Planning Advisory Board

The purpose of the Planning Advisory Board (PAB) is to provide the Tompkins County Legislature and the Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability with advice and counsel on comprehensive land-use planning and matters relating to regional, County, and municipal planning consistent with Article 12-A of NYS General Municipal Law (GML) and the Tompkins County Charter.

Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of alternating months throughout the year. Additional meetings may be scheduled during intervening months as needed. The public is welcome to attend all regular meetings. For the complete schedule of confirmed dates and updates on additional meetings, please contact the Department of Planning & Sustainability.

Planning Advisory Board Bylaws(PDF, 39KB)

Meeting Minutes and Agendas

Agendas and minutes prior to 2025 are available by request.

2026

2026 Agendas

  • January 2026 PAB Agenda [no meeting]
  • February 2026 PAB Agenda(PDF, 125KB)
  • March 2026 PAB Agenda
  • April 2026 PAB Agenda
  • May 2026 PAB Agenda
  • June 2026 PAB Agenda
  • July 2026 PAB Agenda
  • August 2026 PAB Agenda
  • September 2026 PAB Agenda
  • October 2026 PAB Agenda
  • November 2026 PAB Agenda
  • December 2026 PAB Agenda

2026 Minutes

  • January 2026 PAB Minutes [no meeting]
  • February 2026 PAB Minutes
  • March 2026 PAB Minutes
  • April 2026 PAB Minutes
  • May 2026 PAB Minutes
  • June 2026 PAB Minutes
  • July 2026 PAB Minutes
  • August 2026 PAB Minutes
  • September 2026 PAB Minutes
  • October 2026 PAB Minutes
  • November 2026 PAB Minutes
  • December 2026 PAB Minutes

2025

2025 Agendas

2025 Minutes