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Local Law No. ....A..........--...............................of the year 19...A5�..
A local law.....MLATIN.G TO ...DAMAGE PROTECTIQU.,............................................................
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Be it enacted by the ................TOWN BOARD
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STATUTORY AUn1ORIW1ION AM PURPOSE
1.1 STATUX)RY AUniORIZATION
The People of the State of New York have in The New York State Constitution,
Article IX, Section 2, delegated the resportsibilit ty to local goverrmiental.
units to adopt regulations designed to prctrote the public health, safety, and
general welfare of its citizenry. Therefore, be it enacted by the Town Board
of the Town of Ithaca, New York, as f-ollcws:
1.2 SmuilWr OF PURPOSE
It is the purpose of the local law to promote the public health, safety, and
general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood
conditions in specific areas by provisions designed:
(1) To protect hurian life and health;
(2) To minimize expenditures of public rooney for costly flood control
projects;
(3) To ncinimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated writh
flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general
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(4) To minimize prolonged bus:.nes;s aterruptions:
(5) To minimize damage to public facilities and -utilities such as water
and gas mains, electric, telephone, and sewer lines, and street:„
and bridges located in a.-reas af. spncial flood hazard;
(6) To help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use
and developn-ent of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize
future flood blight: areas;
(7) To insure that potential .buy<,rs are notified that property is in an
area of special, flood hazard, and
(8) To ensure that Uiose-who occiipy the areas of special flood hazard
assume responsibility for thotr actions,
1.3 MB'MODS OF REDUCIt D LOSSES
In order to accomplish its purposes, phis local Law includes methods and
provisions for.
(l) Restricting or prohibiting uses ubich are dangerous to health,
safety, and property clue to wate-r. or erosion hazards, or which
result in damaging increases im erosion or in :flood heights or
velocities,
(2) Requiring that rases vulnerable to floods, including facilities
which serve such uses, be protected against :flood damage at the
time of initial constriction;
(3) Controlling the alteration W natural flood plains, stream
channels, and natural protective barriers, which help_ acccnanDdate
or channel flood waters,
(4) Controlling filling, grading, dredging, and ether development
which may increase flood damage; and, .
(5) Preventing or regulating the construction of :flood barriers which
will un-naturally divert flood in, or which may increase Herod
hazards in other areas.
SEC WN 2.0
tDEFUSTITIONS
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used ux this Local Taw
shall be interpreted so as to give them the meaning they have in C.UM T usage
and to give this local yaw its most reasonable application,
"Appeal" means a request for a review of the .Building inspectors
interpretation of any provision of this law or a request for a variance.
"Area of shallow flooding" a- (optional, if applicable) means a designated 730
Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Hap '(FIMI)a The base :flood depths range
from one to three :feet, a clearly defined channel does not exist, the pater of
flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate; and velocity flow may be
evident.
"Area of special flood hazard" means Lhe land in the flood plain within a
ccununity subject to a one percr-,nt or greater chane of .flooding in any given.
year.
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"Base flood" means the flood having a one percent chance of ming equalled or
exceeded in any given year.
"Development" means any man-=jade change to improved or unimproved real
estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining,
dredging, 'filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations within
the area of special flood hazard.
"Existing mobile home park or mobile home subdivision means a parcel. (or
contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more mobile home lots for
rent or sale for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lot
on which the mobile home is to be affixed (including, at a minimums, the
installation of utilities, either final site grading or the pouring of
concrete pads, and the construction of streets) is completed before the
effective date of this Local Law.
"Expansion to an existing mobile home park or mobile home subdivision" means
the preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for
servicing the lots on which the mobile homes are to be affixed (including the
installation of utilities, either final. site grading or pouring of concrete
posts or the construction of streets).
"Flood" or "flooding" means a general and -temporary condition of partial or
complete inundation of normally dry land areas fran:
(1) The overflow of .inland or tidal waters and/or
(2) The unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from .
any source.
"Flood Insurance Rate Map" (FIRM) means the official map on which the Federal
Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood
hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.
