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? How can read and comment on the draft plan? 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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How can I read and comment on the draft plan?

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

You can comment on the draft 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.