March 5, 2026

Greetings Neighbors,

Please take notice that the City of Utica Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, MARCH 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm in the Common Council Chambers of Utica City Hall.

According to Section 2-29-77 of the City of Utica Zoning Ordinance, with respect to an application for a variance, the clerk of the board shall send written notice to all owners of property within 200 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property.

This letter shall serve as written notice of stated ordinance.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Patti DeCarr at (315) 792-0181 or pdecarr@cityofutica.com.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA

COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL

MARCH 17, 2026   5:00 PM

ZBA Case No.: 01-26                                                                                       Zone: UMU

Address:          1707 Oriskany Street W.                                                           Area Variance

Applicant:        Alex Carbone

Owner:             Carbone Commercial

Pursuant to Section 2-29-32(d)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the applicant is seeking an area variance in order to install new signage at the above referenced property.

The applicant is proposing to install new signage on the corner storefront location.  Two identical signs will be installed on each side of the storefront.  The sign will be an internally illuminated “Done Rite” logo along with channel letters which will read “LAUNDRY CENTER.”  The overall size of each sign will be 13.59’ x 4’ (54.36 sf).  Total signage for this location will be 108.72 sf. 

In accordance with Section 2-29-134 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the maximum total wall signage permitted in an Urban Mixed Use zoning district is 60 sf.  The applicant is required to receive an area variance for the increase in square footage permitted.