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TOWN OF CORTLANDT
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
Town Clerk

LAROUE R. SHATZKIN

Deputy Town Clerk
AMANDA SHAFIULLAH

Town Hall
1 Heady Street
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
P: 914-734-1020 F: 914-734-1102
www.townofcortlandt.com/townclerk

Town Supervisor
RICHARD H. BECKER, MD

Town Board Members
JAMES F. CREIGHTON
CRISTIN JACOBY
ROBERT E. MAYES
JOYCE C. WHITE

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TOWN OF CORTLANDT
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
Town Hall
1 Heady Street
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
P: 914-734-1020 F: 914-734-1102
www.townofcortlandt.com/townclerk

Town Clerk

LAROUE R. SHATZKIN

Deputy Town Clerk
AMANDA SHAFIULLAH

Town Supervisor
RICHARD H. BECKER, MD

Town Board Members
JAMES F. CREIGHTON
CRISTIN JACOBY
ROBERT E. MAYES
JOYCE C. WHITE

REGULAR MEETING
TOWN BOARD AGENDA – JULY 21, 2026
PLACE:

TIME:

TOWN HALL

7:00 PM

ORDER OF BUSINESS

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
SUPERVISOR’S PROCLAMATIONS & REPORTS
ROLL CALL
TOWN BOARD REPORTS
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approve the Minutes for the June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting.

Town Board Agenda
July 21, 2026
Page 2
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing to Consider Extending the Battery Energy Storage Moratorium through
December 31, 2026.
a. Open Public Hearing
b. Declare Action as Type II.
c. Adopt Resolution for Moratorium.
2. Public Hearing to Consider Omnibus Zoning Text Amendments.
a. Open Public Hearing
b. Adopt Negative Declaration.
c. Adopt Resolution for Omnibus Zoning Text Amendments.
HEARING OF CITIZENS – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
REPORTS
Receive and File the following:
For the months of April and May 2026 from the Recreation Department.
For the month of June 2026 from the Office of the Aging, Purchasing Department, Receiver of
Taxes, and the Town Clerk.
OLD BUSINESS:
Receive and File the following:
NEW BUSINESS
Receive and File the following:
1. Letter from Evergreen Knolls Homeowner’s Association requesting two Yield signs to
improve safety; refer to DES.
2. Letter from the Family Resource Center of Peekskill requesting a letter of support for
their application to NYS HCR for energy efficient improvements; refer to Legal.
RESOLUTIONS
1. Authorize Conveyance of 21 Cook Lane to the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, Subject to
Permissive Referendum.

Town Board Agenda
July 21, 2026
Page 3
2. Authorize the Conveyance of 3216 Lexington Avenue to two neighboring property
owners, Subject to Permissive Referendum.
3. Adopt the New York Association of Town’s Bill of Rights.
4. Support legislation passed by both the State Senate and State Assembly
(S.9617A/A.10949) to continue the Indian Point Cessation Fund.
5. Authorize the Supervisor to execute an Out-of-District Sewer Agreement with the Owner
of 32 Woodland Boulevard.
6. Authorize Repairs to Sanitation Truck 222.
7. Award RFP 2025-02 for Unarmed Security.
8. Update Town Depositories for 2026.
9. Authorize Parking on Quaker Bridge Road for Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct and
the NY-NJ Trail Conference to combat invasive species on August 29, 2026 from 9am to
2pm.
10. Agenda Items for DOTS:
a. Authorize a Change in Scope to TE Contract 2024.10 Furnace Woods Sewer
District (R) to include additional pavement restoration.
11. Authorize an Employment Continuation Agreement with Chris Kehoe.
12. Appoint Falon Miller to the title of Senior Office Assistant (Automated Systems) in
accordance with a change in title as per Civil Service.
13. Appoint Alice Laughlin to the title of Senior Office Assistant (Automated Systems) in
accordance with a change in title as per Civil Service.
14. Appoint Kyle Godridge to the title of Motor Equipment Operator.
15. Appoint Zephaniah Daniels to the title of Motor Equipment Operator.
16. Appoint Anthony Cardillo to the title of Motor Equipment Operator.
17. Appoint Dave M. Perez to the title of Assistant General Foreman.
18. Appoint Russell Jaeschke to the title of Assistant Water and Sewer Foreman.
19. Appoint Seasonal Employees in Recreation Department for Camp and Pool.

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July 21, 2026
Page 4
20. Appoint Seasonal Employees in DES.
21. Appoint Seasonal Employee in Town Hall.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA - NONE
BUDGET TRANSFERS - NONE
REPORTS FROM VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
REPORTS FROM STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES
SECOND HEARING OF CITIZENS
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT TOWN BOARD MEETING
August 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Town Hall Web Site address: www.townofcortlandt.com

RESOLUTION
NUMBER 165-26
(SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 21, 2026 TO EXTEND THE BATTERY
ENERGY STORAGE MORATORIUM)
WHEREAS, the Town Board approved a 9-month Battery Energy Storage Moratorium at
its meeting on January 23, 2024; and
WHEREAS, since then, the Moratorium has been extended through July 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the technology for Battery Energy Storage Systems continues to rapidly
evolve, and the Town Board believes that an extension of the Moratorium through the end of 2026
will allow the Town additional time to speak with industry experts and for the State and County to
issue further guidance; and
WHEREAS, many other local municipalities have had moratoria in place to protect the
health, safety, and welfare of their residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is scheduled for July
21, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 1 Heady Street, Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567 for an
extension of the Battery Energy Storage Moratorium through December 31, 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
RE:

and

(RECOGNIZE THE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE MORATORIUM AS A
TYPE II ACTION UNDER SEQR)
WHEREAS, an extension of the Battery Energy Storage Moratorium has been proposed;

WHEREAS, according to State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Part 617.,
“Adoption of a moratorium on land development or construction (6 N.Y.C.R.R. §
617.5[c][36])” is considered a Type II action under SEQR; and
WHEREAS, Type II actions are not subject to review under State Environmental Quality
Review (SEQR) Part 617 and have been determined not to have a significant impact on the
environment or are otherwise precluded from environmental review under Environmental
Conservation Law (ECL), article 8;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposed Battery Energy Storage
Moratorium as described above is a Type II action under SEQR and no further review under
SEQR is required.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted on July 21, 2026
at a Regular Meeting
Held at the Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: A LOCAL LAW EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON BATTERY
STORAGE IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANT)
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandt does hereby adopt Local
Law No. 1 of 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted on July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

Local Law No. 7 of 2025
(A Local Law Extending a Moratorium for New Battery Energy Storage Systems)
Section 1. Legislative Intent
The Town has received significant interest from Battery Energy Storage developers about
potentially installing Battery Energy Storage infrastructure in Cortlandt. Currently, the
Town Code is devoid of provisions directly related to Battery Energy Storage. The Town
originally enacted a moratorium pursuant to Local Law Number 2-2024. Thereafter, the
Town convened a committee to work on a Local Law. The Town’s committee made great
progress on a Local Law related to Battery Energy Storage Systems, and the Town Board
adopted Local Law Number 10-2024 and Local Law Number 2-2025 extending the
Moratorium to allow the progress to continue.
Since this extension, the Uniform Code and Energy Code have been updated. Other
communities in Westchester have either passed moratoria or are considering passing
moratoria. The Town Board believes it to be prudent to allow the State to issue additional
guidance.
Section 2. Moratorium
No application shall be considered, nor approvals granted, by the Planning Board, Zoning
Board of Appeals, or the Code Enforcement officials of the Town with respect to any
applications for new Battery Energy Storage Systems.
Section 3. Duration
The moratorium herein shall be extended through July 31, 2026 unless terminated earlier.
Section 4. Hardship
The Town Board retains unto itself the right to consider variances to this Local Law and
to make all determinations with respect to its applicability and interpret and determine the
same. Any issues with respect to the interpretation of and variances from this Law shall
be determined by the Town Board upon written request of a property owner. This
supersedes § 267 of the New York State Town Law as to variance process.
Section 5. Severability
If any section, subdivision, paragraph, clause, or phrase of this law shall be adjudged
invalid or held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, any judgment
made thereby shall not affect the validity of this law as a whole or any part thereof other
than the part or provision so adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 6. Effective Date
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN,TOWN CLERK
Adopted December 9, 2025
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

Local Law No. ___ of 2026
(A Local Law Extending a Moratorium for New Battery Energy Storage Systems)
Section 1. Legislative Intent
The Town has received interest from Battery Energy Storage developers about potentially
installing Battery Energy Storage infrastructure in Cortlandt. Currently, the Town Code is devoid
of provisions directly related to Battery Energy Storage. The Town originally enacted a
moratorium pursuant to Local Law Number 2-2024. Thereafter, the Town convened a committee
to work on a Local Law. The Town’s committee made great progress on a Local Law related to
Battery Energy Storage Systems, and the Town Board adopted Local Law Number 10-2024, Local
Law Number 2-2025, and Local Law 7-2025 extending the Moratorium to allow the progress to
continue.
Other communities in Westchester have either passed moratoria or are considering passing
moratoria. The Town Board believes it to be prudent to allow the State to issue additional guidance.
The Town Board notes that the State has taken significant interest in battery energy storage systems
as well as data centers, evidenced by the State Legislature recently passing a data center
moratorium.
Section 2. Moratorium
No application shall be considered, nor approvals granted, by the Planning Board, Zoning Board
of Appeals, or the Code Enforcement officials of the Town with respect to any applications for
new commercial Battery Energy Storage Systems.
Section 3. Duration
The moratorium herein shall be extended through December 31, 2026 unless terminated earlier.
Section 4. Hardship
The Town Board retains unto itself the right to consider variances to this Local Law and to make
all determinations with respect to its applicability and interpret and determine the same. Any
issues with respect to the interpretation of and variances from this Law shall be determined by the
Town Board upon written request of a property owner. This supersedes § 267 of the New York
State Town Law as to variance process.
Section 5. Severability
If any section, subdivision, paragraph, clause, or phrase of this law shall be adjudged invalid or
held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, any judgment made thereby shall not
affect the validity of this law as a whole or any part thereof other than the part or provision so
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional.

