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APPEMIX C
TOWN OF ITHACA CODES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE
PROPOSED WORK PLAN PRIORITIES FOR 2006
The Codes and Ordinances Committee at the November 16 and December 21, 2005 and January
18, 2006 meetings discussed possible work plan priorities for 2006 and listed the following.to_lze.___ __
considered for 2006 and beyond. These were suggested in priority categories, starting with the
highest priorities, and are intended to provide a framework for further Committee consideration.
HIGHEST PRIORITY
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Complete Proposed Stream Setback Ordinance
Enact India* n Creek /Lake Slopes Conservation Zone
Consider Amending Conservation Zone (Article V Zoning Code) to Include Additional
Permitted Uses (e.g., Hospital) Urider Limited Conditions -
Enact Coy Glen_ Conservation Zone
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Enactment 6f.0utdo6r Lighting Ordinance (revised draft has been prepared)
Update /revise Subdivision Regulations., ,
Tree Preservation Regulations
7) Wetlands Protection Ordinance (Being Considered by Conservation Board)
8) Continue Coordination With Others on Storm Water Management Ordinance
9) Consider Affordable Housing Regulations (this may be a several year project, including
research on regulatory approaches, working with County Planning on their housing needs
assessment, and development of draft regulations — either incentive approach or
mandatory inclusion of affordable housing units)
10) Review/Revise Dimensional Requirements for Docks in Lakefront Residential Zone
(Recommended by Planning Board in Resolution — 11 /29/05)
NEXT PRIORITY
11) Revision of Noise Ordinance.(in conjunction with cooperative efforts with City of Ithaca
and Ithaca College)
12) Open Burning Law (County Legislature enacted County -wide legislation)
13) Consider New Educational/Institutional Zone
14) Review/Update Parking Ratios /Standards in Zoning Code (Suggested by Staff)
15) Consider Viewshed Protection Regulations (after Cons. Board Viewshed Study is done)
Work Plan Tasks Completed in 2005:
1) Follow -up Zoning Amendments Regarding Agricultural Uses (based on discussions with
NYS Ag & Markets) Adopted in Local Law. No. 7, 2005,
2) Revisions to Environmental Quality Review Law - Adopted in Local Law No. 3, 2005
3) Revisions to Telecommunications Law = Adopted;in Local. Law No. 5, 2005
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Significant Prokress in 2005 Was Made on T
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I ) Stream Setback Law
2) Outdoor Lighting Law_-
3) Indian Creek & Lake Slopes Conservation Zone
4) Coy Glen Conservation Zone
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Town of Ithaca Planning Department
December 14, 2005 (Revised January 12, 2006, Further Revised February 8, 2006)
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