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Notice of Final FEIS
Suffolk County - The Town of Riverhead Town Board, as lead agency, has accepted a Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Town of Riverhead 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. The Final GEIS is available at the following address 4 West 2nd Street Riverhead, NY 11901, from the contact below and online at: https://townofriverheadcomprehensiveplanupdate.com.
The action involves the Town Board's own motion to adopt the Town of Riverhead 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan update is to provide a framework to guide land use and policy decisions in the Town. The vision for the Town of Riverhead is a sustainable community that balances economic growth, environmental stewardship, and quality of life for all residents. The Plan envisions a thriving downtown, support for the farming and agricultural sector, expanded tourism and economic development, a high quality of life, housing opportunities attainable for a range of income levels and ages, provision of quality essential services, and smart growth, and the preservation of the rural character. The plan’s chapters include Introduction, Vision, and Goals; Demographic, Housing, and Economic Conditions; Land Use and Zoning; Economic Development; Transportation and Mobility; Community Facilities, Open Space, Parks, and Recreation; Natural Features, Environmental Resources, and Agricultural Lands; Infrastructure and Utilities; Scenic and Historic Resources; Sustainability and Resilience; Future Land Use Plan and Summary of Recommendations. The project is located throughout the Town of Riverhead, New York.
James Wooten
Town of Riverhead
4 West 2nd Street
Riverhead, NY 11901