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Section 6. Effective Date
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

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RESOLUTION
NUMBER 166-26
(SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OMNIBUS ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
FOR JULY 21, 2026)
WHEREAS, periodically, the Town Board approves zoning text amendments in order to
make necessary clarifications to the Town Code; and
WHEREAS, there are various amendments that the Town Board will consider, including,
but not limited to, the definitions in the Zoning Chapter, the simplification of the Table of
Dimensional Regulations for residential districts, and the clarification of various procedural items;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board schedules a Public
Hearing for July 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 1 Heady Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
for Omnibus Zoning Text Amendments.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: NEGATIVE DECLARATION RE: OMNIBUS ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandt has expressed its intent to
consider, after conducting a Public Hearing hereon, Omnibus Zoning Text Amendments; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Environmental
Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), the Town Board must make a determination as to the
Environmental Impact of this proposed action; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with 6 NYCRR, Part 617.6, the Town Board is the only
Agency required to approve the proposed action, and is therefore the Lead Agency; and
WHEREAS, a short Environmental Assessment Form has been prepared, signed by the
Supervisor, and accepted by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has duly considered all of the environmental aspects of the
proposed action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, based on a review of the Project, there
appear to be no significant adverse environmental impacts; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that based upon the Environmental Assessment Form
submitted to and reviewed by the Town Board, that this is an Unlisted Action; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that based upon the Environmental Assessment Form,
the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandt does hereby ADOPT the attached NEGATIVE
DECLARATION with respect to this matter.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK

Adopted on July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Notice of Determination of Non-Significance
Date: July 21, 2026

This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulation pertaining
to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation
Law.
The Town of Cortlandt Town Board has determined that the proposed action
described below will not have a significant effect on the environment and a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared.
Name of Action:

Omnibus Zoning Text Amendments 2026

Description of Action:
The proposed action includes improvements and clarifications to
the Zoning Code to make it easier to understand, implement and enforce. Periodically, the
Supervisor and Town Board ask staff to review the Zoning Code and associated provisions
in other chapters of the Town Code to ensure that the Code remains modern, friendly to
business, and responsive to the concerns of residents. The proposed zoning text
amendments would not result in any changes to the permitted uses in any district (see
attached Omnibus Zoning Text Amendments) or to the intensity of land use.
SEQR Status:

Type I
Unlisted

Location of Action:

Conditioned Negative Declaration?
X

Town of Cortlandt, County of Westchester

The following documentation was analyzed in making this negative declaration:
X

Short EAF (Parts 1, 2 and 3)

X

Supplemental Part III Information

_____Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
_____Other (Describe)

Yes
X No

SEQR Negative Declaration

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Name of Action:
For Further Information:

Omnibus Zoning Text Amendments 2026

Contact Person:

Laroue Rose Shatzkin
Cortlandt Town Clerk
1 Heady Street
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
P: 914.734.1020 F: 914.734.1102

REASONS SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION:
(See 617.7(c) for requirements of this determination; see 617.7(d) for conditioned Negative
Declaration)
The Proposed Action would result in the adoption of minor zoning text amendments to make
it easier to understand, implement and enforce. These changes include:
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A complete overhaul of the Table of Dimensional Regulations for residential
districts:
o Simplified the table
o Removed unnecessary/overlapping calculations
o Replaced max building coverage and max landscape coverage with max
impervious coverage
o Deleted max building floor area and related table
o Updated and added to notes
Minor clarifications/rearrangements to sign table for HC/CD districts
Cleaned up and clarified numerous sections, including but not limited to how we
handle approval extensions, calculate recreation fees, how often wetlands need to
be re-delineated, and how substandard lot mergers are handled
Tightened up definition of “Area of Sign” to make review and enforcement easier,
and to more clearly allow for monument-style signs
Removed, modified, and added numerous definitions
Added supplemental dimensional regs for corner lots and flag lots
Added allowance for temporary encroachments into non-disturbance areas within
the MOD
Tweaked ADU section to allow more square footage for basement ADUs in certain
circumstances, and to clarify de minimis setback considerations for detached ADUs
Added medical offices to the type of offices allowed in transitional locations
Clarified that a dimensionally non-conforming structure must first receive a variance
from the ZBA before additional stories may be added.
Added a new section regarding house orientation, requiring homes to face the
street.

SEQR Negative Declaration

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The proposed zoning text amendments would not result in any significant changes to the
permitted uses in any district (see attached Omnibus Zoning Text Amendments) or to the
permitted intensity of land use.
The proposed zoning amendments would not be expected to result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts for the following reasons:
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It will not result in any significant changes to land use or public policy.
It will not generate a significant amount of additional vehicles, noise or emission
levels.
It will not affect rare or endangered species of animal or plant, or habitat of such
species.
It will not result in any impacts to historic or archeological resources.
It will not result in any impacts related to hazardous materials.
It will not result in a significant effect on air, water quality or ambient noise levels for
adjoining areas.
It will not be subjected to unacceptable risk of flooding or major geological hazards.
It will not have a substantial aesthetic affect.
It will not involve adversely affect any surface water or groundwater.
It will not allow for improper uses within specified zoning districts.
It will not result in adverse cumulative impacts.
It will not result in adverse growth-inducing impacts.
It will not conflict with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.

In conclusion, no significant potential impacts were identified as a result of the Proposed
Action.
Therefore, based on a review of 6NYCRR 617.7, there appear to be no significant adverse
environmental impacts.
If Conditioned Negative Declaration, provide on attachment the specific mitigation measures
imposed.
THIS NEGATIVE DECLARATION WAS AUTHORIZED AT A MEETING OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT HELD ON JULY 21, 2026.
_______________________________
Chairperson/Designee

________________________
Date

For Type I Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a Copy of this Notice Sent to:
• Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally
located (e.g., Town / City / Village of)
• Other involved agencies (if any)
• Applicant (if any)
• Environmental Notice Bulletin: http://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/enb.html

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: A LOCAL LAW ADOPTING OMINBUS ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS)
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandt does hereby adopt Local
Law No. 2 of 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted on July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

Local Law No. 7 of 2025

(A Local Law Extending a Moratorium for New Battery Energy Storage Systems)
Section 1. Legislative Intent
The Town has received significant interest from Battery Energy Storage developers about
potentially installing Battery Energy Storage infrastructure in Cortlandt. Currently, the
Town Code is devoid of provisions directly related to Battery Energy Storage. The Town
originally enacted a moratorium pursuant to Local Law Number 2-2024. Thereafter, the
Town convened a committee to work on a Local Law. The Town’s committee made great
progress on a Local Law related to Battery Energy Storage Systems, and the Town Board
adopted Local Law Number 10-2024 and Local Law Number 2-2025 extending the
Moratorium to allow the progress to continue.
Since this extension, the Uniform Code and Energy Code have been updated. Other
communities in Westchester have either passed moratoria or are considering passing
moratoria. The Town Board believes it to be prudent to allow the State to issue additional
guidance.
Section 2. Moratorium
No application shall be considered, nor approvals granted, by the Planning Board, Zoning
Board of Appeals, or the Code Enforcement officials of the Town with respect to any
applications for new Battery Energy Storage Systems.
Section 3. Duration
The moratorium herein shall be extended through July 31, 2026 unless terminated earlier.
Section 4. Hardship
The Town Board retains unto itself the right to consider variances to this Local Law and
to make all determinations with respect to its applicability and interpret and determine the
same. Any issues with respect to the interpretation of and variances from this Law shall
be determined by the Town Board upon written request of a property owner. This
supersedes § 267 of the New York State Town Law as to variance process.
Section 5. Severability
If any section, subdivision, paragraph, clause, or phrase of this law shall be adjudged
invalid or held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, any judgment
made thereby shall not affect the validity of this law as a whole or any part thereof other
than the part or provision so adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 6. Effective Date
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN,TOWN CLERK
Adopted December 9, 2025
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

