Canandaigua City Council

Canandaigua City Council has 60 days to decide whether to approve the proposed Waterchase Planned Unit Development, which would bring 85 new homes to the city's north end, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The ... more

Public feedback dominated the Monday's Canandaigua City Council meeting, as residents raised numerous concerns during an extended public hearing on a proposed rezoning amendment. The regular session, held at the Hurley Building, also included the ... more

The City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved an area variance on Wednesday allowing a property owner to construct an in-ground swimming pool closer to an existing garage than city code typically permits ... more

A deeply detailed update on flood mitigation efforts in the Sucker Brook sub-watershed led to impassioned public feedback during a Planning Committee meeting on April 7. City officials and engineers from Colliers Engineering presented findings ... more

The Canandaigua City Council is poised to act on several high-impact initiatives this week, including a $6 million bond for upgrades to the city’s water treatment plant, a legal partnership targeting PFAS contamination, and the ... more

The Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals will convene this Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. to review two variance applications, including a request for a privacy fence and a proposal to convert a single-family home ... more

The Canandaigua City Planning Commission on Wednesday reviewed a slate of proposals, including a rezoning request for a large-scale residential development, an application for a seasonal fireworks tent, and multiple historic property alterations. Waterchase Planned ... more

Canandaigua city officials have established an implementation committee to prioritize and execute recommendations from the city's comprehensive plan following a discussion Monday about its long-term vision and feasibility. During the Planning and Finance Committee meeting, ... more

The Canandaigua City Democratic Committee has announced its slate of candidates for the 2025 elections, presenting a team with extensive experience in local government, business, nonprofit work, and community service. "This is one of the ... more

Canandaigua’s commitment to public art continues with the City Council’s approval of a new student-created mural at Kershaw Park’s bathhouse. The project was discussed at the council’s Wednesday meeting, as we reported this week. The ... more

Following the tragic death of Sam Nordquist, Canandaigua City Council adopted a resolution reaffirming its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. The measure denounces hate, bigotry, and discrimination, emphasizing the city's dedication to fostering a ... more

The Canandaigua City Council has taken the next step in approving a project for a 27-acre residential project in the city’s northeast quadrant. The move comes after an in-depth discussion at Wednesday's meeting, which was ... more

Canandaigua City Council has approved a $52,115 budget amendment to cover an overtime overage in the fire department’s 2024 budget, addressing concerns raised in a recent meeting, as we reported earlier this week. The amendment, ... more

Canandaigua City Council met Wednesday night after postponing its originally scheduled Monday meeting due to a lack of quorum caused by illness among council members. During the rescheduled session, the council addressed a range of ... more

Canandaigua City Council held its meeting that was originally slated for Monday this week on Wednesday, February 26. Illness and absent members during the Monday session prompted the delay. The updated meeting, which was held ... more

The Canandaigua City Council was forced to postpone its scheduled meeting Monday evening due to a lack of quorum, delaying any official business until later in the week. Officials cited illnesses and medical reasons as ... more

Canandaigua City Council is set to meet Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Hurley Building, where they will take up key issues including a proposed housing development, stormwater pollution prevention, and funding for park improvements ... more

The Canandaigua Planning and Finance Committee tackled key development and infrastructure issues during its February 10 meeting, covering the city’s long-awaited downtown revitalization funding, a proposed housing subdivision, and a public art initiative aimed at ... more

The Canandaigua City Council advanced several key initiatives at its January meeting, including a climate resiliency plan, increased surveillance for public safety, and housing support programs. The actions came amid discussions about public safety, privacy, ... more