The Amherst Bicentennial Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the Town Board on January 2, 2007 and amended on February 28, 2011. It is intended to guide future growth and redevelopment in the town.  The Plan was prepared through a planning process consisting of extensive public participation and consideration of qualitative and quantitative data.  These data and analyses are contained in the Inventory and Analysis Report prepared during plan development.

Amherst Bicentennial Comprehensive Plan
(Amended February 28, 2011)

Entire Document (52 Mb)

Cover and Title
Table of Contents
Plan Summary
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Plan Concept
Chapter 3: Land Use and Development
Chapter 4: Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 5: Economic Development
Chapter 6: Transportation
Chapter 7: Infrastructure
Chapter 8: Housing and Neighborhoods
Chapter 9: Community Facilities and Services
Chapter 10: Focal Planning Areas
Chapter 11: Implementation
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
Appendix B: Comprehensive Plan Monitoring Program and Schedule
Appendix C: Comprehensive Plan Summary of Goals and Policies

Glossary of Terms

** PLEASE NOTE – Due to viewer and printer variances, Comprehensive Plan maps may appear different than the originals.  Please consult an original, printed copy of the Plan (available in the Planning Department and Town libraries) or contact the Planning Department, if there is any question in interpreting the maps.

Plan Amendments

Periodically the Town Board may consider amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The following are plan amendments recently approved by the Town Board.

2010 Plan Amendments

Revitalization Amendments

Background Information
Amendments

Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Review Procedures

Background Information
Section 1.0
Sections 11.5 & 11.6
Process Diagram

Information/Questions