Zoning Board of Appeals 2026.09.08

The City of Binghamton Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on September 8, 2026, where they reviewed and approved a variance request for a commercial signage project at 265 Court Street. The applicant, Brian Development LLC, sought approval for a monument sign exceeding the usual height and size limits to accommodate multiple businesses, including a gas station and fast food outlets. The board discussed the necessity of the larger sign for visibility and traffic safety, ultimately approving the variance unanimously. Additionally, the board considered a use variance request to convert a single-family dwelling into a two-family unit in an industrial zoning district. The applicant provided financial documentation to support the hardship claim, and after deliberation, the board approved the variance, noting the property's prior illegal conversion and the applicant's efforts to comply with regulations. No significant environmental or traffic impacts were identified for either case. The meeting included motions to act as lead agency under SEQRA and to issue negative declarations for environmental review.