The Town of Cambria Planning Board was established by resolution of the Town Board on July 5, 1955.

The members of the Planning Board review and render decisions relative to site plans and proposed subdivisions within the town. Additionally, they are involved in the preparation of a comprehensive master plan for the development of the entire area of the town.

Zoning and Subdivision applications are available at the office of the Building Inspector.

Members of the Planning Board

Meetings

Meetings of the Planning Board are generally conducted on the third Monday of each month at 8:00 PM. Public hearings, which are posted at the Town Hall and advertised as required, are conducted as necessary. All meetings are open to the public.

Minutes of Planning Board Meetings

Click on a date listed below to open a PDF file the view the minutes of the Planning  Board Meetings. PDF file requires

Subdivision Application Procedure

1. Review Zoning Ordinance.

2. Contact Building Inspector at 433-8161 to make appointment to complete application. 

3. Submit Application and all applicable: maps, drawings, plats, surveys, easements, affidavits, licenses, contracts, and other information which characterize the application and property.

4. To obtain action submit to Chairman of Planning Board via Zoning Officer at Town Hall by the first Monday of the month, prior to a Planning Board Meeting. (Prepay applicable fees to Zoning Officer)

5. Applicant and/or owner must attend each Public Planning Board Meeting and Site Inspection to obtain any motion toward approval of plan.

6. Applicant and owner must agree to Planning Board conditions or no approval will exist.

7. Questions should be directed to the Planning Board Chairman via the Zoning Officer at Cambria Town Hall.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of five members appointed by the Town Board.

The Board of Appeals hears and decides appeals from and reviews requirements, decisions or determinations made by the Building Inspector, who is charged with the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance. The concurring vote of a majority of the members of the board is necessary to reverse any decision or determination of the Building Inspector or to decide in favor of the applicant any matter upon which it is required to pass under the Zoning Ordinance (267 KB  PDF file) or to effect any variation in such ordinance.  To download the Cambria Zoning Ordinance, click here.

NOTE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE

Approved by Resolution of the Town of Cambria Town Board on October 14, 2004, effective November 1, 2004.

Section 1304 Paragraph 8

Fee for Driveway Culvert Permit shall be $250.00.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION 

TOWN OF CAMBRIA 

AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Cambria at a regular meeting held on the 14^th day of April 2005, duly adopted the following amendment to the Cambria Zoning Map.

WHEREAS, the Town Board referred a proposed zoning map amendment to the Town Planning Board for certain lands located south of Saunders Settlement Road (Route 31), Town of Cambria to classify those properties from Residential to Planned Development; and

WHEREAS, the Town Planning Board, after reviewing the request, recommended approval of the application excepting 3059 Shenk Road (SBL #134.00-1-70) owned by Todd Wendt; and

WHEREAS, the matter has been referred to the Niagara County Planning Board for a recommendation; and

WHEREAS, the Town has received and considered a Short Environmental Assessment Form and having determined the proposed action will not have a significant environmental impact on the environment and therefore declaring Negative Declaration under SEQRA and having held a public hearing relative to the matter hearing all persons in interest and further having considered the Town’s master plan which favors the amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Board RESOLVES to amend its zoning map as attached hereto and including those parcels described as SBL# 134.00-1-68; 134.00-1-69; 134.00-1-2; 134.00-1-1.312; and 134.00-1-1.311 all located south of Saunders Settlement Road (Route 31) from R1 – PD and further

RESOLVES to declare Negative Declaration under SEQRA and to authorize the Town Supervisor to execute the appropriate documents for this unlisted a

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

TOWN OF CAMBRIA

You may view a full-sized zoning map at the Town Clerk's office or purchase one for $7.00.  Click here to view the .pdf version of the new zoning map.

Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals

Meetings

Generally, the Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 8 PM. Public hearing notices are conspicuously posted at the Town of Cambria Town Hall and all meetings are open to the public.

 Minutes of Zoning Board Meetings

Click on a date listed below to open a PDF file the view the minutes of the Zoning Board Meetings.