Land Use Permit Application Instructions

The Town of Harrisburg has laws governing the uses of land within the limits of its boundaries. Additionally, Harrisburg has agreements with neighboring towns that govern the use of common resources (i.e. the Deer River corridor). In addition to the zoning laws that determine land uses in defined zones, there is a subdivision law setting process and allowance for the division of land. Any division of land that exceeds the separation of one parcel into two lots within any three-year period is considered a subdivision that requires the issuance of a subdivision permit from the town. All subdivisions requiring a permit are subject to review by the Town Planning Board. All project actions are subject to SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act) review. This review will be conducted and a determination made if an environmental impact assessment must be done. In most cases, this assessment is not complex, but some actions will require a detailed environmental assessment. Should an assessment be required, you will be notified and the Town Planning Board will assist you with this process. There are other projects that will require environmental review by other New York State agencies (i.e. DEC, Dept. of Health) and some which will require review by Federal Agencies. The Planning Board will help determine if these actions are necessary. To procure a land use permit