City Planning Commission

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. 

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

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Comments

Public comments for current cases will be accepted via email or in writing until noon on the day of the public hearing. After that, all comments must be submitted in person at the hearing.  

Email: planningcommission@cityofrochester.gov

Mail: 
City Planning Commission
c/o City of Rochester Zoning Office
City Hall, 30 Church St. Rm. 125-B
Rochester, NY 14614 

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. 

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