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Department of Development
The Department of Development is responsible for
long-range planning for the City of Schenectady, as well as
the day to day administration of various City, State and
Federally-funded programs geared toward the physical and
economic renewal of the City.
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The Department is in the midst of a two-year effort to
develop the City’s first Comprehensive Plan since 1971. This
document will guide the city’s priorities through the year
2020. Find out more about the Plan entitled:
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Major areas of responsibility are City planning and
zoning, community development, the Schenectady Heritage Area,
neighborhood planning, economic development, property
management, grants procurement and monitoring, and
neighborhood commercial revitalization.
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The Department of Development is responsible for the
administration of the Federal Consolidated Plan, which
includes funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and the HOME Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME).
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Funding for department activity is
provided through the City’s general fund and, to a greater
extent, funds granted to the City by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development through the Consolidated Plan.
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The following links provide more detailed
information:
Economic Development
http://www.sgedz.org
New York State Tax Credits for businesses that are growing their
employment base.
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Chartered in 1978 to benefit small business in the City, the
Schenectady Local Development Corporation (SLDC) is dedicated
to providing businesses with the expertise needed for
stability and growth.-
2007 SLDC
Budget
- 2008 SLDC Budget
Renewal Community – Federal Tax Credits program for
businesses in targeted areas of the city.
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Heritage Area– The Schenectady Heritage Area, one of 22 Heritage Areas
across New York State, promotes our region’s historic,
cultural and natural resources. Schenectady’s focuses on
labor, industry and transportation – three areas that
significantly shaped the city. The Heritage Area maintains a
visitor center at the Schenectady Museum and periodically
conducts tours and presents special events highlighting the
City’s history.
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Land Use
– To view a helpful Guide to owning, renting, improving or
developing commercial and residential property, click here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Planning Commission– Any business opening or moving to a
new location, new construction, or subdivisions, requires
approval from the Planning Commission.
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Sign Approvals – The City of
Schenectady has Sign Regulations for all new or changed
signs. Please verify conformance prior to purchasing any
signs.
Zoning Compliance–Verify that your
new construction, renovation, or commercial use is in
compliance with the zoning ordinance, or file a complaint.
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Zoning
Board of Appeals
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Historic Districts and
Commission– If you live in a Historic District, you may not make
changes to the exterior of your property if they can be viewed
from the public right of way.
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City Property Sales - tax
foreclosed houses and vacant land
· Buildings:
Collar City Auctions is the City’s marketing agent.
518-895-8150 ext.101
· Vacant
land is sold through the Department of Development.
Call 518-382-5147 or send an e-mail to
schrehab@nycap.rr.com
for the application.
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City
of
Schenectady Library of Studies
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Fair Housing/Tenant Landlord
Issues 382-5147 or 382-5199 x5340
 City
of Schenectady Fair Housing Impediments Analysis 2007
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First Time Home Buyer’s
Program
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Office of Disability
Services – Provides assistance to all disabled
individuals throughout the City. 382-5199 x5346.
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