The Clarkstown Town Board has introduced legislation that would establish a six-month building moratorium on certain large-scale development projects as the town reviews its zoning regulations, infrastructure needs, and long-term development plans.

A public hearing on the proposed moratorium is scheduled for September 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Clarkstown Town Hall.

The proposed law would temporarily restrict approvals for multifamily developments, large-scale subdivisions, and major commercial or industrial projects, including AI data centers, which town officials say could have significant impacts on traffic, the environment, public safety, and municipal services.

The move follows the enactment of the Clarkstown Community Preservation Act. During the moratorium, the town plans to appoint a new Community Preservation Board and develop an updated preservation plan while reviewing recommendations from several transportation and safety studies, including studies of Routes 303 and 304.

Town officials said the moratorium would provide time to update zoning and land-use regulations to encourage responsible growth, protect open space, and ensure infrastructure and community services can support future development.

Small subdivisions, individual residential projects, commercial or industrial projects under 5,000 square feet, and developments within the Nanuet Hamlet Center would be exempt.

If adopted, the moratorium would remain in effect for six months and could be extended for one additional period of up to six months if the Town Board determines additional time is necessary.

Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann said the temporary pause would give the town time to make zoning changes consistent with its long-term planning goals while balancing development with preservation, environmental protection, and infrastructure capacity.