Overview
New Yorkers are at increased risk from the effects of climate change and extreme-weather events. Recognizing this risk, the Department of State worked with the Department of Environmental Conservation and other partners to create model local laws to help local governments be more resilient to sea-level rise, storm surge, and flooding. Cities, towns, and villages are invited to adapt model local laws to meet the resilience needs of the community with the assistance of their municipal attorneys.
Get Involved
To share a local law you think would be a good addition to the publication, or to comment on the model local laws, send an email to the Department of State’s Office of Planning, Development and Community Infrastructure.
Resources
How to use the model local laws.
A local assessment tool to help communities choose what local laws to adopt.
Guidance on Takings Law and the adoption of moratorium to allow time to enact...
Enacted to ensure that certain state monies, facility-siting regulations and...