Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-6

The enforcement officer shall review the application and the proposed plans and specifications and, before acting thereon, shall immediately forward a copy to the Village Planning Board for its review and recommendations as to compliance with the objectives of the General Plan of the village. A public hearing shall be held by the Planning Board within 62 days from the date the application is filed. Failure of the applicant or his duly appointed representative to appear at the public hearing constitutes automatic disapproval of the application. Notice of such hearing shall be published in the official village newspaper at least five days before such hearing. Within 62 days after the hearing, the Planning Board shall forward its recommendation to the Village Board. The Village Board, within 62 days after receipt of the Planning Board's recommendation, shall approve the application on such conditions as it deems appropriate or shall disapprove the application or shall return the application to the Planning Board for further study and a report to the Village Board within such time period, of not more than 62 days, as the Village Board may direct. Upon receipt of the report from the Planning Board, the Village Board shall either disapprove the application or shall approve it with or without conditions. The Planning Board, in making any final recommendation, and the Village Board, in making any final determination, shall consider or make the determinations required by § 200-76E or F of Chapter 200 , Zoning, or as it may be amended from time to time. The Village Board, before making any final determination, may, but shall not be required to, hold a public hearing at least five days after publication of a notice in the official village newspaper. If the application is approved, the Village Board shall forward to the enforcement officer a copy of its final determination, which shall incorporate all applicable recommendations and conditions.