Critical environmental areas will be designated from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees in accordance with the provisions of Section 617.14(g) of Part 617.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
For purposes of this chapter, Type I actions include all those given in Section 617.4 of Part 617.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
For purposes of this chapter, Type II actions include all those listed in Section 617.5 of Part 617.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
B. 
In addition, the following are deemed Type II actions:
(1) 
Construction or alteration of a single- or two-family residence and accessory appurtenant uses or structures not in conjunction with the construction or alteration of two or more such residences and not in one of the critical areas described in this section for Type I actions.
(2) 
The extension of utility facilities to serve new or altered single- or two-family residential structures or to render a service in approved subdivisions.
(3) 
Construction or alteration of a store, office or restaurant designed for an occupant load of 20 persons or fewer, if not in conjunction with the construction or alteration of two or more stores, offices or restaurants and if not in one of the critical areas described for Type I actions, and the construction of utility facilities to serve such establishments.
(4) 
Actions involving individual setback and lot line variances and the like.
(5) 
Agricultural farm management practices, including construction, maintenance and repair of farm buildings and structures, and land use changes consistent with generally accepted principles of farming.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(6) 
Operation, repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing structures, land uses and equipment.
(7) 
Restoration or reconstruction of a structure in whole or in part being increased or expanded by less than 50% of its existing size, square footage or usage.
(8) 
Repaving of existing highways not involving the addition of new travel lanes.
(9) 
Street openings for the purpose of repair or maintenance of existing utility facilities.
(10) 
Installation of traffic control devices on existing streets, roads and highways other than multiple fixtures on long stretches.
(11) 
Mapping of existing roads, streets, highways, uses, ownership patterns and the like.
(12) 
Regulatory activities not involving construction or changed land use relating to one individual business, institution or facility, such as inspections, testing, operating certification or licensing and the like.
(13) 
Sales of surplus government property other than land, radioactive material, pesticides, herbicides or other hazardous materials.
(14) 
Collective bargaining activities.
(15) 
Operating expense or executive budget planning, preparation and adoption not involving new programs or major reordering of priorities.
(16) 
Investments by or on behalf of agencies or pension or retirement systems.
(17) 
Actions which are immediately necessary for the protection or preservation of life, health, property or natural resources.
(18) 
Routine administration and management of agency functions, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities.
(19) 
Routine license and permit renewals where there is no significant change in preexisting conditions.
(20) 
Routine activities of educational institutions which do not include capital construction.
(21) 
Planning Board zoning change recommendations not involving a Type I action.
This chapter takes effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State in accordance with § 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. A copy of this chapter must be filed with the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation.