PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Director of Planning and Development, Chris Henry

Welcome to the City of Oneida Department of Planning and Development 

 

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is the primary land use agency and is instrumental in designing the City’s physical and socioeconomic framework. DPD’s ambition is to make all of Oneida a better place to live, to maintain what works and improve what doesn’t.

City planning lies at the nexus of many disciplines. It blends theoretical insights from the social sciences and natural sciences with urban, planning, and design concepts. Through this merger of ideas, it engages communities to bring about healthier, more inclusive, more vibrant places. To fulfill its mission, DPD draws on a variety of geographic, functional and technical talent to:

  • Work with neighborhoods and government agencies to develop sound ground-up frameworks for growth that align strategic planning priorities with individual community needs;
  • Capitalize on the City’s competitive advantages, including its built environment, natural setting, diversity and standing as a robust center of commerce and culture, and advance regulatory changes when appropriate;
  • Encourage high-quality, sustainable development that respects and enhances its context;
  • Promote neighborhood economic development;
  • Maintain the Zoning Resolution text and maps that provide the policy and regulatory basis for land use and development, as mandated by the State and local laws;
  • Advise government agencies and the public by providing policy analysis, technical assistance and data on housing, zoning, urban design, community facilities, transportation, demography, public/open space considerations to inform strategic and capital planning decisions;
  • Maintain an online Community Portal so that the public has easy access at all times to land use, housing and population data, as well as other planning resources;
  • Serve as technical support to the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals/Planning Commission land use applications and ensure that processes, reviews and approvals are efficient, consistent, and user-friendly.

The Department of Planning and Development Office is located in the basement of City Hall at 109 N. Main Street Oneida.  Please stop by the City Clerk's office for assistance.

Staff Contacts
Christopher Henry Planning Director (315) 363-7467 Ext. 135 chenry@oneidacityny.gov
Barb Henderson Community Development Assistant (315) 363-7467 Ext. 164 bhenderson@oneidacityny.gov