Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 25-15
Expedited project review process
Operative Text
A. Pre-application meeting. The applicant for a development including AFFH units shall be entitled to attend at least one pre-application meeting at which representatives from the Village and Village staff expected to play a role in the review and approval of the development application will be in attendance. The purpose of the pre-application meeting will be to expedite the development application site plan review process through: (1) Early identification of issues, concerns, code compliance and coordination matters that may arise during the review and approval process. (2) Establishing a comprehensive review process outline, proposed meeting schedule and conceptual timeline.
Section 25-15 of Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 establishes an expedited review pathway for development projects that include Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) units. Under this provision, applicants are guaranteed the right to at least one pre-application meeting attended by Village representatives and staff who will be involved in reviewing and approving the project. The meeting is designed to surface potential issues early and to establish a shared timeline and review outline before the formal application process begins.
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Developers and property owners pursuing projects with AFFH units in Pelham should be aware that § 25-15 entitles them to request a pre-application meeting with relevant Village staff before submitting a formal application. Operators who take advantage of this meeting typically use it to identify code compliance questions, flag coordination concerns, and align on a proposed review schedule. Engaging early through this process can help ensure that the site plan review under ch. 25 proceeds with a clearer roadmap from the outset.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 25-15 of Pelham's ch. 25 is relevant to prospective residents because it is designed to facilitate the creation of AFFH units by streamlining the development approval process. When developers use this pre-application meeting right, it can help move affordable and fair-housing-oriented projects through Village review more efficiently. Tenants and housing advocates interested in AFFH unit availability in Pelham may find it useful to monitor local planning board activity or consult a tenant-rights organization for information on how this process affects housing opportunities in the community.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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