# 2024 January 13: Special Meeting regarding the Zoning Alignment Project

A large group of neighbors came out on a cold winter afternoon to talk about zoning and help shape the future of their neighborhood.

Duane Basch from Rosedale Street presents on building height allowances under the proposed new zoning code.

Jeanne Weber from Alliance Avenue presents on parking related matters under the proposed new zoning code.

Neighbors shared their views on a range of issues. A rich and respectful discussion resulted.

{% embed url="" %} ## Special Meeting Background This meeting is dedicated to reviewing & discussing the potential implications of impending changes to the Zoning Code proposed by the City of Rochester specifically impacting the Upper Monroe neighborhood area. The City of Rochester is rezoning every area of Rochester including Upper Monroe. [Click here to go to the City of Rochester's Zoning Alignment Project website.](https://rochesterzap.com/) ## Meeting **Time & Date** Saturday, January 13th at 2:00 pm ## **Meeting Location** Jeremiah's Tavern (in the back room) *Please come early if you want to order something to eat or drink.* ## Meeting Agenda\* **Presentation** The **UMNA** [zoning-alignment-project-zap](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/zoning-alignment-project-zap "mention") **Workgroup** will present information of particular interest to Upper Monroe neighbors related to [the City of Rochester's draft zoning plan](https://rochesterzap.com/). The following questions and others will be touched on: * Which zoning districts will change in Upper Monroe? Answer: **ALL of them.** * How will **YOUR property** be zoned under the new rules? * Should the Hillside Children’s Center property be **rezoned as “High Density Residential”**? * Can Hillside be **redeveloped without community input**? * Should new zoning rules encourage **taller buildings than current code allows**? * Should new zoning rules encourage **more units to be added to current buildings/homes**? * What about the **parking requirements**? * Districts where **short term rentals** ("Airbnb" type units, bed & breakfasts, etc.) will be allowed. * Would the **historic character of Upper Monroe** be affected by new zoning rules? **Discussion** * Attendees will help determine if UMNA should submit any comments or suggestions on [the draft zoning plan](https://rochesterzap.com/) to the City of Rochester before the deadline ends on January 31, 2024. **UMNA strongly recommends attendees review the first 20 minutes or so of this video presentation below BEFORE the meeting.** {% embed url="" %} *Additional resources*: [The City of Rochester's Zoning Alignment Project website](https://rochesterzap.com/) *Additional resources:* The **UMNA** [zoning-alignment-project-zap](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/zoning-alignment-project-zap "mention") **Workgroup** \*The sequence of these items may vary from this list *This program is free and open to the public. You do not have to be a member of UMNA to attend.* This program is also listed on our [..](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings "mention") calendar. [Click here to go to the official UMNA Events Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=591d2cbdbf62fb898d885c250d56a120efc9210fdc49e9183a3cc09b8640fe8c%40group.calendar.google.com\&ctz=America%2FNew_York).