The Lake George Association is setting the pace for the protection and responsible use
of Lake George…
With development and redevelopment pressure in the Lake George Basin at an all time
high, it is important to promote environmentally sound land use practices. This is the
focus of the Lake George Association’s Land Use Management Program. LGA activities
are targeted to ensure that the proper balance is struck between lake conservation and
development within the Lake George Basin. The Land Use Management program focuses on
preventing problems, such as erosion, over-development and visual
degradation -- before they
happen. Problems are much more expensive to
fix than to prevent.
Land Use Development Monitoring
It is important to get involved early in analyzing and
evaluating development in the watershed. The Land Use Management Coordinator and Land Use
Committee members serve as liaisons with government agencies on commercial and private
development. These individuals, using local and state law and natural resource management
principles as their tools, strive for balance between lake conservation and development in
the watershed by:
Working as a partner with government agencies on commercial and private development
Evaluating and commenting on numerous development projects to local government bodies
Meeting with
developers, private citizens and businesses as they embark on development projects
Analyzing and commenting on regulations, ordinances and codes that affect land use in
the watershed.
The proactive approach of the program helps to prevent problems before they happen.
Watching the Watershed...
The Land Use Management Program monitors development
activities in the following municipalities within the watershed:
Town of Bolton
Town of Dresden
Town of Fort Ann
Town of Hague
Town of Lake George
Village of Lake George
Town of Putnam
Town of Queensbury
Town of Ticonderoga
Examining Project Applications and Processes...
In general, the Land Use Management Program examines
the following project application types and processes of the following agencies and local
government bodies:
Adirondack Park Agency - Major Project Applications and Regulation Amendments
Lake George Park Commission -
Project Review Applications
New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation - Projects and Regulation
Amendments
Planning Boards - Subdivision and Site Plan Review Applications and Comprehensive Plan
Revisions and Updates
Town Boards - Code Amendments and Initiatives affecting land use and water quality
United States Army
Corps of Engineers - Permit Applications
Zoning Boards of Appeals -
Variances and Appeals
Legal Action
Legal action to protect Lake George is sometimes needed. Issues that have sparked the
LGA to take legal action in the past include overuse of the shoreline, density of
buildings and visual impacts from the lake.
Land Use Committee
This committee is a group of local volunteer members that assist and advise the Land Use
Management Coordinator on development issues and projects. Committee members help to guide
the activities, policies and positions of the Land Use Management Program. Furthermore,
they play a key role in monitoring the local government meetings and development
applications.
On The Horizon...
In the coming year, the Land Use Management Program is initiating new projects and
will be expanding the existing program. Plans for the coming year include:
Developing a land use development chapter for inclusion in “Our Lake Book”.
Expand the citizen
involvement network by recruiting a number of representatives from each town and village
to attend pertinent town, planning and zoning board meetings
Organize more members and citizens on key projects affecting Lake George by encouraging
letter writing and getting more individuals to attend crucial meetings
Get involved!
The Lake George Association’s Land Use Management Program is always looking for
interested people to help with the program and attend meetings. Contact the Land
Use Management Coordinator.
Concerned about a particular development or land use
activity?
Please contact our office
today!
Local Government Representatives & Meetings:
Click here for a list of local government
representatives and meeting dates.
Legal Action Program
This initiative was started in
1986 for the purpose of meeting LGA needs for expert legal assistance on complex
development issues. The program allows the LGA to take legal action regarding land use
decisions by government bodies on major development projects. This program enhances
LGA’s ability to combat forces threatening the unique qualities and natural beauty of
Lake George and its environs. The Legal Action Program relies heavily on donations from
citizens. Without donations the program would not exist.
The LGA has been an active participant in this comprehensive
strategy to protect Lake George. This project builds upon a previous plan established in
1987 called The Plan for the Future of Lake George Park. State officials, local politicians and various organizations
are working together to secure the lake’s water quality and resources deep into this
century. The LGA serves on a majority of the subcommittees for this effort. A big push of
this project is to get public input and involvement, so, be on the lookout for ways that
the public can become involved in this effort! Find out more about the Lake George
Watershed Conference: http://www.lakegeorge2000.org/
The Lake George
Association, Inc.
2392 State Route 9N
Lake George, NY 12845
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