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WYANDANCH SUB ZONE
The Empire zone designation in Wyandanch is one of many initiatives the Town of Babylon is
undertaking in the community. Declared the most economically distressed community on Long
Island by the Suffolk County Planning Department, based on available 2000 census data,
Wyandanch is the primary focus of the Towns community revitalization efforts.
Currently 25 acres of zone overlay the area.
Babylon Town began its efforts by leading a community visioning process in June of 2003.
Sustainable Long Island, a regional non-profit organization, facilitated the vision
process which culminated in Wyandanch Rising (the Plan) a hamlet
plan and guideline for future development. The Empire Zone is featured in the Plan as an
important revitalization tool.
The Wyandanch sub zone includes the retail and light industrial center of the community
located along the Straight Path Corridor. Light industry is targeted in the areas that
form the east and west boundaries of the Zone. Light industry is discouraged from the
Straight Path corridor, which is more appropriate for retail development.
Retail/commercial businesses that will cater to the community, such as a dry cleaners,
drug store, and full-service bank will be encouraged to locate in the Zone. The Town of
Babylon will also seek to attract a downtown retail anchor to Wyandanch which will draw
from a larger radius than the immediate community. Some of the industry that will be
targeted include, but is not limited to:
Private Health care and professional office, Private training/educational services,
Cultural facility
Restaurants, Retail/commercial, Light industry, Finance and insurance and
Telecommunications, information technology.
CERTIFICAITON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WYANDANCH SUB ZONE
WYANDANCH
* Retail businesses must substantiate a capital investment of $100,000
or more or a minimum job creation of 2 employees.
* Auto orientated or drive through facilities with access from Straight
Path will not be considered for certification.
* Non targeted industry will only be considered on a case by case basis,
but must project a capital investment of $300,000 or more and a minimum of 4 employees
with salaries equal to or greater than the area median income.
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Zoning Codes
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