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Welcome to the Allegany County Department of Planning website.  

The Director of Planning reports to the Allegany County Legislature's Planning & Economic Development Committee on all the various areas of work.  The Director of Planning has oversight on the Tourism and Economic Development aspects of County government work.

Some of the projects that have been underway through the Planning office include: 

• Updating the County Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2016 with TetraTech.

• Updating the County Comprehensive Plan for 2017.

• Comprehensive Plan School Project with MRB Group through a grant from NYSERDA.

• Wireless Broadband expansion in Allegany County working with CONXX

• Development of the Crossroads Development Project at I-86 & NYS 19 and along County Route 20 toward Friendship working with Engineering LaBella Associates and Municipal Solutions.   

• Assisting with the development of the Allegany County Land Bank.

• Working with the County IT Department and Mason Digital on revising the County website, Planning website and Development website.

• Assisting Genesee River Wilds to develop river access parks.

• Working with Ardent Solutions, KHEOPS and the NYSDOT to build a modern Park & Ride facility at the Crossroads Center.

• Working with local municipalities to get grants for projects through our agreement with KHEOPS in Buffalo.

• Bringing on-line GIS mapping to our website.

• Assisting Towns and Villages develop Comprehensive Plans.

• Assisting the Allegany County IDA with Development projects.

• Working with Alfred State College on Development and Marketing projects for the County.

• Working with the Greater Allegany Chamber of Commerce on Tourism promotion.

• Available Business Sites in Allegany County
  Do you know of  or own a property that is appropriate for commercial or Industrial use?  Would you like to submit it to the Allegany County Business Site inventory?  There is no fee to be included.  All contacts and negotiations will go through the owner or their broker.  Let us know about the property today!  Call Michelle Denhoff at 585-268-7153 and discuss the location with Michelle. 

The County Planning Board works directly with the Planning Department.  

Allegany County Planning is located at the Crossroads Center north of I-86 Exit 30 on NYS Route 19 - 6087 NYS Route 19N - Suite 200.  

COUNTY PLANNING SERVICES

General Planning Services are provided by the Director of Planning and the Planning & Development Specialist. Standard services that are available include:

• Flood Plain questions

• Site Location assistance for businesses

• Assistance with business development projects.

• Local zoning and planning questions

• Assistance on Development Projects

• Project development and grant availability assistance

• Processing NYS Law 239 referrals

• Trail & Open Space Issues

• Geographic Information System [GIS] Requests

• Environmental Compliance Questions

• Call 585-268-7472

 The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Group

The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Group is a group made up of members of the Economic and Business Community, Tourism Community, planning and interested citizens of Allegany County.  They are appointed by the County Legislature.  They review actions and work to implement the actions that are contained in the Comprehensive Plan.

Allegany County Soil & Water Conservation District

Agricultural Districts and their associated concerns are handled by the Allegany County Soil & Water Conservation District.  The district provides many services to local agricultural producers as well as working on many Water Quality issues. The district is also the coordinator of the Allegany County Water Resources Council. If you have questions regarding Agricultural Districts or any Water Quality issues in Allegany County you may contact Scott Torrey at (585) 268-7831.

Regional Planning and Development

Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board offers services that are available to participating communities within the counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua. Their primary function is working as the Local Development District for the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Economic Development District for the US EDA, providing limited Local Government Assistance for Clerks and related officials, GIS assistance to communities who choose to participate in the Community GIS program. They may be contacted at (716) 945-5301.

Cleaner, Greener Communities

Seneca Trail RC&D

The Seneca Trail RC&D was an organization that was tied to the US Department of Agriculture and served five counties of Western New York State. Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Livingston and Wyoming Counties as well as the Seneca Nation on the Board. The focus of the organization was on agricultural and forestry related issues for development, conservation and natural resources in general. It was a proponet of new technology and continued strong support of the agriculture and forest sectors within these counties. The Council offered assistance with grant finding and sometimes grant writing if approved by the Board of Directors. Unfortunately the entire program across the US has been defunded so presently the offices are closed.  

Other Agencies & Associations related to Planning in Allegany County.

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Below are links to grant research sites that may assist your government or non-profit organization to link to useful sources of grants.  The County Planning Department does not provide in depth grant services however you have questions you are always welcome to call and discuss your project. If you have grant links that you think we should add to this list please send them in.