Smithtown proposes banning new assisted living facilities in residential areas

April 06, 2023

New nursing homes and assisted living facilities would no longer be permitted in Smithtown, NY’s residential districts under a proposed code amendment the town board is scheduled to take up at a public hearing.

Smithtown code permits an array of uses in certain districts — not just assisted living facilities but hotels, skating rinks and even airports — under a process called a special exception. The process is a “typical zoning tool” used by many municipalities for land uses that are consistent with zoning but not necessarily entitled and may face additional requirements.

Farrell Fritz Partner, John Armentano, shares his thoughts on this topic with Newsday in their recent article “Smithtown proposes banning new assisted living facilities in residential areas“.

To read more of John’s insights, click here for the full article:

Smithtown proposes banning new assisted living facilities in residential areas – Newsday