Fall Planning & Zoning

Helping Communities Prepare for Emerging Land Use and Development Challenges

Registration Fee:
$25 due by October 28, 2026
No refunds.

Locations:
November 4, 2026
Salamanca BOCES Center
4039 Route 219, Suite 100
Salamanca, NY 14779

November 5, 2026
Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union
110 Mall Boulevard Avenue
Lakewood, NY 14750

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Four (4) hours of CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS are available for planning board members, zoning board members, and code enforcement officials.

Wed., Nov. 4, 2026

PRESENTED BY: DAN SPITZER, HODGSON RUSS LLP

4:00 - 6:00 PM
Battery Storage Systems

Overview of BESS technology
Local zoning authority
SEQRA considerations
Safety, fire codes, and emergency response
Case studies and lessons learned

6:00 - 6:15 PM
Light Dinner Catered by Subway

6:15 - 8:15 PM
Data Centers and Their High Energy Demands

Understanding data center and AI-related development
Energy and infrastructure impacts
Zoning definitions and permitted uses
Noise, water, and community concerns
Best practices for local regulations

Thurs., Nov. 5, 2026

PRESENTED BY: NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE

4:00 - 6:00 PM
Farmland Protection and Agriculture Viability

Overview of land use tools that can help protect farmland and preserve rural landscapes
A look at strategies that support local agricultural economy

6:00 - 6:15 PM
Light Dinner Catered by Subway

6:15 - 8:15 PM
What's New With SEQRA in 2026

2026 updates on the SEQRA Program
The relationship between the administration of local regulations and SEQR
Overview of the EAF form and the EIS process