Author: Mark Turner

Public Hearing – Area Variance in Blue Pond Manor

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wheatland, pursuant to Sections 130-11, and 130-23.B.(1) of the Code of the Town of Wheatland will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Wheatland Municipal Building, 22 Main Street, Scottsville, NY to consider the following:

The application of FNR Properties, LLC of 72 Blue Pond Manor to seek an area variance to allow and construct an accessory structure that does not comply with the required front setbacks at 72 Blue Pond Manor in an AR-2 residential zoning district. Tax ID # 198.07-1-17.1.

All interested parties are asked to attend and be heard or to submit written comments concerning this application.

To view the Public Access Files, go to the Town of Wheatland’s Meetings & Events Calendar to the date above or use the link below:

Michael Grasso, Chairman
Wheatland Zoning Board of Appeals
Dated: February 11, 2026

Local Law Amended – Partial Exemption of Property Taxes to Persons with Disabilities

LEGAL NOTICE – NOTICE OF ADOPTION – TOWN OF WHEATLAND

Notice is hereby given that on February 3, 2026, the Town Board of the Town of Wheatland adopted Local Law Number 2 of 2026 entitled “A Law to Amend Local Law #10 of 2003 of the Town of Wheatland Entitled “Providing a Partial Exemption From Real Property Taxes to Persons With Disabilities Who Have Limited Income”.

By Order of the Town Board

Of the Town of Wheatland

Dated: February 4, 2026
Laurie B. Czapranski, Town Clerk

Local Law Amended – Partial Exemption of Property Taxes for Seniors

LEGAL NOTICE – NOTICE OF ADOPTION – TOWN OF WHEATLAND

Notice is hereby given that on February 3, 2026, the Town Board of the Town of Wheatland adopted Local Law Number 1 of 2026 entitled “A Law to Amend Local Law #9 of 2003 of the Town of Wheatland Entitled “Providing a Partial Exemption From Real Property Taxes to Persons Over 65 Years of Age”.

By Order of the Town Board

Of the Town of Wheatland

Dated: February 4, 2026
Laurie B. Czapranski, Town Clerk

Persons with Disabilities Tax Exemption Income Limit Increased

Important Update

The Town Board has increased the Persons with Disabilities Tax Exemption income limit from 37,400 to 58,400, allowing more disabled homeowners to qualify.

Persons with Disabilities Tax Exemption Eligibility
 

You may qualify for Person with Disabilities Tax Exemption if you meet all the following requirements:

·       To qualify, the applicant must have physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities, as defined by New York State law. Proof of disability may include eligibility for Social Security Administration (SSA) award letter, or disability benefits from the U.S. Postal Service, or Railroad Retirement Board disability letter, or State Certificate for the blind.

·       Be owned-occupied by a person with a disability, as defined by state law, and used as the applicant’s primary residence, or the exemption may be granted to property occupied by a tenant with a disability under a life-interest lease, or a person with a disability whose primary residence is in a special needs trust. 

·       Your combined household income (owners and spouses), based on your 2024 Federal Adjusted Gross Income, is under 58,400 for properties in the Town of Wheatland.

 

Application Deadline

A completed application must be submitted to the Town Assessor’s no later than March1, 2026.

 
Please contact the Town Assessor with any questions.
585-889-1553, extension #7.

Senior Tax Exemption Income Limit Increased

Important Update

The Town Board has increased the Senior Tax Exemption income limit from 37,400 to 58,400, allowing more senior homeowners to qualify.

Senior Tax Exemption Eligibility
 

You may qualify for Senior Tax Exemption if you meet all the following requirements:

·       You are 65 years of age or older by December 31, 2026

·       You own and live in the home as your primary residence

·       Your combined household income (owners and spouses), based on your 2024 Federal Adjusted Gross Income, is under 58,400 for properties in the Town of Wheatland.

 

Application Deadline

A completed application must be submitted to the Town Assessor’s no later than March1, 2026.

Please contact the Town Assessor with any questions.
585-889-1553, extension #7.

Public Hearing – Consider Local Law Amendments – Limited Income Exemptions

TOWN OF WHEATLAND – LEGAL NOTICE – PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Wheatland sets Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at the Wheatland Municipal Building as the time and place for a Public Hearing to consider Local Law No. 1 & Local Law No. 2 of 2026, Local Law amendments to address the Limited Income Senior Exemption and the Disabled Persons with Limited Income Exemption.

By Order of the Town Board Of the Town of Wheatland

Dated: January 23, 2026
Laurie B. Czapranski, Town Clerk

Public Hearing Notice – Area Variance

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wheatland, pursuant to Sections 130-9.A, 130-10, 130-11, and 130-23.B.(2) of the Code of the Town of Wheatland will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Wheatland Municipal Building, 22 Main Street, Scottsville, NY to consider the following:

The application of Sara and Doug Kohn of 45 Blue Pond Manor to seek an area variance to allow and construct an accessory structure that does not comply with the required front and side setbacks at 45 Blue Pond Manor in an AR-2 residential zoning district. Tax ID # 185.19-1-6.2.

All interested parties are asked to attend and be heard or to submit written comments concerning this application.

To view the Public Access Files, go to the Town of Wheatland’s Meetings & Events Calendar to the date above or use the link below:

 
 
Michael Grasso, Chairman

Wheatland Zoning Board of Appeals
Dated: January 13, 2026

Public Hearing Notice – Usage Variance

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wheatland pursuant to Section 130-66 of the code of the Town of Wheatland will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. in the Wheatland Municipal Building, 22 Main Street, Scottsville, NY to consider the following:

The application of Angelo DeAngeles to seek a use variance to allow the continued operation of a pre-existing business in an AR-2 zoning district. Property address is 8990 Union St, 14546. Tax ID# 186.03-1-10.

All interested parties are asked to attend and be heard or to submit written comments concerning this application.

To view the Public Access Files, go to the Town of Wheatland’s Meetings & Events Calendar to the date above or use the link below:

Michael J. Grasso, Chairman

Wheatland Zoning Board of Appeals

Dated: January 13, 2026