"Flood Insurance Study" means the official report provided in which the
Federal Insurance Administration has provided flood profiles, as well as the
Flood Boundary-Floodway Map and the water surface elevation of the base
flood.
"Floodway" means the channel of a river or Other watercourse and the adjacent
land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without
cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot.
"Lowest floor" means lowest level including basement, crawlspace, or garage
of lowest enclosed area.
"Mobile home" means a structure that is transportable in one or more
sections, built on a permanent chassis, and designed to be used with or
without a permanent foundation when connected to the .required utilties. It
does not include recreational vehicles or travel trailers,
"I3ew construction" means structures for which the "start of construction"
commenced on or after the effective date of this Local Law.
"tdew mobile home park or mobile home subdivision" means a parcel (or
contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more mobile home lots for
rent or sale for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lot
(including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, either final site
grading or the pouring of concrete pads and the construction of streets) is
completed on or after the effective date of this Local Law.
"Start of construction" means the first placement of permanent construction
of a structure (other than, a mobile home) on a site, such as the pouring of
slabs or footings or any work beyond the stage of excavation. Permanent
construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading,
and filling, nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways;
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nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers or foundations
or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on
the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as
d�elling units or not as part of the min structure. For a structure (other
than a mobile home) without a basement or poured footings, the 'start of
construction" includes the first permanent framing or assembly of the
structure or any part thereof on its piling or foundation. For mobile homes
not within a mobile home park or mobile home subdivision, "start of
construction" means the affixing of the mobile hcrie to its permanent site.
For mobile homes within mobile home parks or mobile home subdivisions, "start
of construction" is the date on which the construction of facilities for
servicing the site on which the mobile home is to be affixed (including, at a
minimum, the construction of streets, either final site grading or the
pouring of concrete pads, and installation of utilities) is completed.
"Structure" means a walled and roofed building, a mobile hare, or a gas or
liquid storage tank, that is principally above ground.
"Substantial improvement" means any repair, reconstruction, or improvemmt of
a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market
value of the structure either:
(1) Before the improvement or repair is started, 6r
(2) If the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the
damage occurred.
For the purposes of this definition "substantial improvement" is considered
to occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other
structural part of the building commences, whether or not that alteration
affects the external dimensions of the structure.
The term does not, however, include either:
(1) Any project for improvement of a structure to comply with existing
State or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications
which are solely necessary to assure safe living-conditions, or
(2) Any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of
Historic Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places.
"Variance" means a grant of relief from the requirements of this local law
which permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by
this Local law.
SEICTION 3.0
GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.1 LANDS '10 WHICH THIS LOCAL LAW APPLIES
This Local Law shall apply to all areas of special flood hazards within the
jurisdiction of the Town of Ithaca.
3.2 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS Or SPECIAL FLOOD 111AZARD
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal insurance
Adninistration in a scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood
Insurance Study for the Town of Ithaca, of Tompkins County, New York", dated
June, 1984, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood
Boundary-Floodway maps and any, revision thereto is hereby adopted by
reference and declared to be a part of this Local law. The Flood.Insurance
Study is on file in the office of the Tom Clerk.
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3.3 INTERPREPATION, CONFLICT WITH O'I`[JER LAWS
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this local law
shall be held to be mi.nimiun requirements, adopted for the promotion of the
public health, morals, safety, or the general welfare. Whenever the
requirements of this local law are at variance with the requirements of any
other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the most
restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall govern.
3.4 VALIDITY
The invalidity of any section or provision of the local law shall not .
invalidate any other section or provision thereof.
3.5 PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended,
converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this local
law and other applicable regulations. Violation of the provisions of this
local law by failure to comply with any of its requirements (including
violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with
conditions) shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this
local law or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall,, upon
conviction thereof, be fined not more than $500.00 or imprisoned for not more
than 30 days or both for each violation and, in addition, shall pay all costs
and expenses involved in the case. Nothing herein contained shall prevent
the Building Inspector from taking such other lawful action as necessary to
prevent or remedy a violation.
