Complete the Online Right-of-Way Permit Application below and submit plans, drawings, schedule of work, and in the case of telecommunications facilities or equipment, a completed registration as required by section 106-5 of the Telecommunications Code.  

What is the Heritage Trail? 

Come and explore history in downtown Rochester on The Heritage Trail, a 1.25-mile long walking path that leads visitors to 15 points of historical significance. This self-guided tour follows an 8” wide line of either granite or blue paint on city sidewalks, along the way visitors will find historical markers, plaques, and interpretive signs telling some of the stories that make up Rochester’s rich history.

 There is no “Public Safety” without the Public.

To accomplish our violence prevention and reduction goals, the entire community must be all in. Community members can productively participate in Rochester’s Public Safety efforts in many different ways. Visit this page often to learn about the latest volunteer and engagement opportunities.

Apply for the Flower City AmeriCorps

The Project Review Committee (PRC) is a 9 member advisory board established by 120-181 of the City’s Zoning Code. 

PRC reviews all major site plans referred to it by the Manager of Zoning and makes a recommendation to approve, approve subject to conditions or deny the application. Digital copies of Major Site Plan application drawings can be found on the Site Plan Review Agenda page.

The City of Rochester utilizes a low-cost surface treatment known as “Chip Seal” to extend the life of local streets. 

Chip sealing involves spreading a thin layer of clean, crushed stone over a thin layer of asphalt emulsion and setting the stone with a roller. This treatment slows the deterioration of the street surface by sealing out moisture, thereby protecting the asphalt pavement surface from freeze-thaw problems and base failures.

Looking for Someone Laid to Rest at Riverside? 

Many of Riverside’s interment records have been converted to electronic formats and some information is available online. If you’re searching for an ancestor, cemetery interment records through 2002 may be found at the University of Rochester's cemetery records web site. The Rochester Genealogical Society, Inc.'s web site houses digitized plot maps for Riverside Cemetery on their web site.