enforcement to revoke a certificate of occupancy or a certificate of existing use for commercial properties.
Oct 4, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement”.
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 2 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “administration and Enforcement” in order to in order to amend Section 2-35(J)(1) of the Town Code concerning reciprocal plumbing licenses to expand the permitted place of business requirement to include Suffolk County.
Oct 4, 2022
Local Law Amending Chapter 57 of the Town Code entitled “Town Facilities”.
The purpose of the local law is to prohibit loitering in the off-street parking areas of the Port Washington Public Parking District.
Oct 4, 2022
A Local Law Opting Into New Income Eligibility Rates for the Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption Pursuant to Section 467 of the New York State Real Property Tax Law.
The purpose of the local law is to opt into new income eligibility rates for the senior citizens property tax exemption under Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law.
Oct 4, 2022
A Local Law Opting Into New Income Eligibility Rates for the Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes Tax Exemption Pursuant to Section 459-C of the New York State Real Property Tax Law.
The purpose of the local law is to opt into new income eligibility rates for the senior citizens property tax exemption under Section 459-C of the Real Property Tax Law
Oct 3, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning” in order to establish setback requirements for dog parks in residential zoning districts.
Oct 3, 2022
A Local Law Amending Article IX of the Town of North Hempstead Uniform Traffic Code Entitled “Port Washington Public Parking District”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Article IX of the Town Code entitled “Port Washington Public Parking District” in order to make permanent the conversion of certain commuter parking spaces to metered shopper parking spaces.
Sept 13, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 2 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “Administration and Enforcement” in order to prohibit the establishment and operation of short-term or transient rentals within the Town to preserve and protect the health, character, safety, and general welfare of the residential and mixed-use neighborhoods where such uses may exist, and to mitigate the adverse effects of short-term rentals..
Sept 12, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 27 of the Town Code entitled “Historic Landmarks Preservation”
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 27 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “Historic Landmarks Preservation” in order to include a provision for written findings where a proposed landmark designation is rejected by the Town Board, to provide a basis for the approval of certain alterations, demolitions or relocations where there is a finding of economic hardship, and to attach a time limitation to certificates of appropriateness.
July 28, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 2 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “Administration and Enforcement” in order to prohibit the establishment and operation of short-term or transient rentals within the Town to preserve and protect the health, character, safety, and general welfare of the residential and mixed-use neighborhoods where such uses may exist, and to mitigate the adverse effects of short-term rentals.
July 28, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 41A of the Town Code entitled “Pregnancy Termination Facilities.”
The purpose of the local law is to repeal Chapter 41A of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “Pregnancy Termination Facilities.”
July 28, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 27 of the Town Code entitled “Historic Landmarks Preservation”.
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 27 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “Historic Landmarks Preservation” in order to include a provision for written findings where a proposed landmark designation is rejected by the Town Board, to provide a basis for the approval of certain alterations, demolitions or relocations where there is a finding of economic hardship, and to attach a time limitation to certificates of appropriateness.
July 28, 2022
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning” to allow the Commissioner of Building Safety, Inspection and Enforcement to revoke a certificate of occupancy or a certificate of existing use for commercial properties.
July 28, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 24 of the Town Code Entitled “Governmental Operations”
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 24 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “Governmental Operations” in order to authorize the Town Board, the Board of Zoning and Appeals, the Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission, and all committees or subcommittees of the Town of North Hempstead, to participate in meetings via videoconference in a manner consistent with the Town Board Rules of Procedure and the authority granted in New York Public Officers Law § 103-a.
June 8, 2022
A Proposed Parks Ordinance to Amend “Parks Ordinance No. 2 of 2019”
The purpose of this proposed action is to amend “Parks Ordinance No. 2 of 2019” in order to provide the Commissioner with rule making authority to allow the presence of dogs in Whitney Pond Park.
June 8, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 2 of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement” in order to make modifications to the procedure on requests for expedited permit application review under Section 2-10.1 of the Town Code.
June 8, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 2 of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement” in order to remove the requirement that the Supervisor and the Councilperson in the District of an application for an expedited permit under Section 2-10.1 of the Town Code review the application, require the Commissioner of the Department of Building Safety, Inspection and Enforcement to issue a final written determination within seven (7) days of a request for expedited permit application review and to disallow requests for expedited review which do not meet the requirements of Section 2-10.1.
June 8, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 24 of the Town Code Entitled “Governmental Operations"
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 24 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Operations” in order to amend Article III related to the submission of annual reports by Commissioners and Department Heads to require monthly reports from the Building Department.
June 8, 2022
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 65B of the Town Code Entitled “Failure to Stop for School Buses"
The purpose of this local law is to establish Chapter 65B of the Town Code entitled “Failure to Stop for School Buses” in order to establish regulations in accordance with Section 1174-a of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law governing drivers who meet or overtake a school bus that has stopped to receive or discharge passengers.
May 11, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 16A of the Town Code Entitled “Ethics, Code of”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 16A of the Town Code to require employees appointed to positions enumerated in Section 16A-7 to complete and file a financial disclosure statement within thirty (30) days of their appointment, to require individuals who are nominated for appointment to all permanent Boards and Commissions to complete and file a financial disclosure statement thirty (30) days prior to the Town Board considering the appointment and to clarify the established terms of office of the seven member Board of Ethics.
April 18, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 39 of the Town Code Entitled “Regulation of Town Parks,
Town Gardens and Town Docks”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 39 of the Town Code to specify that the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation is authorized to designate bicycle paths in Town parks and docks
April 18, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 2 of the Town Code to remove the requirement that the Supervisor and the Councilperson in the District of an application for an expedited permit under Section
2-10.1 of the Town Code review the application.