Local Law No. ___ of 2026
(OMNIBUS ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS)
Section 1: Legislative Intent
Periodically, the Supervisor and Town Board ask staff to review the Zoning Code and associated
provisions in other chapters of the Town Code to ensure that the Code remains modern, friendly
to business, and responsive to the concerns of residents. The following amendments seek to make
improvements and clarifications to the Town Code.
Section 2: Amendments to Section 77-23 of the Town Code
The text of Section 77-23: Extensions of Approvals shall be amended and replaced with the
following:
Section 77-23: Extensions of Approvals
A. Any request by an applicant for an extension of an approval previously granted must
be received prior to the expiration of the existing approval.
B. Site plan approvals are valid for one (1) year from the date first granted and may be
extended for up to two additional one-year increments, provided that the applicant
provides an update with pertinent information and explains extenuating
circumstances resulting in the need for the extension, documented to the satisfaction
of the Planning Board. Site plan approvals shall expire following these extensions
unless the Planning Board deems that there was a justifiable circumstance
warranting additional extension periods. In addition, any applicant seeking time
extensions hereunder will be required to comply with any new laws or rules that have
been adopted since the original date of approval or subsequent extensions.
C. Preliminary subdivision plat approvals are valid for six (6) months from the date first
granted and may be extended for up to five (5) additional 6-month increments, and
shall expire following these extensions unless the Planning Board deems that there
was a justifiable circumstance warranting additional extension periods. In addition,
any applicant seeking time extensions hereunder will be required to comply with any
new laws or rules that have been adopted since the original date of approval or
subsequent extensions. The length of final plat approval shall be as prescribed by state
law.
D. Any subdivision approval or site plan approval which has expired may only be
reconsidered by the Planning Board following the resubmission of a new application
and all associated documents and fees, and a new public hearing held by the respective
Board, where applicable.
E. Applications pending before the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals
shall be deemed to be dormant and thus withdrawn by the applicant if the application
does not appear on a Board agenda with new or additional information for a period
of two (2) years or more (including those applications awaiting submission of a DEIS).
Said time period may not be extended by the Board. Furthermore, the Board may fix
a shorter period of time.
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Section 3: Amendments to Section 168-2 of the Town Code
The text of Section 168-2 Recreation fee imposed shall be amended and replaced with the
following language:
Every new residential unit/lot created within the Town via any
method (subdivision, site plan, special use permit) shall pay a
recreation fee in the amount indicated on the Town’s Master
Fee List in force at the time of creation of the new residential
unit(s). If created by subdivision where a residential unit
already exists on the parent parcel, the fee shall be due and
payable for each and every residential unit created over and
above the existing unit.
Section 4: Addition of Section 179-4(J)
Section 179-4: Activities Permitted by Right, pertains to activities permitted by right within
wetlands and wetland buffer areas. It includes the following text in its introductory sentence: “The
following activities permitted by right within wetlands and wetland buffer areas, which might
otherwise be construed as being encompassed by § 179-3 hereof, are excluded therefrom”. The
following shall be added as Section 179-4(J):
Change of use or occupancy on a site containing wetlands or
wetland buffer areas where the site is already developed and
where any related site modifications and/or construction do not
result in a net increase to impervious surfaces, unless further
compliance with this chapter is deemed required by Town
reviewing staff.
Section 5: Amendments to Section 179-5(A)(3):
Section 179-5: Determination of boundaries; compliance required; permit application and
procedures contains subsections A-H. The text of Section 179-5(A)(3) shall be amended and
replaced with the following text:
As a policy, the determination and delineation of wetlands will
only be conducted during the growing season, as determined by
a qualified professional. Wetland delineations older than five (5)
years must be re-delineated if a parcel is under review for
Town-issued approvals/permits, to the satisfaction of the
approving authority.
Section 6: Amendments to Section 245-2 Definitions:
The definition for “Sign, Area of” shall be amended to read as follows:
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SIGN, AREA OF
The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of writing,
representation, emblem or any figure of similar character, together with any frame or other
material or color (including any wash of light extending out from sign illumination) forming
an integral part of the display or used to differentiate such sign from the background against
which it is placed and, for freestanding signs, excluding the necessary supports or uprights
on which such sign is placed provided that the support structure is subordinate to the sign,
is no taller than 30 inches from ground level if a monument-style sign, does not contain any
signs, and is of a neutral material/color. Where a sign has two or more faces, the area of all
faces shall be included in determining the area of the sign, except that where two such faces
are placed back-to-back and are at no point more than two feet from one another, the area
of the sign shall be taken as the area of one face if the two faces are of equal area, or as the
area of the larger face if the two faces are of an unequal area.
Section 7: Amendments to Attachment 3, Table of Dimensional Regulations, Residential
Districts
The existing Section 307 Attachment 3, Table of Dimensional Regulations, Residential Districts
shall be removed and replaced with the updated table annexed to this Local Law.
Section 8: Delete 307 Attachment 4, Table of Dimensional Regulations, Maximum Floor Area
in Residential Districts
The existing 307 Attachment 4, Table of Dimensional Regulations, Maximum Floor Area in
Residential Districts shall be deleted and shall not be replaced.
Section 9: Amendments to Section 307-4 Definitions
A. The definition for “Accessory Dwelling unit (ADU), Attached” shall be amended to
read as follows:
DWELLING UNIT (ADU), ATTACHED ACCESSORY
An accessory use consisting of a subordinate dwelling unit attached to or created
within an existing single-family dwelling, that provides basic requirements for
living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation.
B. The definition for “Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), Detached” shall be amended to
read as follows:
DWELLING UNIT (ADU), DETACHED ACCESSORY
An accessory use consisting of a subordinate dwelling unit in a detached accessory
structure located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling, that provides basic
requirements for living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation.
C. The definition for “Basement” shall be amended to read as follows:
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BASEMENT
That space of a building which has more than half its height, measured
from floor to ceiling, below the average established curb level or
finished grade of the ground adjoining the building.
D. The definition for “Bedroom” shall be deleted from Section 307-4 of the Town Code.
E. The definition for “Cellar” shall be deleted from Section 307-4 of the Town Code.
F. The definition for “Dwelling” shall be amended as follows:
A structure designed or used primarily for residential occupancy, containing one or
more dwelling units, but not including rooming houses, hotels, camps, mobile homes
or other structures or equipment for temporary lodging.
G. The definition for “Dwelling, Single-Family” shall be amended to read as follows:
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY
A detached building, other than a mobile home or temporary structure, containing
one dwelling unit, or one dwelling unit and one attached accessory dwelling unit
(ADU).
H. The definition for “Dwelling Unit” shall be amended to read as follows:
DWELLING UNIT
A building or portion thereof providing complete housekeeping facilities for one or
more persons living together and maintaining a common household.
I. The definition for “Flag Lot” shall be added to the Code and read as follows:
FLAG LOT
A lot which has its buildable area (the so-called "flag") located behind another lot,
either existing or proposed, and which derives access by means of a narrow strip of
land (sometimes referred to as "the flagpole") which has frontage on a street. A flag
lot allows the potential for the creation of two lots, one generally behind the other,
which derive access from the same street.
J. The definition for “Floor Area, Gross” shall be amended to read as follows:
FLOOR AREA, GROSS:
The total area of all floors or accessible levels of a building as measured to the
perimeter of the exterior faces of the walls, with no deduction for corridors, stairs,
closets, thickness of walls, columns or other features. Finished attics and basements
shall be counted as part of gross floor area.
K. The definition for “Floor Area Ratio” shall be deleted.
L. The following definition for “Footprint, Building” shall be added to the Town Code:
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FOOTPRINT, BUILDING
The area of a building measured from the exterior surface of the exterior walls at
grade level, exclusive of cantilevered portions of buildings and temporary structures.
Where a building is elevated above grade level, the building footprint is the area the
building would cover if it were located at ground level.
M. The following definition for “Height, Story” shall be added to the Town Code:
HEIGHT, STORY
The vertical distance from top to top of two successive finished floor surfaces; and,
for the topmost story, from the top of the floor finish to the top of the ceiling joists
or, where there is not a ceiling, to the top of the roof rafters.
N. The definition for “Lot, Corner” shall be amended to read as follows:
LOT, CORNER
A lot at the intersection of and abutting on two or more intersecting streets or
highways, as said term appears in §280-a of the New York State Town Law.
O. The following definition for “Lot Coverage” shall be added to the Town Code:
LOT COVERAGE
That portion of a lot covered by the combined area of all buildings, structures, and
all other impervious surfaces that prevent or impede the entry of water into the soils
including but not limited to roads, parking lots, parking areas, driveways, sidewalks,
walkways, decks, patios, pools, sport courts, compacted travel ways, asphalt millings,
and all man-made surfaces regardless of their claimed permeability.
P. The definition for “Lot Depth” shall be deleted from Section 307-4 of the Town Code.
Q. The definition for “Lot Line, Front” shall be amended to read as follows:
LOT LINE, FRONT
The lot line which separates a lot's front yard from a street or highway right-of-way.
For flag lots, the front lot line is the line of the “flag” portion of the lot closest and
most parallel to the street accessed by the lot; this would typically be the bottom of
the flag. The base of the “flag pole” is not considered the front lot line.
R. The definition for “Lot Width” shall be amended to read as follows:
LOT WIDTH
The distance between the side lot lines as measured across the required front yard
minimum setback line.
S. The definition for “Yard, Front” shall be amended to read as follows:
The yard lying between the front lot line and the principal building. See “lot line,

