Applications and hearings required by this chapter are subject
to §§ 239-1, 239-m, 239-n, and 239-nn of New York State
General Municipal Law.
The original or a certified copy of all decisions, approvals,
rulings and findings of any board under this chapter, and of all permits
and certificates issued under this article, shall be promptly sent
to the Town Clerk and retained as a permanent Town public record.
The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals shall have the
authority to call upon any department, agency or employee of the Town
and/or other professionals for such assistance as shall be deemed
necessary and as shall be authorized by the Town Board. Such department,
agency or employee, and/or other professional may be reimbursed for
any expenses incurred as a result of such assistance by the project
applicant. The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals shall have
the power and authority to require establishment of escrow accounts,
employ experts, clerks and a secretary and to pay for their services,
and to provide for such other expenses as may be necessary and proper,
not exceeding the appropriation that may be made therefor by the Town
Board.
The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals shall comply
with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act
under Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and its implementing
regulations as codified in Title 6, Part 617, of the New York Codes,
Rules and Regulations.