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Carlton's next 20 years.
Every ten to fifteen years, Carlton writes a comprehensive plan — the blueprint for zoning, housing, farmland, the lake shore, and the way we grow. This is the community's place to read it, react to it, and make it better.
Where we are
- Previous plan reviewedGrounding in what came before
- Section drafts open for comment11 sections live
- Public workshops & open housesComing up — check meetings
- Final draft to Town BoardAdoption vote follows
The Plan
Read, react, and comment on each section
Vision & Values
gathering inputRural, waterfront, agricultural, small-town — the qualities residents most want to preserve.
Updated 17 minutes agoRead & comment
Community Facilities
gathering inputThe #1 priority in the community survey — fire, EMS, parks, utilities.
Updated 17 minutes agoRead & comment
Environment
gathering inputWaterfront, water quality, solar, and natural resources.
Updated 17 minutes agoRead & comment
Transportation
gathering inputRoads, private roads, waterfront access, walkability.
Updated 17 minutes agoRead & comment
Economic Development
gathering inputDining, retail, farm stands, Point Breeze, tourism.
Updated 17 minutes agoRead & comment
Housing
gathering inputRural residential, hamlet residential, lake side — three FLUM patterns.
Updated 17 minutes agoRead & comment
Land Use & Zoning
gathering inputThe Future Land Use Map (FLUM) — the draft is available now.
Updated 17 minutes agoRead & comment
Farmland & Agriculture
gathering inputOrchards, working farms, farm stands, the agricultural heart of Carlton.
Updated 17 minutes agoRead & comment
Lake & Shore
gathering inputLake Ontario, Lake Alice, Oak Orchard River — the town's biggest asset.
Updated 17 minutes agoRead & comment
Point Breeze
gathering inputThe destination residents kept returning to.
Updated 17 minutes agoRead & comment
Implementation & Timeline
draftHow the plan gets adopted (Nov–Dec 2026) and what happens next.
Updated 17 minutes agoRead & comment
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Announcements
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Comprehensive Plan Workshop · September 23, 2026
6:30–8:00 PM at Carlton Fire Co. Rec Hall (1853 Route 98). Learn about the plan update & share your ideas about the future of Carlton. See t…
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A better plan is a shared plan.
Whether you've lived in Carlton your whole life or just moved in, your perspective belongs in this plan. Sign in to comment, submit input, and RSVP for meetings.