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A 7034

Relates to structures built within an erosion hazard area or tidal wetland adjacent area

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Charles Fall

Regulates construction in erosion-hazard and tidal-wetland-adjacent areas, requiring permits, siting standards, and penalties to protect shorelines, wetlands, and public safety.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Bill Summary · A 7034

Summary: Assembly Bill A 7034 – Relates to structures built within an erosion hazard area or tidal wetland adjacent area

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 7034 (Assembly)
  • Title: Relates to structures built within an erosion hazard area or tidal wetland adjacent area
  • Sponsor: Charles Fall (primary)
  • Status: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
  • Introduced: March 18, 2025
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-03-18: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
    • 2025-03-18: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
  • Related Bills: S 6129 (companion)

Purpose and intent

The bill addresses the regulation of structures built within erosion hazard areas or tidal wetland adjacent areas. While the exact statutory language is not provided here, the title indicates an aim to establish or modify rules governing construction activities in these environmentally sensitive zones, likely to protect shorelines, wetland ecosystems, and public safety from erosion-related impacts.

Key provisions (as anticipated from the bill’s title)

Note: The full text is not included in the summary provided. The following are typical provisions such bills may include; the actual text may differ.

  • Definitions:
    • Clear definitions of what constitutes an “erosion hazard area” and a “tidal wetland adjacent area.”
  • Construction standards:
    • Restrictions or prohibitions on new structures or substantial alterations within these areas.
    • Requirements for conditional approvals, siting standards, setbacks, and design features that minimize erosion risk and environmental impact.
  • Permitting and approvals:
    • Permit requirements from state or regional environmental agencies (potentially the Department of Environmental Conservation or equivalent state body).
    • Criteria for permitting decisions, including environmental impact considerations.
  • Exceptions and variances:
    • Provisions for existing structures, emergency structures, or other exemptions, plus processes for variances.
  • Enforcement and penalties:
    • Compliance mechanisms, fines, or other enforcement tools for violations.
  • Local/state coordination:
    • Possible coordination with local land-use authorities and requirements for local conformance with state standards.
  • Effective date and transition:
    • Scheduling of when the provisions take effect and any phase-in period.

Affected parties and impacts

  • Property owners and developers with properties in erosion hazard areas or tidal wetland adjacent areas.
  • Local governments and planning/zoning boards that regulate land use in shoreline or wetland-adjacent zones.
  • State environmental and conservation agencies responsible for permitting, enforcement, and environmental protection.
  • Environmental groups and communities concerned with coastal resilience, wetlands, and habitat protection.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced on March 18, 2025.
  • Status shows referral to the Environmental Conservation committee, indicating the bill will be reviewed and possibly amended there before moving forward.
  • Companion legislation exists in the Senate (S 6129), suggesting a parallel path for consideration.

How to monitor

  • For the most current status and the bill’s text, check the New York State Assembly and Senate official bill portals.
  • Look for committee reports, amendments, fiscal notes, and scheduled hearings related to Environmental Conservation.

If you’d like, I can refine this summary once the full text or committee memo becomes available, or compare A 7034 to the companion S 6129 bill.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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