March 22, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 16A of the Town Code Entitled “Ethics, Code of”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 16A of the Town Code to require individuals who are nominated for appointment to all permanent Boards and Commissions to complete and file a financial disclosure statement
prior to the Town Board considering the appointment.
March 22, 2022
A Local Law Amending Article IX of the Uniform Traffic Code Entitled “Port Washington Public Parking District”
The purpose of the local law is to amend Article IX of the Uniform Traffic Code entitled “Port Washington Public Parking District” in order to continue the temporary conversion of certain commuter parking spaces to metered shopper parking spaces
from April 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
March 22, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 2 of the Town Code to extend the suspension of section 2-9 N (7) of the Town Code with respect to tent permits through December 31, 2022.
March 22, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 48 of the Town Code Entitled “Sidewalks"
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 48 of the Town Code to extend the suspension of the Town Code provisions limiting the number of sidewalk sale permits that may be issued for any given location during a 12 month period
and temporarily waive the fees for a sidewalk sale permit through December 31, 2022.
March 22, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to make
amendments to Chapter 70 of the Town Code to further assist those establishments affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the timeframe to continue allowing temporary outdoor seating and other temporary outdoor uses until December 31, 2022.
February 9, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 27 of the Town Code entitled “Historic Landmarks Preservation”
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 27 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “Historic Landmarks Preservation” in order to modify procedural requirements, eliminate duplicative and conflicting provisions, update
certain outdated provisions and to include a mechanism for the expedited review of certain common but minor exterior alterations, restorations and changes of material that do not have a substantial adverse impact on the historic character of a
designated Historic Landmark or designated Historic Landmark District.
January 12, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 15A of the Town Code Entitled “Election Districts”
The proposed of the local law is to extend the time period to make appropriate revisions of the boundaries of the wards so that they shall contain a substantially equal number of inhabitants from six months to twelve months after the
publication of the results of the 2020 federal census.
January 11, 2022
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and
Enforcement”
The proposed local law is to amend Chapter 2 of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement” in order to authorize the Commissioner of Public Safety in addition to the Building Commissioner to issue Stop Orders.
December 8, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 39 of the Town Code entitled “Regulation of Town Parks, Town Gardens and Town Docks”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 39 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “Regulation of Town Parks, Town Gardens and Town Docks” in order to protect the public from involuntary exposure to tobacco and cannabis
smoke and vapor on Town-owned property.
December 8, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 57 of the Town Code entitled “Town Facilities”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 57 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled “Town Facilities” in order to protect the public from involuntary exposure to tobacco and cannabis smoke and vapor on Town-owned
property.
December 8, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning” in order to incorporate the opt-out provisions of Cannabis Law § 131 relating to recreational retail dispensaries and on-site consumption establishments
into the Town’s Zoning Code.
December 6, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 70 of the Town Code to amend the standards for residential development in the New Cassel Urban Renewal Overlay District while still requiring compliance with the building and zoning
standards applicable to the underlying zone in which the subject property is situated.
December 3, 2021
A Local Law adopting the Cannabis Opt-Out Provisions authorized under NYS Cannabis Law Article 4
The purpose of this local law is to opt-out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption establishments within the Town, as authorized under NYS Cannabis Law Article 4. This Local Law is subject to permissive referendum.
November 12, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 83 of the Town Uniform Traffic Code Entitled “Off-Street Parking”.
The proposed local law is to amend Chapter 83 of the Town Uniform Traffic Code entitled “Off-Street Parking” with respect to changing the metered parking hours and the conversion of certain parking spaces from commuter parking spaces to
metered shopper parking spaces from December 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022.
November 9, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 2 of the Town Code entitled “Administration & Enforcement” in order to incorporate the requirement that applicants for a Town of North Hempstead plumber’s license or electrician's
license furnish proof of legal authorization to work in the United States
November 9, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 2 of the Town Code to extend the suspension of section 2-9 N (7) of the Town Code with respect to tent permits through June 30, 2022.
November 9, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 28 of the Town Code Entitled " Housing, Rehabilitation and Property
Maintenance"
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 28 of the Town Code to require the removal of vines, including ivy, on commercial properties to prevent it from encroaching or growing upon any adjoining or neighboring
property.
November 9, 2021
A Local Law Amending
Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 70 of the Town Code to further assist those establishments affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the timeframe to continue allowing temporary outdoor seating and other
temporary outdoor uses until June 30, 2022.
November 9, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 48 of the Town Code Entitled “Sidewalks”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 48 of the Town Code to extend the suspension of the Town Code provisions limiting the number of sidewalk sale permits that may be issued for any given location during a 12
month period and temporarily waive the fees for a sidewalk sale permit through June 30, 2022.
October 8,2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 23 of the Town Code Entitled “Governmental Departments”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 23 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Departments” in order to add powers, duties and additional provisions to the Department of Solid Waste Management to account for the pending
termination of the Town of North Hempstead Solid Waste Management Authority.
October 8, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 46 of the Town Code Entitled “Sanitation”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 46 of the Town Code entitled “Sanitation” in order to aid in enforcing the provisions of the Town Code, as well as make technical amendments to account for the pending termination of the Town of
North Hempstead Solid Waste Management Authority.
October 8, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 2 of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement” in order to ensure the safety of construction sites within the Town by ensuring that workers employed or otherwise engaged at such
construction sites have received adequate safety training, and that contractors performing construction work have essential safety training systems to prevent injuries and protect workers who are injured.
