New Lebanon enacts zoning amendments, OKs EMS chargeback
New Lebanon enacts zoning amendments clarifying cellular tower permitting and fence regulations. The Town Board unanimously approved Local Law No. 1 of 2014, which establishes new fence definitions, modifies setback and height requirements, and mandates special permits for cellular towers across
misc · Meeting of March 23, 2026
NY NEW LEBANON — New Lebanon enacts zoning amendments clarifying cellular tower permitting and fence regulations. The Town Board unanimously approved Local Law No. 1 of 2014, which establishes new fence definitions, modifies setback and height requirements, and mandates special permits for cellular towers across all zoning districts. In a second 5-0 vote, the board authorized Supervisor Michael Benson to execute a chargeback agreement with Columbia County, shifting the town's $181,795 annual emergency medical services expenditure to county property tax collection.
The board also waived pavilion reservation fees for the 2nd Annual James B. Hanson Softball Tournament benefiting utility lineman scholarships.
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Source: the misc meeting of March 23, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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