Zoning Board of Appeals 2026.10.13

The City of Binghamton Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was held October 14, 2026. The board considered a use-variance request for 21 William Street (case number identified near the end as 2026-169) to convert an existing two-unit dwelling into four units, including a dwelling in the detached garage and another in the house’s attic. The applicant described the project as necessary to create accessible housing for himself as his mobility needs have increased, and to provide income to help finance the work. Board members discussed parking, building-code and permitting requirements, the neighborhood context, and whether a three-unit approval might be a less extensive alternative. The discussion emphasized that any variance decision would address land use only, with site-plan review and building permits still required.

The chair began a motion to approve the variance subject to City Planning Board site-plan approval, but the transcript ends before a vote or final disposition is recorded. The board also approved meeting minutes. No procurement activity, contract awards, purchasing decisions, or spending allocations were identified.