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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

2021 SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

All meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the Irondequoit Town Hall,1280 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617.

2021 MEETING DATES

Closing dates for the filling of applications for each meeting are shown below.

Submission Deadline	Meeting Dates
December 4, 2020	January 4, 2021
January 8, 2021	February 1, 2021
February 5, 2021	March 1, 2021
March 5, 2021	April 5, 2021
April 1, 2021	May 3, 2021
May 7, 2021	June 7, 2021
June 11, 2021	July 12, 2021
July 2, 2021	August 2, 2021
August 13, 2021	September 13, 2021
September 3, 2021	October 4, 2021
October 1, 2021	November 1, 2021
November 5, 2021	December 6, 2021

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATIONS

• 1 copy -- COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM & SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL FORM 
• 1 copy -- PROOF OF: Ownership, accepted Purchase Offer, Lease or Written Consent from property owner is required to make application.
• 12 COMPLETE SETS OF PLANS TO INCLUDE:
  • LETTER OF INTENT (See below for details)
  • INSTRUMENT SURVEY MAP SHOWING:
    1. Lot dimensions & area
    2. Building lot coverage existing and proposed.
    3. All existing and proposed structures, fences, pavement etc., & their dimensions.
    4. Existing & proposed setbacks.
    5. Existing natural features: Trees, Streams, Steep Slopes, Wetlands & Flood Plains.

• FLOOR PLANS, CROSS SECTIONS, SIGN SKETCH, SITE PLAN, & ELEVATIONS (where applicable)
• A SIGN (PROVIDED BY THE TOWN) INFORMING THE AREA RESIDENTS OF THE PUBLIC HEARING MUST BE POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED HEARING.(Signs shall be returned to the Town at the Public Hearing).

THE LETTER OF INTENT
The letter of intent addressed to the Zoning Board of Appeals shall include the following:

1. The date of application, address of the property, and signature of applicant or agent.
2. A description of the proposed project or use. Applications for construction should include the dimensions, height, area, materials of construction, & purpose of any proposed project.
3. Each Area Variance requested must be clearly stated, i.e. the proposed rear setback will be 27' as opposed to the 30' minimum required.
4. The Area or Use Variance factors below should be included in the Letter of Intent.

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:

1. Possible change to neighborhood character. Will the granting of the variance result in an undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood or will it be detrimental to nearby properties?
2. Are there alternative solutions that would not require a variance? An applicant should present his/her reasons for choosing one alternative over another, i.e. better view, better internal pattern, cheaper construction, better overall aesthetics.
3. Consider whether the requested area variance is substantial, i.e. amount of variance requested, magnitude of variance requested.
4. Consider whether the area variance will have an adverse effect on physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district, i.e. block a view, cause a drainage problem, impact a wetland, cause a parking shortage.
5. Is the situation self-created? (Because it is self-created, the granting of the variance is not precluded.)

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

1. No reasonable return on investment
2. Unique circumstances
3. Not self-created
4. No change in the character of the neighborhood

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

APPLICATION

• TOWN OF IRONDEQUOIT APPLICATION TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

MEETING AGENDA

• Latest and Archived Meeting Agendas

MINUTES AND RESOLUTIONS

• Archived Minutes and Resolutions

FEE SCHEDULE

• Department of Community Development Fee Schedule

MEMBERS

Title	Name	Term Expires
Chair	James Hinman	Dec. 31, 2026
Member	Francis L. Gorman	Dec. 31, 2027
Member	Joseph Intini	Dec. 31, 2021
Member	Charlsey Bickett	Dec. 31, 2022
Member	Ryan Trevas	Dec. 31, 2024
Member	Issac Elliott	Dec. 31, 2025
Member	Bradley Upson	Dec. 31, 2023
Alternate Member	vacant	Dec. 31, 2025
Planning & Zoning Atty.	Nixon Peabody LLP
Town Liaison	Kerry Ivers
Secretary	Michelle Nichols