City Planning Commission

In accordance with Executive Order No. 202.1 and the Mayor's Local Emergency Oder, the City Planning Commission public hearings will take place as virtual hearings and no in-person attendance shall be permitted.

The next hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The agenda will be posted under 'Public Hearing' below . Staff Reports will be posted in 'Interactive Map' below .

To view and/or listen to the hearing click the link at the scheduled time: https://www.youtube.com/CityOfRochesterNY. The Hearing will be recorded and later transcribed.

How to COMMENT on a current case:

1) Submit written comment by email, mail, or deliver it to City Hall.
Email: planningcommission@cityofrochester.gov
Mail: Zoning Office c/o Planning Commission, 30 Church St. Rm. 125B, Rochester, NY 14614

Your written comment must include the project address you are commenting on, your first and last name, address, and contact information. A zoning staff member will read your comments into the record during the virtual hearing. The deadline to submit written comment is 5:00 PM; Friday, December 11, 2020. 

2) Provide oral testimony (public comment) at the virtual public hearing. >>>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Comments may not exceed 3 minutes in length or 10 minutes for neighborhood associations. The deadline to register to provide spoken comment is 12:00 PM; Monday, December 14, 2020. 

About the City 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. The Planning Commission 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's Zoning 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.

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 Planning 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 either by email at: Josanne.Reaves@cityofrochester.gov or by phone at: (585) 428-6140. 

  City Planning Commission Interactive Map

Click on the points for more information on the individual case. Staff Reports and Decision Notices are included as attachments. 

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Public Hearing

Held monthly on the 2nd Monday at 6:00 PM.

Location:
City Hall, 30 Church St.
City Council Chambers, Rm. 302-A
Rochester, NY 14614

Click the links below to see the agendas for present and past months and for the outcomes of past months known as the Grid. 

>>>Click here for Application Forms