City of Rochester
News Release
(Friday, Sept. 22, 2023) – The City has released
updated drafts of Rochester’s Zoning Code and Map, as well as a State
Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Draft Generic Environmental Impact
Statement (DGEIS) for public review and comment as the latest step of the
City’s Zoning Alignment Project (ZAP) project.
The ZAP is the City’s process for updating the City’s Zoning Code and
Map so that it aligns with the City of Rochester Comprehensive Plan, Rochester
2034, which aims to position Rochester as a welcoming place for new residents
and businesses, while preserving and improving quality of life and economic
vitality for existing residents and businesses.
Zoning regulations determine the size, type, and form of development
that is permitted within the city. The full draft code, draft map, a swipe map
for comparing the existing and draft maps, and the Draft Generic Environmental
Impact Statement (DGEIS) can be found at www.rochesterzap.com. The DGEIS discusses the need for the proposed code and
map, a description and rationale for what is being proposed, and potential
impacts and mitigation of those impacts.
Learn more about the project and review the documents at the following
locations:
Informational meetings with City staff to learn more
about the ZAP, ask questions, and submit written comments are planned as
follows:
A Zoom Webinar:
6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 18 cityofrochester.zoom.us/j/81226169896
In-person informational meetings:
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Edgerton R-Center,
Stardust Ballroom, 41 Backus St.
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Thomas P. Ryan
R-Center, 530 Webster Ave.
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Kusler-Cox
Auditorium (3rd Floor of Rundel Memorial Library), 115 South Ave.
Written comments on the documents will be accepted at
the informational meetings, through the website comment portal (https://rochesterzap.com/contact/), and/or mailed to:
Matthew Simonis, Manager of Zoning
City Hall – Room 125B
30 Church St.
Rochester, NY 14614
In addition, two public hearings before the Rochester Environmental
Commission will be held on the following dates. Verbal comments will be
accepted at these hearings:
6: 30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at City Council
Chambers at City Hall, 30 Church St.
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in City Council
Chambers at City Hall, 30 Church St.
Comments will be accepted through Wednesday, Jan. 31,
2024.
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The Administration of Mayor Malik
D. Evans strives to create a safe, equitable and prosperous
Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone. Guided by
the Administration’s Mission, Vision and Values and the
principles of the “Rochester 2034”
comprehensive plan, City employees are committed to providing
exceptional customer service, transparent stewardship, and collaborative
leadership to foster a vibrant community that empowers personal, professional
and generational growth for all who live, work or play in the city of
Rochester.