The City of Peekskill Department of Planning and Development is a Staff agency of the City with the responsibility of providing advice to the City Manager, Mayor and Common Council on current and long-term land use, development and historic preservation issues.

The Department of Planning and Development actively seeks grants from a variety of sources to help defray the cost of some of the City's capital projects. The Department also administers a variety of Federal, State and locally funded programs such as the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. The Department is also responsible for administering the City's Artist Loft Program, Affordable Housing Program and furthering the City's Historic Preservation Program including the Downtown Historic District.

Professional Staff from the Department acts as professional liaisons between the public and various Boards and Commissions and are responsible for providing technical information on land use matters. Staff also reviews pending development applications and assists applicants with the development review process. The goal is for the City's professional Staff to provide the technical assistance necessary to allow the local Citizen Boards and Commissions to make their determinations.

The Department, in concert with the office of the Corporation Counsel, prepares the necessary documents and provides the technical expertise for the City Manager, Common Council and other Boards and Commissions in order to comply with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and the City's Environmental Quality Review Act. These two laws ensure that all local decision-makers consider the impact of all potential projects, add appropriate mitigation measures as feasible and provide a mechanism for citizen input in the planning process.

The list of Commissions and Boards meeting dates is also available. Please note that these meetings may be canceled and are subject to change.