Planning Board
About the Board
The Saratoga Springs Planning Board is a 7 member citizen board appointed by the Mayor to 7-year staggered terms. The City Council gives the Planning Board the following independent authorities to review development activities within city boundaries:
The Saratoga Springs Planning Board is a 7 member citizen board appointed by the Mayor to 7-year staggered terms. The City Council gives the Planning Board the following independent authorities to review development activities within city boundaries:
- Site Plan Review: the Planning Board has jurisdiction over the development of most new multi-family, commercial, institutional and industrial projects. Site plan review covers such items as parking, landscaping, lighting, drainage, etc.
- Land Disturbance: the disturbance or clearing of land more than 1/2 acre in most parts of the City requires a permit from the Planning Board.
- Special Use Permits: the Planning Board has approval to allow certain types of land uses to be established within existing zoning districts provided special standards and conditions are met.
- Subdivision Review: the creation of any new lot within the city requires an approval from the Planning Board.
Additional Resources
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Board Members
- Mark Torpey, Chair
- Mark Pingel, Vice Chair
- Todd Fabozzi
- Charles Marshall
- Kerry Mayo
- William McTygue
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Susan Barden, AICP
Principal PlannerPhone: 518-587-3550, ext. 2493