Westfield adopts one-year extension of moratorium on commercial solar projects
September 04, 2026 | Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York
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The Town of Westfield Board on Aug. 5, 2026, unanimously adopted Local Law No.3 of 2026, extending the town’s moratorium on the processing and approval of new commercial solar energy facilities through Aug. 31, 2027. Councilmember David Spann moved the resolution; Supervisor Martha R. Bills, Councilmembers David Brown and James Herbert voted aye.
Town Attorney Joel Seachrist summarized the stated purpose: the extension would "allow for the final report and recommendations of New York State, environmental review, locations and the required procedures." The local law cites 6 N.Y.C.R.R. 617.5(c)(30) and treats the extension as a Type II action under SEQRA, which the board recorded as not subject to environmental review under Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law.
The measure was introduced after a prior moratorium (Local Law No.2 of 2024) and a subsequent 2025 extension; the board said the additional time will allow completion of its zoning review relating to commercial solar. No public comments were recorded at the hearing. The law takes effect upon filing with the New York Secretary of State.
Town Attorney Joel Seachrist summarized the stated purpose: the extension would "allow for the final report and recommendations of New York State, environmental review, locations and the required procedures." The local law cites 6 N.Y.C.R.R. 617.5(c)(30) and treats the extension as a Type II action under SEQRA, which the board recorded as not subject to environmental review under Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law.
The measure was introduced after a prior moratorium (Local Law No.2 of 2024) and a subsequent 2025 extension; the board said the additional time will allow completion of its zoning review relating to commercial solar. No public comments were recorded at the hearing. The law takes effect upon filing with the New York Secretary of State.
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