The Planning Division provides comprehensive urban planning and planning review services to the City of New Rochelle. The planning staff advises the Mayor and City Council on current and long-term land use and development issues, makes recommendations, and conducts studies in relation to the desirable planning and development of the City.

Functions
Functions of the Planning Division include:

• Assurance of satisfaction of conditions required for plan approval
• Comprehensive planning
• Coordination of inter-agency review, public notification, and preparation of environmental findings associated with land use projects
• Economic development 
• Grant writing and administration
• Neighborhood planning
• Oversight and review of site plan, subdivision, and special permit applications to the New Rochelle Planning Board
• Special projects and research
• Waterfront planning

The following policy documents and forms are available for purchase and perusal:

• Comprehensive Plan (1995) - $15
• Harbor Management Plan (1998) - $10
• Land Development Regulations - $11
• Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (1999) - $15
• SEQR Forms - Free download
• Telecommunications Ordinance - Available Online
• Zoning Code and Map - Available Online