August 30, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 20A of the Town Code Entitled “Environmental Planning and Control of Trees ”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 20A of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement” with respect to the requirements for removal and replacement of trees as well as establishing a Tree Advisory Committee to advise of
the preservation of trees throughout the Town.
August 30, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 2 of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement” with respect to the tree removal permit process to support the preservation of trees within the Town.
July 28, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 42 of the Town Code Entitled “Public Waterways; Structures”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 42 of the Town Code entitled “Public Waterways; Structures” in order to update and clarify the requirements for obtaining a structure permit.
July 28, 2021
A Local Law Amending Schedule XXVII of the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead Entitled
“Snow Emergency Routes”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Schedule XXVII of the Town Code entitled “Snow Emergency Routes” in order to modify parking restrictions.
July 26, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning”
in order to clarify procedural requirements, eliminate duplicative and conflicting provisions, update certain outdated and obsolete provisions and reduce the need to obtain certain common but minor variances.
July 26, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code
Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning” in order to clarify the applicability of the rebuttable presumption relative to certain signs, posters, stickers and advertising devices in
the Town.
June 8, 2021
A Local Law Amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead
The purpose of the local law is to amend the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead in order to include Juneteenth as a recognized Town of North Hempstead holiday.
June 8, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning” in order to clarify procedural requirements, eliminate duplicative and conflicting provisions, update certain outdated and obsolete provisions and
reduce the need to obtain certain common but minor variances
May 12, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and
Enforcement”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 2 of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement” in order eliminate the requirement that applicants for a plumber’s license with the Town of North Hempstead have to be United
States Citizens.
May 12, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 70 of the Town Code to modify the types of signs that are prohibited within the Town; to amend the provisions related to the destruction of devices, including municipal signs,
within a Public Highway; and to modify the penalties for offenses related to certain types of prohibited signs.
May 11, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 14 of the Town Code Entitled "Dogs"
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 14 of the Town Code to adjust the penalties for certain offenses.
April 14, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 24 of the Town Code Entitled "Governmental Operations"
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 24 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Operations” in order to establish a contracting preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses.
April 14, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled "Administration and Enforcement"
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 2 of the Town Code to extend the suspension of section 2-9 N (7) of the Town Code with respect to tent permits through December 31, 2021.
April 13, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 18 of the Town Code Entitled “Excavations, Highway ”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 18 of the Town Code entitled “Excavations, Highway” with respect to adding certain standards and dimensional requirements for curb cuts and driveway aprons on residential and commercial
properties.
April 13, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 70 of the Town Code to further assist those establishments affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the timeframe to continue allowing temporary outdoor seating and other
temporary outdoor uses.
April 13, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 70 of the Town Code to modify the types of signs that are prohibited within the Town of North Hempstead.
April 13, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 48 of the Town Code Entitled "Sidewalks"
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 48 of the Town Code to extend the suspension of the Town Code provisions limiting the number of sidewalk sale permits that may be issued for any given location during a 12 month
period and temporarily waive the fees for a sidewalk sale permit through December 31, 2021.
April 12, 2021
A Local Law Amending Schedule XXVII of the Uniform Traffic Code Entitled “Snow Emergency
Routes”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Schedule XXVII of the Uniform Traffic Code in order to modify parking restrictions.
March 10, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning” in order to require compliance with certain performance standards for properties and uses within the Industrial B Zoning district.
March 10, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 70 of the Town Code to modify the types of signs that are prohibited within the Town of North Hempstead.
March 10, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 20A of the Town Code Entitled “Environmental Planning and Control of
Trees”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 20A of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement” with respect to the requirements for removal and replacement of trees as well as establishing a Tree Advisory Committee to advise of
the preservation of trees throughout the Town.
March 10, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 14 of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement” with respect to the tree removal permit process to support the preservation of trees within the Town.
March 10, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 14 of the Town Code Entitled “Dogs”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 14 of the Town Code entitled “Dogs” in order to prohibit the tethering or other confinement of dogs outside in extreme heat or cold.
March 10, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 18 of the Town Code Entitled “Excavations, Highway”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 18 of the Town Code entitled “Excavations, Highway” with respect to adding certain standards and dimensional requirements for curb cuts and driveway aprons on residential and commercial properties.
March 9, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to make amendments to Chapter 70 of the Town Code to modify the types of signs that are prohibited within the Town of North Hempstead.
February 11, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning” in order to require compliance with certain performance standards for properties and uses within the Industrial B Zoning district.
February 11, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 21 of the Town Code Entitled "Floodplain Management Regulations"
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 21 of the Town Code in order to effectuate the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map adopted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
January 13, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled " Zoning"
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled "Zoning" in order to require compliance with certain performance standards for properties and uses within the Industrial B Zoning district.
January 13, 2021
A Local Law Amending Chapter 18 of the Town Code Entitled "Excavations, Highway"
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 18 of the Town Code entitled "Excavations, Highway" with respect to adding certain standards and dimensional requirements for curb cuts and driveway aprons on residential and commercial
properties.
January 8, 2021
A Local Law Amending Article IX of the Uniform Traffic Code Entitled "Port Washington Public Parking District"
The purpose of the local law is to amend Article IX of the Uniform Traffic Code entitled "Port Washington Public Parking District" in order to allow vehicles to park in muni meter parking spaces between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
December 8, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled" Zoning"
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Town Code with respect to on-street parking requirements in the New Cassel Urban Renewal Area.
