Division of Zoning
City Hall - Room 125B
Rochester, New York 14614
Tel: (585)428-7761
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About the Planning Commission
Public participation in government is a keystone of democracies and is possible through local board and commission actions and membership. This seven member citizen commission has jurisdiction and authority in the issuance of Special Permits, subdivision approvals, and a wide range of other matters. This board also makes recommendations to City Council regarding Zoning Text and Map amendments.
Authority and procedures of the City Planning Commission are established by law in Sections 120-184J and 120-192 of the City Code. Applications must be reviewed in accordance with specific legal standards in the Code, and a written decision and findings are made for each application.
Public hearings are held evenings in City Council Chambers, Room 302A, City Hall at 6:30 PM, and staff support is provided by the Division of Zoning. See below for specific schedule times, application deadlines, agendas, and hearing information.
For information, an appointment, application forms, or to request sign language interpreter service at the hearing, please contact Jason Haremza, Sr. City Planner, at (585) 428-7761 or Jason.Haremza@cityofrochester.gov.
Applications must be complete to be accepted, and instructions and fees are specified on each application form. Please note that all applications must be submitted by appointment only, or by other specific arrangement.
City Planning Commission Membership
Planning Commission members are selected by the Mayor, must be confirmed by City Council, and serve without compensation. Members must be City residents and serve for terms of (2) years, and may serve without limit to the number of terms. The Commission must contain at least one member residing in each City Council district.
If you are interested in applying for a position on the Commission, please contact Josanne Reaves in the Mayor’s Office at (585) 428-6140 or email Josanne.Reaves@cityofrochester.gov.
Current Board Members
| FULL MEMBERS: |
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ALTERNATES: |
| David L. Watson, Chair |
South District |
Steven V. Rebholz (East District) |
| Eugenio Marlin, Vice Chair |
Northwest District |
Richard Mauser (East District) |
| Milton Pichardo |
Northwest District |
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| JoeAnn Flagg |
Northwest District |
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| Bradley Flower |
South District |
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| Tonya Dickerson |
South District |
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| Kaeri Carroll |
East District |
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| Tom Warth (City Staff) |
Law Department |
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| Jason Haremza (City Staff) |
Sr. City Planner |
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| Zina Lagonegro (City Staff) |
Manager of Zoning |
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Public Hearing Schedule - 2019
| Public Hearing |
Application Deadline |
Agendas |
Grids |
| January 14, 2019 |
December 12, 2018 |
Agenda |
Grid |
| February 11, 2019 |
January 9, 2019 |
Agenda |
Grid |
| March 11, 2019 |
February 6, 2019 |
No Hearing |
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| April 8, 2019 |
March 6, 2019 |
Agenda |
Grid |
| May 13, 2019 |
April 3, 2019 |
Agenda |
Grid |
| June 10, 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
Agenda |
Grid |
| July 15, 2019 |
June 5, 2019 |
Agenda |
Grid |
| August 12, 2019 |
July 10, 2019 |
Agenda |
Grid |
| September 9, 2019 |
August 7, 2019 |
Agenda |
Grid |
| October 7, 2019 |
September 4, 2019 |
Agenda |
Grid |
| November 18, 2019 |
October 2, 2019 |
Agenda |
Grid |
| December 16, 2019 |
November 13, 2019 |
Agenda |
Grid |
City Planning Commission Interactive Map
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2018 Agendas & Decision Grids
2017 Agendas & Decision Grids
2016 Agenda & Decision Grids
2015 Agendas & Decision Grids
2014 Agendas & Decision Grids
2013 Agendas & Decision Grids
2012 Agendas & Decision Grids
2011 Agendas & Decision Grids
2010 Agendas & Decision Grids
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