This chapter will be known as the "Village of
Tivoli Waterfront Consistency Review Law."
A.
This chapter is adopted under the authority of the
Municipal Home Rule Law and the Waterfront Revitalization of Coastal
Resources Act of the State of New York (Article 42 of the Executive
Law).
B.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a framework
for agencies of the Village of Tivoli to consider the policies and
purposes contained in the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
when reviewing applications for actions and also when considering
undertaking direct agency actions located in the coastal area and
to assure that such actions and direct actions are consistent with
said policies and purposes.
C.
It is the intention of the Village of Tivoli that
the preservation, enhancement and utilization of the natural and man-made
resources of the unique coastal area of the Village take place in
a coordinated and comprehensive manner to ensure a proper balance
between natural resources and the need to accommodate population growth
and economic development. Accordingly, this chapter is intended to
achieve such a balance, permitting the beneficial use of coastal resources
while preventing loss of living estuarine resources and wildlife;
diminution of open space areas or public access to the waterfront,
erosion of shoreline; impairment of scenic beauty; losses due to flooding;
erosion and sedimentation; or permanent adverse changes to ecological
systems.
D.
The substantive provisions of this chapter shall only
apply while there is in existence a Village Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program which has been adopted in accordance with Article 42 of the
Executive Law of the State of New York.