November 12, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 75 of the Town Code Entitled “Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities”
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 75 of the Town Code entitled “Wireless Telecommunications Facilities” in order to make certain changes to Chapter 75 to address the expansion of wireless networks throughout the Town.
November 10, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning” in order to further assist those establishments required to operate at a reduced interior capacity due to the anticipated continuation of a
COVID-19 related executive order from the Governor by extending the timeframe to continue allowing temporary outdoor seating and other temporary outdoor uses; and to confirm the requirements for use of outdoor heaters and temporary tents in
accordance with the New York State Fire Code and the Nassau County Fire Ordinance.
November 10, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled "Zoning" in order to require compliance with certain performance standards for properties and uses within the Industrial B Zoning district.
October 14, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the
Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to make certain changes to Section 70-196 (J) of the Town Code to include hanging signs and blade signs in business or industrial districts.
October 14, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
The purpose of the local law is to revise the standards of the "Waterfront Business" zoning district regarding permitted uses, building height, allowable density, setbacks and parking regulations.
September 15, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 55 of the Town Code Entitled "Tow Trucks"
The purpose of the local law is to provide that the fees to be charged by tow operators will be found in the Town of North Hempstead Fee Schedule including a maximum fee that may be charged by tow operators for a private
property tow.
September 15, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 27 of the Town Code Entitled "Historic Landmarks Preservation"
The purpose of the local law is to exempt the installation of generators and HVAC units that are shielded from adjoining lots and the public street by evergreen planting screens, from review by the Historic Landmarks Preservation
Commission, while still preserving the historic, architectural, and aesthetic qualities of landmarked buildings and districts.
September 15, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
The purpose of the local law is to adjust the penalties for certain offenses in the Industrial zoning districts.
September 15, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
The purpose of the local law is to further assist those establishments required to operate at reduced occupancy by allowing certain businesses and organizations, including gyms, fitness centers, barbershops, hair salons, personal care
services and religious institutions, to expand their operations into private parking lots after obtaining a permit.
August 31, 2020
A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 2 of 2020
The purpose of the local law is to amend Local Law No. 2 of 2020 adopted May 19, 2020, to extend the building moratorium in the Waterfront Business District (B-W) through October 30, 2020.
August 25, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 48 of the Town code Entitled "Sidewalks"
August 4, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and
Enforcement”
August 4, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
June 9, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
June 9, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 38 of the Town Code Entitled "Noise"
June 9, 2020
A Local Law Amending Chapter 24 of the Town Code Entitled "Governmental Operations"
May 8, 2020
A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 1 of 2020
March 10, 2020
A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 13 of
2019
March 10, 2020
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 28B entitled
"Mortgage Registry"
November 8, 2019
Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
November 8, 2019
Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 65 of the Town Code Entitled "Vehicles and Traffic"
November 8, 2019
Proposed Local Law Establishing Chapter 4a of the Town Code Entitled Balloons
October 15, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
October 11, 2019
Town Park Proposed Ordinance of the Town of North Hempstead
This ordinance shall amend Town Park Ordinance No. 2 of 2019 to prohibit the presence of dogs in parks during events in which fireworks are scheduled to be used.
Sept 13, 2019
Chapter 70: Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning” is being amended to clarify procedural requirements, eliminate duplicative and
conflicting provisions, update certain outdated and obsolete provisions and reduce the need to obtain certain common but minor variances.
Sept 13, 2019
Chapter 23: The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 23 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Departments” in order to to include protection for
whistleblowers in the Town’s anti-discrimination provisions.
August 2, 2019
Town Park Proposed Ordinance of the Town of North Hempstead
This ordinance will establish rules to regulate the dog park established in Michael J. Tully Park and require the Commissioner to report to the Town Board on an annual basis concerning the effectiveness of the program allowing the presence of
unleashed dogs in the dog park.
August 2, 2019
Town Park Proposed Ordinance of the Town of North Hempstead
This ordinance shall provide the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation with additional rule making authority to allow the presence of dogs in Gerry Pond Park.
August 2, 2019
A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 11 of 2019
The purpose of the local law is to amend Local Law No. 11 of 2019, adopted June 18, 2019, to extend the building moratorium in the Waterfront Business District (B-W) through April 1, 2020.
June 7, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to amend the regulations governing the Waterfront Business District to protect the nature of the Port Washington waterfront, afford residents of the Town the ability to use and enjoy the
waterfront, while allowing reasonable and sustainable development within the District.
June 7, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 38A of the Town Code Entitled “Landscaping and Gardening”
The purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 38A of the Town Code entitled “Landscaping and Gardening” in order to clarify that the seasonal restriction on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers applies to all landscapers
performing commercial landscape gardening activities within the Town as well as to Town employees performing landscaping on Town-owned property.
June 7, 2019
A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 11 of 2017
The purpose of the local law is to amend Local Law No. 11 of 2017, adopted December 19, 2017, as amended by Local Law No. 6 of 2018, adopted June 5, 2018, as amended by Local Law No. 9 of 2018, adopted September 27, 2018, and as
further amended by Local Law No. 11 of 2018, adopted November 20, 2018, establishing a building moratorium in the Waterfront Business District (B-W), in order to extend the moratorium through October 1, 2019
May 10, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of the local law is to add a penalty for violating a stop work order issue by the Town's Department of
Building Safety, Inspections and Enforcement
April 18, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”
The purpose of the
local law is to add a penalty for violating a stop work order issue by the Town's Department of Building Safety, Inspections and Enforcement
April 18, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 14 of the Town Code Entitled “Dogs"
The purpose of the local law is
to establish new regulations and amend existing regulations addressing the outside tethering of dogs.
