Project Overview
The Town of Lake Luzerne is undertaking a comprehensive update of its Zoning Code, Official Zoning Map, and Subdivision Regulations, which is a priority action identified in the Town’s 2023 Comprehensive Plan. This project is funded through the New York State Department of State (DOS) Smart Growth Grant Program, supported by the State Environmental Protection Fund.
The update is being carried out with assistance from LaBella Associates, a planning and design firm with extensive experience working with municipalities across Upstate New York, including communities within and around the Adirondack Park. LaBella is joined by two Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) partners: Clothier Planning & Consulting, supporting community engagement, and Amy Fitzgerald Planning, focusing on zoning code drafting.
Why This Project Matters
The Town’s current zoning code dates back to 1983 and is in need of modernization. This update will address inconsistencies between Town regulations and Adirondack Park Agency (APA) requirements, remove unnecessary barriers to commercial growth and housing development, and incorporate Smart Growth principles that promote sustainable, resilient, and attractive development in keeping with Lake Luzerne’s unique character.
What the Project Involves
Working with a Zoning Advisory Committee, the project team will analyze existing land use regulations, evaluate current development patterns and community conditions, research best practices, and draft updated zoning and subdivision regulations. The process will include a community tour, stakeholder interviews, and two public information sessions where residents will have the opportunity to learn about the project and share their input. A public hearing before the Town Board will be held prior to formal adoption.
How to Stay Involved
Community input is an essential part of this process. All public meetings will be announced on this website, along with project documents and draft materials as they become available. Residents are encouraged to participate and share their perspectives as the Town shapes regulations that will guide growth and development for years to come.
Reports & Documents
Local Regulations Assessment & Recommendations Report
This report takes stock of the Town’s existing zoning and subdivision regulations, examines current land use patterns, and identifies where the rules need to be updated, clarified, or modernized. It forms the starting point for drafting the Town’s new Zoning Code.
This project is being prepared with funding provided by the New York State Department of State Environmental Protection Fund.
For the full PDF copy of the report, click here.
Meeting Summaries
Lake Luzerne Code Update Committee Meeting #1 Summary
Lake Luzerne Code Update Committee Meeting #2 Summary
Lake Luzerne Code Update Committee Meeting #3 Summary
Public Workshop #1 (6/8/26)
PowerPoint Presentation from Lake Luzerne Public Workshop #1
Upcoming Meetings
POSTPONED! Meeting: Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 (7 PM)
Rescheduled Date for Meeting: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 (7 PM)
Please Note: While this meeting can be attended by the public in-person or via Zoom, there will NOT be any public comment allowed during the meeting.
To dial into the Zoom meeting on your phone versus using the Zoom application, please see below for instructions.
Remote Participation Methods
- ZOOM | To access the meetings on Zoom, click here to visit www.zoom.us in order to create a free account and download the Zoom Client app. Once you have downloaded the app, please enter the 10-digit access code: 902 687 9764. If you would like to dial-in on your phone, please call 1 (646) 558-8656 and then enter the 10-digit access code (902 687 9764), followed by the pound sign (#). For more information on accessing meetings on Zoom, click here for their support article.
- YOUTUBE | The presentation will also be livestreamed on the Town of Lake Luzerne’s official YouTube channel. Click here to access the Town of Lake Luzerne’s YouTube channel.
If you have questions or would like to submit comments regarding this project, please contact:
• Jim Niles, Town Supervisor – (518) 588-3104 – supervisor@lakeluzerneny.gov
• Matthew Rogers, LaBella Associates – mrogers@labellapc.com