Jamestown City Council will continue discussions at their work session on changing the zoning of the area near Jackson-Taylor Park. Council initially heard about the proposal at their July work session when it was thought that a local law was … [Read more...]
Resolutions To Update Noise Ordinance, Dog Impoundment Fees On City Council Voting Agenda
A resolution to update the City of Jamestown’s noise ordinance is on City Council’s agenda tonight. The resolution under new business would add language that allows Jamestown Police to have a car towed and impounded as a public nuisance after the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Learns About Fitness Center, Possible Changes To Zoning
The Jamestown Planning Commission learned more about a fitness center that wants to open in the neighborhood where the City is considering changing the zoning code. Powerhaus Fitness Center owner Zachary Davis presented on his plan to open the … [Read more...]
Proposed Zoning Change Near Jackson-Taylor Park Aims To Promote Development
A proposed zoning change to the area near Jackson-Taylor Park aims to promote development. Jamestown Deputy Director of Housing Policy & Development Kasie Foulk presented to the City Council Housing Committee on the suggestion to change the … [Read more...]
City Council To Receive Information On Possible Zoning Change
Jamestown City Council will receive information about a possible zoning change for an area near Jackson-Taylor Park. The information will be presented at the City Council Housing Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight. According to the staff … [Read more...]
Comprehensive Plan Southside Walking Tour Saturday
The City of Jamestown will be holding a walking tour of the city’s southside this Saturday as part of the overhaul of the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. The walking tour will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 17. … [Read more...]
Around 3 Dozen Attend First Meeting On Update of Jamestown’s Comprehensive Plan
Around three dozen people attend the first of several public meetings to overhaul the city of Jamestown's Comprehensive Plan. C&S Companies of Buffalo has been contracted by the city to oversee the update of the Comprehensive Plan, which was … [Read more...]
City Councilmember Questions If Short-Term Rental Laws Needed In Jamestown
A Jamestown City Councilmember is questioning whether the City should pass laws about short-term rentals. Council member Brent Sheldon, speaking at the Housing Committee, cited a news article he saw about Governor Kathy Hochul needing to decide to … [Read more...]
Zoning Board Denies Variance Request for Chickens in Jamestown
The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has denied a variance request for a city resident to have chickens at his house. Timothy and Kerri Smart of 209 Harding Avenue requested the use variance to house chickens in an existing five foot by seven … [Read more...]
Citizen Raises Concerns Over City Facebook Page
Concerns have been raised over how the City of Jamestown is handling its Facebook page. Citizen Trace Minavio spoke at privilege of the floor at City Council's work session Monday, questioning why the commenting feature has been shut down on the … [Read more...]