March 8, 2019
“Proposed Form of Right of Way Use Agreement for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Within Town Rights of Way”
March 8, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 75 of the Town Code Entitled “Wireless Telecommunications Facilities”
The purpose of this local law is to make comprehensive changes to Chapter 75 to address the expansion of wireless networks throughout the Town.
March 8, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 46 of the Town Code Entitled “Sanitation”
The purpose of the local law is to create a new license for operators of yard waste acceptance and processing facilities.
March 8, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to create a process for permitting yard waste acceptance and processing facilities.
Feb 15, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 75 of the Town Code Entitled “Wireless Telecommunications Facilities”
The purpose of this local law is to make comprehensive changes to Chapter 75 to address the expansion of wireless networks throughout the Town.
Feb 15, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to establish time limitations (and amend existing time limitations) for the effectiveness of approvals given by the Town Board, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Department of Building Safety, Inspection
and Enforcement for site plans, special use permits, conditional use permits, variances, changes of zone and building permits.
Jan 18, 2019
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 38A of the Town Code Entitled “Landscaping and Gardening”
The purpose of the local law is to limit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and to create a licensing requirement for commercial landscapers.
Jan 18, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the local law is to create a process for permitting yard waste acceptance and processing facilities.
Jan 18, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 46 of the Town Code Entitled “Sanitation”
The purpose of the local law is to create a new license for operators of yard waste acceptance and processing facilities.
Jan 18, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The
purpose of the local law is to simplify and clarify the Town’s zoning requirements.
Jan 18, 2019
A Local Law Amending Chapter 28 of the Town Code Entitled “Housing, Rehabilitation and Property
Maintenance Code”
The purpose of the local law is to simplify and clarify the requirements within the property maintenance code.
Dec 28, 2018
A Local Law Amending Chapter 28 of the Town Code Entitled "Housing, Rehabilitation and Property Maintenance Code"
The purpose of the local law is to simplify and clarify the requirements within the property maintenance code.
Dec 28, 2018
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning”
The purpose of this local law is to prohibit the retail sale of recreational marijuana in the Town of North Hempstead.
Dec 7, 2018
A Local Law Amending Chapter 23 of the Town Code Entitled “Governmental Departments”
The purpose of the local law is to make comprehensive amendments to the Town’s regulations regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
Dec 7, 2018
A Local Law Amending Chapter 18 of the Town Code Entitled “Excavations, Highway”
The purpose of this local law is to prohibit the issuance of road opening permits on roads that have been repaved within the previous three (3) years or constructed or reconstructed within the past five (5) years,
subject to certain exceptions.
Nov 13, 2018
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of this local law is to implement zoning regulations for medical marijuana facilities.
Nov 13, 2018
A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 11 of 2017
The purpose of the local law is to amend Local Law No. 11 of 2017, adopted December 19, 2017, as amended by Local Law No. 6 of 2018, adopted June 5, 2018, as further amended by Local Law No. 9 of 2018, adopted
September 27, 2018, establishing a building moratorium in the Waterfront Business District (B-W), in order to extend the moratorium through July 1, 2019.
The purpose of the local law is to amend Local Law No. 11 of 2017, adopted December 19, 2017, as amended by Local Law No. 6 of 2018, adopted June 5, 2018, establishing a building moratorium in the Waterfront Business District (B-W), in order to
extend the moratorium through January 1, 2019.
Aug 22, 2018
A
Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled “Administration and
Enforcement”
The
purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 2
of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement” to correct
a reference error in Section 2-35(U) of the Town Code concerning the
suspension or revocation of plumbing licenses and certificates of competency
and make further reference changes in Section 2-72 of the Town Code with regard
to the suspension or revocation of electrical licenses and certificates of
competency.
Aug. 22, 2018
A
Local Law Amending Chapter 28 of the Town Code Entitled “Housing,
Rehabilitation and Property Maintenance Code”
The
purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter
28 of the Town Code entitled “Housing, Rehabilitation and Property Maintenance
Code” to require that materials used to cover over graffiti be of the same or
similar color as the surface upon which the graffiti was made.
May 25, 2018
A Local Law Amending Article Ix Of The Uniform Traffic Code Of The Town Of North Hempstead Entitled “Port Washington Public Parking District”
The purpose of the local law is to allow first responders
and emergency medical personnel to park for up to seventy-two (72) hours in
spaces regulated by the Port Washington Public Parking District.
May 18, 2018
A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 11 of 2017
The purpose of the local law is to amend Local Law No. 11 of 2017, adopted December 19, 2017, establishing a building moratorium in the Waterfront Business District (B-W), in order to extend the moratorium through November 1, 2018.
May 15, 2018
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled "Administration and Enforcement"
The purpose of the local law is to (1) establish a procedure for the revocation and suspension of plumbing and electrical licenses, (2) state that certain fees described in Chapter 2 will be found in the Town of North Hempstead Fee Schedule,
and (3) make certain technical corrections to the procedures for issuing plumbing permits.
April 6, 2018
A Local Law Amending Chapter
40A of the Town Code Entitled “Personal Property, Abandonment of”
The
purpose of the local law is to allow auctions of abandoned personal property to
occur via the internet and to clarify the notice provisions to be complied with
prior to an auction.
March 9, 2018
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The purpose of the Local Law is to amend Chapter 70 of the Town Code to update and strengthen the requirements for parking and food garbage treatment for restaurants and to simplify the requirements for making changes to restaurant
facilities.
