255 Main Street - Annex, White Plains, NY  10601 914.422.1252

The Department of Planning is a staff agency of the City with the responsibility to advise the Mayor and Common Council on current and long term land use and development issues. It coordinates the site plan and subdivision review process as staff to the Planning Board and advises the Zoning Board and Conservation Board on the planning ramifications of their decisions.
 
The Department is responsible for coordinating and staffing the Comprehensive Plan update process. The Plan is developed through an extensive citizen review and participation process including representatives from all major boards, commissions, and civic groups in the community at large.
 
The Department of Planning also administers a variety of state and federally assisted activities including the Community Development Block Grant Program and Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, and serves as staff to the Urban Renewal Agency.
 
•      Downtown Area
•      Planning Process and Activities
•      Neighborhood Housing Rehabilitation Program
•      Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
•      Urban Renewal Program Downtown Area (pick up map)
 
Planning Process and Activities
 
•      Site Plan Approval to develop and construct structures in accordance with Zoning Ordinance
•      Site Plan Approval for one and two family homes on environmentally sensitive sites
•      Site Plan Approval for granting of certain Special Permits Uses
•      Administration and approval for subdivision of land
•      Tree preservation

For more information call the CWP Planning Department at 914-422-1374.