Zoning Enforcement for CEOs
Henry Zomerfeld presented at the Southern Tier West Local Government Conference, which was hosted at Houghton University on June 5, 2025.
His session was titled “Zoning Enforcement for CEOs,” which helped prepare building and zoning enforcement officials to manage enforcement action cases effectively. He spoke about the relevant due process and statutory requirements needed to pursue violators, and the tools used to build a successful record supporting prosecutions.
The Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board (STW) is the regional planning agency for Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties in Western New York. STW assists 124 towns and villages in a diverse set of topics, including community and economic development, community planning, data and information services, environmental and energy planning, regional services, local food planning, local government and community assistance, and water source management.