Jan 19, 2018
A Local Law Amending Chapter 75 of the Town Code Entitled "Wireless Telecommunications Facilities"
The
Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to
amend Chapter 75 of the Town Code entitled “Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities” to state that the fee for renewal of antenna location permits is
found in the Town of North Hempstead Fee Schedule.
Dec 11, 2017
A Local Law Imposing a Building Moratorium in the Waterfront Business District (B-W)
The Town Board of The Town of North Hempstead finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to impose a one hundred and eighty (180) day moratorium on the development of certain real property in the hamlet of Port Washington identified in
Section 2 hereof, requiring the issuance of building permits, demolition permits, special permits, or any other discretionary approval.
Nov 21,2017
A
Local Law Amending Chapter 51 of the Town Code Entitled “Taxation”
The
purpose of the local law is to amend Chapter 51 of the Town Code to amend the
effectiveness of the partial real property tax exemption for qualified Cold War
veterans so that it extends for as long as a qualified owner of the property,
as defined by Chapter 51, remains a qualified owner.
Sept 18, 2017
A Local Law Amending Chapter 38 of the Town Code Entitled "Noise"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to amend Chapter 38 of the Town Code entitled “Noise” to restrict the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers.
Sept 7, 2017
A Local Law Amending Chapter 24 Of The Town Code Entitled "Governmental Operations"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to amend Chapter 24 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Operations” to codify the Town's requirement that, with respect to certain Town construction
contracts, contractors and subcontractors shall have in place apprenticeship training agreements appropriate for the type and scope of work to be performed and must demonstrate that the apprenticeship programs used on these projects have
graduated apprentices. The proposed local law also states that the local law would only apply to construction contracts in excess of $500.000.
Sept 7, 2017
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 Of The Town Code Entitled "Administration and Enforcement"
The Board
finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to amend
Chapter 2 of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement” in order
to require applicants for building permits for large commercial projects to
demonstrate that apprenticeship programs used by contractors or subcontractors
on these projects have graduated apprentices.
May 26, 2017
A Local Law Amending Chapter 23 Of The Town Code Entitled "Governmental Departments"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make amendments to Chapter 23 of the Town Code entitled "Governmental Departments" in order to modify the organization structure of the Department of
Building and Safety Inspection and Enforcement by authorizing the Commissioner to appoint a second exempt deputy, who may act generally for the Commissioner in the absence of the Commissioner.
April 24, 2017
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 65A Of The Town Code Entitled "All-Terrain Vehicles"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to establish
Chapter 65A of the Town Code entitled “All-Terrain Vehicles” in order to establish restrictions
on the use of all-terrain vehicles on Town property.
April 17, 2017
A Local Law Establishing Chapter
65A of the Town Code Entitled "All-Terrain Vehicles"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to establish Chapter 65A of the Town Code entitled "All-Terrain Vehicles" in order to establish restrictions on the use of all-terrain vehicles on Town
Property.
April 17, 2017
A Local Law Amending Article X Of The Uniform Traffic Code Entitled "Parking Area At Mary Jane Davies Green Park"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to amend Article X of the Uniform Traffic Code entitled "Parking Area at Mary Jane Davies Green Park" in oprder to provide time-limited parking for shoppers and visitors
to Mary Jane Davies Green Park.
March 24, 2017
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 65A of the Town Code Entitled "All-Terrain Vehicles"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to establish Chapter 65A of the Town Code entitled "All-Terrain Vehicles" in order to establish restrictions of the use of all-terrain vehicles on Town
property.
March 3, 2017
A Local Law Amending Chapter 24 of the Town Code Entitled "Governmental Operations"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make amendments to Chapter 24 of the code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled "Governmental Operations" by establishing Article IX entitled "Contract
Restrictions" in order to prohibit the Town from contracting with companies that participate in the movement to boycott, divest from investing in and sanction Isreal.
February 17, 2017
A Local Law Amending Chapter 28 of the Town Code Entitled "Housing, Rehabilitation and Property Maintenance Code"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town ofNorth Hempstead to amend Chapter
28 of the Town Code entitled "Housing, Rehabilitation and Property Maintenance Code" in order
to make a technical change to the "penalties for offenses" section.
February 13, 2017
A Local Law Amending Chapter 16A of the Town Code Entitled "Ethics, Code of"
The purpose of the amendment is to amend various provisions of the Town's Code of
Ethics including, amongst other things, conflicts of interest, interests in contracts, gifts,
disclosure, recusal, use of Town resources, private employment and the composition of the Board
of Ethics.
February 13, 2017
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 16B of the Town Code Entitled "Anti-Nepotism"
The purpose of the local law is to establish regulations addressing the employment, supervision,
transfer or recommendation of relatives of Town officers or employees.
December 2, 2016
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 52 of the Town Code Entitled "Taxicabs, Limousines and Private
Livery Vehicles"
The purpose of the local law is to amend Section 52-26(A)(2) of the Town Code to expand the
definition of "Town taxi transportation services" to include Town Programs other than the
Town's Project Independence taxi transportation program.
December 2, 2016
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 23 of the Town Code Entitled "Governmental Departments"
In order to promote the efficient discharge of Town functions, the Board finds that it is in
the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead that Chapter 23 of the Town Code be
amended in order to include the Division of Highways as a division in the Department of
Public Works.
November 9, 2016
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 54 of the Town Code Entitled "Sale of Tobacco Products, Liquid Nicotine and Electronic Cigarettes to
Persons Under 21 Prohibited."
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to establish
Chapter 54 of the Town Code entitled "Sale of Tobacco Products, Liquid Nicotine and
Electronic Cigarettes to Persons under 21 Prohibited" in order to prohibit any person operating a
place of business wherein tobacco products, liquid nicotine and electronic cigarettes are sold or
offered for sale from selling such products to individuals under 21 years of age.
