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9 NYCRR 577.7

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(a)Existing uses in wild river areas.

Land uses and development in wild river areas which shall have been lawfully in existence on April 19, 1976, including access by motor vehicle, may continue and be replaced in kind on the same foundation or in the same location, but may not be expanded.

(b)Existing uses in scenic and recreational river areas.
(1)Land uses and development and subdivisions of land in scenic and recreational river areas which shall have been lawfully in existence on April 19, 1976, including access by motor vehicle, shall not be subject to agency review and may continue. Any structure in existence as of such date may be replaced in kind on the same foundation or in the same location. Any such existing use may be altered or expanded pursuant to section 811(5) of the Adirondack Park Agency Act, provided that in no case shall such alteration or expansion violate or increase noncompliance with any of the restrictions and standards contained in section 577.6 of this Part.
(2)One single family dwelling or mobile home may be constructed, without agency review, on any lot in a subdivision lawfully in existence on April 19, 1976 which has been approved by the State Department of Health. The restrictions and standards of section 577.6 of this Part shall apply.
(c)Conversions of certain existing uses within recreational river areas.

Those structures in existence in recreational river areas on May 22, 1973 that are associated with resort hotels, rental cottages and group camps shall be allowed, pursuant to agency permit and in accordance with section 574.8 of this Title, to be converted from their previous use to individual single family residence use, even if such structures, as converted, do not conform to the building setback, lot width, lot area or intensity regulations of this Part.

State Register activity

1 rulemaking · 1 notice

  1. Emergency measures for the homeless during inclement winter weather.

    TDA-01-17-00002Office of Temporary and Disability AssistancePart-level action

    The Register recorded this action against the whole Part, which includes this section (9 NYCRR Part 577).

    1. Emergency and proposed ruleTDA-01-17-00002-EP

      This rule was modified by Notices in the NYS Regis- ter on July 18, 2012 (Proposed Rulemaking) and Sept. 19, 2012 (Adoption), to add the recording of real property instruments to the regulation. Analysis of need: This rule is necessary to establish standards and procedures governing the use and authentication of electronic signatures and the utilization of electronic records in accordance with article III of the State Technology Law, which establishes the Elec- tronic Signatures and Records Act (ESRA). Legal basis: State Technology Law, §§ 103, 303, 304, 305; Real Property Law, § 291-i. Comments regarding this rule should be sent to the attention of the 146 [[PAGE 153]] Rule Review following agency contact: Regulations Attorney, New York State Of- fice of Information Technology Services, Division of Legal Affairs (DLA), Empire State Plaza, PO Box 2062, Albany, NY 12220-006252. Email: its.sm.dla@its.ny.gov Comments must be received within 45 days of the date of publication of this Notice. Please reference Rule Review in the subject line of the email. 2007 2. 9 CRR-NY N 552 State Agency Internet Posting of Application Forms

      Register Jan 4, 2017 · Filed Dec 16, 2016 · Effective Dec 16, 2016

      Register PDF, pp. 38–170

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