Zoning & land use in New York local government
What New York city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
3,321 New York meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New York with the most zoning & land use activity
- New York, NY (245)
- Clarkstown, NY (192)
- Colonie, NY (159)
- East Hampton Town, NY (146)
- Bethlehem Town, NY (113)
- Babylon, NY (95)
- Cheektowaga Town, NY (94)
- Victor, NY (93)
- Beacon, NY (91)
- Poughkeepsie, NY (87)
- Manlius, NY (85)
- Southold, NY (83)
Latest matching meetings
Committee on Land Use meeting scheduled for October 7, 2026
The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific items for decision or discussion.
Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises meeting scheduled for October 6, 2026
The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises is scheduled to meet on October 6, 2026. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific items for decision or discussion.
Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises meeting scheduled for September 23, 2026
The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises is scheduled to meet on September 23, 2026. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific items for decision or discussion.
Committee to discuss land use agenda items
The Committee on Land Use will meet to discuss items on the land use calendar. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 11:30 AM in Hearing Room 3 at 250 Broadway.
Zoning and Franchises Subcommittee meets to discuss land use items
The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM in Hearing Room 3 at City Hall. The meeting agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.
Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises meeting scheduled for August 12, 2026
The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will hold a hearing at City Hall. The agenda contains no specific land use items or legislative proposals in the provided text.
Planning Board will hear two residential construction applications
The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on August 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Village Hall courtroom. The board will consider an application for a 34’ x 28’ detached three‑car garage at 72 Bennett Place in a Residential A district. It will also consider an application for a new one‑family dwelling at 41…
Board reviews major building‑area increase request at 513 Venetian Blvd
The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 6, 2026. The board will consider eight applications for special exception permits, setback reductions, building‑area increases, and sign modifications. Items include a request to increase building area from 30 % to 69.31 % at 513 Venetian…
Planning Board to review residential developments and Village Code amendments
The Planning Board will consider several applications for new home construction, lot subdivisions, and a special use permit renewal. The board will also review a referral from the Board of Trustees regarding amendments to Village Code Chapter 171.
Zoning Board to consider battery storage and residential variances
The Town of Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will review six applications for use and area variances. The board will decide on requests related to energy storage, residential additions, a garage, and signage.
Landmarks and Public Sitings Subcommittee meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026
The subcommittee will meet at City Hall to discuss land use matters. The agenda contains no specific items or proposals for discussion at this time.
Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026
The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will hold a hearing at City Hall. The agenda contains no specific land use items or legislative proposals at this time.
Committee on Land Use meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026
The Committee on Land Use will hold a hearing at City Hall. The specific items to be discussed or decided are not listed in the provided agenda text.
Planning Board to review site plan for Little Roots
The Fayetteville Planning Board will meet to consider a site plan and sign permit for Little Roots at 511 E. Genesee Street. The agenda also includes approval of July meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date.
Council considers appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals
The Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee is reviewing two mayoral appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Both proposed terms are set to expire on December 31, 2029.
ZBA to consider renewal of cannabis dispensary special exception for High Life Dispensary
The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearings on seven applications, including two special exception permits and several area variances. The board will consider renewing a special exception for a retail cannabis dispensary at 1300 Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon, and granting a special exception for a golf…
Zoning Board to consider variance for accessory building at 64 E. Grove St
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a variance request for an accessory structure on the property at 64 E. Grove Street in Ballston Spa. The owner, Sabrina Thibado, proposes a 660‑sq‑ft accessory building with two off‑street parking spaces, which would increase lot coverage to 16.9% of the 4,864‑sq‑ft parcel. The…
ZBA to consider area variances for dwelling and garage at 64 East Grove Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a request from Neale Petrillo to construct a building featuring a first-floor garage and a second-floor dwelling unit. The project requires four area variances to proceed because the proposed plans do not meet current code requirements for setbacks and lot size.
Board will consider area variances for a new building at 64 East Grove St
The Ballston Spa Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on July 29, 2026 at the Ballston Spa Library. The board will approve the minutes from the April 29, 2026 meeting. It will review a variance request from Neale Petrillo for 64 East Grove Street to permit a first‑floor garage and a second‑floor dwelling unit. No old…
Planning Board to review 156-unit apartment complex and 74-lot subdivision
The Planning Board will hold public hearings and review several site plans and subdivisions. Key items include a request for a 156-unit multi-family housing project and a 74-lot clustered subdivision.
ZBA to consider variances for 122 Bowen Road and 50 Jetview Drive
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider two variance applications. These requests involve setbacks for a residential porch and industrial expansions including parking and a telecom tower.