3.5 WARNING AND DISC LAMER OF LIABILITY
The degree of flood protection required by this local law is considered
reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering
considerations. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood
heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes. This local law does
not imply that land outside the area of special flood hazards or uses
permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood dmiages.
This local law shall not create liability on the part of the Town of Ithaca,
any officer or employee therof or the Federal Insurance Administration, for
any flood damages that result from reliance on this local law or any
administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
SECTION 4.0
ADMINISTRATION
4.1 ESTABLISHIIE'NT OF DE."VFLOPKM PERMIT
A Development Permit shall be obtained before construction or development
begins within any area of special flood hazard established in Section 3.2.
Application for a Development Permit shall be made on forms furnished by the
Building Inspector and my include, but not be limited to; plans in duplicate
drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of
the area in question, existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of
materials, drainage facilities, and the location of the foregoing,
4.2 DESICI"TION OF THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR
A. The Building Inspector is hereby appointed to administer and
implement this local law by granting or denying development permit
applications in accordance with its provisions.
B. The Building Inspector may include such conditions as he may
reasonably require to carry out the purposes of this law and, further in
consideration of the technical evaluations, all relevant factors and
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standards specified in other sections of this law including, but not limited
to, those set forth in Section 4.4-1 (4), below,
4.2-1 PERMIT. APPLICATIONSU ADDITIONAL REQUIREMMUS.
l. `Phe application .for the permi t :must be made by the Owner(s) of the
property or by a person duly authorized by the Owner(s) on forms
prepared by the Administrator.
2. Any permit issued may require that work shall be begun on a date
which shall be no more than three months after its issue. The
estimated date of completion of the %ork shall appear on the permit.
The Building Inspector may grant extensions of time as he may
reasonably determine, taking into account the factors and standards
set forth elsewhere in this law and he may require additional
conditions taking into account: such factors and standards and any
changes in the physical facts, or in any applicable law, code or
regulations, and the extent of the progress of such work at the time
of application. Such application for extension shall be made on
forms prepared by the Administrator.
3. It shall be the responsibility of the person to whom a permit is
issued to insure that all work and construction has been done in
compliance with the requirements of this law. The owner shall sign
and acknowledge a certificate that the work has leen performed and
completed in accordance with all provisions of this law and the
conditions of a permit. The Administrator may also require that
such a certificate be signed by a competent person who has
supervised or examined the work.
4.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
Duties of the Building Inspector shall include, but not be limited to:
4.3-1 PERMIT REVI34
(1) Review all development permits to determine that the permit
requirements of this Local Law have been satisfied.
(2) Review all development permits to determine that all necessary
permits have been obtained from those Federal, State or local
governmental agencies from which prior approval is .required.
(3) Review all development permits to determine if the proposed
development is located in the floodway. If located in the
floodway, assure that the encroachment provisions of Section 5.3(1)
are meta
4.3-2 USE OF OTHER. BASE FLOOD DATA
When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with
Section 3.2, BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD, the
Building Inspector shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base
flood elevation date available from a Federal, State or other source, in
order to administer Sections 5.2-1, SPECIFIC STANDARDS, Residential
Construction, and 5.2-2, SPECIFIC STANDAMS, Nonresidential Construction.
4.3-3 R4p'0RMATI0N 70 BE OBTAIN AND MAINTAINED
(1) obtain and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea
level) of the lowest floor (including basement or oellar) of all
new or substantially improved structures, and whether or not the
structure contains a basement.
(2) For all new or substantially improved floodproofed structuress
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(i) Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to
mean sea level); and
Qii) maintain the floodproofing certifications required in
Section 5.2-3(3).
(3) Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the
provisions of this local law,,
4.3-4 ALTERATION OF MT'ERCOURSES
(1) Notify adjacent comities and the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation prior to any alteration or relocation of
a watercourse, and submit evidence of such :notification to the
Federal Insurance administration.
(2) Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or
relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood carrying
capacity is not diminished.
4.3-5 INTERPRETATIM OF FIRM BOUNDARIES
Make interpretations where needed, as to the exact location of the boundaries
of the areas of special flood hazards (for example, where them appears to be
a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions). The
person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable
opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in Section 4.4.
