N.Y. Town Law Section 266
Adoption of first zoning ordinance

1.

In order to avail itself of the powers conferred by this article, such town board shall appoint a commission to be known as the zoning commission to recommend the boundaries of the various original districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein.

2.

Where a planning board already exists it may be appointed as the zoning commission.

3.

Such commission shall make a preliminary report and hold one or more public hearings thereon as deemed appropriate by the commission before submitting its final report.

4.

The town board shall not hold its public hearing or take action until it has received the final report of such commission.

5.

Upon adoption of a resolution by the town board accepting the final report, such commission shall cease to exist as a separate body.

Source: Section 266 — Adoption of first zoning ordinance, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/TWN/266 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 7, 2026).

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