Planning Board
The primary goal of the Hillsdale Planning Board is simple: review and guide proposed development projects so they are in compliance with the concepts, philosophy and regulations outlined in the Hillsdale Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance, 5/1/95 (revised 6/20/00 and further revised 6/18/2007). The principal goals of the Comprehensive Plan are to maintain the rural character of Hillsdale and protect our environment. The Planning Board is therefore committed to maintaining the rural character of Hillsdale and protecting its environment.
Main Street
P.O. Box 305
Hillsdale, NY 12529
Telephone: (518) 325-1702
Fax: (518) 325-6917
Committee Members:
Mark Barbato
Deborah Bowen
Vivian deGeorges – Secretary
Richard Freiman
Charles (Bud) Gardner, III
Hank Henward – Chairman
Ellen Levy
Patti Rohrlich
The Planning Board meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Hillsdale Town Hall.
For information or an appointment, call Hank Henward at (518) 325-5538 or Vivian deGeorges at (518) 325-7059. You may also email us at email hidden; JavaScript is required.
What We Do:
The usual business of the Board meetings includes informational sessions regarding lot line adjustments, minor subdivisions (four or less parcels), and major subdivisions, which have five or more parcels. The Board endeavors to work with applicants during the planning process to mitigate the impact of proposed developments in keeping with the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. When the review process has been completed and all criteria have been satisfied, a public hearing is held. The Board makes a concerted effort to bring interested neighbors into the planning process so that the issues of the proposed development are addressed during the early stages of the review process.