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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Community Defeats Developer In Battle Over Zoning Changes
The Lake Avenue Community Association won their fight against zoning changes that would have allowed a super-sized tower in their small neighborhood.
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Yonkers Community Groups Angry With Developers
The fate of a small patch of land located rests in the hands of a developer, the Yonkers Zoning Board of Appeals, and irate local residents.
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Local Government Threatens Resident Over Critical Comment on Housing Development
After submitting a comment criticizing a new apartment tower, a resident received a message from the city threatening legal action against them.
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Neighbors Organize to Protect Community Against Zoning Changes
A well-organized community association may succeed in preventing an over-sized apartment tower from being erected in their neighborhood.
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New Westhab Development Continues to Ignore Residents’ Concerns
Residents of Yonkers have expressed their concerns over a proposed high-density Westhab project at 600 S. Broadway. The plan
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Residents Advocacy Group–United Yonkers–Announces Challenge to City Officials
Members of various residents groups in Yonkers band together to announce a new initiative called, “United Yonkers”