This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Town of Lyons Environmental Quality Review Law."
The purpose of this chapter is to implement for the Town of Lyons the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Regulations, thereby incorporating environmental factors into existing planning and decision-making processes.
This chapter is adopted under authority of the Municipal Home Rule Law, the State Environmental Quality Review Act,[1] and the State Environmental Quality Review Regulations.[2]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Environmental Conservation Law Art. 8, § 8-0101 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 6 NYCRR 617.
A. 
Generally. The terms and words used in this chapter shall have the same meanings as such terms and words are defined in Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617, unless the context requires a different meaning.
B. 
Specific terms. The following terms shall have the following meanings:
EAF
Environmental assessment form.
EIS
Environmental impact statement.
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQR)
Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, which is Chapter 43-b of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York.
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW REGULATIONS (PART 617)
Part 617 of Title 6 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York.
All agencies, boards, departments, offices, other bodies, or officers of the Town of Lyons must comply with SEQR, Part 617, and this chapter, to the extent applicable, prior to carrying out, approving, or funding any action, other than an exempt or Type II action.
The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any part or provision of this chapter is found invalid, such finding will apply only to the particular provision and circumstances in question. The remainder of this chapter, and the application of the disputed provision to other circumstances, will remain valid.
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.