Bill > S07895

This bill amends town law to allow planning boards to use funds collected in lieu of requiring developers to set aside land for parks and recreational facilities for a broader range of purposes. Previously, these funds were primarily for acquiring new parkland. Now, these monies, which are typically a percentage of the land's value or the town's projected improvement costs, can also be used for the improvement, expansion, repair, or replacement of existing parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities and equipment, as well as for their general maintenance and management. This change applies to both subdivision plats (which are proposals for dividing land into smaller parcels) and site plans (which are detailed drawings showing proposed construction on a piece of land), particularly for larger developments exceeding twenty-five acres for commercial and industrial use. The bill aims to provide towns with more flexibility in managing and enhancing their public recreational spaces.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7895