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front.” Each lot shall only have one front yard, except for the purpose of
determining setbacks for a principal structure on a corner lot (see §307-18(G)).
Section 10: Amendments to Section 307-8(C) of the Town Code
Section 307-8. Conformance required has several subsections. The text of Section 307-8(C) of
the Town Code has led to debate an application for a determination to the Zoning Board of
Appeals. The language of Section 307-8(C) shall be amended and replaced with the following
language:
Any lot with an area less than that prescribed for a lot in the
district in which such lot is situated, when the owner thereof
owned adjoining land on or after the effective date of this
chapter or any subsequent amendment which increases the
required lot area for such parcel, shall be deemed to have
merged with said adjoining land to form a single parcel. If all
adjoining lots under common ownership are merged but still do
not meet the minimum lot area requirements, the lots are still
considered merged into a single parcel; in such cases, the
parcel’s lot area will be considered in conformance and will not
require relief from the ZBA for lot area. However, all other
dimensional requirements must either be met or relief from
those requirements must be sought from the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
Section 11: Amendments to Section 307-17: Table of Dimensional Regulations
The text of Section 307-17 shall be amended to read as follows:
Regulations regarding minimum lot area, minimum lot width, yards, maximum height, and
maximum lot coverage are set forth on the Table of Dimensional Regulations. Additional
dimensional regulations are contained in § 307-18 and in Article VII.
Section 12: Amendments to Section 307-18(G)
The existing text in Section 307-18(G) is about “Additional density and design standards for land
to be subdivided”. This language is more appropriate for the Town’s subdivision chapter (Chapter
265 of the Town Code). Because of this, the current language in Section 307-18(G) shall be
deleted and moved to create a new Section 265-19(M).
In addition, the following shall be added as Section 307-18(G), in place of the text being moved
to Section 265:
§307-18(G): Corner Lots.
(1) On a corner lot, all yards fronting a street or highway are considered front
yards for the purpose of determining setbacks for the principal structure.
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(2) Only one yard, as determined by the Director of Code Enforcement or
designee, will be considered the front yard for the purpose of determining
allowable locations for accessory structures.
(3) The minimum setback for accessory structures in the determined side yard
with frontage on a street or highway shall be the lesser of double those of the
underlying zoning district or the required front yard.
Section 13: Creation of new Section 307-18(H) and deletion of Section 307-18(D)(2)
a) Addition of new Section: The following shall be added as a new Section within Section
307-18 Supplementary Dimensional Regulations:
§307-18(H) Accessory structures and impervious surfaces within setbacks.
Non-structural freestanding walls, retaining walls, patios, and impervious surfaces
may be constructed within setbacks pending review and approval the Director of the
Department of Technical Services (DOTS) or designee to verify compliance with
applicable building codes as well as for drainage adequacy.
b) Deletion: The text of Section 307-18(D)(2) shall be deleted and shall not be replaced. The
following text shall be deleted and replaced with the word “Reserved”. Text to be deleted:
Any proposed retaining wall with an exposed face greater than four feet in height and any
proposed impervious surfaces within 20 feet of a lot line must be approved by the Town
Engineer or his designated representative for drainage adequacy.
Section 14: Creation of a new Section 307-18(I): Flag Lots
The following shall be added as a new Section to the Town’s Zoning Chapter:
§307-18(I): Flag lots.
(1) Flag lots may only be created if it is shown to the satisfaction of the Planning
Board that the parcel has an environmental or topographical hardship which
prevents a non-flag-configured division of the property. Furthermore, it must
be shown to the satisfaction of the Planning Board that the proposed flag lot
will not, for reason of flooding, inadequate drainage, adverse soil or rock
formation, unfavorable topography, or for any other reason, be harmful to the
health, safety or welfare of the property owner, adjacent landowners, or the
community.
(2) No more than one flag lot may be created through the division of a single
parcel.
(3) Each flag lot shall provide at least 50 feet of frontage along the street, and the
width of the strip of land ("flagpole") connecting the buildable portion of the

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flag lot with the street shall be at least 50 feet along its entire length.
(4) The area of the access strip (the "flagpole") shall not be included in
calculating minimum lot area.
(5) The area of the main buildable portion of the lot, excluding the access strip,
shall conform to all other bulk regulations in the underlying zoning district.
Section 15: Creation of a new Section 307-96.2(C)(17): Temporary Encroachments.
The following shall be added as a new Section to the Town’s Zoning Chapter:
Section 307-96.2(C)(17): Temporary Encroachments.
Temporary encroachments into a non-disturbance area of up to 20% of the depth of the nondisturbance area are permitted during construction so long as the disturbed area is restored
to a condition acceptable to the Planning Board.
Section 16: Amendments to Section 307-42(B)
Section 307-42: General Conditions and Standards pertains to special permits. The text of
Section 307-42(B) shall be amended to read as follows:
In addition to the general standards for special permits set forth
above and additional standards set forth elsewhere in this
chapter for specific uses, the approving board may, as a
condition of approval of such use, establish any other conditions
and requirements as it may deem necessary or appropriate to
promote the public health, safety and welfare, including but not
limited to hours and days of operation, additional on-site
parking, and arrangements for security and supervision.
Section 17: Amendments to Section 307-45 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Section 307-45 of the Town Code contains provisions pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units.
Section 307-45(C)(5) has dimensional requirements. The amended text of Section 307-45(C)(5) is
in bold below:
5. Dimensional Requirements:
a. The Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed 800 square feet of gross floor area or
40% of the gross floor area of the single-family dwelling, whichever is less, except that
an Attached ADU proposed wholly within the basement of an existing single-family
dwelling may encompass the footprint of the structure even if it exceeds 800 square
feet provided it shall not exceed 40% of the gross floor area of the single-family
dwelling.
b. Maximum number of bedrooms in an accessory dwelling unit is two bedrooms.
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c. For Detached ADUs, minimum yard setbacks apply except where an existing
accessory building encroaches into the minimum side and/or rear yard setbacks by
no more than 10%, such encroachment can be waived by the Planning Board as a de
minimis encroachment during the special permit review process to permit a Detached
ADU, and the applicant would not need to obtain a variance from the ZBA for the
encroachment. To be eligible for this exception, the existing accessory building shall
have a certificate of occupancy/compliance issuance date at least five (5) years prior
to when application is made for the Detached ADU.
d. No Detached ADU shall be located in a required front yard or corner lot side yard
that faces the public street.
e. The maximum height of the structure containing a Detached ADU shall not exceed
the height of the structure containing the principal residence on the lot.
Section 18: Amendments to Section 307-48: Business and professional offices and two-family
dwellings in transitional locations.
There have been questions that have recently arisen about whether Section 307-48 applies to
medical uses. After reviewing the existing section, the language of Section 307-48 should be
updated including the title of the section. The language shall be updated as follows:
Section 307-48. Business, medical, and professional offices and two-family dwellings in
transitional locations.
A. Purpose. Recognizing that the potential for conflict between incompatible land uses
is greatest at the boundary between residential and nonresidential districts, it is the
purpose and intent of this section to provide for and encourage low-intensity office
uses and two-family dwellings in locations where they can contribute to an orderly
transition between commercial uses and residential uses. To ensure any medical office
use in transitional locations remains a low-intensity use, additional requirements
regarding maximum gross square footage and number of parking spaces are
included, and shall not be varied by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
B. Standards and conditions.
(1) Uses. Business, medical, and professional offices and two-family dwellings
located entirely within a building, including accessory uses thereto, are
permitted. Retail sales of goods or services and storage of products are
prohibited. Signs shall be permitted as specified in Chapter 245, Signs, of the
Town of Cortlandt Code.
(2) Location. Business, medical, and professional office uses and two-family
dwellings as regulated by this section may be permitted only in transitional
locations as defined by this chapter.

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(3) Dimensional requirements. Minimum lot area, width and yard dimensions
and maximum lot coverage and building height shall be as follows:
(a) For business, medical, and professional offices: as specified for a
single-family dwelling in the district in which the proposed office use
is located.
1. In addition, the gross square footage permitted for a medical
office use shall not exceed 2,000 square feet.
(b) For two-family dwellings: as specified for a two-family dwelling in the
RG District.
(4) Parking. A parking plan showing parking areas, landscaping and adjacent
uses shall be submitted as part of the application for a special permit. Offstreet parking shall be provided as required by this chapter except that
parking for a medical office shall not exceed ten (10) total spaces. Parking
areas shall not be located in front yards, unless the permit-granting authority
finds that the parking requirement cannot be satisfied by locating the
required parking spaces in side and rear yards. In such cases, no more than
50% of the required parking spaces may be located in front yards.
(5) Screening. Parking areas shall be screened along all lot lines adjacent to
other lots in residential districts by fencing and planted materials in a
manner such that the visual impacts of such areas upon adjacent properties
are minimized.
(6) Residential appearance. In cases where alterations are to be made to the
building facade, facade renderings showing the proposed alterations are to
be submitted as a part of the application for a special permit. Existing and
proposed buildings shall maintain a residential appearance to the extent
feasible in the judgment of the permit-granting authority. In making this
judgment, the permit-granting authority shall consider the following:
(a) Front, side or rear building elevation visible from a street, including
the size and arrangement of doors, windows, porticos, garages, chimneys
or other openings or breaks.
(b) Other significant design features, such as but not limited to materials,
color, roof shape, exposed mechanical equipment, service and storage
enclosures, signs, landscaping, retaining walls, dividing walls, fences and
lighting posts.

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Section 19: Amendments to Article XI of Chapter 307 of the Town Code
a) The title, Article XI: Additional Special Permit Standards and Conditions for Specific
Uses, shall be renamed as follows:
ARTICLE XI: SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
b) Addition of Section 307-44.1. Applicability.
The following shall be added to the Town Code:
Section 307-44.1. Applicability.
The uses listed below shall be subject to such additions, exceptions, and/or
modifications as provided herein by the following supplemental regulations. These
supplemental regulations shall apply in all cases, whether the use is permitted as-ofright or requires a special permit.
c) Deletions
The following provisions shall be eliminated from the Code:
i.

Section 307-61: Junkyard: Remove Section 307-61(A)(9)
Text to be removed: Permit duration and renewal. Permits shall be issued conditionally
for three-year periods upon a showing of compliance with the terms and conditions of this
chapter and the special permit during the preceding permit period.

ii.

