Zoning Amendment for Not-for-Profit Land Conservancies
North Salem, NY
Summary
The Open Land Foundation has been using a donated home at 3 Willow Lane as its office, but office use isn't permitted in the R-4 residential zone. A zoning amendment would apply to any conservation nonprofit in town, so the board is weighing how to write it tightly.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant would bear the planner's drafting costs through escrow.
The Open Land Foundation and potentially other conservation nonprofits operating in town.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Town Board Meeting - May 12, 2026
The Open Land Foundation inherited a property and moved its offices in — a use not allowed in the R-4 zone. The town is crafting a conditional use permit for land conservancies' offices and small structures, which could also benefit the Westchester Land Trust and others. A public hearing and final vote are likely six months out.
Planning Meeting - Apr 15, 2026
The board is considering whether to recommend a zoning change letting conservation organizations like NSOLF have an office on land they own in R-4 districts. It would be limited to land trusts/conservation groups, not any nonprofit, to keep it tight.
Planning Meeting - Apr 1, 2026
The Open Land Foundation has been using a donated home at 3 Willow Lane as its office, but office use isn't permitted in the R-4 residential zone. A zoning amendment would apply to any conservation nonprofit in town, so the board is weighing how to write it tightly.
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