Council adopts code changes assigning interpretation authority to urban development commissioner and clarifying appeals

Sep 17, 2026

The council adopted ordinances amending a chapter of the Utica code to make the commissioner of urban and economic development the interpreter of that chapter and to clarify that zoning board of appeals handles certain appeals; both measures were adopted on first reading with immediate effect and recorded votes of eight in favor.

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The council adopted an ordinance amending Section 2-29 of the Utica City Code so that "the commissioner of urban and economic development shall interpret this chapter," and moved a companion ordinance clarifying appeals procedures, directing the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear appeals after due notice when errors or misinterpretations of enforcement actions are alleged.

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