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The Zoning Board of Appeals hears and decides appeals of code enforcement and building permit decisions, interprets the Town zoning code, and grants zoning variances and temporary and special use permits as appropriate and authorized by the Town code.
ZBA Contact Information
(585) 336-6017
zoningboard@irondequoit.gov
All meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the Irondequoit Town Hall,1280 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617.
Closing dates for the filling of applications for each meeting are shown below.
Submission Deadline | Meeting Dates |
December 3, 2021 | January 3, 2022 |
January 7, 2022 | February 7, 2022 |
February 4, 2022 | March 7, 2022 |
March 4, 2022 | April 4, 2022 |
April 1, 2022 | May 2, 2022 |
May 6, 2022 | June 6, 2022 |
June 10, 2022 | July 11, 2022 |
July 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 |
August 12, 2022 | September 12, 2022 |
September 2, 2022 | October 3, 2022 |
October 7, 2022 | November 7, 2022 |
November 4, 2022 | December 5, 2022 |
Application and Submission Requirements
THE LETTER OF INTENT
The letter of intent addressed to the Zoning Board of Appeals shall include the following:
AREA VARIANCE
Area Variance Test is a balancing of interests. Balance the benefit to the Applicant if the Area Variance is granted versus the burden to the Health, Safety and General Welfare of the community and its residents. Five Factors Must be Considered When Deciding to Grant an Area Variance:
USE VARIANCE
A Use Variance is required in order for an Applicant to use land for a purpose not allowed in the Zoning regulations. The alternative would be to Re-zone the property. No use variance will be granted without a showing by the applicant that applicable zoning regulations and restrictions have caused unnecessary hardship. A Four-Part Test Must be Applied When Deciding to Grant a Use Variance
The applicant must pass EVERY test for a Use Variance.
** It is recommended that applicants discuss with their neighbors the proposed variance or Special Use Permit requested. The Town sends agendas of the public hearing to property owners within 200' of the subject property.
** Applicants may submit letters from neighbors and others in favor of requested variances.
Any questions regarding Zoning Board Applications may be addressed to the Department of Planning and Zoning.
Kerry Ivers @ (585) 336-6022 / Email: KIvers@irondequoit.gov
Donna D. Martello @ (585) 336-6015 / Email: DMartello@irondequoit.gov
Michelle Nichols @ (585) 336-6017 / Email: MNichols@irondequoit.gov
Title | Name | Term Expires |
Chair (Term expires Dec 31, 2022) | James Hinman | Dec. 31, 2026 |
Member | Vacant | Dec. 31, 2027 |
Member | Joseph Intini | Dec. 31, 2028 |
Member | Lou Englert | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Member | Ryan Trevas | Dec. 31, 2024 |
Member | Issac Elliott | Dec. 31, 2025 |
Member | Bradley Upson | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Alternate Member (3yr Term) | Robert Monigle | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Planning & Zoning Atty. | Nixon Peabody LLP | |
Town Liaison | ||
Secretary | Michelle Nichols |