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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Kearney Realty & Development Group Proposes $41 Million Affordable Apartment Project in Yonkers
Kearney Realty & Development Group presented a $41 million affordable apartment project for 21-23 Park Ave. to the Yonkers Planning Board for consideration.
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Sees Community Backlash
A Zoning Board of Appeals meeting displayed the deepening divide that exists between the residents of the city and the agency planning its future.
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NYC Seeks Yonkers’ Approval in First Phase of $2B Hillview Reservoir Project
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) is eager to move forward with the first phase of their $2B plan to improve the Hillview Reservoir, a water storage reservoir encompassing 90 acres in southeast Yonkers. With a capacity of 900 million gallons, the concrete-lined reservoir is slated to be covered completely by 2050.…
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A Developer’s Mistake May Cost the Community on Mulberry Street
The developer of the affordable senior apartments on Mulberry Street made a mistake that may cause more parking headaches in the area.
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The Mayor Built a Strong Voting Bloc: City Workers
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano has secured a strong voting bloc in the form of the city workers he employs.
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The Day-to-Day Pains of Over-Development
Residents’ complaints on over-development tend to revolve on the construction. But, many will face new inconveniences in their daily lives.