The Planning Board is charged with making recommendations to the mayor and the city council on all matters affecting the physical development of the city, including consulting on the comprehensive plan and its implementation. The board processes applications for site plan approvals, special use permits, and subdivisions in accordance with zoning laws established in City of Beacon Code Section 223 - Zoning.  The Planning Board also serves as the architectural review board. 

The Planning Board consists of seven regular members and two alternates, appointed by the mayor.

Current Members:
James C. Sheers, Chairman
Spring Attaway
J. Randall Williams
Richard Muscat
Patrick Lambert
Andy Brooks
Gary Barrack

James Korn (Alternate)

Some Committees have definite terms of service, some serve "at pleasure of" the administration.  If you are interested in serving on a committee, please complete the Committee Application Form and submit it to: Office of the Mayor, 1 Municipal Center, Beacon, New York 12508-2530. Your application will be kept on file for future reference if there is no current opening. Thank you.