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• Outdoor Lighting Law

  VILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON

  County of Orange, State of New York

  RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW REGULATING THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING WITHIN THE VILLAGE

   

   

  Introduced by:            Deputy Mayor James P. Kane

  Seconded by:              Trustee Kenneth A. Schmidt

  Date of Adoption:       May 18, 2020

             

  WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson on September 16, 2019, designating the board as Lead Agency and scheduling a public hearing to be held by said Governing Body on November 18, 2019 at 7:01 p.m. at Village Hall to hear all interested persons on a proposed Local Law authoring the Village to adopt regulations that set standards with respect to the installation of outdoor lighting, including standards that would minimize glare and impact on nearby residential properties, within the Village; and

  WHEREAS, on September 16, 2019, the Village board, pursuant to part 617 of the implemented regulations of Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), preliminarily determined that the adoption of said proposed Local Law was a Type I action; and

  WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on November 18, 2019, at or about 7:01 p.m. at the Village Hall, and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed local law, entitled “Regulating the Installation and Use of Outdoor Lighting within the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson” (the “Local Law”); and

  WHEREAS, after considering comments received from the public, the public hearing was extended on the successive dates of December 17, 2019, January 27, 2020, February 24, 2020, and March 23, 2020, at which time the Village Board referred a full record of the revised draft local law to the Village Planning Board and the Orange County Department of Planning in accordance with GML § 239-m, and extended the public hearing to April 20, 2020; and

  WHEREAS, by correspondence dated April 20, 2020, the Planning Board advised the Village Board that it had no further comments with respect to the local law; and

  WHEREAS, on April 20, 2020, the Village Board conducted the public hearing on the local law, closed the public hearing for further comment, except for receipt of written comments from the Orange County Department of Planning; and

  WHEREAS, by correspondence dated May 1, 2020, the Orange County Department of Planning advised the Village Board that the adoption of the proposed local law would not result in any significant intermunicipal or county-wide impacts, and had no advisory comments with respect to the local law; and

  WHEREAS, notice of said public hearings were duly advertised in the official newspaper of said Village, and noticed according to law; and

  WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, has reviewed the draft local law, long form EAF and comments from the public, and after due deliberation thereon;

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:

  1. the proposed local law is classified as a Type I action under SEQRA; it has no significant adverse environmental impacts and the Village Board issues a negative declaration thereon;
  2. the adoption of the proposed local law is in the best interests of the residents of the Village, and the Village Board hereby adopts said Local Law No. 1 of 2020, amending Chapter 172 of the Village Code, to add new Article XV, entitled “Regulating the Installation and Use of Outdoor Lighting with the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson”; and
  3. the Village Board hereby directs that the Village Clerk enter said Local Law in the minutes of this meeting and in the Local Law Book of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, and to give due notice of the adoption of said Local law to the Secretary of State of New York.

   

  Upon Roll Call Vote:

  Mayor Coyne:                         Aye                             Trustee Schmidt:                     Aye

  Deputy Mayor Kane:              Aye                             Trustee Gagliano:                    Aye

  Trustee Carnright:                   Aye    

  Vote:  Resolution Carried by a vote of 5 to 0.

   

  LOCAL LIGHTING LAW

• Local Law Regulating the Installation of Outdoor Lighting Within the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson

  LOCAL LAW REGULATING THE INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON

  Updated Draft of local law [PDF]
  [Web page]

• Draft Lighting Law

  The village board, the village code enforcement officer and the attorney for the village have devoted much time to drafting a lighting law. We have reviewed laws in a number of municipalities, including the Town of Warwick; the City of Black Diamond, WA; and the Town of Charlestown, RI; and have discussed the issue with many people, including village residents. This is a complex issue and we appreciate your patience. Linked here [pdf] is the revised draft lighting law. The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed law at 7 p.m., Monday, January 28, 2019, at Village Hall. [view entire resolution] We welcome your comments.
  Brendan G. Coyne
  Mayor
  845-534-4200; [email protected]

• Resolution of the Public Hearing on proposed local law regulating Solar Energy Uses, Systems, & Equipment

  RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE BOARD
  OF THE VILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON
  TO SET A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW REGULATING SOLAR ENERGY USES, SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON

  5. That a public hearing be held by the Village Board on January 28, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall located at 325 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, with respect to amending Chapter 172 of the Village Code

  [entire resolution]

  AMENDED LOCAL LAW REGULATING CERTAIN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON

  LOCAL LAW EXTENDING SOLAR MORATORIUM

  RESOLUTION ADOPTING SOLAR MORATORIUM (EXTENDED)

• Lighting Law

  VILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON
  INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW NO. ____ OF 2020
  A LOCAL LAW REGULATING THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON

  Full Law

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  Local Emergency Order

  LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER
  VILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON

   

  WHEREAS, there exists the possibility of vandalism and destruction of property beyond the scope of ordinary Halloween merriment and pranksterism as determined by Village officials and police officers; and

  WHEREAS, evidence that such destructive acts have occurred and threaten to continue is apparent at this time and prompt action specifically aimed at the source of such threatened and actual damage is required to minimize damage and protect the public health, safety and welfare.

  NOW, pursuant to the authority invested in the office of the Mayor of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, as Chief Executive pursuant to Executive Law §24, be it

  ORDERED, that a state of local emergency is proclaimed within the corporate limits of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson. The state of emergency shall be effective Monday, October 31, 2022 at 8:00 PM through Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 5:30 AM, unless rescinded or modified; and

  ORDERED, that a curfew for all persons under the age of 18 years during such state of local emergency between Monday, October 31, 2022 at 8:00 PM through Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 5:30 AM, is hereby declared, except for such persons who are traveling to or from bona fide employment or traveling to or from an authorized   school   activity, or on an errand concerning medical or other emergency;

  ORDERED, that all persons during such state of local emergency shall refrain from the following conduct between the hours of Monday, October 31, 2022 at 8:00 PM through Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 5:30 AM:

  1. Presence in or upon public streets or other public areas in groups larger than five persons. Presence in or upon private property in groups larger than five persons without authorization from property owner.
  2. Presence in or upon public streets or other public areas while in possession of shaving cream, eggs, soap, rocks, toothpaste, spray paint, flammable or combustible liquids, or any other items which may be used for vandalism.
  3. Presence in or upon a public street or other public area with a group of any size, where one member of group is in possession of any items described in number (2) above. Likewise, presence in or upon any private property without authorization from the owner in a group of any size, where one member of group is in possession of such items described in (2) above.

  ORDERED, any person knowingly violating this order be subject to arrest pursuant to Executive Law §24(5); and

  ORDERED, that this order be executed in triplicate and be published, transmitted and filed pursuant to Executive Law §24(3).

  BE IT SO ORDERED

  VILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON
  JAMES A. GAGLIANO, MAYOR

  PDF of Notice