City of Rochester, NY Zoning Districts

Dataset Summary About this data: Zoning is the means by which communities regulate the use of land and buildings to protect and promote the quality of life within their boundaries. Zoning regulations are also an important means of implementing the goals of the City’s comprehensive plan. Under the Zoning Code, every city property is located in a specific zoning district and has an established legal use. If there was no Zoning Code, property owners could infringe on one another's use of property; nearby uses could be incompatible; structures could be built too close or too tall; the natural environment could be adversely impacted, and important historical and cultural assets could be lost. Zoning regulations are therefore written to make the best uses of our already built environment; to protect the investments made in properties; and, to promote the development and enjoyment of neighborhoods. This data set displays the City of Rochester's Zoning Districts as polygons. For more information, visit the City of Rochester's Zoning website. Division of Zoning City Hall - Room 125B Rochester, New York 14614 Tel: [phone] Data Dictionary: Label: The zoning classification code of the area. Category: The name of the zoning classification of the area.