Section 307-65.2: Bed-and-breakfast establishments: Remove Section 307-65.2(B)(10)
Text to be removed: Permit period and renewal. The special permit shall be granted for a
period of three years and may be renewed for additional three-year periods. An application
for renewal of the special permit shall be made to the Code Enforcement Department on a
form provided by that department and with a fee in an amount set forth in a fee schedule
adopted by the Town Board. The Code Enforcement Department shall reissue the permit if
inspection of the premises finds it to be in compliance with all applicable codes, the
requirements of this section and the provisions of the original approval. Should the Code
Enforcement Department find that the premises are not in compliance with all applicable
codes, they shall initiate appropriate enforcement procedures.

iii.

Section 307-65.3: Private nature preserves open to public: Remove Section 307-65.3(B)(8)
Text to be removed: Permits hereunder shall be issued for terms of five years and may be
renewed by the Planning Board. Anytime prior to the expiration of any permit issued
hereunder upon receipt of a request for renewal by the property owner and/or revision of
such permit, and upon publication and notice as provided in § 307-41B and C of this
chapter, the Planning Board will schedule a public hearing to be held to consider the
renewal of any permits hereunder for an additional five-year period or the revision of any
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such permit. Upon a finding that the permit holder has substantially complied with the
prior permit, the Planning Board may extend the permit for an additional five-year period.
The same renewal process shall occur for any permit or renewal granted hereunder.
Section 307-65.4: Conversion of existing structure to licensed nursery/day care
center: Remove Section 307-65.4(C)(9)

iv.

Text to be removed: Permits hereunder shall be issued for terms of five years and may be
renewed by the Planning Board. Anytime prior to the expiration of any permit issued
hereunder, upon receipt of a request for renewal by the property owner and/or revision of
such permit, and upon publication and notice as provided in § 307-41B and C of this
chapter, the Planning Board will schedule a public hearing to be held to consider the
renewal of any permits hereunder for an additional five-year period or the revision of any
such permit. Upon a finding that the permit holder has substantially complied with the
prior permit, the Planning Board may extend the permit for an additional five-year period.
The same renewal process shall occur for any permit or renewal granted hereunder.
Section 307-65.5: Contractor’s Yard: Remove Section 307-65.5(N)

v.

Text to be removed: Permit duration and renewal. Permits shall be issued conditionally
for a three-year period upon a showing of compliance with the terms and conditions of this
chapter and the special permit during the preceding permit period.
Section 307-65.6: Specialty Trade Contractors: Remove Section 307-65.6(J)

vi.

Text to be removed: Permit duration and renewal. Permits shall be issued conditionally
for a three-year period upon a showing of compliance with the terms and conditions of this
chapter and the special permit during the preceding permit period.
Section 20: Amendments to Section 307-81: Dimensionally nonconforming structures
containing conforming use
The language of Section 307-81 of the Town Code shall be updated to make clear that this section
only applies to the principal residential use. The language shall be updated to read as follows:
A dimensionally nonconforming structure containing a conforming use may be enlarged,
extended, reconstructed or restored as of right subject to the property owner obtaining all
necessary permits, provided that such action would not increase the degree of any existing
dimensional nonconformity nor create any new nonconformity with respect to the
requirements set forth in this chapter. This provision only applies to principal residential
uses, and shall not be used to permit the addition of a new story on an existing dimensionally
nonconforming structure without a Variance being granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Section 21: Amendments to Section 307-96.1: Annsville Waterfront Enhancement District
A. Section 307-96.1-(E)(17): “Exterior Lighting” shall be deleted.
B. The text of Section 307-96.1-E(19) “Waterfront promenade” contains the word
“corroboratively”, which should be changed to “collaboratively”.
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Section 22: Addition of New Section 307-9.1: House Orientation
The following text shall be added as a new Section 307-9.1:
307-9.1 House orientation.
The façade of a house shall face the public street. Houses on corner lots should be oriented
in the same direction as the adjacent houses, which is usually the street with the least
frontage. Where no other method determines conclusively the front of a lot, the Director of
Code Enforcement in consultation with the Planning Department shall designate the
property line from which the front yard will be measured after considering the optimum
orientation of the principal dwelling to minimize negative impacts on surrounding
properties.
Section 23: Severability
If any provisions of this local law are held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court
of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of the local law shall remain in effect.
Section 24: Effective Date
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

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307 Attachment 3
Table of Dimensional Regulations, Residential Districts (1)
§ 307-17, Zoning Town of Cortlandt
[Amended 2-14-1995; 8-12-2003; 4-11-2006; 5-15-2007 by L.L. No. 9-2007; 4-16-2024 by L.L. No. 4-2024;
7-15-2025 by L.L. No. 4-2025]
Minimum Yard

Zoning District

Lot/Use Specifics

CROS

Minimum
Lot Area
(square feet)

Minimum
Lot Width
(feet)

653,400
(15 acres)

500

Maximum Height

Front
(feet)

Side
(feet)

Rear
(feet)

35

50

50

30

(feet) (8, 9)

Maximum
Lot Coverage
(percentage of Lot
Area)
5%

R-80

80,000

200

35

50

30

30

15%

R-40

40,000

150

35

50

30

30

20%

40,000

150
35

50

Standard lot
R-40A

Existing lot for
2-family dwelling

30

20,000

100

R-20

20,000

100

35

35

15

30

30%

R-15

15,000

80

35

30

10

25

40%

35

25

6

20

45%

40

25

6

20

See Note
(7)

See Note
(7)

6

6

See Note
(5)

See Note
(6)

R-10
R-G

All residential
districts
See Notes
(2) and (3)

10,000

75

Single-family dwelling

7,500

60

2-family dwelling

10,000

70

Accessory building containing
ADU

Not to exceed height
of principal building
on same lot

Shed, detached garage, or other
accessory building not containing
an ADU

See Note (4)

All other accessory
structures (pool, deck, coop, sport
court, patio, playground
equipment, etc)

See Note (4)

Not permitted
in front yard

15

20%
30

30%

50%
45%

NOTES:
(1) See supplementary dimensional regulations in §307-18.
(2) Except as noted, accessory structures with less than 25 square feet of floor area are exempt from these requirements. This exemption does not apply to compressors,
condensors, generators, above- or below-ground storage tanks, or battery energy storage systems (BESS).
(3) The total footprint of all accessory structures shall not exceed the footprint of the principal building, and no single accessory structure shall have a footprint that exceeds
70% of the footprint of the principal building.
(4) Maximum height of seventeen (17) feet to the highest point of the structure. See §307-18.F(2) for exemptions to height calculation.
(5) Minimum side yard setbacks apply.
(6) Minimum rear yard setbacks apply except as follows:
- In the R-G and R-10 districts, the rear yard setback for an accessory structures is 6 feet.
- In the R-15 and R-20 distrcts, the rear yard setback for an accessory structres is 10 feet.
(7) Minimum yard setbacks apply to ADUs except where an existing accessory building encroaches into the minimum side and/or rear yard setbacks by no more than 10%, such
encroachment can be waived by the Planning Board as a de minimis encroachment during the special permit review process to permit a detached ADU, and the applicant would
not need to obtain a variance from the ZBA for the encroachment. To be eligible for this exception, the existing accessory building shall have a certificate of
occupancy/compliance issuance date at least five (5) years prior to when application is made for the detached ADU.
(8) Except in the R-G district, the maximum height of each story shall not exceed twelve (12) feet.
(9) See §307-18(F) for additional regulations regarding building height.

SIGNS
245 Attachment 2
Table 2
Signs Permitted in HC and CD Districts for Sites with Multiple Tenants Town of Cortlandt
[Amended 8-13-1996; 6-12-2018 by L.L. No. 6-2018]

Site With Less Than
100,000
Square Feet
Freestanding Plaza/Property
Identification Signs
Maximum number
Maximum height
Minimum sign size

1
16 feet
8 square feet
24 square feet

Maximum sign size

Site With at Least1
100,000 Square Feet but
Not More Than 499,999
Square Feet

Site With 500,0001,2 Square
Feet or Greater or Sites
Located on Cortlandt
Boulevard Greater Than
120,000
Square Feet*

2
20 feet

3
24 feet

2 signs, no 1 of which may
exceed 50 square feet or; 1
sign which may not exceed
75 square feet

3 signs, no 1 of which may
exceed 100 square feet or; 2
signs no 1 of which may
exceed 120 square feet; or 1
sign which may not exceed
150 square feet

If plaza identification sign includes space(s) for individual business sign(s), the plaza
identification portion of the sign does not count against the maximum sign size of the
freestanding sign, provided it is less than 15% of the total sign area reserved for the
individual business signs.
*Address numbers are considered as part of the plaza identification sign
Business wall signs 3,4

1 square foot per 1 linear
foot of building frontage
up to a maximum of 80
square feet

1 square foot per 1 linear
Satellite store: (less than
foot of building frontage up 25,000 sq. ft of floor space) 1
to a maximum of 80 square square foot per 1 linear foot
feet
of building frontage up to a
maximum of 80 square feet
Major store: (25,000
to 100,000 sq. ft. of floor
space) Maximum of 120 sq.
ft. and a maximum letter
height of 3 feet
Anchor store: (more than
100,000 sq. ft. of floor space)
Maximum of 160 sq. ft. and a
maximum letter height of 4
feet

Site With Less Than
100,000
Square Feet
Awning signs

Projecting signs

6-inch cut letters on
awning valance, tenants
name can be repeated up
to 3 times

Site With at Least1,2
100,000 Square Feet but
Not More Than 499,999
Square Feet

Site With 500,0001,2,3
Square
Feet or Greater or Sites
Located on Cortlandt
Boulevard Greater Than
120,000
Square Feet*

6-inch cut letters on awning 6-inch cut letters on awning
valance, tenants name can valance, tenants name can be
be repeated up to 3 times
repeated up to 3 times
In a situation where a covered walkway or canopy exists,
one (1) nonilluminated projecting sign for each business
establishment hung from the ceiling of such covered
walkway or canopy not to exceed four (4) square feet in
area and to have at least eight (8) feet of clearance from
the sidewalk to the bottom of the sign shall be permitted.

