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Responsibilities
The Planning Department provides administrative support to the Planning Board and Conservation Advisory Council, including the processing of subdivision applications and coordinating review, where necessary, among the Planning Board, Town Board, Albany County Planning Board, and GCAC.
The Department maintains the Town's official zoning map, disseminates information to residents about the planning and subdivision processes, and administers the Geographic Information System.
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Guilderland Residential Development Activity - January 2026
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2022 Comprehensive Plan
Find information and updates about the 2022 Comprehensive Plan.
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Proposed Dutch Mill Acres PUD
Dutch Mill Acres is a mixed-use development on 16.2-acres of land consisting of the following: (1) 107 total units, which includes 94 townhouse-style units with two mixed-use structures. One of the mixed-use buildings will contain 13 multi-family units. (2) 12,000 square feet of commercial space situated along Carman Road. (3) A clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor patio with fire pits, and pet-friendly gathering areas. (4) 10% of units are designated as workforce housing with reduced rents for local essential workers. (5) Over 50% of the site is preserved as green space, with 100+ foot setbacks to existing residential properties. (6) 1,800 feet of new off-site sidewalks on Lone Pine Road to improve pedestrian connectivity.
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Comprehensive Plan, Neighborhood Plans & Studies
Browse important plan documents from the Planning Department.
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Conservation Advisory Council Agendas
Browse agenda documents from the Conservation Advisory Council.
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Conservation Easement Program
The Town Board has adopted a Conservation Easement program which provides property tax benefits to owners interested in protecting farmlands and sensitive areas.
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Maps
View planning maps.
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Parks, Trails & Open Space Project - UAlbany Graduate Planning Studio 2020
The Town of Guilderland and the University at Albany's Master of Regional Planning program have partnered to begin developing a comprehensive pathway project in the Town.
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Planning Board Agendas / Minutes
View agendas and minutes of the Planning Board.
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Town Codes
View subdivision regulations and the zoning ordinance detailed in the Town Code.
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Town of Guilderland Interactive Mapping
The Town of Guilderland Interactive Map uses a subset of the publicly available geographic information system (GIS) data set.
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Watershed Protection
Review some documents pertaining to watershed protection.
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Zoning Districts Map (PDF)
View the Zoning Districts Map last revised in October 2018.