Town of Pittsford | Zoning Code Update
Municipal zoning codes determine the types and locations of allowable land uses, guide the design of structures and sites, and inform the management of properties. Municipal zoning codes also activate the land use recommendations established in community planning initiatives. The Town of Pittsford's Zoning Code (Town Code Chapter 185) was adopted in 1992 and amended multiple times thereafter (most recently in June 2020). Over time, shifts in markets and technologies, and continuing planning initiatives, including the Town’s recent local plans and studies such as the 2019 Comprehensive Plan and 2020 Joint Town and Village Active Transportation Plan, drive the need to update the Zoning Code. The Update will better align Town regulations with the community’s current needs and goals.
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Project Progress
Draft Zoning Code
An initial draft of the updated Zoning Code is developed, including a District Framework, Development Regulations, and Administrative & Review Procedures.
Community Open House
The Community Open House is a public input opportunity - stay tuned for event information.
Tell Us What You Think!
We encourage all Town of Pittsford stakeholders (residents, business and property owners, community leaders, and taxpayers) to participate in the Zoning Code update! Comments can be made to zoningupdate@townofpittsford.org or mailed to Doug DeRue, Town of Pittsford, 11 South Main Street, Pittsford, NY 14534; please indicate whether you are a Town or Village resident.
Additional upcoming public engagement opportunities will be listed in the Project Events section below as they are scheduled.
The Town Zoning Code Update Interactive Mapping tool was open March 17 through May 24, 2021 and enabled online input on existing Zoning Code and development within the Town. See the Public Input Summaries list (at right on this web page) for input received. You may also view comments as they appear on the mapping tool via the map link below.
Public Input Summaries
Current Updates
6/27/23 Update:
To date the Town Board has reviewed and revised proposed draft updates of Zoning Code sections covering signage, mixed-use districts, commercial districts, industrial districts, signage, lighting, parking and design standards.
Most recently Town of Pittsford staff working on the Zoning Code revision have prepared their draft update for residential zoning districts. This section of the Code includes items such as permitted uses, development standards, subdivision regulations and setback lines. The Staff draft has been handed over to the Town’s consultants, Bergmann Associates, for review and additional comment and supplement. We will schedule a Town Board review of the final proposed residential sections once we’ve received them from Bergmann.
Once final proposed drafts to the remaining Code sections are completed, as reviewed and revised by the Town Board, a complete draft of the proposed new Zoning Code will be released for public hearings. You will find it on this Zoning Code Update webpage. The Town will provide public notice of its availability through the Town eNews and Facebook page.
We encourage Town of Pittsford stakeholders including residents, business and property owners and taxpayers to participate in revising our Zoning Code by providing your comments and suggestions. You can send comments to zoningupdate@townofpittsford.org or you can send them by regular mail to Doug DeRue, Town of Pittsford, 11 South Main Street, Pittsford, NY 14534; please indicate whether you are a Town or Village resident. Future public engagement opportunities will be listed below as they are scheduled.
Attend Our Project Events!
Make sure to check back often to learn about new public events related to the Zoning Code Update.
2024 Zoning Update Town Board Meetings
The Pittsford Town Board is conducting regular meetings to discuss the Town's Zoning Code Update.
Meetings are open to the public and will be held in person at Pittsford Town Hall, 11 South Main Street, in the lower-level public meeting room, unless otherwise noted. All meetings will be recorded and...
Previous Zoning Update Town Board Meetings
December 7, 2022 | 4:30 PM
Pittsford Town Hall, 11 South Main Street
November 9, 2022 | 5:00 PM
Pittsford Town Hall, 11 South Main Street
September 27, 2022 | 3:00 PM
Pittsford Town Hall, 11 South Main Street
Online Zoning Workshop
Saturday, March 13
10:00 AM
Meet the project consultant team, learn the basics of zoning, and provide your input on development within the Town.
Link to recording:
https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/FcqTL0OYMCGU6WlccUApyUL3twz4dm9V/playlists/10808/media/858778
Have Questions?
Here's a list of our frequently asked questions (FAQs).
What is a Zoning Code?
A Zoning Code is a legally binding document that establishes which types of land uses are allowable in a community and where, outlines design guidelines for building projects, and establishes administrative procedures for variances and amendments to the Zoning Code.