September 23, 2016
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make
amendments to Chapter 70 entitled "Zoning" in order to establish restrictions related to the
advertising of electronic cigarettes, liquid nicotine and hookah tobacco in any outdoor area
within 500 feet of any park or school, or within the interior of any building or structure which is
within 500 feet of any park or school, when such advertisement is within five feet of any exterior
window or any door which is used for entry or egress to the building or structure by the public;
except that such advertisements may be placed or maintained in the interior of any such premises
where they are parallel to said windows or entryways and face inward or are affixed to a wall
panel or similar fixture that is perpendicular to said windows or entryways.
September 16, 2016
A Local Law Amending Chapter 23 of the Town Code Entitled "Governmental Departments"
The Board fmds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make
amendments to Chapter 23 of the Town Code entitled "Govemmental Departments" in order to
establish the Division of Security as a division in the Department of Parks and Recreation, and to
authorize such division to provide security and protection to Town facilities.
September 3, 2016
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make
amendments to Chapter 70 entitled "Zoning" in order to establish restrictions related to the
advertising of electronic cigarettes, liquid nicotine and hookah tobacco in any outdoor area
within 500 feet of any child day-care center, park or school, or within the interior of any building
or structure which is within 500 feet of any child day-care center, park or school, when such
advertisement is within five feet of any exterior window or any door which is used for entry or
egress to the building or structure by the public; except that such advertisements may be placed
or maintained in the interior of any such premises where they are parallel to said windows or
entryways and face inward or are affixed to a wall panel or similar fixture that is perpendicular to said windows or entryways.
July 29, 2016
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make
amendments to Chapter 70 entitled "Zoning" in order to allow "concrete recycling operation" as
a conditional use in the Industrial B zoning district.
July 29, 2016
A Local Law Amending Chapter 10 of the Town Code Entitled "Buildings,
Numbering of"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make
amendments to Chapter 10 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead entitled "Buildings,
Numbering of' in order to establish criteria for designating honorary street names.
July 1, 2016
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make
amendments to Chapter 70 entitled "Zoning" in order to regulate indoor smoking establishments
as a conditional use in the Business and Industrial zoning districts.
April 11, 2016
A Local Law Amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the residents of the Town of North Hempstead to amend the Uniform Traffic Code by modifying Article IX entitled “Port Washington Public Parking District” in order to amend the fee charged
in shopper parking lots and to authorize parking district personnel to modify parking space designations without Board of Commissioner approval.
March 22, 2016
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled "Zoning"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make amendments to Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning” in order to set new size limits and restrictions concerning food preparation for convenience
stores located within gasoline service stations.
March 22, 2016
A Local Law Amending Chapter 16A of the Town Code entitled "Ethics, Code Of"
The purpose of the amendment is to revise and update the list of those officers , employees and contractor's required to file annual financial disclosure statements and to revise the content of the Town's annual statement of financial
disclosure.
March 22, 2016
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled "Zoning"
The purpose of the amendment is to update the regulations concerning childcare in the Planned Industrial Park Zoning District.
February 23, 2016
Town Park Proposed Ordinance of the Town of North Hempstead
This ordinance shall make permanent the Commissioner’s rule making authority
to allow the presence of dogs in certain areas of North Hempstead Beach Park,
Mary Jane Davies Green, and Michael J. Tully Park and to require the
Commissioner to report to the Town Board on an annual basis concerning the
effectiveness of the program allowing the presence of dogs in Town Parks.
February 12, 2016
A Local Law Amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the residents of the Town of North
Hempstead to amend the Uniform Traffic Code by modifying Article IX entitled “Port
Washington Public Parking District” in order to update provisions related to parking
vouchers and identification stickers and conform the code to allow for license plate
reader technology.
January 15, 2016
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled "Zoning"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make
amendments to Chapter 70 entitled “Zoning” in order to allow “concrete recycling operation” as
a conditional use in the Industrial B zoning district.
October 9, 2015
A Local Law Amending Chapter 23 of the Town Code Entitled "Governmental Departments"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make
amendments to Chapter 23 entitled "Governmental Departments" in order to modify the
organizational structure of the Department of Finance and rename the department the
Department of Human Resources.
September 18, 2015
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled "Administration and Enforcement"
The purpose of the amendment is to make amendments to Chapter 2 entitled "Administration and Enforcement" in order to improve the Town's ability to eliminate illegal dwelling and rooming units within the Town, prevent them from
reoccurring, and to establish penalties for those who profit from illegal housing.
September 18, 2015
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
The purpose of the amendment is to make amendments to Chapter 70 entitled "Zoning" in order to authorize the Board of Zoning and Appeals, following consideration of certain factors, to modify certain restrictions related to standards for
residential development in the New Cassel Urban Renewal Overlay District while still requiring compliance with the building and zoning standards applicable to the underlying zone in which the subject property is situated.
September 18, 2015
A Local Law Establishing Chapter 67 of the Town Code Entitled "Bamboo"
The purpose of the amendment is to establish Chapter 67 of the Town Code entitled "Bamboo" in order to regulate the planting and growing of bamboo within the Town.
September 18, 2015
A Local Law Amending Chapter 2 of the Town Code Entitled "Administration and Enforcement"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to Amend Chapter 2 of the Town Code entitled “Administration and Enforcement” in order to require applicants for building permits for large commercial projects to have
in place apprenticeship training agreements appropriate for the type and scope of work to be performed which have been registered with and approved by the New York State Commissioner of Labor in accordance with Article 23 of the New York Labor Law.
