The council meeting focused on wastewater treatment department financial and operational reports. Key topics included discussions on revenue generated from waste deliveries, electricity production savings through methane scrubbing, and a review of the 2027 capital needs list. The council also addressed the expansion plans of local industrial partners and their potential impact on wastewater flow, as well as the proposed city budget and equipment replacement priorities.
Oct 5, 2026·Board meeting
City of Cortland Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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The Planning Commission conducted reviews and approvals for several development projects, including a flood plain development permit at 10 Circle Dr. and 69 Randall St., site plan reviews for 191 Main St. and 188 Clinton Ave., and recommended approval of an Environmental Easement at Noss Park Drive. Additionally, the commission reviewed and recommended the sale of twenty-two tax-foreclosed properties and tabled a zoning code terminology amendment pending county input. The board also discussed the sequence and responsibilities regarding site plan reviews and ZBA variances.
Jul 21, 2026·Board meeting
City of Cortland Common Council Public Notice
The document details a proposed amendment to the City Zoning Map to rezone forty-seven parcels from Central Business to Residential districts to support the city's pro-housing designation. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal and recommended its approval, suggesting specific modifications for two parcels to protect existing business uses while providing zoning flexibility. A public hearing has been scheduled for the Common Council to consider this zoning amendment.
Jul 6, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Cortland Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The Planning Commission reviewed and approved a special use permit for a home occupation at 203 Central Ave. Approval was also granted for a special use permit and site plan review for outdoor sales at 160 Clinton Ave. The commission approved the subdivision of 113-115 Port Watson St. into two lots. Additionally, the commission reviewed and recommended to the Common Council the rezoning of 47 parcels from Central Business to Residential districts (R-2 and R-4) to support housing initiatives, with a specific modification to designate two parcels on Lincoln Ave. as R-4 instead of R-2.
