Penn Yan seeks code change on abandoned-vehicle storage tied to ongoing litigation; county registers no countywide impact

Ed Brockman, representing the Village of Penn Yan, explained a text amendment that would exempt properties operating under a valid New York State motor vehicle repair shop license from the Village's abandoned-vehicle storage provisions and would establish a 90-day limit for non-licensed repair shops. Brockman said the amendment arises from ongoing litigation and the Village considers it a property-maintenance and land-use issue.

The Yates County Planning Board recorded no significant countywide impact under GML 239 and approved the motion; the Village will continue to pursue its local amendment and legal counsel in light of the litigation background.