September 14, 2015
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled “Zoning”
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make amendments to Chapter 70 entitled “Zoning” in order to authorize the Board of Zoning and Appeals, following consideration of certain factors, to modify
certain restrictions related to standards for residential development in the New Cassel Urban Renewal Overlay District while still requiring compliance with the building and zoning standards applicable to the underlying zone in which the subject
property is situated.
July 31, 2015
A Local Law Amending Chapter 4 of the Town Code Entitled "Appearance Tickets"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make amendments to Chapter 4 entitled “Appearance Tickets” in order to affirm the Town Attorney’s authority to prosecute code violations and negotiate
dispositions.
July 31, 2015
A Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code Entitled "Zoning"
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make amendments to Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning” in order to maintain the character of residential neighborhoods by restricting garage and
yard sales to not more than four occurrences of up to three days each per calendar year at one address.
July 31, 2015
A Local Law Amending Chapter 62 of the Town Code Entitled "Unattended Animals"
The Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead finds that leaving pets inside overheated vehicles on hot days can result in suffering and even death of an animal. The Board thus finds that it is in the best interests of the Town to increase
awareness of these dangers by establishing regulations making it a violation for pet owners to leave dogs and other animals unattended in their vehicles for a prolonged period of time without sufficient ventilation or water.
July 2, 2015
A Local Law Amending Article 36 of The Town Code of The Town of North Hempstead Entitled “Movies And Filming”
The Board finds that it is in the best interests of the Town to make certain amendments to the Town’s regulations governing the application for and granting of permits for filming within the Town to consolidate the permitting process for all
filming, whether on Town-owned or non-Town owned properties, into the Office of the Town Clerk, to amend provisions related to fees and notice of those in proximity to filming and to make other amendments to the Town's permitting processes and
regulations.
This version of the amendments is meant to supersede the amendments distributed on May 22, 2015.
May 22, 2015
A Local Law Amending Chapter 23 of The Town Code Entitled “Governmental Departments”
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make amendments to Chapter 23 entitled “Governmental Departments” in order to prohibit discrimination, harassment or retaliation based on gender
identity.
A Local Law Amending Article 36 of The Town Code of The Town of North Hempstead Entitled “Movies And Filming”
The Board finds that it is in the best interests of the Town to make certain amendments to the Town’s regulations governing the application for and granting of permits for filming within the Town to consolidate the permitting process for all
filming, whether on Town-owned or non-Town owned properties, into the Office of the Town Clerk, to amend provisions related to fees and notice of those in proximity to filming and to make other amendments to the Town's permitting processes and
regulations.
A Local Law Amending Chapter 39 of The Town Code Entitled “Regulation of Town Parks, Town Gardens And Town Docks”
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to make amendments to Chapter 39 entitled “Regulation of Town Parks, Town Gardens and Town Docks” in order to authorize the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and
Recreation to establish rules, subject to Town Board approval, regulating the presence of dogs in Town parks, Town gardens and Town docks. Such rules will establish on a trial basis the presence of dogs in certain areas of North Hempstead Beach
Park, Mary Jane Davies Green, and Michael J. Tully Park.
April 10, 2015
A Local Law Amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead
Modifying Article IX entitled “Port Washington Public Parking District” in order to allow vehicles to park in muni meter parking spaces located in Lots 6 and 10 for up to 8 hours
March 20, 2015
A Local Law amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code entitled "Zoning"
The purpose of the amendment is to modify the front yard setback requirements for certain properties in Multiple Residence Districts.
February 23, 2015
A Local Law amending Article I of the Uniform Traffic Code of then Town of North Hempstead entitled "General Provisions"
Amend the definition of the term "Holidays" in Section 1 of Article I of the Uniform Traffic Code to include Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday.
February 23, 2015
A Local Law amending Chapter 52 of the Town Code entitled "Taxicabs, Limousines and Private Livery Vehicles"
The Town Board wishes to allow companies that have obtained a taxi license issued by another municipality to qualify for a Town taxi license
December 9, 2014
Proposed amendment amending Article VII of the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead
The purpose of the amendment is to adjust the penalties for certain offenses.
December 9, 2014
Proposed amendment amending Town Code Chapter 14 - Dogs
The purpose of the amendment is to adjust the penalties for certain offenses.
November 18, 2014
Proposed amendment amending Town Code Chapter 70 - Accessory Structures
The purpose of the amendment is to permit certain accessory structures, including central air-conditioners, generators, aboveground fuel tanks, light piers, decorative piers, arbors and flag poles, in the front yard and/or side yard of
residential properties, subject to specified restrictions.
October 21, 2014
Proposed amendment amending Town Code Chapter 70 - Boatels
The purpose of the amendment is to allow boatels to occupy the first floor of mixed use buildings in the “Business – Waterfront” Zoning district.
September 30, 2014
Proposed amendment amending Town Code Chapter 70 - Senior Residence
The purpose of the amendment is to reduce the minimum lot size required for properties in the “Senior Residence” zoning district and to reduce the minimum allowable age of residency for projects utilizing certain Federal housing tax
credits.
September 9, 2014
Proposed Local Law: Chapter 64A (Removal of Double Utility Poles)
The purpose of the amendment is to require the removal of double utility poles from Town road right-of-ways.
Proposed Local Law: Chapter 23 (Department of Highways)
The purpose of the amendment is to remove the Division of Highways, the Division of Trees and the Division of Signs from the Department of Public Works aud establish a new Department of Highways.