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Department of Development
The Department of Development is responsible for
long-range planning for the City of Schenectady, as well as
the day to day administration of various City, State and
Federally-funded programs geared toward the physical and
economic renewal of the City.
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On March 24, 2008, the
Department completed a three-year effort to develop the
City’s first Comprehensive Plan since 1971. This document
will guide the city’s priorities through the year 2020.
Find out more about the Plan entitled:
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Major areas of responsibility are City planning and
zoning, community development, the Schenectady Heritage Area,
neighborhood planning, economic development, property
management, grants procurement and monitoring, and
neighborhood commercial revitalization.
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The Department of Development is responsible for the
administration of the Federal Consolidated Plan, which
includes funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and the HOME Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME).
Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
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*Revised
- 2008 Consolidated Plan
Amendment for the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
Program (HPRP)
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The following links provide more detailed
information:
Economic Development
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Empire Zone - Instructions for 2009 Business Annual Report
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Schenectady Local Development Corporation |
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Chartered in 1978 to benefit small business in the City, the
Schenectady Local Development Corporation (SLDC) is dedicated
to providing businesses with the expertise needed for
stability and growth.-
2012 SLDC
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2011 SLDC
Budget
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2010 SLDC Budget
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Mission Statement
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Bylaws adopted June 2007
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SLDC 12_10 FS Final
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Heritage Area– The Schenectady Heritage Area, one of 22 Heritage Areas
across New York State, promotes our region’s historic,
cultural and natural resources. Schenectady’s focuses on
labor, industry and transportation – three areas that
significantly shaped the city. The Heritage Area maintains a
visitor center at the Schenectady Museum and periodically
conducts tours and presents special events highlighting the
City’s history.
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Land Use
– To view a helpful Guide to owning, renting, improving or
developing commercial and residential property, click here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Planning Commission– Any business opening or moving to a
new location, new construction, or subdivisions, requires
approval from the Planning Commission.
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. . . . .Sign Approvals – The City of
Schenectady has Sign Regulations for all new or changed
signs. Please verify conformance prior to purchasing any
signs by looking in Article 9 of the
Zoning
Ordinance.
Zoning Compliance–Verify that your
new construction, renovation, or commercial use is in
compliance with the zoning ordinance, or file a complaint.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Board of Appeals
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Agenda's |
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Agenda
November 3, 2010 |
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Agenda
January 5, 2011 |
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February 9, 2011 |
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Agenda
March 2, 2011 |
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Agenda
April 6, 2011 |
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Agenda
May 4, 2011 |
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Agenda
June 1, 2011 |
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Agenda
July 13, 2011 |
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Agenda
August 3, 2011 |
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Agenda
October 5, 2011 |
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Agenda
December 7, 2011 |
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Agenda
April 4, 2012 |
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Agenda
June 6, 2012 |
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Agenda
August 1, 2012 |
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Agenda
October 3, 2012 |
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Agenda
November 7, 2012 |
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Agenda
December 5, 2012 |
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No January 2013 Meeting |
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Agenda
February 6, 2013 |
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Agenda
March 6, 2013 |
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Agenda
April 3, 2013 |
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Agenda
May 1, 2013 |
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Use Variance Application |
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BZA Guidelines for Applicants |
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Zoning
Ordinance (Including Design Standards and
Signs) |
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Fees |
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SEQR Application (for commercial variances
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Area Variance Application |
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. . . . .Historic Districts and
Commission– If you live in a Historic District, you may not make
changes to the exterior of your property if they can be viewed
from the public right of way.
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. . . . .City Property Sales - tax
foreclosed houses and vacant land
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land is sold through the Department of Development.
Call 518-382-5147 or send an e-mail to
apetersen@schenectadyny.gov.
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City
of
Schenectady Library of Studies
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Fair Housing/Tenant Landlord
Issues 382-5147 or 382-5199 x5340
City
of Schenectady Fair Housing Impediments Analysis 2007
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First Time Home Buyer’s
Program
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Office of Disability
Services – Provides assistance to all disabled
individuals throughout the City. 382-5199 x5346.
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