Planning & Community Development

The Planning & Community Development Department is responsible for:

  • Site Plan Review
  • Subdivision Review
  • Comprehensive Planning & Implementation
  • Updating Zoning and Subdivision Regulations
  • Development Guidance
  • Staff to the Planning Board
  • Economic Development

Tips for Projects Submitted for Planning Board Review (PDF)

Planning Fee Schedule (2025) (PDF)

2026 Planning Board Calendar (PDF)

Our Team

Trevor Cole, AICP
trevorc@townofplattsburgh.org
Senior Planner

Jessica Kogut, AICP
jessicak@townofplattsburgh.org
Senior Planner

Michele Buckminster
micheleb@townofplattsburgh.org
Senior Typist &
Planning Board Secretary

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Contact Information

(518) 562-6850
Fax: (518) 563-8396

Planning Board Meeting Notices and Resolutions

Resources

Planning Board

The Planning Department works with the Planning Board.

Tim Palmer
James Sherman
Debbie Blake
Terry Senecal
Malana Tamer
Sarah Cayea
Joseph Krupka

Forms & Applications

Application Forms

Affidavit (Download to Use Fillable PDF)
Long Form SEQRA – Part1 (PDF)
Long Form SEQRA – Part2 (PDF)
Long Form SEQRA – Part3 (PDF)
Short Form SEQRA (PDF)
SEQRA Form Assistance (external link)
Site Plan Application (Download to Use Fillable PDF)
Subdivision Application (Download to Use Fillable PDF)

3% Escrow Fee Forms
(after planning board approval)

Attachment A (PDF)
W-9 Form (PDF)
Agreement for Escrow Account to be opened (PDF)

Mining Information

Visit the Mining Information page for more information.