Welcome to the Website for the Village of Ellenville Comprehensive Plan!

Some questions and answers for citizens What is a Comprehensive Plan? What does it mean for Ellenville? What are the “catalytic areas?” How can I get involved? Do you have comments on the Draft Comprehensive Plan? You can enter them by clicking here. What is a Comprehensive Plan? According to New York State law, a Village Comprehensive Plan is the materials, written and/or graphic, including but not limited to maps, charts, studies, resolutions, reports and other descriptive material that identify the goals, objectives, principles, guidelines, policies, standards, devices and instruments for the immediate and long-range protection, enhancement, growth and development of any incorporated village or city. New York State Consolidated Laws A comprehensive plan is intended to set the overall direction for growth and development in the Village. Once adopted, the plan becomes the legal basis by which the Village creates or amends its zoning ordinance. Back to top

What does it mean for Ellenville?

The comprehensive plan is an opportunity for the entire community to reflect on the opportunities and problems facing the Village and to come together to establish a set of policy recommendations to respond to these circumstances. A comprehensive plan can be used to answer a variety of questions about Ellenville. They can include:

• What should Ellenville look like in the future?
• Where should there be open space?
• Where should there be housing?
• Where should there be businesses?
• What do we need to protect?
• What should we try to improve?

The comprehensive plan can be an opportunity for the entire community to engage in a discussion of how Ellenville can become the best Ellenville it possibly can be.

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What are the “catalytic areas?”

This plan will identify “catalytic areas” in the village that are intended to play an important role in Ellenville’s continuing revitalization. The plan will secure pre-approvals for these sites so the Village can “fast track” their development. You can see an Adobe Acrobat file with a description of potential “catalytic areas by clicking here.

Do you need a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat reader? You can download a copy by clicking here.

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How can I get involved?

Public participation is essential for the plan’s success. All committee meetings are open to the public. Meeting dates and times will be posted here.

The first public outreach meeting is Monday, January 14th at 7PM in the new Village Hall on Elting Court.

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will be providing opportunities for public input and comment on draft recommendations and then on the draft plan itself.  Watch this website for further information!

Take the survey: We are conducting a survey of resident opinions and ideas to help shape the plan.  You can take the survey by following this link.

Review the Draft Plan Goals : You can download them as a PDF file here.

Even if you are unable to attend committee meetings or public comment meetings, please feel free to contact the committee to share your ideas on Ellenville’s future. There will be an email link for the comprehensive plan committee on the Village website. Or you can write to the Committee by clicking on this link.

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Do you need a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat reader? You can download a copy by clicking here.