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Land Use / Zoning
Land use in New York State is governed by home rule municipal law which grants significant authority to local governments. As a home rule state, towns, villages and cities are granted the power to determine the majority of the land use decisions within their jurisdictions and should be the first point of contact for questions concerning zoning, permit process and local ordinances.
Land Use Planning in Madison County
The tables show which municipalities have comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, site plan review and those that have established a planning board.
Cities
| Cities | Comprehensive Plans | Zoning Ordinances | Subdivision Regulations | Site Plan Review | Planning Board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Towns
| Towns | Comprehensive Plans | Zoning Ordinances | Subdivision Regulations | Site Plan Review | Planning Board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cazenovia | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DeRuyter | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Eaton | Yes* | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fenner | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Georgetown | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Hamilton | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lebanon | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lenox | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lincoln | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Madison | Yes | No | Yes | Yes* | Yes |
| Nelson | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smithfield | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stockbridge | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sullivan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Villages
| Villages | Comprehensive Plans | Zoning Ordinances | Subdivision Regulations | Site Plan Review | Planning Board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canastota | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cazenovia | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chittenango | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DeRuyter | No | No | No | No | No |
| Earlville | No | No | No | No | No |
| Hamilton | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Madison | No | No | No | No | No |
| Morrisville | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Munnsville | No | No | No | No | No |
| Wampsville | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Source: New York Land Use Tools: A 2008 Survey of Land Use Planning, New York State Legislative Commission on Rural Resources *Information updated since time of survey.
General Municipal Law Review
New York State General Municipal Law (GML) requires that certain municipal planning, zoning and subdivision actions be referred for County Planning agency review before local action can occur. This requirement (Article 12-b; §239 l, m, n) seeks to promote coordination of land use decision-making and to enhance consideration of potential inter-community and county-wide impacts.
2014 Smart Growth Awards
Check out the 2014 Smart Growth Awards page for winners and details.
Planning & Zoning Institute (PZI) Training Events
View a list of past PZI events (PDF).