What is a Zoning Variance?

A Zoning Variance is an authorization granted under law by the Zoning Board of Appeals, waiving a requirement of the zoning code. Essentially, a Variance acts as an 'exception' to the zoning regulations, which can only be granted when specific standards or criteria are met. There are 2 types of Variance Applications: Use Variances and Area Variances.

To assist applicants, each zoning application listed below contains general information, complete instructions, fees required by the City Code, directions for applying, and a telephone number to call to answer questions. Each application form also shows the standards which must be met for approval.   

If a permitted Special Event takes place on City streets, the event may be subjected to fees for meter bagging to ensure the parking spaces are clear for the event. The rates for bagging meters for Special Events are as follows* :

Wildlife at Riverside Cemetery

With its 123 acres bordering open space and the Genesee River, the grounds of Riverside Cemetery provides a natural habitat for many species of wildlife. White tail deer, wild turkey, and a variety of raptors are among the many species that make the cemetery their year-round home. Many species of birds including blue birds and a variety of finches and warblers spend their summers in the cemetery before migrating to warmer climates in fall.  

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The ROC the Riverway initiative will consolidate more than two dozen transf