Town of Lake George

DEVELOPMENT FEARS PROMPT CALL FOR ZONING CHANGE IN LAKE GEORGE:

In the wake of a three-month moratorium on timber harvesting, the town is considering an amendment to its zoning code to regulate selective timber harvesting and clear-cutting.

The addition could prevent developers from clearing sites without adequate oversight under the guise of timber harvesting, only to put up roads or subdivisions later.

It also would protect soil and land and maintain views, according to a draft.

Recently, town officials have been concerned that timber harvesting could be a cover for plans for a subdivision.
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If this addition to the zoning code is approved, the town would regulate selective harvesting on parcels greater than one acre and clear-cutting of parcels more than 10,000 square feet.

If land is clear-cut for timber harvesting, the owner would not be able to apply to subdivide it for seven years.