Planning Board
The Planning Board reviews land-use applications involving new development, site plans, special use permits, subdivisions, environmental review, and related planning matters within the Village of Spring Valley.
Meeting Information
Regular Meetings
Planning Board meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM.
Before You Apply
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Planning and Zoning Board Secretary before submitting an application so the required forms, checklists, and supporting documents can be identified.
Agenda Placement
Once an application is complete, the applicant may be placed on the next available Planning Board agenda to appear before the Board.
What the Planning Board Reviews
Public accountability matters: Planning Board decisions affect development, traffic, parking, neighborhood character, drainage, environmental impacts, and the long-term physical growth of the Village. Residents and applicants should be able to understand what is being reviewed, what standards apply, and where decisions are made.
Site Plan Review
The Board reviews proposed site layouts, building placement, access, parking, circulation, landscaping, lighting, drainage, and other physical design issues before certain projects may proceed.
Special Use Permits
A special use permit allows a use that may be permitted by the zoning code only if required standards are met. The review considers whether the use is appropriate for the location and whether conditions are needed to protect surrounding properties.
Subdivisions
The Board reviews proposed divisions of land, including lots, plats, streets, access, utilities, drainage, and related improvements.
Environmental Review
Many land-use applications require environmental review. This may include consideration of traffic, stormwater, drainage, natural resources, neighborhood impacts, and other environmental factors.
Conditions of Approval
When appropriate, the Board may require conditions before granting approval. Conditions may address site improvements, plans, inspections, outside agency approvals, or other project-specific requirements.
Public Process
Planning Board review may involve public meetings, hearings, referrals, professional review, written submissions, and recorded decisions. Applicants and residents should follow agendas, minutes, and application materials for each project.
Meet the Planning Board
Pincus Reich
Chairman
Yitzchok Sabel
Vice Chairman
Abraham Klein
Member
Schmuel Baum
Member
Jean Simon
Member
Avrum Chaim Lebrecht
Member
Zack Clerina
Member
Matthew Lizzotte, Esq.
Land Use Village Attorney
Janay Jordan
Planning & Zoning Secretary
Applications, Forms, Maps & Resources
Zoning and Land Use Maps
Village of Spring Valley Zoning Map Village of Spring Valley Land Use Map
Planning Board Application
Checklists and Specifications
Application Checklist for Complete Application Spring Valley Planning Board Information Sheet Village of Spring Valley Site Plan Specifications Checklist Village of Spring Valley Subdivision Plat Specifications
Village Zoning Code
The Village zoning code should be reviewed together with the applicable application forms, maps, checklists, and any instructions provided by the Planning and Zoning Department.
Village of Spring Valley eCode360 - Zoning
Applicants are responsible for submitting complete and accurate materials. Additional review, professional comments, referrals, or corrections may be required depending on the application.