HomeMy WebLinkAboutSite Plan Workflow Diagram215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca,NY 14850
(607)273-1747
www.townithacany.gov
Town of Ithaca
Site Plan Process
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Review required application
materials and checklists.
Set up a Pre-application Meeting with the
Planning Department (607)273-1 747.
Application Materials
Coversheet/Narrative
Development Review
Application
Environmental
Assessment Form,Pt.1
Site Plan +additional
information
Owner Authorization &
Certification Form
Required Fee Payment
Submit Application
on OpenGov +Required Fees.
An application must be
submitted at each stage.
Sketch Plan Review
For complex projects,the applicant should
informally present initial drawings of the proposal to
the Board prior to preparing more formal plans.
Simple projects can skip this step.
Notification
-As required by NYS Town Law,the Town
publishes a notice of Public Hearing in the legal
section of the local newspaper.This must be done
at least 5 days before a Public Hearing.
-The applicant is required to post a sign on the
project site that is clearly visible from the public
roadway.The sign must be posted at least 14 days
before the Public Hearing.
-As a courtesy to the public,the Town also notifies
properties within a 500-foot radius of any proposal
scheduled for a Planning Board appearance.
Expiration
-Approval becomes void after 1 8 months
following the date of approval,or 1 2 months
after a building permit is issued unless
construction has materially commenced on
the project.
The Town of Ithaca Planning Board meets the 1st and
3rd Tuesdays of every month in the Town Board Room.
Staff will review materials and make
suggestions for additional submissions or
modifications.
Planning Board Consideration
The timeline for Board appearance is at least
30 days after submittal of a complete
application .2
Preliminary Site Plan Review
+Environmental Review
The Board will formally review plans and
environmental impacts and vote to approve,
approve with conditions,or deny the project.
Final approvals may be given at the same
meeting.3
Final Site Plan Review
The Planning Board will vote on final plans
and consider any remaining issues.
Additional Review
If any variances or re-zonings are necessary,
the project will go before the Town Board or
Zoning Board of Appeals.
For additional information,please visit www.townithacany.gov or contact the Planning Department at (607)273-1 747