Localities retain their zoning perrogative (for now)

March 11, 2022 – The ink was barely dry on her state budget, when Gov. Kathy Hochul was stripping out a controversial proposal that would have given the state the ability to supersede local zoning and planning rules in certain situations. Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, a Rockland Country Democrat, explains why the governor made the right call and consider the future rules for accessory dwelling units, such as basement or garage apartments.