Planning

Last Updated on 03/19/2026

When requested, the commission helps communities upgrade zoning, subdivision regulations, and other local land use controls. While the return on investment from good community planning is not always easily quantified, Tug Hill communities gain greater control over their futures by guiding growth, avoiding unnecessary infrastructure costs, and improving long-term service efficiency.

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Planning & Zoning Training Resources

 

 

Featured Services

 

Comprehensive Planning	Subdivision Review	Zoning Board of Appeals
Comp Plan Packet	Subdivision Review Training Packet	ZBA Training Packet
Planning Roles and Responsibilities Packet	Model Subdivision Review Local Law	ZBA Technical Paper
	Site Plan Review and Special Use Permit Training Packet	Guide to Planned Unit Development

 

Web Links

DOS Publications

Committee on Open Government – Open Meetings Law

NYS Statutes 

• Village Law
• Town Law

SEQR

• 6 NYCRR Part 617
• SEQR Handbook
• DEC SEQR Website
• SEQR Cookbook
• EAF Mapper

Jefferson County

• County Planning Homepage
• Agricultural Districts Map (2025)
• County Planning Board/239m Review
• 239m Referral Form

Lewis County

• Planning and Community Development Page
• Solar
• County Comprehensive Plan
• County Planning Board

Oneida County

• County Planning Main Page
• GML 239 Referrals

Oswego County

• County Planning Main Page
• GML 239 Referrals

MISC

• Policy and Standards for the Design of Entrances to State Highways “Driveway Design Policy”
• NYS DEC Stormwater Management Design Manual
• Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)
• NYS GIS Clearinghouse
• DOS Local Law Search
• DOT Maps
• DOS GIS

YouTube Playlist for Planning and Zoning Related Training Videos

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Comprehensive Plans We’ve Helped Complete