Local Law 2 of 2025 - THE INSTALLATION OF WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS

Keyhole Development

Whether it's called keyhole, funnel, portal or corridor-development, the concept is the same. When the purchase of real estate that is 'not' located on a lake or river, provides ongoing deeded use of a separate parcel that 'is' on the waterfront, people can be funneled through the waterfront parcel (or keyhole), using it as a corridor.

Such a real estate extends all normal privileges of ownership to the keyhole, including but not limited to use by those leasing the primary residence, visitors enjoying a short-term vacation rental* and owner-tenants. All have authority to utilize the waterfront lot. Keyhole rights follows the residential home deed; transferring authority to use the remote lot in perpetuity.

The Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Preble - 2016 Revisions

The objectives of this Zoning Ordinance are:

1). Protect the Cortland Valley Sole Source Aquifer.

2). Protect the open and natural character of the land.

3). Provide for planned growth of agricultural, residential, commercial and industrial use of land consistent with the goals and objectives of the Town Development and Land Use Plan and the economic and social needs of the community.

4). Provide for more intensive protection of the Town's lakes.

5). Preserve the Town's natural resources and habitats.

6). Encourage the use of alternative energy systems and protect solar and wind access.

7). Promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the Town consistent with the objectives of Town Law Section 263.

 

Residency Requirements

A local law to establish the residency requirements for the appointed offices of Code Enforcement Officer, Town Attorney, and Dog Control Officer.

LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 2025

Title: A local law providing regulations, restrictions, and standards for Short-Term Rental
Properties
SECTION 1 PURPOSE
The Town recognizes that it would be beneficial for the Town to control and regulate the transient
The provisions of this Local Law are intended to preserve and protect the health, character, safety
and general welfare of the residential neighborhoods and rural areas where short-term rental
properties can and cannot be operated, and to reduce the risk for potential adverse effects that can
occur with the operation of short-term rental properties. These potential adverse effects include
but are not limited to: 1) Changing the make-up of RIL residential communities from primarily
permanent residents to a mixture of transient and permanent residents, and 2) increasing the
frequency of large gatherings that can disturb the quiet nature of the neighborhoods.

Local Law 1 of 2024

A local law enacting a moratorium ot temporarily suspend hte use of dwelings as transient or short-term rentals.

Short Term Rental Application 2025

APPLICATION FOR A SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT - TOWN OF PREBLE