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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Babylon public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed recreational cannabis dispensary in North Babylon
A retail marijuana dispensary is proposed at 1258 Deer Park Avenue in a zone where the use isn't permitted, and the applicant wants buffer distances to homes and places minors congregate cut dramatically. The hearing will shape whether cannabis retail comes to this commercial corridor.
Residential Setback and Expansion Variances in Copiague and North Babylon
Homeowners across the town are seeking approval for additions, patios, and accessory structures that exceed standard lot coverage or encroach on setbacks. These requests often aim to legalize preexisting conditions or accommodate growing family needs.
Covenant Decoupling and Parking Adjustment for Farmingdale Commercial Site
The owners of the Regal UA theater property in East Farmingdale requested to lift restrictive covenants on a separate overflow parking lot because theater seating was reduced years ago. A hotel is now proposed for that overflow lot.