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TOWN OF ITHACA
LOCAL LAW NO. 14 OF THE YEAR 2025
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING TOWN OF ITHACA CODE CHAPTER 270, ZONING,
REGARDING ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN CONSERVATION ZONES,
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES,
AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 270 (Zoning), Article III (Terminology) of the Town of Ithaca Code,
Section 270-5 (Definitions), is amended by deleting the definition of “Woodshed.”
Section 2. Chapter 270 (Zoning), Article V (Conservation Zones) of the Town of Ithaca
Code, is amended as follows:
A. Add the following sentence to the end of Section 270-16 (Height limitations):
“Height limits for certain nonagricultural accessory buildings in side yards are
governed by § 270-17.F(2)(b).”
B. In Section 270-17 (Yard regulations), Subsection F (Accessory buildings), delete
Subsections F(2) and F(3) and replace them with new Subsections F(2) and F(3)
reading as follows:
“(2) All other accessory buildings (except garages) may not occupy any open
space other than:
(a) A rear yard, or
(b) A side yard, provided that their height in the side yard does not exceed 12
feet, and their cumulative footprint in the side yard does not exceed 400
square feet in area.
(3) The total lot area covered by nonagricultural accessory buildings (including
garages) may not occupy more than 1,000 square feet of the two-hundred-foot
rear yard setback required by Subsection B above.”
C. Delete Subsection H (Woodsheds).
Section 3. Chapter 270 (Zoning), Article VIII (Low Density Residential Zones) of the
Town of Ithaca Code, is amended as follows:
A. In Section 270-59 (Height limitations), add the following sentence just before the
sentence beginning “The foregoing height limitations”:
Adopted 2025-12-08
“Height limits for certain accessory buildings in side yards are governed by § 270-
60.E(2)(b).”
B. In Section 270-60 (Yard regulations), Subsection E (Accessory buildings), delete
Subsections E(2) and E(3) and replace them with new Subsections E(2) and E(3)
reading as follows:
“(2) All other accessory buildings (except garages) may not occupy any open
space other than:
(a) A rear yard, or
(b) A side yard, provided that their height in the side yard does not exceed 12
feet, and their cumulative footprint in the side yard does not exceed 350
square feet in area.
(3) Accessory buildings (including garages, and buildings occupied by a detached
accessory dwelling unit), in the aggregate, may occupy not more than 15% of
the fifty-foot rear yard setback required by Subsection B above.”
C. Delete Subsection G (Woodsheds).
Section 4. Chapter 270 (Zoning), Article IX (Medium Density Residential Zones) of the
Town of Ithaca Code, is amended as follows:
A. Add the following sentence to the end of Section 270-70 (Height limitations):
“Height limits for certain accessory buildings in side yards are governed by § 270-
71.E(2)(b).”
B. In Section 270-71 (Yard regulations), Subsection E (Accessory buildings), delete
Subsections E(2) and E(3) and replace them with new Subsections E(2) and E(3)
reading as follows:
“(2) All other accessory buildings (except garages) may not occupy any open
space other than:
(a) A rear yard, or
(b) A side yard, provided that their height in the side yard does not exceed 12
feet, and their cumulative footprint in the side yard does not exceed 200
square feet in area.
Adopted 2025-12-08
(3) Accessory buildings (including garages, and buildings occupied by a detached
accessory dwelling unit), in the aggregate, may occupy not more than 40% of
the thirty-foot rear yard setback required by Subsection B above.”
C. Delete Subsection G (Woodsheds).
Section 5. Chapter 270 (Zoning), Article X (High Density Residential Zones) of the
Town of Ithaca Code, is amended as follows:
A. Add the following sentence to the end of Section 270-81 (Height limitations):
“Height limits for certain accessory buildings in side yards are governed by § 270-
82.E(2)(b).”
B. In Section 270-82 (Yard regulations), Subsection E (Accessory buildings), delete
Subsections E(2) and E(3) and replace them with new Subsections E(2) and E(3)
reading as follows:
“(2) All other accessory buildings (except garages) may not occupy any open
space other than:
(a) A rear yard, or
(b) A side yard, provided that their height in the side yard does not exceed 12
feet, and their cumulative footprint in the side yard does not exceed 150
square feet in area.
(3) Accessory buildings (including garages, and buildings occupied by a detached
accessory dwelling unit), in the aggregate, may occupy not more than 40% of
the thirty-foot rear yard setback required by Subsection B above.”
