Overview
To maintain the continuity of natural systems, coordinate the location of the protected areas on adjacent parcels. By aligning these, larger contiguous open spaces are created which can better serve the environment.
To maintain the continuity of natural systems, coordinate the location of the protected areas on adjacent parcels. By aligning these, larger contiguous open spaces are created which can better serve the environment.
Tools and Actions
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Municipal Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan-Resource protection section to encourage contiguous natural areas.
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Open Space Plan
Open Space Plan can map out contiguous open space corridors.
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Area-Specific Plans
Area-specific plans can map out location-specific open space and conservation strategies.
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Subdivision Regulations
Subdivision and site plan regulations can influence location of conserved areas on individual parcels or subdivisions in order to facilitate connections between adjacent open space resources. Special Zoning Districts can include connections between open spaces.
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Site Plan Regulations
Subdivision and site plan review can influence placement of open spaces to facilitate linkages.
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SEQRA: Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS)
SEQRA (NY State): A Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) can facilitate the progressive completion of integrated open space network by establishing, in advance of actual development, the cumulative impacts and benefits of linking open spaces into a comprehensive network.
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