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The Rye City Planning Commission is responsible for decisions on a variety of land use applications including site plans, subdivisions, wetland permits, coastal consistency determinations, special use permits and outdoor dining permits. The Commission also periodically provides advisory recommendations to the City Council regarding long-range planning concerns and zoning matters.
The next commission meeting is on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm and is typically held in the City Council room or Mayor’s conference room at Rye City Hall. The meetings provide a look at upcoming developments in Rye, ensuring community members stay informed about significant property changes and planning decisions.
The commission’s seven members are Nicholas Everett (chair), Andrew Ball, Laura Brett, Dan Bsharat, Rick Schaupp, Steven Secon and Jamie Jensen (councilmember liaison). Read Meet the Planning Commission and its Chair Nick Everett.
Plans and application materials can be viewed here. Note: due to “security and privacy concerns” as of April 1, 2025, viewing plans online “plans will be available for approximately one week after posting of the meeting agenda on the City’s website. Those wishing to view plans will also be required to login”.
Properties Being Discussed:
- 1 South Manursing Island Road
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
- Public Hearings
None.
- Work Session
- 1 South Manursing Island Road – Wetland Permit (WP#576) / Site Plan (SP#419)
- Applicant: Manursing Island Club
- Location: 1 S. Manursing Island Road, Sheet 147.13 Block 1, Lot(s) 2
- The project involves replacing an existing Har-Tru–surfaced tennis court with two padel courts.
The Commission will also review and approve minutes from prior meetings. Residents can attend and learn about these community projects. Resident attendees can only speak during public hearings and are not permitted to speak during the regular commission meetings. Residents can submit comments to the planning commission at any time and can request their comments be filed with the city’s public records on a particular project (the email to use is planning@ryeny.gov).
