N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 57-0125: Addition of towns

§ 57-0125. Addition of towns.

1. The legislature finds that in order to facilitate regional planning

for Long Island, local governments within the reserve but located

outside of the Central Pine Barrens area may similarly benefit from the

planning effort undertaken by the commission. Therefore, after the

completion, ratification, and adoption of the comprehensive land use

plan and upon application to the commission, the towns of East Hampton,

Shelter Island, and Southold may elect, by duly adopted resolution of

their town boards, to join the commission or establish a similar

planning effort for those areas outside the Central Pine Barrens area

and within the reserve that warrant and would benefit from such regional

efforts consistent with the goals and objectives of this title.

2. All benefits and obligations which accrue to municipalities which

participate with the commission shall be afforded to the municipalities

of the South and North Fork which elect to voluntarily participate in

this process, subject to the obligations of this title. Such benefits

may include funding for the development and implementation of regional

plans. The provisions of this title with respect to the interim

provisions shall not apply. To the extent feasible, towns electing to

develop and implement such regional plans consistent with this title,

shall utilize the commission and its supportive structure.

3. Upon completion, ratification, and adoption of the comprehensive

land use plan, and an expressed interest on the part of the towns of

East Hampton, Shelter Island, or Southold, the commission shall

establish criteria for participating in this process. Such criteria may

not include the imposition of a moratorium or restriction of development

as a requirement for participation.