Tips and tools to preserve scenic views

Posted 8/21/12

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Planning and zoning board members, local officials and community volunteers are invited to attend a planning seminar on “Preserving Scenic Views.” It will take place on …

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Tips and tools to preserve scenic views

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LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Planning and zoning board members, local officials and community volunteers are invited to attend a planning seminar on “Preserving Scenic Views.” It will take place on Wednesday, September 3 at 7 p.m. in the Cochecton Town Hall, 74 Smales Rd.

The seminar is hosted by Sullivan Renaissance in collaboration with the Sullivan County Division of Planning & Environmental Management and the Upper Delaware Council.

“Sullivan County’s natural beauty and scenic vistas are an important part of what makes the county unique,” said Sullivan Renaissance community planner Helen Budrock. “Beautiful scenery translates into substantial community benefits, such as higher property values and increased tourism revenue.”

Topics to be covered include methods to inventory and evaluate scenic views in your community, including an overview of a methodology developed by the Argonne National Laboratory in conjunction with the National Park Service; an overview of popular zoning tools, including various types of overlay districts and conservation easements; a presentation on using design guidelines to accomplish zoning requirements; and an overview of a design handbook published by the Upper Delaware Council.

Planning and zoning board members in attendance will be issued certificates for two hours of continuing education credit.

Space is limited, and pre-registration is requested. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information or to register, contact Sullivan Renaissance at www.sullivanrenaissance.org or call 845/295-2445.

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