Explore 6 zoning law court cases in New York. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Zoning Board wins: Undeveloped lot doesn't qualify as nonconforming use
Matter of Williams v. Town of Lake Luzerne Zoning Bd. of Appeals, decided by New York Court of Appeals on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Williams, sought to bu...
Landfill expansion not a new 'use' subject to town zoning
Matter of Seneca Meadows, Inc. v. Town of Seneca Falls, decided by New York Court of Appeals on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Town of Seneca Falls sought to impose zoning...
Zoning ordinance unconstitutionally vague as applied to home dog grooming business
Clarke v. Town of Newburgh, decided by New York Court of Appeals on November 20, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Clarke, sued the Town of Newburgh alleging that the town's zo...
County ordered to adopt Pine Barrens comprehensive plan
Long Is. Pine Barrens Socy., Inc. v. County of Suffolk, decided by New York Appellate Division on May 20, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Long Island Pine Barrens Society, In...
Zoning ordinance barring home dog grooming business upheld
Serratto v. Town of Mount Pleasant, decided by New York Appellate Division on April 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Serratto, sued the Town of Mount Pleasant alleging tha...
Zoning Board's Grant of Use Variance for Short-Term Rental Affirmed
Matter of Rosbaugh (Town of Lodi), decided by New York Court of Appeals on March 13, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Town of Lodi appealed a decision by the Town of Lodi Zoning Board of...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 6 zoning law cases from courts in New York. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding zoning law cases in New York include: ny (4 cases), nysupct (2 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 3, Plaintiff Win: 3.