About the Project
The Town of Cicero is concurrently updating it’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to establish a strong framework for the future of the Town, and to ensure the community’s vision and growth is reflected in these important documents to support future growth, development, and investment.
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Comprehensive Plan
The intention of the Comprehensive Plan is to document a community’s existing conditions, identify the community’s future vision, establish policies, and put in place an implementation strategy. The Comprehensive Plan is one of the most important policy tools a community can implement. Its vision, policies, and objectives serve as a guide for decision makers and community leaders, while also providing a comprehensive development framework to guide future investment.
Benefits of a Comprehensive Plan:
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Represents a statement of policy & priorities by the Town
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Provides direction to decision makers
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Strengthens legal position by the Town in land proceedings
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Fosters economic development
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Increases chance of obtaining funding
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Serves to make government more efficient & responsive
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Provides a forum for discussion among the community, business owners, etc.
Parts of a Comprehensive Plan include:
Intro & Community Profile
Community Vision & Goals
Future Land Use
Action Plan / Implementation Strategy
Timeline
Spring 2023
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Community Kick-Off Meeting
Summer 2023
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Data Gathering & Analysis
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Community Survey & Ideas Wall
Fall 2023
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Community Input Summary
Community Profile
Winter 2023-24
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Vision & Goals
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Community Land Use & Design Workshop
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Future Land Use Plan & Map
Spring 2024
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Action Plan
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Draft Comprehensive Plan
Summer 2024
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Referrals & SEQR
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Town Board Public Hearing & Adoption
Winter 2023
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Project Kick-Off
Zoning Code Update
A Zoning Code is a legally binding document that establishes the types of land uses that are allowable in a community and where those uses are allowed. A zoning code outlines design guidelines for future projects, and establishes administrative procedures for variances and amendments to the Zoning Code.
The Town of Cicero Zoning Code update will follow the recommendations made in the Comprehensive Plan update. The Town of Cicero’s zoning code was adopted in 2001. Click here to view the existing code.
Typical Elements of a Zoning Code
Enactment & Administation
Introductory Provisions
Boards & Code Personnel
Enforcement & Administration
Review Procedures
Application Requirements
Review Processes (SP, SPR, etc.)
Decision Criteria
District & Use Requirements
Residential, Business, and Industrial Districts
Special Purpose Districts
Additional Use Regulations
Development Standards
Nonresidential & Historic Design
Off-Street Parking & Loading
Landscaping & Screening
Definitions & Terminology
Measurements
Interpretations
List of terms
Timeline
Winter 2023
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Project Kick-Off
Summer 2023
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Smoke Shop Regulations Adopted
Winter 2023-24
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Community Land Use & Design Workshop
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Preliminary Zoning District Framework
Winter 2024-25
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Referrals, SEQR, & Local Law Preparation
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Town Board Public Hearing & Adoption
Spring 2023
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Stakeholder Interviews
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Community Kick-Off Meeting
Fall 2023
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Interim Design Standards Adopted
Spring & Summer 2024
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Preliminary Design Standards
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Administrative & Review Procedures