NOTES:
1
At convenient locations to sidewalk and parking areas, nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated freestanding directional signs of
stores and facilities not to exceed 24 square feet in area or eight feet in height shall be permitted at a rate of one for each 100,000 square
feet of retail floor space. A maximum of six business signs, no one of which may exceed four square feet, may be included in the total
square footage of the directional sign.
2
If a Master Sign Plan, as defined herein, is submitted, the Planning Board may increase the otherwise maximum permitted size of a
freestanding identification sign, freestanding directional sign or business wall sign by as much as 20%, provided that there is an equal,
offsetting reduction in the size of other signs within the same category. Such adjustments in size shall be allowed by the Planning Board
only after consultation with the Architectural Review Council and a Planning Board finding that such adjustments in size will not
substantially increase impacts on surrounding properties, will not be in conflict with the design criteria contained in this local law and
will assist the shopping public in finding their desired destination.
3
If a building fronts on two or more rights-of-way, the sign area for each additional frontage shall be at 1/2 the rate or size otherwise
allowed.
4
The approval authority may increase the wall sign area per Table B and may increase letter size by 100% per § 245-10, Appeals and
variances.

Table B
Wall Sign Area Adjustment Factor
Distance of Sign from Building Setback to right-of-way
0 to 100 feet
100 to 200 feet
200 to 300 feet
More than 300 feet
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TOWN OF CORTLANDT
Purchasing Department

Town Board Members

Town Hall
1 Heady Street
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
914-734-1046

RICHARD H. BECKER
Town Supervisor

JAMES F. CREIGHTON
CRISTIN JACOBY
ROBERT E. MAYES
JOYCE C. WHITE
Purchasing Director
Jennifer Glasheen

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
REPORT TO THE TOWN BOARD
MONTH OF JUNE 2026

PURCHASE ORDERS PROCESSED

106

APPROXIMATE PURCHASING VOLUME

$194,037

AWARDED BIDS/RFP
BID#2026-11 – Used Street Sweeper W/trade in

REQUEST FOR RESOLUTIONS:
DES: Repair of Sanitation Vehicle
DES: Un-Armed Security. As needed
SCHEDULED BIDS/RFP’S
2024-15 Renewal – Portable Toilets

Respectfully yours,
Jennifer S. Glasheen
Director of Purchasing

From: Evergreen Knolls <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Subject: E.K.H.A.
To: James Creighton <[email protected]>

July 2, 2026
Mr. James Creighton, Deputy Supervisor
Town of Cortlandt
1 Heady Street
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
Dear Jim:
Thank you to you and your team for attending the Evergreen Knolls Homeowners Association
meeting on June 22, 2026. We appreciate your taking the time to meet with us and providing
us with all that the Town of Cortlandt is doing.
As a follow up to an issue raised during that meeting, streets signs are being requested for two
intersections within our community. Specifically, at the corner of Varian Road and Alpine Drive
there is currently no signage. We think a YIELD sign would help the situation, probably on
Varian, coming out from the dead end. This is also the case at the intersection of Knollwood
Road and Spring Lane, and a YIELD sign on Spring will provide some safety.
We want everyone to be cautious when driving and we believe adding a sign to these corners
would potentially help prevent the possibility of an accident, or at minimum slow traffic to a
reasonable speed.
Thank you for considering this request.
Sincerely,
Nicole Morales, President
Evergreen Knolls Homeowners Association

From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, 09 July 2026 16:43:10
To: Michael Cunningham <[email protected]>
Subject: letter of support - Richard Becker (Cortlandt Town Supervisor)
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Good afternoon Mr. Cunningham (Deputy Town of Cortlandt Supervisor) - so nice to
speak to you on behalf of our nonprofit the Family Resource Center of Peekskill we
are respectfully requesting a letter of support to help our nonprofit to apply for
funding from the NYS OTDA to make make our low income units at 30 Lakeland
Ave, Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 more energy efficient ...handicapped accessible, plus
remove oil tanks to help us make our units safer and reduce the carbon emissions
from them which causes climate change thus far we have been preapproved to
receive Con Ed utility incentives plus for the site to switch to heat pumps....plus we
applied to NYS HCR's small green programs which will help us with the energy
efficiency measures plus the units need new roofs sidewalks ....appreciate whatever
you all can do please see a sample letter of support thanks!
Elizabeth McCorvey
FRC Executive Director
The Family Resource Center
of Peekskill, Inc.
PO Box #302
Peekskill, NY 10566
Phone #: (914) 384-6278
www.frcny.org

Letter of Support Sample Request
The Family Resource Center of Peekskill, Inc. (FRC)

154 N Division St (or PO Box #302)
Peekskill, New York 10566

Office: (914) 739-0411 | 24 hrs. (914) 384-6278 – Email: [email protected]

Date: _______________________________
To Whom it May Concern:
Re: Letter of Support for the Family Resource Center of Peekskill, Inc.
Dear Sirs:
On behalf of Office:____________________ this letter serves to show support for the Family
Resource Center of Peekskill, Inc. – NYS ESD Agency Grant application to better serve or local
County, State of NY and Country at Large. Based in Peekskill, NY for over 35 years , FRC is an
equal opportunity not-for-profit which has provided low income housing and emergency food
pantry services, crises counseling, etc. to persons in need on a first come first serve basics
regardless of the following: disability, race, familial status, gender, national origin, etc.
Currently the org provides shelter to approx. 60 impoverished adults and children (99% who rely
on public assistance). The Resource Center’s mission - is to build support services within
communities which strengthen and empower low-income families w children, homeless persons,
and elderly individuals (such partnership opportunities with the NYS ESD - empowers the notfor-profit to fulfill its mission). Funding through the NYS Economic Development Mid- Hudson
Region will empower FRC to expand its pantry space, upgrade the org office inadequate
inefficient heating, help make the orgs residential units more energy efficient | climate friendly,
plus provide opportunities to struggling businesses as well as apprenticeship opportunities.
Should you need please do not hesitate to contact myself at: _____________________________
Many thanks for funding this deserving organization which has helped so many throughout
Peekskill, Mohegan Lake, Westchester, and NYS at Large for over 35 years!
Sincerely,

Title: ______________________________________

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZE CONVEYANCE OF 21 COOK LANE TO THE VILLAGE OF CROTONON-HUDSON SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM)
WHEREAS, the Town owns 21 Cook Lane (SBL 67.19-2-27) (the “Property”) after
acquiring it through an in rem foreclosure action; and
WHEREAS, the Property is located in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson; and
WHEREAS, the Property was designated as a playground area on the original subdivision
plat; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to letter dated May 7, 2026, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson’s
Village Manager requested that the Town convey the Property to the Village for recreational
purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Town
Supervisor to execute the necessary conveyance documents to convey 21 Cook Lane to the Village
of Croton.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this conveyance is subject to Permissive
Referendum and shall be posted and published as required by law.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZE CONVEYANCE OF 3216 LEXINGTON AVENUE TO NEIGHBORING
PROPERTY OWNERS SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM)
WHEREAS, the Town owns 3216 Lexington Avenue (SBL 24.11-2-9) (the “Property”)
after acquiring it through an in rem foreclosure action; and
WHEREAS, the property is a substandard lot and not buildable; and
WHEREAS, the adjacent property owners located at 3210 Lexington Avenue and 3230
Lexington Avenue both indicated their interest in acquiring a portion of 3216 Lexington Avenue;
and
WHEREAS, the Town has a standard price of $5,000 plus all transfer costs; and
WHEREAS, the costs will be apportioned amongst the two property owners, and the
property acquired will be merged into the existing parcels;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Town
Supervisor to execute the necessary conveyance documents to convey 3216 Lexington Avenue to
the neighboring property owners based on the terms in this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this conveyance is subject to Permissive
Referendum and shall be posted and published as required by law.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(ADOPT NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS BILL OF RIGHTS)
WHEREAS, the New York Association of Towns provides education and advocacy for
towns throughout New York State; and
WHEREAS, the NYAOT Bill of Rights includes principles including: Protect and Defend
Municipal Home Rule; Protect Our Lands, Guide Our Development; Freedom from Unfunded
Mandates; Modernize Transparency, Accessibility and Engagement; and a Voice in Decisions
Impacting our Hometowns; and
WHEREAS, the full text of the NYAOT Bill of Rights is annexed to this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board adopts the NYAOT Bill
of Rights annexed hereto.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

New York Association of Towns
Bill of Rights
Whereas, town government provides services essential to the vitality and success
of New York State, like maintaining and repairing roads; protecting neighborhoods and
businesses; guiding and supporting growth and economic development and acting as the
first line of defense, communication and safety to residents every day of the calendar year.
Whereas, towns in New York State are phenomenally diverse, ranging in population,
geography, demographics and other factors, and decisions are best made at the local level,
by the government that best understands their town’s attributes, challenges and character.
Whereas, 933 total towns in New York State are claimed as HOME by more than 9.1
million New Yorkers, New York’s towns should not be considered subsidiaries of the state, but
rather as partners in shaping New York’s future.

