rezone syracuse

The much-discussed land use plan has been nearly eight years in the making.

Syracuse's Common Council to vote on long-awaited ReZone Syracuse plan.

Syracuse Common Council met Wednesday, May 31, to discuss and share comments on the city's ReZone Syracuse plan

ARISE wants the new zoning overhaul to promote accessible entrances, age-friendly housing, and create a review process for accessibility.

Work began on revising the city's land use plan seven years ago. It hasn't seen a comprehensive overhaul in more than 50 years.

The Syracuse Planning Commission is holding a hearing on ReZone Syracuse, where the public can make their voices heard on the first zoning update in nearly 60 years.

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Common councilors are expected to approve the final step of the state's environmental review process.

City planners have been working for years to revise the city's outdated land use priorities.

The city first began the process of overhauling of its land use plan more than four years ago.