Mayfield Town Planning Board Function

A New York Town Planning Board is a municipal body responsible for guiding community development and land use. Their primary functions include:

• Review and approval of subdivision plans, site plans, and special use permits
• Zoning recommendations to the Town Board regarding zoning changes and amendments
• Environmental review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
• Public hearings to gather community input on development proposals

Planning Board members are appointed by the Town Board and serve fixed terms. They operate under New York State Town Law (particularly Articles 16 and 27) and local municipal codes, with their decisions subject to legal review if challenged.

The Planning Board acts in an advisory capacity on some matters (like zoning changes) while having decision-making authority on others (like site plan approvals). Their goal is to ensure development aligns with community needs while balancing property rights, environmental concerns, and public welfare.

Planning Board Members