“A Temporary Moratorium on all future proposed
Multiple Family Residential Developments within the Town of Clarence, New York”

Section-I: TITLE.
This Local Law shall be known and cited as Town of Clarence Local Law No. 2 of 2017 entitled
“A Temporary Moratorium on all future proposed Multiple Family Residential Developments
within the Town of Clarence, New York”



Section-II: PURPOSE AND INTENT.

A. It is the intention of the Town Board of the Town of Clarence in enacting this Local Law to
temporarily suspend future proposed Multiple Family Residential Developments within the
Traditional Neighborhood District, Restricted Business and Commercial zoning classifications,
as defined in Section IV herein, by the imposition of a temporary moratorium on the issuance of
permits and approvals for such uses for a period of 6 months from the effective date of this Local
Law. Provision is made in this Local Law to allow for extension of the 6 month moratorium if
necessary.

B. The purpose of this temporary moratorium is to enable the Town of Clarence to temporarily
halt all future proposed Multiple Family Residential Developments for a reasonable period of
time to enable the Town to adopt appropriate regulations relating to Multiple Family Residential
Developments within the Town.

C. The Town of Clarence recently adopted Clarence 2030, a Comprehensive Plan that provides
an overall framework for future public and private investment while serving as the foundation


D. Within Clarence 2030, the Economic Development and Hamlet Revitalization Goal statement
identifies that the Town will manage and pursue investments, both public and private, that
promote sustainable economic growth throughout the Town. The success of the local economy
relies on the commercial, office, and industrial investments located throughout the Town, as
these operations provide opportunities for employment, tax revenue, and growth. Over the next
decade, the collection of businesses located throughout the community will continue to be a
primary source of economic activity. While the Town Board identifies the need for multiple
family residential development, the balance of uses to ensure protection of the various
commercial zoning classifications is essential.

E. The Town of Clarence recognizes that Multiple Family Residential Uses have many benefits
to residents and the community at large but wise and thoughtful regulations regarding the
location and intensity of specific types of such uses are required.

F. The temporary moratorium on all future proposed Multiple Family Residential Developments
is within those Zoning Classifications that currently allow for such uses via the Special
Exception Use Permitting process.

G. During the period of this temporary moratorium, the Town Board intends to suspend land use
regulations in the Town Code which conflict with the effect and intent of this Local Law.

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