Town of Jerusalem, NY
Town of Jerusalem Offices
3816 Italy Hill Rd., Branchport, NY 14418

Planning Board – John Kriese

Chairman: John Kriese

Members:

  • John Kriese – Chairman
  • David Willson
  • Melissa Gerhardt
  • Robin Johnson
  • Pam Bukys

Planning Board Oversees:

  • Comprehensive planning for Town of Jerusalem
  • Site plan review
  • Special use applications
  • Use variance applications

Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00pm, unless otherwise noted.

Zoning Board – Randy Rhoads

Chairman: Randy Rhoads

Vice Chairman: Earl Makatura

Members:

  • Randy Rhoads – Chairman
  • Earl Makatura – Vice Chairman
  • Lynn Overgaard
  • Steve Schmidt
  • Rodgers Williams
  • David Hostutler – Alternate
  • David English – Alternate

The Zoning Board Oversees:

  • Area Variance Appeals
  • Use Variance Appeals
  • Special Use Applications
  • Administrative Reviews

Meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00pm, unless otherwise noted.

2026 Planning and Zoning Board Referral Schedule

Forms and Applications – Zoning & Planning

  • For all zoning and planning applications, please see the forms and applications page:   Forms and Applications

Questions about zoning or planning?

  • We’re happy to help! Please contact our Zoning and Planning Secretary with any questions.

   Email: bldgclerk@jerusalem-ny.org
   Phone: (315) 595-2284
   Fax: Fax: (315) 595-2707