July 6, 2026

Rochester's zoning code is getting a full rewrite

Rochester is reworking the rules that shape every neighborhood — what can be built, where, and how dense. This piece walks through what's actually changing in the new zoning code and what it could mean for the streets you live on.

Rochester Is About to Rewrite Its Zoning Code — Here Is What Changes and What It Means for Your Neighborhood
Monroe County's median home price hit $308,500 in May 2026 — a new record — making ZAP's provisions for more housing supply one of the most consequential votes Rochester City Council will take this year.

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Rochester's zoning code is getting a full rewrite

Rochester Is About to Rewrite Its Zoning Code — Here Is What Changes and What It Means for Your Neighborhood