The City Code sets forth the zoning and local laws for the City. Each year the City of Peekskill embarks on a number of planning studies. The list of studies completed in the last few years of interest to the public includes:

* Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
* Conceptual Plan for Lower South Street Area, prepared by Harrall- Michalowski Associates, Inc. in association with Milone & MacBroom, Inc.
* Description of the City's Waterfront Trail System
* Design Guidelines for the Downtown Historic District
* Peekskill's Historic Preservation Program
* Peekskill Landing