Events

Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board (STC) works with local governments, economic and community development organizations, and human services agencies to identify issues and provide solutions that will improve the economy, the environment, and quality of life across political borders of Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties.

The Southern Tier West Annual Local Government Conference provides information sharing and training opportunities for elected and appointed local government officials.

Area variances vs. use variances. Statutory tests. Public Hearings. There are so many nuts and bolts to zoning boards’ roles and responsibilities. In your time on the board, you’ll see a wide variety of projects, and be asked to take action in lots of different ways. This session focuses on the basics of the board’s role in the development process, and what you might expect when you take your seat.

New York State’s regulations, and specifically those that allocate local authority are constantly evolving. How can planning boards, zoning boards, and local development staff address the growing popularity of solar energy solutions, while protecting the quality of life of your community? This session focuses on best practices for local regulations regarding solar and battery storage projects, and how to navigate the state’s regulations on large scale alternative energy developments.

The U.S. is in the depth of a significant crisis relating to housing. The short answer is that supply is lacking, driving up prices and putting some community members on or beyond the brink of safe, affordable housing. This session will focus on regulatory and other tools that communities can use to address housing shortages and enhance affordability.

Our annual conference provides our members, non-members, and sponsors alike, an invaluable opportunity to meet and engage with one another in-person and foster meaningful connections in the ASC field.

AirBnB, VRBO, Craigslist…everywhere you turn, there’s a platform to provide for short-term rentals of everything from a 10 bedroom house to an antique steam engine. What powers do local officials have to regulate these facilities, and who’s doing it best? This session will focus on the impacts of short-term rentals in the housing and lodging markets, and the tools your community has at its disposal to address possible conflicts around the neighborhood.

Today, 1,176 Texas cities are members of the Texas Municipal League. The League is governed by a Board of Directors.

We’ll close out the year with a fun session on who got it really right and who might have missed the boat in 2024. We’ll provide case studies on the best examples of great development review, and a few pitfalls discovered by your neighbors that you should avoid going into the New Year.