Planning Department

The Planning Department leads strategic planning and technical research for Chemung County. The Planning Department's mission is to support local communities, strengthen the economic vitality of the County, protect natural resources, and enhance the quality of life for all.

The Department provides the following primary services:

Land use planning
Transportation and infrastructure planning
Economic and community development
Community outreach and engagement
Data analysis and dissemination
Resilience and sustainability planning
Grant funding support
Emergency management planning
Intergovernmental coordination
Public transit system oversight

Clemens Center Parkway Community Listen Session Survey

On Monday, August 21, the Elmira-Chemung Transportation Council (ECTC) and the Chemung County Planning Department held a Listening Session & Community Focus Group at the Steele Memorial Library regarding the Clemens Center Parkway. This event allowed ECTC and the Planning Department to gather valuable insights and feedback regarding a potential grant application to study the feasibility of improving the Clemens Center Parkway in Chemung County. This potential project aims to create a more pedestrian-friendly and accessible transportation corridor, enhancing safety and quality of life for all residents and visitors.

We encourage all community members to give their feedback on the current state of the Clemens Center Parkways, and potential future improvements, by taking the following short survey. To take this survey, please click the SURVEY LINK here.

Chemung County Planning Board

The Chemung County Planning Advisory Board reviews land use and planning matters that are referred by local municipalities. When reviewing projects, the Planning Board considers impacts for the benefit of the community as a whole, and not for the benefit of a particular property owner or developer.

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Resources:

View 2023 Meeting Schedule

Go to Planning Board Referral Form

Go to Chemung County Planning Board page

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Elmira-Chemung Transportation Council

The Chemung County Planning Department hosts the local Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Elmira-Chemung Transportation Council (ECTC). As the MPO, ECTC is responsible for the planning and programming of all major transportation projects. ECTC also engages in detailed transportation planning and programming in order to qualify various local projects for federal and state funding.

Resources:

Go to Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Environmental Management Council & Climate Smart Communities Task Force

The Chemung County Planning Department is advised by the Environmental Management Council (EMC). The Chemung County Environmental Management Council (EMC) is a voluntary advisory board appointed by the county government. Its mission is to advise county government and to provide a liaison between the community and county government. The EMC also serves as the New York State Climate Smart Communities Task Force for Chemung County.

Resources:

Go to Chemung County Climate Smart Communities page

Go to Cornell Cooperative Extension EMC page

Go to the Chemung County Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

Go to Solar Development Grid Capacity Map (as of April, 2023)

Transit Board

The Chemung County Planning Department and ECTC provide staff support to the Transit Board and oversight of the First Transit agreement for the day-to-day operations and management of the CTRAN bus system as well as the Transportation Center in Elmira, NY.

Resources:

Go to CTRAN website
Go to Meeting Agendas and Minutes