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Council adopts citywide PUD overlay to allow planned unit developments across Ithaca

Ithaca Common Council · May 7, 2026
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Summary

The Common Council voted 9–1 to remove the PUD overlay and allow planned unit developments citywide; councilors framed the change as a tool to support redevelopment while some raised concerns about transparency and review processes.

The Ithaca Common Council on May 6 adopted an ordinance removing the previous PUD overlay and allowing planned unit developments (PUDs) throughout the city. Councilor Wynne summarized the ordinance and a roll‑call vote recorded a 9‑to‑1 approval.

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