Public hearings for zoning variances and interpretations on April 27, 2026.

CITY OF CORTLAND

PUBLIC NOTICE



ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

APRIL 27, 2026 | 5:30 PM




The City of Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. April 27, 2026 at City Hall, 25 Court St. Cortland NY 13045 to consider the following applications:




107-111 Main St. – Saad Ahmad, operator of Nanu’s Hot Chicken, seeks an area variance for a wall sign exceeding the square footage permit by zoning code.




188 Main St. – London McDaniels seeks a use variance for first floor dwelling unit within the Central Business District.




143 Port Watson St. – Kim Dellow seeks a zoning code interpretation on whether the in-home state-registered childcare program is considered a home occupation allowable with a special use permit or a day-care center allowable with a use variance under the zoning code. If determined to be a day-care center, the ZBA will consider a use variance application. If determined to be a home occupation, the Planning Commission will consider a special use permit application.




134 Groton Ave. – Eric Barden seeks area variances for pre-existing non-conformities and a flood plain development permit for the purpose of reinstalling a front porch.




136 Groton Ave. – Eric Barden seeks area variances for pre-existing non-conformities and a flood plain development permit for the purpose of an addition to the dwelling.




Members of the public wishing to be heard on these matters are invited to attend and speak. Copies of the above applications are available at: www.cortlandny.gov/AgendaCenter/13, or may be obtained by emailing cityclerk@cortlandny.gov [cityclerk@cortlandny.gov].




Andrew T. Jewett, City Clerk