Bill of Rights
1. Protect and Defend Municipal Home Rule
As the level of government closest to the people, towns are best positioned to
understand local needs, balance competing interests, and make decisions that shape daily
life in meaningful ways. Preserving that authority matters not just for towns, but for the
health of local democracy itself.
2. Protect Our Lands, Guide Our Development
Land use and zoning decisions belong in local hands - not in statewide zoning
schemes or arbitrary shot clock deadlines that ignore the voice of residents and elected
officials that live there.
3. Freedom from Unfunded Mandates
Local taxpayers should not be expected to bear the brunt of orders placed by
bureaucrats in Albany and Washington, D.C. Taxpayers deserve fairness, and local budgets
need relief.
4. Modernize Transparency, Accessibility and Engagement
Outdated public notice requirements soak up very essential dollars in municipal
budgets by forcing them to pay money for print public notices that can be often missed and
are counterproductive to civic awareness.
5. A Voice in Decisions Impacting our Hometowns
A true partnership between the State of New York and its local governments will
propel the Empire State forward and bear dividends to benefit all New Yorkers. As the
governing body closest to more than 9.1 million New Yorkers, town government should be
treated by the state as true partners -- not as an afterthought or a hurdle to clear.

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(SUPPORT LEGISLATION PASSED BY BOTH THE STATE SENATE AND THE
STATE ASSEMBLY (S.9617A/ A.10949) TO CONTINUE THE INDIAN POINT
CESSATION FUND)
WHEREAS, the Indian Point Energy Center provided significant funding to the Town of
Cortlandt, Hendrick Hudson School District, Hendrick Hudson Free Library, and Village of
Buchanan; and
WHEREAS, the State, without local input, made the decision to close the Indian Point
Energy Center; and
WHEREAS, to help stabilize the tax base, the State provided funds pursuant to the electric
generation facility cessation mitigation program (“Cessation Fund”); and
WHEREAS, the Indian Point Cessation Fund was set to expire after 7 years; and
WHEREAS, New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Dana
Levenberg jointly introduced legislation to extend the Cessation Fund for an additional 5 years;
and
WHEREAS, both the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly passed the
legislation, which is waiting for the Governor’s signature;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to this Resolution, the Town
Board indicates its support for legislation passed by both the State Senate and the State Assembly
(S.9617A/ A.10949) to continue the Indian Point Cessation Fund and requests that the Governor
sign the legislation.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE AN OUT-OF-DISTRICT SEWER
AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF 32 WOODLAND BOULEVARD)
WHEREAS, the owner of 32 Woodland Boulevard applied to the Town for sewer service
from the Country Woods Sewer District; and
WHEREAS, rather than require an expansion of the area, the Town believes it simpler to
have an out-of-district user agreement with the owner of 32 Woodland Boulevard;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to
execute an out-of-district user agreement with the owner of 32 Woodland Boulevard.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZE REPAIR OF SANITATION VEHICLE # 222)
WHEREAS, the engine of Sanitation Vehicle # 222 garbage truck needs emergency
replacement; and
WHEREAS, Diehl & Sons, 129-01 Atlantic Ave, Richmond Hill, New York 11418 was
the selected provider for purchase and installation of Sanitation Vehicle #222 Engine
Replacement at a cost of $49,512.33; and
WHEREAS, the DES Director, Central Garage, and Purchasing are utilizing The City of
White Plains Contract #22-010PA for said purchasing and installation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to
approve repair and the Town Comptroller will secure necessary funds.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AWARD RFP 02-2025 UN-ARMED GUARD SERVICES)
WHEREAS, Blue Eagle Security of 27 Carpenter Ave, Suite #9, Middletown, New York
10940 was the selected provider for Un-Armed Guard Services based on Best Value bid received
August 8, 2025 and previously awarded Armed Guard Services on said bid; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Director and Town Management have reviewed the
proposals and recommends awarding additional option for UNARMED SERVICES with option
to extend for a 2nd and 3rd year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to
execute the contract documents and the Town Comptroller will secure necessary funds.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: DESIGNATION OF TOWN DEPOSITORIES FOR 2026)
WHEREAS, under Section 64 of the Town Law, it is provided that the Town Board
designate, by written resolution, the Banks or Trust Companies in which the Town
Officials shall deposit the monies coming into their offices:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following banks be, and the
same hereby are, designated as DEPOSITORIES in which the Supervisor,
Comptroller, Town Clerk and Receiver of Taxes of this Town shall deposit monies
coming into their hands by virtue of their offices:
CHASE BANK
KEY BANK
NEW YORK CLASS
WEBSTER BANK
ORANGE BANK
Empire Public Investment Cooperative (EPIC) Fund of New York
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be entered in full in the
official proceedings of this meeting and said resolution shall become effective
July 21, 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted on July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: AUTHORIZATION TO PERMIT PARKING ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF
QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD ON AUGUST 29, 2026)
WHEREAS, the Friends of Old Croton Aqueduct, Inc. and the NY-NJ Trail
Conference plan to remove invasive plants from the Old Croton Aqueduct on August 29,
2026; and
WHEREAS, the Friends of Old Croton Aqueduct, Inc. have requested that parking
be permitted between 99 and 124 Quaker Bridge Road on the west side of the street during
daylight hours on August 29, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Services has evaluated the request
and recommends that the request be granted; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that parking shall be permitted along
the West Side of Quaker Bridge Road between 99 and 125 Quaker Bridge Road between the
hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM on August 29, 2026.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted on July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
RE:

(AUTHORIZE A CHANGE TO SCOPE OF WORK FOR TE CONTRACT 2024.10
(R) – FURNACE WOODS SEWER DISTRICT)

WHEREAS, during the course of construction unforseen drainage work was required
along Lafayette Avenue, being completed by the Town of Cortlandt Department of Environmental
Services; and
WHEREAS, said work now necessitates widening limits of pavement restoration; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Department of Technical Services (DOTS) has evaluated the
pavement condition of Greenlawn Road and recommends it be resurfaced between Lafayette and
Ridge Road, said road being used as a temporary construction detour; and
WHEREAS, construction activity has necessitated additional pavement quantities beyond
those estimated which may result in an overrun; and
WHEREAS, this additional work will be completed by Shawn’s Lawns Inc. the
“Contractor”.
WHEREAS, DOTS is requesting additional funding in the amount of One Hundred
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) to cover these expenses.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Director of the Department of Technical
Services is authorized to sign the proposed change order in an amount not to exceed One Hundred
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) to cover these expenses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that applicable costs shall be levied against the Furnace
Woods Sewer Improvement Area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Comptroller be authorized to amend the
budget with regards to the same.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted on July 21, 2026
at a Town Board Meeting
Held at the Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT
CONTINUATION AGREEMENT WITH CHRIS KEHOE)
and

WHEREAS, Chris Kehoe served as a Planner with the Town for over thirty (30) years;

WHEREAS, Mr. Kehoe’s retirement date was June 12, 2026, but he has agreed to assist
the Town part-time in retirement during the transition period; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kehoe will be paid at the same rate of pay during the term of his
transition agreement as he was before retiring;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to
execute an employment continuation agreement with Chris Kehoe on a part-time basis.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
RE: (APPOINT FALLON MILLER TO THE TITLE OF SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT
AUTOMATED SYSTEMS IN ENGINEERING – CODE DEPARTMENT)
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandt Submitted a request to the County of Westchester to
to reclassify some positions and that request was granted; and
WHEREAS, the Civil Service List for the title of Senior Office Assistant – Automated
Systems was canvassed in accordance with Westchester County’s approval of the title change;
and
WHEREAS, Fallon Miller was reachable on the Civil Service List; and
WHEREAS, Director of DOTS, Michael Preziosi is requesting the appointment of
Fallon Miller; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has agreed to said request; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Ms. Fallon Miller be and hereby is
appointed to the title of Senior Office Assistant – Automated Systems. Ms. Miller will be paid
an annual salary of $68,266. AFSCME WC 6 – Step 3. This is an appointment is subject to
probationary period per Civil Service guidelines.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this appointment is effective July 22, 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted on July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
RE: (APPOINT ALICE LAUGHLIN TO THE TITLE OF SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT
AUTOMATED SYSTEMS IN THE DEPARMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES)
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandt Submitted a request to the County of Westchester to
to reclassify some positions and that request was granted; and
WHEREAS, the Civil Service List for the title of Senior Office Assistant – Automated
Systems was canvassed in accordance with Westchester County’s approval of the title change;
and
WHEREAS, Alice Laughlin was reachable on the Civil Service List; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Director of DES, Chris Gross is requesting the appointment of
Alice Lauglin; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has agreed to said request; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Ms. Alice Laughlin be and hereby is
appointed to the title of Senior Office Assistant – Automated Systems. Ms. Laughlin will be
paid an annual salary of $68,266. AFSCME WC 6 – Step 3. This is an appointment is subject to
a probationary period per Civil Service guidelines.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this appointment is effective July 22, 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted on July 21, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
RE: (APPOINT KYLE GODRIDGE TO THE TITLE OF MOTOR EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES)
WHEREAS, the position of Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) was posted in accordance with
the Collective Bargaining Agreement and interviews were conducted with an interview
committee consisting of Supervisor Dr. Richard Becker, Director of DES, Steve Ferreira, Deputy
Director of DES, Chris Gross, Working Superintendent, Brian McIntyre, and Director of
Operations/HR, Claudia Vahey; and
WHEREAS, the interview committee has asked the Town Board to consider appointing Mr.
Kyle Godridge to the title of MEO; and
WHEREAS, the Cortlandt Town Board has agreed to this request; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Godridge of Cortlandt Manor, NY be and
hereby is appointed to the title of MEO in the Department of Environmental Services. This is a
Probational appointment and Mr. Godridge will be paid at the hourly rate of $44.26 8BC-Step 5
($92,415).