4.4 VARIANCE PROCEDURE
4.4-1 APPEAL BOARD
(1) The Zoning Board of Appeals as established by the Town
shall hear and decide appeals and requests for variances from the
requirements of this local law.
(2) The Zoning Board of Appeals shall hear and decide appeals when it
is alleged there is an error in any requirements, decisions or
determination made by the Building Inspector in the enforcement or
administration of this locallaw.
(3) Those aggrieved by the decision of the Board of Appeals or any
taxpayer owning property in the Town of Ithaca who may have a
significant interest in the decision and the proceedings on which
it was based, may appeal such decision to the Supreme Court as
provided in The New York State Constitution, .Article STI, Section 2
and by the laws of the State of New York.
(4) In passing upon such applications, the said Board shall consider
all technical evaluations, all relevant factors, standards
specified in other sections of this local law and:
(i) The danger that materials may be swept onto other
lands to the injury of others.
(ii) The dander of life and property due to flooding or
erosion damage.
(iii) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and
contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage
on the individual owner.
(iv) The importance of the services provided by the
proposed facility to the camunity.
(v) The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location
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where applicable..
(vi) The availability of alternative locations for the
proposed use which are not subject to flooding or
erosion damage.
(vii) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing
and anticipated development.
(viii) The relationship of the proposed use to the
comprehensive plan and flood plain management program
of that area.
(ix) The safety of access to the property in times of flood:
for ordinary and emergency vehicles.
(x) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of
rise, and sediment transport of the flood waters and
the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at
the site; and
(xi) The costs of providing governmental services during
and after flood conditions, including maintenances and
repair of public utilities and facilities such as
sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems and streets
and bridges.
(5) Upon consideration of the factors of Section 4,4-1(4) and the
purposes of this local law, the Board of Appeals may attach such conditions
to the granting of variances as it deems necessary to further the purposes of
this local law.
(6) The Board of Appeals shall maintain the records of all appeal
actions including technical information and report any variances to the
Federal Insurance Administration upon request.
4.4-2 CONDITION FOR.VARIANCES
(1) Cenerally, variances may be .issued for new instruction and
substantial improvements to be erected on a lot of one-half acre or
less in size contiguous to and surrounded by lots with existing
structures constructed below the base flood level, providing items
(i-xi) in Section 4.4-1(4) have been fully considered. As the lot
size increases beyond the one half acre, the technical
justification required for issuing the variance increases.
(2) Variances may be issued for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or
restoration of structures listed on the National Register of
Historical Places or the State Inventory of Historical Places,
without regard to the procedures set forth in the .remainder of this
section.
(3) Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any
increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would
result.
(4) Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that -the
variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to
afford relief.
(5) Variances shall only be issued upon:
(i) A showing of good and sufficient cause,
(ii) A determination that failure to grant the variance
would result in exceptional hardship to the applicant;
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and
(iii) A determination that the granting of a variance will
not result in increased flood heights, additional
threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense,
create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of
the public as identified in Section 4.4-1(4), or
conflict with existing local laws or ordinances.
j Any applicant to whcm a variance is granted shall be given written
n ice tWat the structure will be permitted to be built with a lowest floor
e at cmibelcw the base flood elevation and that the cost of flood insurance
w.'_1 be -,;commensurate with the increased risk resulting from lowest floor
ele aticn�
SECTION 5.0
Provisions of Flood Hazard Reduction
5.1 STANDARDS
in all: meas of special flood hazards the following standards are required:
5,11 MCHORING
11` ) ;All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored
'to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the
.structure.
12) All mobile homes shall be anchored to resist flotation, collapse,
or lateral movement by providing over-the--top and frame ties to
ground anchors.
Special requirements shall be that:
(i.) Over-the-top ties be provided at each of the four
corners of the mobile home, with two additional ties
per side at intermediate ;Locations, with mobile homes
less than 50 feet long requiring one additional tie per
side.
