PREFACE

This publication is a true codification; not merely a compilation of existing ordinances and local laws. Throughout this important project, the Village Attorney, John M. Spellman, Esq. and his associate, John Gibbons, Esq., have served as our point of contact. We the publishers appreciate their sincere and able assistance in coordinating the various projects in getting the material and reviews essential to a project of this magnitude.

Villages, since 1975, have lacked the authority to enact ordinances although ordinances in existence at that time continued to be effective. Since then, local laws principally are the only permanent legislative enactments. Normally only local laws are included in the Code but resolutions of special impact have been included in the Code Book in a logical manner.

The Zoning Law adopted in 1986 has been codified as Chapter 30 and contains all amendments to date. The substantive law has not been changed but terminology has been standardized and made compatible with usage throughout New York State.

Because this is a true codification, all permanent enactments, as revised, modified and redrafted are contained in this Code. All prior enactments are specifically repealed. However, rights and responsibilities, heretofore existing under prior ordinances and local laws, are not abrogated by this codification.

Another important change is that the traffic regulations are now to be enacted by the Board of Trustees by resolution rather than ordinances or local laws. The updated regulations are the result of an exhaustive traffic survey conducted by various Village officials. They are to be found immediately following Chapter 60. Because of the many traffic regulations and the necessity to change traffic regulations frequently due to evolving traffic problems, the procedure has been simplified for quick response as authorized by Article 39 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York.

This Code has been systematically arranged by subject matter and the comprehensive index will assist those wishing to locate specific provisions. Footnotes and annotations have been included to assist in using and interpreting the Code.

We, the publishers, appreciate the assistance and cooperation of all the Village officials whose effort has made this work possible to reflect the needs and desires of the Incorporated Village of Mineola.

Dated: November 15, 1994

Geneva, New York Municipal Consultants &

Publishers, Inc.