NY A04074

Establishes "conservation subdivision" requirements for residential developments of 25+ lots in low intensity areas, 10+ lots in rural areas, and 5+ lots in resource management areas, requiring ecological site analysis before design begins.

Requires developers to submit initial ecological site analysis, preliminary on-site analysis, and concept plan identifying important ecological areas and minimizing ecological disturbance, with public comment periods and agency approval before subdivision plan preparation.

Mandates minimum open space preservation of 40% in low intensity areas, 55% in rural areas, and 75% in resource management areas, with density bonuses up to 20% available for exceeding these thresholds.

Requires designated open space to be configured as large, contiguous areas outside lot boundaries, protecting important ecological areas and providing wildlife corridors with minimum widths of 330 feet where applicable.

Lowers jurisdictional thresholds for Adirondack Park Agency review from 20-35+ lots to 10-25+ lots depending on land use area, requiring agency permits and enforcement authority over open space protections through deed restrictions and easements.