CITY OF LACKAWANNA

ZONING CODE UPDATE PROJECT

• The city of Lackawanna will utilize Smart Growth Program funds obtained through the New York State Department of State Office of Planning, Development and Community Infrastructure (DOS) to develop a Zoning Code Analysis & Update that aligns local land use regulations with community vision.
• Supported by its Mayor, City Council, Department of Development (including Code Enforcement) and Zoning and Planning Boards, the city will review and update its Zoning Ordinance to reflect Smart Growth Principles, align with the city’s Comprehensive Plan, and appropriately, effectively, and productively plan for future land use.
• The city of Lackawanna (Contractor) and its Zoning Advisory Committee shall revise its Zoning Code pursuant to the zoning enabling statutes contained in General City Law §20(24) and §20(25). The Zoning Code Update will be developed in accordance with its adopted Comprehensive Plan, ensuring a development pattern that a) is consistent with the municipality’s-built form, b) serves as a guide for future sustainable growth within the municipality, c) enhances the local cultural identity and d) protects natural and cultural local resources.
• C&S Companies has been selected by the city through competitive RFP bid as the engineering consultant for this project.