C. Delete Subsection G (Woodsheds).
Section 6. In the event that any portion of this law is declared invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected by such
declaration of invalidity.
Section 7. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the New York
State Secretary of State.
TOWN OF ITHACA
NEW YORK
TOWN CLERKS’OFFICE
Paulette Rosa,Town Clerk,Ashley Colbert &Monica Moll.Deputy Town Clerks
215 N,Tioga St 14850
607,273.1721 clerks@townithacany.gov
December 9,2025
State Records Unit
Department of State
One Commerce Plaza
99 Washington Ave.
Albany,NY 12231
To Whom It May Concern.
Enclosed is:
Town of Ithaca Local Laws 14.15.16.17,18.and 19 for the year 2025:
14.A LOCAL LAW AMENDING TOWN OF ITHACA CODE CHAPTER 270,ZONING,
REGARDING ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN CONSERVATION ZONES,
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES,MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES,AND HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING TOWN OF ITHACA CODE CHAPTER 270,ZONING,
REGARDING ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO BUILD
15.
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING TOWN OF ITHACA CODE CHAPTER 270,ZONING,
REGARDING EXPIRATION PERIODS FOR VARIANCES,SPECIAL APPROVALS,SITE PLAN
APPROVALS AND SPECIAL PERMITS
16.
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING TOWN OF ITHACA CODE CHAPTER 270,ZONING,
REGARDING POSTING OF NOTICES FOR CERTAIN APPLICATIONS
17.
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 250 OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA CODE,TITLED
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,”BY ADDING YIELD SIGNS AT THE APPROACHES BOTH OF THE
ONE LANE BRIDGES ON FOREST HOME DRIVE
18.
A LOCAL LAW DELETING ITHACA TOWN CODE CHAPTER 144,TITLED “ENERGY
CODE SUPPLEMENT,”AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 144,TITLED “ENERGY
CODE SUPPLEMENT
19.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Monica Moll
Deputy Town Clerk
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MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
December 8,2025
TB Resolution 2025 -135:SEQR on a proposed local law amending Town of Ithaca Code
Chapter 270,Zoning,regarding accessory buildings in Conservation Zones,Low Density
Residential Zones,Medium Density Residential Zones,and High Density Residential Zones
Whereas,this action is the SEQR determination on a proposed enactment of a local law
amending Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 270,Zoning,regarding accessory buildings in
Conservation Zones,Low Density Residential Zones,Medium Density Residential Zones,and
High Density Residential Zones;and
Whereas,this is an Unlisted Action for which the Ithaca Town Board is the Lead Agency in an
environmental review with respect to the enactment of this local law;and
Whereas,the Town Board,at its regular meeting held on December 8,2025,has reviewed,and
accepted as adequate,the Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF),Parts 1,2 and 3,for this
action,prepared by the Town Planning staff;now,therefore,be it
Resolved,that the Ithaca Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental
significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law,6 NYCRR
Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review,and Chapter 148 Environmental
Quality Review of the Town of Ithaca Code for the above-referenced action as proposed,based
on the information in the EAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the EAF Parts 2 and 3,and,
therefore,a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Moved:Margaret Johnson Seconded:Pamela Bleiwas
Vote:ayes ~Johnson,Bleiwas,Howe,and DePaolo
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS)SS:
TOWN OF ITHACA:
I,Paulette Rosa,Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca,do hereby certify that the above resolutionis an
exact copy of the same adopted by the Ithaca Town Board at a meg fiz on the 8"day of December 2025.
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MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
December 8,2025
TB Resolution 2025 -136:Adoption of Local Law 14 of 2025,entitled “A local law amending
Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 270,Zoning,regarding accessory buildings in Conservation
Zones,Low Density Residential Zones,Medium Density Residential Zones,and High Density
Residential Zones
Whereas,the Codes &Ordinances Committee,during meetings on July 10,2025,and September 11,
2025,along with Town staff,researched and considered legislative options for addressing issues
associated with accessory buildings,and
Whereas,the Town Board,at a meeting held on October 29,2025,reviewed a preliminary draft of
the legislative language prepared by the Codes &Ordinances Committee,and
Whereas,at a meeting on November 24,2025,the Town Board scheduled a public hearing for
December 8,2025 at 5:30 pm to hear all interested parties on the proposed local law entitled a “Local
Law Amending Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 270,Zoning,Regarding Accessory Buildings in
Conservation Zones,Low Density Residential Zones,Medium Density Residential Zones,And High
Density Residential Zones,”and
Whereas,said public hearing was duly published and held on said date,time and location,and
Whereas,this is an Unlisted Action for which the Ithaca Town Board is the Lead Agency in an
environmental review with respect to the enactment of this local law,and
Whereas,the Town Board,at its meeting held on December 8,2025,has reviewed,and made a
negative declaration of Environmental Significance based upon the information in Parts |&2 and
for the reasons stated in Part 3 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF),prepared by
Town Planning staff,and
Whereas,the Town Board finds that the proposed amendments to the Town Code will further the
health and welfare of the community and are in accordance with the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive
Plan,now therefore be it
Resolved,that the Ithaca Town Board adopts Local Law 14 of 2025 entitled “A Local Law amending
Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 270,Zoning,regarding accessory buildings in Conservation Zones,
Low Density Residential Zones,Medium Density Residential Zones,and High Density Residential
Zones”as submitted.
