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Peach Gardens co-op rebuild and floodplain constraints

North Salem, NY

Summary

Rebuilding a floodplain cottage in Peach Gardens means losing your nonconforming grandfathered status, forcing a stack of variances. The board agreed the floodplain rules effectively force demolition over renovation.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Applicants face added variance and permitting costs for floodplain rebuilds.

✅Who benefits

Homeowners rebuilding on small nonconforming lots.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingJun 11, 2026

Board of Appeals Hearing - Jun 11, 2026

Related development

approved

BA26-18 Watson & Ward cottage teardown/rebuild

A dilapidated cottage becomes a new full-time residence; second on-site parking addresses co-op parking conflicts.

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