Cambria farmers speak out against proposed zoning changes

Cambria farmers speak out against proposed zoning changes

CAMBRIA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local small farmers in the Town of Cambria raised concerns to the town board on Thursday night after they said a series of proposed zoning changes could affect their operations. Over 20 residents spoke at the Cambria Volunteer Fire Hall, and over 100 showed up, with many claiming municipal leaders are trying to undermine their agricultural and tourism communities by packing 65 amendments into two new laws that they say "a…

Cambria Residents Fight Proposal that Raises Farm Size Requirement, Allows 24/7 Property Access to Inspectors Without Notice

A sweeping package of zoning amendments in the Town of Cambria is facing strong resistance from residents who say the proposed rules would erode property rights, burden small farms, and grant government officials unprecedented authority to enter private land at any time. The proposed overhaul, which bundles more than 60 amendments into two new laws, is being promoted by town officials as a long-overdue modernization of local code. However, farme…