Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is a seven-member board appointed by the Mayor. The Board hears petitions for area and use variances from the Zoning Ordinance along with appeals from the interpretation of the Commissioner of Buildings.
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Excavation Halted on Unapproved Apartment Tower Across from Untermyer Gardens
Despite lacking a site plan, excavation began on the 900 N. Broadway lot. However a stop work order came after complaints from residents.
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City Council Approves Zone Change for “Conceptual” Senior Apartment Building by a Single Vote
The Yonkers City Council approved a zone change for 900 N. Broadway despite ethics concerns and unanimous community pushback.
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Bang for Your Buck: Give Us What We Pay For
Given the local City tax imposed upon the citizens of Yonkers, we should expect more transparency and inclusivity from City Hall.
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Increased Housing Density in Southwest Yonkers Puts a Strain on Commuters’ Budgets
Changes in zoning laws to increase housing density are overshadowing infrastructure problems like transportation for working people.
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Parking in Yonkers is a Problem And Everyone Knows It
Parking is an ongoing issue in the City of Yonkers and everyone seems to know it but the Administration, says resident.
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Acting Planning Commissioner Jim Cavanaugh Fires Deputy Lee Ellman After Decades of Service
The acting Planning Commissioner, Jim Cavanaugh, unceremoniously terminated Deputy Commissioner Lee Ellman on Friday.