Moved:Margaret Johnson Seconded:Pamela Bleiwas
Vote:ayes —Johnson,Bleiwas,Howe,and DePaolo
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS)SS:
TOWN OF ITHACA:
I,Paulette Rosa,Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca,do hereby certify that the above resolution is an exact copy
of the same adopted by the Ithaca Town Board at a meeting on the 8 day of December 2025.
Mr Thse
Paulette Rosa,Town Clerk
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 -Project Information
Instructions for Completine
Part 1 -Project Information.The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1.Responses become part of the
application for approval or funding,are subject to public review,and may be subject to further verification.Complete Part I based on
information currently available.If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item,please answer as
thoroughly as possible based on current information.
Complete all items in Part 1.You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the
lead agency;attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item.
Part 1 -Project and Sponsor Information
Name of Action or Project:
Local Law Amending Town Code Chapter 270,Zoning,Regarding Accessory Buildings in Side Yards in Certain Zones
Project Location (describe,and attach a location map):Accessory buildings in Conservation (C),Low Density Residential (LDR),
Medium Density Residential (MDR),and High Density Residential (HDR)Zones.
Brief Description of Proposed Action:
The proposed local law amends Town Code Chapter 270,"Zoning,"to allow accessory buildings (except garages)in side yards in certain residential
zones,with height and area limitations.
Specifically,the local law:
1.Permits accessory buildings up to 12 feet tall in a side yard in C,LDR,MDR,and HDR Zones.
2.Allows the cumulative footprint for accessory buildings in the side yard to not exceed 400s.f.,350s.f..200s.f.,and 150s.f.,respectively.
3.Deletes the definition and special provisions associated with woodsheds,and treats them like any other accessory building (except a garage).
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA),via resolution dated 6/25/25,requested that the Town Board consider modifying the Town Code due to the large
volume of variance requests to allow accessory buildings in side yards in residential zones throughout the years.
Name of Applicant or Sponsor:Telephone:607-273-1721
E-Mail:Town of Ithaca Town Board rhowe@townithacany.gov
Address:
215 North Tioga Street
Zip Code;
14850
State:City/PO:
Ithaca NY
Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan,local law,ordinance,
administrative rule,or regulation?
If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that
may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2.If no,continue to question 2.
1.NO YES
✓
2.Does the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other government Agency?
If Yes,list agency(s)name and permit or approval;
YESNO
✓
3.a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action?
b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed?
c.Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties)owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor?
acres
acres
acres
4.Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action;
5.[H Urban O Rural (non-agriculture)
□Forest Q Agriculture
I I Parkland
□Industrial □Commercial □Residential (suburban)
I I Aquatic □Other(Specify):
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NOTEiThe proposal involves only a legislative action so questions on this page are not required to be answered.
5.Is the proposed action,N/ANOYES
a.A permitted use under the zoning regulations?
b.Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan?
NO YES
6.Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?
7.Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin,a state listed Critical Environmental Area?
If Yes,identify;
NO YES
NO YES
8.a.Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels?
b.Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action?
c.Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed
action?
9.Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements?NO YES
If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies:
10,Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water NO YES
If No,describe method for providing poteble water:
11.Will the proposed action cormeotto existing wastewateriilffities?NO YES
If No,describe method for providiilg wastewater treatment:
12.a.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district
which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the
Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the
State Register of Historic Places?
NO YES
b.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive forarchaeologicalsitesontheNYStateHistoricPreservationOffice(SHPO)archaeological site inventory?
13.a.Does any portion of the site of the proposed action,or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain
wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal,state or local agency?
