Since its founding…

The Village of Old Westbury was formally incorporated in 1924. The area, however, was first settled in 1658 by Quakers who lived off the land for over 200 years. Beginning in the late 1890s, several prominent families bought property to build idyllic homes. They also cultivated a Village culture and appreciation for nature, horticulture and sport. Today, a diverse community of neighbors calls this picturesque village home. From its rolling hills to its storied history to its open spaces for recreation, there is something about this place that draws you in.

What is a village?

The Village of Old Westbury was incorporated in 1924. A village is a municipality that at the time of its incorporation meets the statutory requirements then established as prerequisites to incorporation by New York State. Village Law governs the incorporation of new villages and the organization of existing villages.

Who are my neighbors?

The Village is home to a diverse community neighbors— approximately 8.2% are Black or African American, 17.3% are Asian, 61.7% are White, 7.5% are Hispanic and 4.6% are two or more races. Approximately 33% of residents are foreign born. There are approximately 1,200 homes in the Village and approximately 4,670 residents.

Sources: https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=old%20westbury&tid=ACSST5Y2019.S0101 https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US3654705-old-westbury-ny/

How big is old westbury?

The Village consists of 8.6 square miles or about 5,500 acres of open green space and rolling hills.

Who makes the village laws?

The Village of Old Westbury is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board is comprised of the Mayor and four elected Trustees. The Mayor presides over the meetings of the Village Board. The Village Board has the broad powers to govern the affairs of the village including:

(1) organizing itself and providing for rules of procedure;

(2) abolishing or creating offices, boards and commissions, and delegating powers to these units;

(3) adopting a budget and providing for the financing of village activities;

(4) managing village property; and

(5) granting final approval of appointments of all non-elected officers and employees made by the mayor.

Sources: https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2019/05/pub.pdf https://www.villageofoldwestbury.org/166/Board-of-Trustees

Does this include the zoning code?

Yes. The Board of Trustees adopts and amends the Village’s zoning code.

Source: https://www.villageofoldwestbury.org/166/Board-of-Trustees

What is VHB 2021 Zoning Study?

In 2018, the Village Board of Trustees commissioned a land use and zoning study and proposed buildout focused on high density, multi-family development within the Village. The proposed buildout would require amendments to the current zoning code and the well-established building customs of our Village. These amendments would immediately increase the Village population by up to 20% and number of occupied dwellings by 40%.