KYC LWRP
What is an LWRP?

The Towns of Kendall, Yates, and Carlton (K-Y-C), aided by the County, have begun the process of amending their joint Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) – a planning document prepared by the community, and the program established to implement the plan. An LWRP may be comprehensive and address all issues that affect a community’s entire waterfront, or it may address the most critical issues facing a significant portion of its waterfront.

In addition to landward development, water uses are subject to an ever-increasing array of use conflicts. These include conflicts between passive and active types of recreation, between commercial and recreational uses, and between all uses and the natural resources of a harbor. Increases in recreational boating, changes in waterfront uses, coastal hazards, what to do with dredged materials, competition for space, and multiple regulating authorities can all make effective harbor management complex. These conflicts and a lack of clear authority to solve them have resulted in degraded natural and cultural characteristics of many harbors, and their ability to support a range of appropriate uses. An LWRP can be used to analyze and resolve these conflicts and issues. The K-Y-C LWRP can be found on the web here or downloaded from the “Documents” section below. 

What are the Benefits of an LWRP?

An approved LWRP reflects community consensus and provides a clear direction for appropriate future development. It establishes a long-term partnership among local government, community-based organizations, and the State. Also, funding to advance preparation, refinement, or implementation of Local Waterfront Revitalization Programs is available under Title 11 of the New York State Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (EPF LWRP) among other sources. In addition, State permitting, funding, and direct actions must be consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with an approved LWRP. Within the federally defined coastal area, federal agency activities are also required to be consistent with an approved LWRP. This “consistency” provision is a strong tool that helps ensure all government levels work in unison to build a stronger economy and a healthier environment.
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  • KYCL LWRP Report 2021 - Final Draft.pdf
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  • KYCL LWRP Maps 2021 - Final Draft.pdf
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