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

<div><figure><img src="/files/ulckIs5rEIkdiHqBHek8" alt=""><figcaption><p>A large group of neighbors came out on a cold winter afternoon to talk about zoning and help shape the future of their neighborhood.</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/eiykIEQRTSlEuRLrnwlW" alt=""><figcaption><p>Duane Basch from Rosedale Street presents on building height allowances under the proposed new zoning code.</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/GmerZ3X7gX5X49Go7Yl6" alt=""><figcaption><p>Jeanne Weber from Alliance Avenue presents on parking related matters under the proposed new zoning code.</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/f3W3St48eq1DOWnGYnFW" alt=""><figcaption><p>Neighbors shared their views on a range of issues. A rich and respectful discussion resulted.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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## 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.&#x20;

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)](/hot-topics/zoning-alignment-project-zap.md) **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”**?&#x20;
* 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.

<mark style="background-color:green;">**UMNA strongly recommends attendees review the first 20 minutes or so of this video presentation below BEFORE the meeting.**</mark>

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*Additional resources*:  [The City of Rochester's Zoning Alignment Project website](https://rochesterzap.com/)

*Additional resources:* The **UMNA** [Zoning Alignment Project (ZAP)](/hot-topics/zoning-alignment-project-zap.md) **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 [Events & Meetings](/events-and-meetings.md) 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).

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