Adopted on July 21, 2026
at a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
RE: (APPOINT ZEPHANIAH DANIELS TO THE TITLE OF MOTOR EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES)
WHEREAS, the position of Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) was posted in accordance with
the Collective Bargaining Agreement and interviews were conducted with an interview
committee consisting of Supervisor Dr. Richard Becker, Director of DES, Steve Ferreira, Deputy
Director of DES, Chris Gross, Working Superintendent, Brian McIntyre, and Director of
Operations/HR, Claudia Vahey; and
WHEREAS, the interview committee has asked the Town Board to consider appointing Mr.
Zephaniah Daniels to the title of MEO; and
WHEREAS, the Cortlandt Town Board has agreed to this request; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Daniels of Cortlandt Manor, NY be and
hereby is appointed to the title of MEO in the Department of Environmental Services. This is a
Probational appointment and Mr. Daniels will be paid at the hourly rate of $39.08 8BC-Step 3
($81,599).

Adopted on July 21, 2026
at a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
RE: (APPOINT ANTHONY CARDILLO TO THE TITLE OF MOTOR EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES)
WHEREAS, the position of Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) was posted in accordance with
the Collective Bargaining Agreement and interviews were conducted with an interview
committee consisting of Supervisor Dr. Richard Becker, Director of DES, Steve Ferreira, ,
Deputy Director of DES, Chris Gross, Working Superintendent, Brian McIntyre, and Director of
Operations/HR, Claudia Vahey; and
WHEREAS, the interview committee has asked the Town Board to consider appointing Mr.
Anthony Cardillo to the title of MEO; and
WHEREAS, the Cortlandt Town Board has agreed to this request; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Cardillo of Cortlandt Manor, NY be and
hereby is appointed to the title of MEO in the Department of Environmental Services. This is a
Probational appointment and Mr. Cardillo will be paid at the hourly rate of $39.08 8BC-Step 3
($81,599).

Adopted on July 21, 2026
at a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
RE: (APPOINT DAVE M. PEREZ TO THE TITLE OF ASSISTANT GENERAL
FOREMAN IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES)
WHEREAS, the position of Assistant General Foreman was posted in accordance with the
Collective Bargaining Agreement and interviews were conducted with an interview committee
consisting of Supervisor Dr. Richard Becker, Director of DES, Steve Ferreira, Deputy Director
of DES, Chris Gross, and Director of Operations/HR, Claudia Vahey; and
WHEREAS, the interview committee has asked the Town Board to consider appointing Mr.
Dave M. Perez to the title of Assistant General Foreman; and
WHEREAS, the Cortlandt Town Board has agreed to this request; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Perez of Verplanck, NY be and hereby is
appointed to the title of Assistant General Foreman in the Department of Environmental
Services. This is a Probational appointment and Mr. Perez will be paid at the hourly rate of
$46.73 11A BC-Step 5 ($97,572).

Adopted on July 21, 2026
at a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
RE: (APPOINT RUSSELL JAESCHKE TO THE TITLE OF ASSISTANT WATER AND
SEWER FOREMAN IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES)
WHEREAS, the position of Assistant Water and Sewer Foreman was posted in accordance with
the Collective Bargaining Agreement and interviews were conducted with an interview
committee consisting of Supervisor Dr. Richard Becker, Director of DES, Steve Ferreira, Deputy
Director of DES, Chris Gross, and Director of Operations/HR, Claudia Vahey; and
WHEREAS, the interview committee has asked the Town Board to consider appointing Mr.
Russell Jaeschke to the title of Assistant Water and Sewer Foreman; and
WHEREAS, the Cortlandt Town Board has agreed to this request; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Jaeschke of Cortlandt Manor, NY be and
hereby is appointed to the title of Assistant Water and Sewer Foreman in the Department of
Environmental Services. This is a Probational appointment and Mr. Jaeschke will be paid at the
hourly rate of $48.16 11A BC-Step 5 ($100,558).

Adopted on July 21, 2026
at a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: APPOINT 2026 SUMMER SEASONALS)
RESOLVED, pursuant to Town Board Policy adopted on February 11, 1997, that the following
be and hereby are appointed as seasonal employees in the Town of Cortlandt Government to
work in various departments and divisions. The hourly rate of pay varies with the position. Pool
appointments become effective on May 26, 2026 – September 8, 2026, and camp appointments
become effective June 27, 2026 – August 7, 2026:

NAME

Day Camp

Almeida, Dylan
Bray, Delancey
Brophy, Anthony
Cobty, Julia
Disisto, Sofia
Eichenholtz, Noah
Fatato, Emma
Fatato, Juliana N.
Geoghegan, John
Geoghegan, Keri
Goodale, Brooke
Helfrich, Colbie
Helfrich, Logan
Jeffcoat, Elizabeth
Jeffcoat, Serenity
Jones, Alexander
Lizewski, Maya
Martinez, Sofia
Martins, Sebastian
Mercado, Melanie
Miller, Landon
O'Donnell, Tristan
Pappas, Peter
Pichardo, Gabriella
Pisani, Cassidy
Raine, Noah
Rapuano, Emine
Rapuano, Joseph

TITLE
Senior Counselor
CIT
Senior Counselor
Intermediate Counselor
Senior Counselor
Junior Counselor
Senior Counselor
Senior Counselor
CIT
CIT
Senior Counselor
CIT
Senior Counselor
Junior Counselor
Senior Counselor
Senior Counselor
Senior Counselor
CIT
CIT
Senior Counselor
Senior Counselor
CIT
CIT
Intermediate Counselor
Senior Counselor
Senior Counselor
Intermediate Counselor
CIT

2026
ROP
$15.50
$1.00
$15.50
$11.00
$16.00
$7.00
$15.50
$18.00
$1.00
$1.00
$15.50
$1.00
$15.50
$7.00
$16.00
$15.50
$15.50
$1.00
$1.00
$15.50
$15.50
$1.00
$1.00
$11.00
$16.00
$15.50
$11.00
$1.00

Rose, Griffin
Rush, Danika
Russo, Alex
Rutigliano, Nicole G.
Siller, Duncan
Smith, Shane
Spielberg, Gavin
Stazzone, Sophia
Tsedze, Leana
Weinstein, Joshua
Williams, Bryce
Playgrounds

5/6 Camp

NAME

TITLE

Hickey, Brian
Martins, Tatiana
Velardo, Matteo

CIT
Junior Counselor
Senior Counselor

NAME

TITLE

Aguila, Elyse
Pappas, Alexandra
NAME

7/8 Camp

Arellano, Robert
Ogbonna, Emmanuel
Wamack, Eugene
NAME

Pool Staff

Senior Counselor
CIT
Fitness Specialist
Senior Counselor
Senior Counselor
CIT
Senior Counselor
CIT
Junior Counselor
Senior Counselor
Senior Counselor

Alvarez, Matthew
Chuquimarca, Danny
Delgado, Victor
Diaz, Lorenzo
Hernandez, Daniel
Lopez, Alexa
Martino, Nilah
Olivera, Isabella
Otero, Seth
Ramos, Antonio
Randolph, Jayden
Rivera, Aribella
Salameh, Chase
Tomlinson, Priya
Washington, Saige

Senior Counselor
Senior Counselor
TITLE
Senior Counselor
Sports Specialist
Senior Counselor
TITLE
Swim Instructor
Lifeguard
Lifeguard
Lifeguard
Maintenance
Lifeguard
Cashier
Lifeguard
Lifeguard
Lifeguard
Lifeguard
Cashier
Swim Instructor
Lifeguard
Cashier

$15.50
$1.00
$18.00
$17.00
$15.50
$1.00
$15.50
$1.00
$7.00
$15.50
$16.00
2026
ROP
$1.00
$7.00
$15.50
2026
ROP
$16.00
$15.50
2026
ROP
$15.50
$18.50
$15.50
2026
ROP
$15.50
$14.00
$15.00
$14.00
$8.25
$14.00
$8.25
$14.00
$15.50
$14.00
$14.00
$8.25
$16.00
$14.00
$8.25

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted on July 21, 2026
at a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 2026)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the following seasonal employees will be appointed in the
Department of Environmental Services, with a start date of (See Below) and an end date four months
thereafter. This appointment is subject to completion of drug screening.
SANITATION

NAME
Edward Reeves Jr.

START DATE
07/15/2026

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, all temporary employees in the Department of Environmental
Services shall be compensated at an hourly rate of pay of $20.00.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted on July 21, 2026
at a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall

RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: APPOINT 2026 SUMMER SEASONALS)
RESOLVED, pursuant to Town Board Policy adopted on February 11, 1997, that the following
be and hereby are appointed as seasonal employees in the Town of Cortlandt Government to
work in various departments and divisions with a start date of May 26, 2026 and an end date of
August 31, 2026.

TOWN HALL

NAME
Chris Roazzi

DEPARTMENT
DOTS - Engineering

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, all temporary seasonal employees in Town Hall shall be
compensated at an hourly rate of pay of $18.00.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted on July 21, 2026
at a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall