The Ulster County Planning Board (UCPB) Land Use Referral Guide provides information on the General Municipal Law 239 –l, -m, & -n Referral Process that governs reviews by UCPB. This guide contains policies and procedures that should be utilized at the earliest stages of the land use approval process.

The Guide is designed to meet three goals:

• To inform municipalities, applicants, and others of the UCPB’s administrative procedures regarding areas of jurisdiction of the UCPB, the manner in which a proposed action is to be referred, and the interaction of the UCPB with applicants and the public.
  
• To lay out in a concise fashion the policies, standards, guides and criteria used by the UCPB in conducting mandated review of various local land use actions as provided for in state law and the Ulster County Charter.
  
• To promote sound planning practices that improve the quality of life for residents, protect the environment, and attract businesses and visitors to Ulster County.