Zoning Board of Appeals to hear appeals and variance requests
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a stop work order appeal and two property variance requests. The board will also conduct a work session for administrative applications and post-hearing decisions.
Town Board to establish Police Department Community Advisory Council
The Town Board is considering the creation of a community advisory body for the police department and reviewing a new rental property eviction law. The board will also hold public hearings regarding a utility pole permit and a PILOT agreement for housing development.
Public hearing on 2 new accessory apartment applications
The Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider two new applications for accessory apartments at 1517 10th Street, West Babylon, and 361 Wyona Ave, Lindenurst. Renewals by affidavit are also on the agenda but do not require applicant appearance.
Planning Commission to review building extensions and site plan changes
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and meetings to review four property applications. These include requests for building modifications, a change of use, and the creation of an outdoor dining area.
Board of Architectural Review to review residential construction plans
The Board of Architectural Review will meet to discuss several residential projects, including new houses and additions. The agenda includes a Planning Board referral and multiple multi-home developments.
Zoning Board to review variance requests for 84 Grant Ave and 22 Sheridan St
The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider two area variance requests. The board will determine if applicants may deviate from standard zoning requirements for parking and garage construction.
Extension request for 1198 Stratford Road in GE Realty Plot Historic District
The Schenectady Historic Resource Commission will meet on July 23, 2026 at City Hall, Room 110. Commissioners will consider a series of applications for extensions, amendments, and alterations to properties located in several historic districts. The agenda also includes staff approvals for four additional property…
Planning Board continues public hearing for Nasir Ahmad Mosque
The Planning Board will continue a public hearing regarding a Minor Site Plan Review for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center. The board will also discuss a proposal for PO Square Guidelines and enter an executive session regarding litigation with Sunrise Senior Living, LLC.
ZBA to hear six zoning variance requests
The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 23, 2026, to consider six applications for variances regarding building area, setbacks, and signage.
Zoning Board to hear 4 variance requests, including two-family dwelling
The Mineola Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 23, 2026, to consider four applications for area variances. The applicants seek relief from front, rear, and side yard setback requirements, as well as gross floor area and driveway coverage limits. Reserved decisions from prior meetings may also…
Review of commercial change application for Sea Crest Clubhouse at 2166 Montauk Hwy
The East Hampton Town Architectural Review Board met to consider several pending applications. The board will review a commercial change request for the Sea Crest Clubhouse, a fence and wall proposal, and two Certificate of Occupancy requests. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the July 9, 2026 board…
Village of Ballston Spa proposes adopting Pro-Housing Communities pledge
The Board of Trustees is considering a resolution to adopt the Pro-Housing Communities pledge to increase residential development capacity and streamline permitting. The agenda also includes co-location verification forms for cellular antennas on the village water tank.
Planning Board to review 45 South Euclid II site plan and other proposals
The East Hampton Town Planning Board will hold public hearings and a work session to consider several development applications, including the 45 South Euclid II site plan, a condo conversion at 79 South Emerson, and a Porzio subwaiver. The board will also discuss an urban renewal road assignment for 25 Harbor…
Zoning Board will hear a case for 168 Massapoag Avenue
The Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a new hearing on case 1944 for the property at 168 Massapoag Avenue. No other specific items are listed; other business will cover topics not anticipated within 48 hours of posting. The board will also review the minutes from its May 13, 2026 meeting.
Zoning Board will hear application for 194‑4 to 168 Massapoag Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a new hearing on a zoning application concerning 194‑4 to 168 Massapoag Avenue. No other business items were listed on the agenda.
Planning Board to review solar project and flood zone code updates
The board will consider a special permit for a 3 MW solar facility in the Town of Palmyra. Additionally, the board will review townwide and villagewide text amendments regarding development in flood zones for several municipalities.
Planning Board to review condo conversion at 79 South Emerson
The Montauk Planning Board will consider two site‑plan applications: a development at 45 South Euclid and a condo conversion with a special permit at 79 South Emerson. The board will discuss the proposed plans and any required approvals. No decisions have been made prior to the meeting.
Land Preservation Committee to review barn construction and water line requests
The Land Preservation Committee will meet to discuss applications for structures and uses on preserved properties. The committee also plans to enter an executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property.
Planning Board reviews multiple subdivision and cemetery projects
The Monroe Planning Board will consider several returning projects, including the Henry Farms Subdivision, Kiryas Joel Cemetery, and Meadow Hill Subdivision. A continuing public hearing will be held for the 20 Owen Drive Minor Subdivision. The board will also review minutes from the May 19 and June 16 meetings before…