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Home > Our City > Buffalo Waterfront > Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan > LWRP Coastal Management Policies

LWRP Coastal Management Policies


The following is a list of the Coastal Management Policies as mandated by the New York Department of State, Division of Coastal Resources as part of their Coastal Management Program (CMP). These waterfront revitalization policies and their associated standards are to be used in guiding appropriate development and actions for a local community undertaking a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.

These thirteen policies consider the physical, economic, environmental, and cultural characteristics of a community. They are comprehensive and reflect existing laws and authority regarding development and environmental protection. Together, these policies and their standards are to be used to determine an appropriate balance between economic growth and development, and preservation that will permit the beneficial use of the waterfront resources.

    Community Character
Policy 1 Foster a pattern of development that enhances community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of the infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a waterfront location, and minimizes adverse effects of development.

    Economic Development

Policy 2 Protect existing water-dependent uses and promotes the siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations.

Policy 3 Protect existing agricultural lands.

Policy 4 Protect sustainable use of living marine resources.

    Waterfront Natural Resources

Policy 5 Protect and restore ecological resources, including significant fish and wildlife habitats, wetlands, and rare ecological communities.

Policy 6 Protect and improve water resources.

Policy 7 Minimize loss of life, structures and natural resources from flooding and erosion.

    Environmental Protection

Policy 8 Protect and improve air quality.

Policy 9 Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources.

Policy 10 Minimize environmental degradation from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes.

    Recreation and Cultural Resources

Policy 11 Improve public access to the waterfront and the use of public lands.

Policy 12 Enhance visual quality and protect outstanding scenic resources.

Policy 13 Preserve historic resources.