Planning Board

Genesee County Planning Board Overview

The Genesee County Planning Board serves as the reviewing authority for local development projects and land use actions, as mandated by New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Municipal boards are required to refer certain planning actions to the County Planning Board for review before taking final action, as per GML Article B, Sections 239-m and 239-n. These laws help ensure local land use decisions consider broader countywide and inter-municipal impacts.

Meeting Information

The County Planning Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Large Conference Room at County Building 2, 3837 W. Main Street Rd., Batavia, NY. All submittals (also known as referrals) from local municipalities must be received by 4:30 PM on the first Thursday of the month to be included on the agenda. Late referrals or submissions directly from project sponsors will not be accepted.

2025 Planning Board Meeting Dates & Deadlines

Referral Application Deadline (4:30 PM) Planning Board Meeting Date (7:00 PM)
Thursday, January 2, 2025 Thursday, January 9, 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025 Thursday, February 13, 2025
Thursday, March 6, 2025 Thursday, March 13, 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025 Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025 Thursday, May 8, 2025
Thursday, June 5, 2025 Thursday, June 12, 2025
Wednesday, July 3, 2025 Thursday, July 10, 2025
Thursday, August 7, 2025 Thursday, August 14, 2025
Thursday, September 4, 2025 Thursday, September 11, 2025
Thursday, October 2, 2025 Thursday, October 9, 2025
Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, November 13, 2025
Thursday, December 4, 2025 Thursday, December 11, 2025

 

2024 Planning Board Meeting Dates & Deadlines

Referral Application Deadline (4:30 PM) Planning Board Meeting Date (7:00 PM)
Thursday, January 4, 2024 Thursday, January 11, 2024(PDF, 527KB)
Thursday, February 1, 2024 Thursday, February 8, 2024 (Cancelled: No referrals received)
Thursday, March 7, 2024 Thursday, March 14, 2024(PDF, 531KB)
Thursday, April 4, 2024 Thursday, April 11, 2024(PDF, 530KB)
Thursday, May 2, 2024 Thursday, May 9, 2024(PDF, 530KB)
Thursday, June 6, 2024 Thursday, June 13, 2024(PDF, 529KB)
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Thursday, July 11, 2024(PDF, 530KB)
Thursday, August 1, 2024 Thursday, August 8, 2024(PDF, 527KB)
Thursday, September 5, 2024 Thursday, September 12, 2024(PDF, 522KB)
Thursday, October 3, 2024 Thursday, October 10, 2024(PDF, 527KB)
Thursday, November 7, 2024 Thursday, November 14, 2024(PDF, 526KB)
Thursday, December 5, 2024 Thursday, December 12, 2024

 

Planning Board Information and Membership

The Genesee County Planning Board is a policy-making board established by Resolution No. 195-66 and amended on 12/6/97. It comprises nine members (eight volunteers and one County Legislator) appointed to two-year terms by the Genesee County Legislature.

Current Members:

  • Laraine Caton, Chair

  • Robert Bennett, Vice Chair

  • John Deleo, Legislature Rep.

  • Tom Schubmehl

  • Tim Welch

  • Josh Mullen

  • Josh Kent

  • Kim McCullough

  • Michael Szymczak

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of these requirements?

New York State General Municipal Law Article B, Sections 239-m and 239-n require municipal boards to refer certain planning actions to the County Planning Board for review to consider the countywide and inter-municipal impacts of local land use decisions.

Who needs to be aware of these requirements?

Chief elected officials (council presidents, supervisors, and mayors), municipal clerks, zoning enforcement officers, members of local planning and zoning boards, and city, town, and village boards.

What land use actions should be referred?

  • Adoption or amendment of a comprehensive plan
  • Adoption or amendment of a zoning ordinance or local law
  • Issuance of special use permits
  • Approval of site plans
  • Granting of use or area variances
  • Proposed subdivision plats
  • Moratoria
  • Other authorizations under zoning ordinances or local laws

What land use actions should not be referred?

  • Land separations (not defined as subdivisions)
  • Interpretations by the Zoning Board of Appeals
  • Sketch subdivision plats or preliminary site plans
  • Informal reviews by local boards

When does a planning action need to be referred?

A proposed action requires review if it is within 500 feet of:

  • The boundary of any city, village, or town
  • Any existing or proposed county or state park or recreation area
  • The right-of-way of any existing or proposed county or state parkway, expressway, road, or highway
  • The existing or proposed right-of-way of any stream or drainage channel owned by the county
  • The boundary of any county or state-owned land with a public building or institution
  • The boundary of a farm operation in an agricultural district

For more information or questions, please contact the Genesee County Department of Planning.

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