Help Rochester Maintain its Urban Forest

Please help us plant roots that will grow to captivate future generations of citizens.  

Reducing the amount of water you use not only helps conserve resources, but it can help conserve your dollars! High water bills are often the result of water that is wasted completely unbeknownst to us.

Introduction

The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) has been completed and accepted by the Manager of Zoning, as lead agency. The FEIS presents a revised plan, additional information, and addresses all substantive comments received during the public comment period on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The DEIS was accepted for public review on June 7, 2010, and a public hearing was conducted on July 12, 2010, by the City of Rochester Environmental Commission (REC). The public comment period ended on August 6, 2010.

The City’s Water Main Extensions & Improvements project involves replacing water mains that are structurally deficient, i.e. have a history of repeated breaks. This project also aims to replace water mains that are not capable of providing sufficient water quantity needed for fire-fighting purposes. Included with the new water mains are new fire hydrants and water services (from the water main to the curb stop). The curb stop is usually located between the curb and the sidewalk.

If not already completed, register the project with a member of the Zoning Staff in the Permit Office. The Zoning Staff will issue a denied Certificate of Zoning Compliance indicating an application to the board/commission is required.   

Applications are accepted by appointment only and will not be considered if they are incomplete. Contact the person listed on the front page of the application to submit the completed application with the supporting materials. Staff will review the application and determine if it is complete.