NO YES
b.Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody?
If Yes,identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres:
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NOTE:The proposal involves only a legislative action so questions on this page are not required to be answered.
14.Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site.Check all that apply:
□shoreline □Forest □Agricultural/grasslands □Early mid-successional
□Wetland □Urban □Suburban
15.Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats,listed by the State or
Federal government as threatened or endangered?
NO YES
16.Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan?NO YES
NO YES17.Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources?
IfYes,
a.Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties?
b.Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)?
IfYes,briefly describe:
18.Does the proposed action include construction or other activities thst would result in the impoundment of water
or other liquids (e.g.,retention pond,waste lagoon,dam)?
IfYes,explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:.
NO YES
4.9.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste
management facility?
IfYes,describe:
NO YES
20.Has the site of the proposed actioiTor an adjoining property&cji the orbject of remediation (ongoing or
completed)for hazardous waste?
IfYes,describe:^
NO YES
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE
Rod Town of Ithaca Town BoardApplicant/sponsor/name:Date:
Title:Town SupervisorXL.Signature:
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Agency Use Only [If applicable]
Project:Acc Bigs in side yards 2025
Date:December 8,2025
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 2 -Impact Assessment
Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency.
Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information eontained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by
the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer.When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by
the concept “Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?”
No,or
small
impact
may
occur
Moderate
to large
impact
may
occur
1.Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning
regulations?✓
2.Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land?✓
3.Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community?✓
4.Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the
establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)?✓
5.Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or
affect existing infrastructure for mass transit,biking or walkway?✓
6.Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate
reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities?✓
7.Will the proposed action impact existing:
a.public /private water supplies?
b.public /private wastewater treatment utilities?
✓
✓
8.Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic,archaeological,
architectural or aesthetic resources?✓
9.Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g.,wetlands,
waterbodies,groundwater,air quality,flora and fauna)?✓
10.Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion,flooding or drainage
problems?✓
11.Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health?✓
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Agency Use Only [If applicable]
Project:[acc Bigs in side yards
Date:jpecember 8,2025
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 3 Determination of Significance
For every question in Part 2 that was answered “moderate to large impact may occur”,or if there is a need to explain why a
particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact,pleasecomplete Part
3.Part 3 should,in sufficient detail,identify the impact,including any measures or design elements thathave been included by the
project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts.Part 3 should also explain how the lead agencydetermined that the impact may or will
not be significant.Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting,probability of occurring,duration,
irreversibility,geographic scope and magnitude.Also consider the potential for short-term,long-term and cumulative impacts.
The proposed local law amends Town Code,Chapter 270 •Zoning,to allow accessory buildings to be placed in the
side yard in certain residential zones.The law also allows for those accessory buildings to be up to 12 feet in height,
and a cumulative maximum of 400s.f.in area (C Zone),350s.f.in area (LDR Zone),200s.f.in area (MDR Zone),and
ISOs.f.in area (HDR Zone).Finally,the local law deletes the specific provisions pertaining to woodsheds,so they
will be addressed like any other accessory building (except a garage).
The existing Town Code limits the location of accessory buildings other than garages to rear yards only.The Code
allows Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's)up to 20 feet tall and 700s.f.in area to be located in the side yard in C,LDR,
MDR,and HDR Zones.The Code also allows one-story garages up to 780s.f.in area in the side yard in those same
zones.The proposed local law will allow buildings in the side yard that are much smaller and shorter than a garage
or ADU.
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)requested that the Town Board consider amending the Code because
throughout the years,the ZBA has received large volumes of variance requests to permit accessory buildings in
side yards in residential zones.The proposed local law will allow for such buildings in the side yard;and the
proposed height and area limitations are reflective of the sizes and heights of typical accessory buildings and the
buildings the ZBA has seen over the years.
Based on the above,the proposed amendments are not expected to have significant negative environmental
impacts relative to the intensity of the use of land,community character and aesthetics,traffic,energy usage,
utilities,historic or archaeological resources,natural resources,erosion,drainage,or flooding,or public health.
Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation,
that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse inpacts and an
environmental inpact statement is required.
Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation,
that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental inpacts.✓
'Date
Town Supervisor
Town of Ithaca Town Board (2.
Name of Lead Agency
Rod How2
Title of Responsible Officer
Christine Balestra,Pianner
:sp®n:ible Officer in Lead AgencyPrintorJvoeNameo^
fjonl Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer)lie Officer in Lead AgencySiejrature
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