(ii) Frame ties be provided at each corner of the hcm with
f ive additional ties per side at intermediate paints,
with mobile homes less than 50 feet long requiring four
additional ties per side.
(iii) All components of the anchoring system be capable of
carrying a force of 4,000 pounds; and
(iv) Any additions to the mobile home be similarly anchored.
5.1-2 MNSI'RUCTION 11VUERIAIS AND METHODS
(11 All new construction and substantial improvements shall be
, constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood
damage.
(2) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be
constructed using methods and practices that .minimize flood damage.
5.1-3 UTILITIES
(1) All new and replacement water supply systems shall be desigr*d to
minimize or eliminate .infiltration of flood waters into the system.
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(2) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to
minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems
and discharge from the system into flood waters; and
(3) On-site disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment, to
them or contamination from them during flooding.
5,1-4 SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS
-(I) All subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to
minimize flood damage.
(2) All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities and
facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems
located and constructed to minimize flood damage,
(3) A-11 subdivision proposals shall have adequate drainage provided to
reduce exposure to flood damage; and,
(4) Base flood elevation data shall be provided for subdivision
proposals and other proposed development which contain at least 50
lots or 5 acres (whichever is less).
5.2 SPECIFIC STANDARDS
in all areas of special flood hazards where base flood elevations data have
been provided as set forth in Section 3.2, BASIS FM ESTABLISHING THE AREAS
OF SPECIAL now HAzARD or in section 4.3-2, Use of Other Base Flood Data,
the following standards are required.
5.2-1 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure
shall have the lowest floor, including basement or cellar, elevated to or
above base flood elevation.
5.2-2 NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
New construction and substantial impromment of any commercial, industrial or
other nonresidential structure shall either have the lowest floor, including
basement or cellar, elevated to the level of the base flood elevation; or,
together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, shall;
(1) Be floodproofed so that below the base flood level the structure is
watertight with walls substantially irq3era-eable to the passage of
water.
(2) Have structural oorqponents capable of resisting hydrostatic and
hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy; and
(3) Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect
that the standards of this subsection are satisfied. Such
certifications shall be provided to the official as set forth in
Section 4.2.
5.2-3 MOBILE HWES
(1) Mbile homes shall be anchored in accordance with Section 5.1-1(2).
(2) For new mobile home parks and mobile home subdivisions; for
expansions to existing mobile home parks and mobile home
subdivisions; for existing mobile hone parks and mobile home
subdivisions where the repair, reconstruction and improvement of
the streets, utilities and pads equals or exceeds 50 percent of
value of the streets, utilities and pads before the repair,
reconstruction or improvement has commenced; and for mobile hexes
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not placed in a mobile home park or mobile home subdivision,
require that;
(ip Stands or lots are elevated on compacted fill or on
pilings so that the lowest flood of the mobile home
will be. at or above the base flood level.
(i3) Adequate surface drainage and access for a hauler are
provided. and,
(iii) In the instance of elevation on pilings, that.
Lots are large enough to _permit steps.
- Filing foundations are placed in stable soil no more
than ten feet apart, and
-- Reinforcement is provided for pilings nose than six
feet above the ground level.,
(3) No mobile home shall be placed in a flood-jay, except in an existing
mobile home park or an existing mobile how subdivision.
5.3 FLCJaD4WS
Located within areas of special flood hazard established in Section 3.2 are
areas designated as floodways. Since the floodway is an extremely hazardous
area due to the velocity of flood waters which carry debris, potential
projectiles, and erosion potential, the following provisions apply.
(l) Prohibited encroachments, including fill, new construction,
substantial improvements, and other development unless a technical
evaluation demonstrates that encroachments shall not result in any
increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood
discharge.
(2) Prohibit the placement of any mobile home, except in an existing
mobile home park or existing mobile home subdivision.
(3) In all areas of special flood hazard in which base flood elevation
data has been provided and no floodway has been designated, the
cumulative effects of any proposed develcpnent, when combined with
all other existing and anticipated develcpment, shall not increase
the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at
any point.
