Welcome the Greenhouse to Westfield, NY

04/20/2022

Earlier this month at the Westfield town board meeting, a 3 month zoning moratorium regarding commercial recreation (currently defined as: Any area providing recreational activities, facilities or services for a fee.) was announced. They are having the first public meeting regarding this moratorium tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4:30pm. Although I timely filed an application for commercial recreation for my short term rental, they were advised by the town attorney to not hear my application and have instead decided to go into this moratorium. The town board, with the input of the public, will determine how they will change / further define “commercial recreation” in the town code. I am not certain why they chose not to hear my application, but if you’re interested in seeing growth (which would impact short term rentals such as mine) in Westfield, I would encourage you to attend the meeting tomorrow. I am concerned they will implement new language which will preclude my property from being run as a short term rental in its current state. I have a letter from the health department which indicates the glampsite is in compliance. Thank you for your continued support.

04/06/2022

Update: Tonight (Wednesday, April 6) at 7:30PM, there is a town boarding meeting (23 Elm Street, Westfield, NY 14787). If you support the Greenhouse, and continued growth in Chautauqua County, I strongly encourage you to attend. I recently submitted an application for a Special Use Permit for commercial recreation for the Greenhouse last week. I received an e-mail from the town yesterday as follows: "Good morning, The Fed Ex packet with an application was received Thursday. There will not be a meeting of the Planning Board next Wednesday. The Town is entering a 3 month moratorium to review Zoning Laws. Best regards..."

Westfield is quietly trying to pass restrictive ordinances that would impact short term rentals/ tourism and preclude the Greenhouse from staying in Westfield. Come show your support for local businesses that would be negatively impacted by the decisions from your elected and appointed officials. More information regarding moratoriums in NY can be found here:https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/09/land-use-moratoria.pdf #:~:text=In%20order%20to%20halt%20development,unless%20a%20variance%20was%20obtained.

02/03/2022

Information & support to help the Greenhouse glamp site get permitted in Westfield, NY. I support prosperity in Westfield & the surrounding communities by providing information on the local businesses & the wonderful natural resources found in Chautauqua County. Please DM me and I’ll showcase your business on this page. Thank you
💕 - Emily

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