6. This Local. Law repeals :Local Law No. 3, 1976, adopted on or about August
23, 1976, relating to Special flood Damage Districts (being incorporated
as Article %V of the Zoning ordinance of the Tom of Ithaca), and any
other provisions heretofore adopted governing the regulations and
procedures for the management of areas to control and reduce flood
damage.
7. This Law shall take effect immediately on adoption.
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(Complete the certification in tile paragraphwhich applies to the Mitig,of this local law and strike out the
matter therein which is not applicable.)
1. (Final adoption by local legislative body only.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto,designated aslocal law No. —A......--a 19Ax..
of the of,,,,.,......Ithac.a.............was duly passed by the-..........Tlovp...Board.............
Town (No.me of.Leg.is.I.ative Body)
on....... in accordance with the applicable provisions of law,
2. (Passage by local legislative body with approval or no disapproval by Elective Chief Executive Officer,*
or repassage after disapproval.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto,designated as local law No....................of 19........_
County
of the City of......................................was duly passed by the........................................
.
Town (Nam.of .......
Village not disapproved
on........................ -19--- and was approved by the ................................... ..........
repassed after disapproval Elective Chief Executive Officer
and was deemed duly adopted ........—.......-19-...... . in accordance with the applicable
provisions of law.
3. (Final adoption by referendum.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto,designated as local law No................... of 19..........
County
of the City of......................................was was duly passed by the-..............,...---................... ...........—........
Town (Name of Legislative Body)
Village not disapproved
on ..................... ........ and was approved by the....................I............--...... ........
repassed after disapproval Elective Chief�xccuzivc Officer*
on................... IR........ Such local law was submitted to the people by reason of a
mandatory referendum,and received the affirmative vote of a majority of the clualified electors votinp,
permissive general
thereon at the special election held on- ........... 19--- , in accordance with the appli-
annual
cable provisions of law.
4. (Subject to permissive referendum,and final adoption because no valid petition filed requesting
referendum.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto,designated as local law No. ... of M.......
County
of the City of.............. was duly passed by the............. on
Town (lame of Legislative$adyl
Village not disapproved
............ ........19_...... and was approved by the.........................................................on
lective Chief executive Officer
repassed after disapproval E *
.......•.......... ............A9......... Such local law being subject to a permissive referendum and no
valid petition requesting such referendum having been filed, said local law was deemed duly adopted on
............. ......... 19........8 in accordance with tile applicable provisions of law.
Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county-wide basis
nr,if thcr-, be none,the chairman of the county legislative body,the mayor of a city or village or the supervisor of a town,
./here such officer is vested with power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances.
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y. (Cite local law concerning Charter retia°ton proposed by petition.)
I hcrebycertif} tear thw lo: _! I m .:moxcd hereto,design a ted as local law No.....................of 19.,_.....
of the City of............ .......... ..,....h,at inn been submitted to referendum pursuant to the
provisions of § 37 of rine !,iunic:ipal t"-we llulef,aw,aud ?;aving received the affirmative vote of a majority
of the qualified elector; of such cit} voting thereon at the specialgeneral electron held on..................................
................19............became operative.
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6, (County local law concerning adoption of Charter.)
I hereby certify that the local late annexed hereto,designated as Local Law No.......of 19......0f the
County of ......................................... State of New York, having been submitted to the Electors at the
General Election of November........... 19..........,pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of Section 33 of the Muni-
cipal Home Rule Law,and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the
cities of said county as a unit and of a majority of the qualified electors of the towns of said county
considered as a unit voting at said general election,became operative.
(if any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropriate
certification.)
I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office
and that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original local law, and was
finally adopted in the manner indicated in paragraph............................ above,
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Townt-ZIMClerk
Date: February 12, 1985
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(Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney
or other authorized Attorney of locality.)
STATE OF NEW YORE
COUNTY OF..,...Tompkirts....
1, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing local law contains the correct text and that all
proper proceedings have been had or taken for the enactment of the local law annexed hereto.
signatun James il. Buyoucos
Town At torneY .,........,
Title
Date: February 12, 1985oEIthaca
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Town
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