City Planning Commission
101 W. Second Street
Elmira NY 14901
(607) 737-5653
Send Email to the CPC Secretary
The City Planning Commission reviews requests for site plans and other business as appointed by the City Council. The Planning Commission reviews site plans, hears public comments using the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance and the guidance of the Comprehensive Master Plan Update of 1998 (the Master Plan).
City Planning Commission Application Instructions
City Planning Commission Application
Read the City of Elmira Zoning City-Center Form Based Code
View the Zoning Map City-Center Form Based
View the County & State 500ft Buffer Map
Commission are held on the first Thursday of the month when there is business to conduct. All meetings are held at 4:30pm in the second floor courtroom at City Hall, 317 East Church Street, Elmira, New York.
Members of the City Planning Commission are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Commission Members
Joseph Mustico
David Harkness
William Knapp
Corey Cooke
Richard Haskins
Meeting Agendas and Minutes Found Here
Historic Preservation Commission
101 W. Second Street
Elmira, NY 14901
(607)737-5653
Send Email to the CPC Secretary
The Historic Preservation Commission reviews requests by property owners for external renovations in a historic district or on a historical property.
Historic Preservation Commission Application Instructions
Historic Preservation Commission Application
Read the City of Elmira Zoning City-Center Form Based Code
View the Zoning Map City-Center Form Based
View the Historic District Maps:
- Civic Historic District
- Clinton-Columbia Historic District
- Downtown District
- Historic & Downtown District
- Maple Ave Historic District
- Near Westside Historic District I
- Near Westside Historic District II
National Register of Historic Places
City of Elmira Historic Preservation Brochure
Regular meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission are held on the second Tuesday of the month when there is business to conduct. All meetings are held at 4:00pm in the second floor court room at City Hall, 317 East Church Street, Elmira, New York.
Members of the Historic Preservation Commission are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Commission Members
Carl Vallely
Robert Butcher
Diane Janowski
Joseph Derito
Elizabeth Chalfant
Elmira Police Department
Traffic Bureau
Traffic Coordinating Board
317 E. Church Street
Elmira NY 14901
(607) 737-5641
Send Email to the TCB Secretary
The Traffic Coordinating Board deals with concerns and requests related to parking, the flow of traffic, street closings, and other traffic concerns. The Traffic Coordinating Board is composed of City officials that deal with public safety and street maintenance. To make a request of the Traffic Coordinating Board, complete the Application For Review by the Traffic Coordinating Board. This form may direct you to complete the Highway Environment or Crossing Sign Application or the Multi-way Stop Sign Control Application depending on your request.
Application For Review by the Traffic Coordinating Board
Highway Environment or Crossing Sign Application
Multi-way Stop Sign Control Application
Regular meetings of the Traffic Coordinating Board are held on the third Thursday of the month when there is business to conduct. All meetings are held at 1:30pm in the City Manager’s Conference Room on the third floor of City Hall, 317 East Church Street, Elmira, New York.
The Traffic Coordinating Board is composed of key individuals from City Government who have a responsibility to public safety, traffic control, and street maintenance including the City Manager, the Fire Chief, the City Engineer, and the Supervisor of the Traffic Bureau. A City resident is also appointed to the Board.
Board Members
Joe Martino, Fire Chief
Craig Southard, City Engineer
Bill Solt, Traffic Bureau Supervisor
Bruce Stanko
Matt Buzzetti
Steve Thomas
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board of Appeals
101 W. Second Street
Elmira NY 14901
(607) 737-5653
Send Email to the ZBA Secretary
The Zoning Board of Appeals hears appeals to the City Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission decisions, reviews requests for zoning variances, and hears and decides other zoning issues.
Zoning Board of Appeals Application Instructions
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
NYS Guidelines for Applicants to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Read the City of Elmira Zoning City-Center Form Based Code
View the Zoning Map City-Center Form Based
Regular meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals are held on the first Tuesday of the month when there is business to conduct. All meetings are held at 4:30pm in the second floor courtroom at City Hall, 317 East Church Street, Elmira, New York.
Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Board Members
Timothy Tobin
Deborah Wich
Keith Wilcox
William McCarthy
Caranell Parks
Public Art Commission
317 E. Church Street
Elmira, NY 14901
Send email to the PAC Commission: publicartcommission@cityofelmira.net
Community Arts of Elmira's Elmira Infinite Canvas: www.facebook.com/elmirainfinitecanvas
Community Arts of Elmira's Elmira Infinite Canvas - Mural Google Tour: www.communityartsofelmira.com/infinite-canvas.php
City of Elmira Public Art Commission Guidelines
The Commission makes decisions concerning the selection, acquisition and display of public art/activity (permanent and impermanent) by reviewing all proposals for the exhibition/presence of public art in the city's public spaces, buildings, facilities and infrastructure (interior/exterior). The Commission evaluates/selects projects, activities, acquisitions and donations of public art that meet the criteria and guidelines established by the Commission.
Meetings are held in the Elmira City Hall Second Floor Courtroom on the 4th Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:00pm.
Adopt a Fire Hydrant - Application:
Elmira Public Art Commission Adopt a Fire Hydrant Application
Adopt a Traffic Signal Box - Application:
Elmira Public Art Commission Adopt a Traffic Signal Box Application
Elmira Public Art Commission Mural Application 2022
Regular Meetings of the Elmira Public Art Commission occur when there is business to conduct at the Elmira City Hall, 317 E. Church Street. Meetings are held in the Third Floor - Law Library on the 4th Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:00pm.
Members of the Elmira Public Art Commission are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
City of Elmira_Public Art Commission_General Project Evaluation Rubric 2022
Commission Members:
Anna Eide
Filomena Jack
Angela Niforatos
Lynne Rusinko
Allen C. "Denny" Smith
Alternate: Sam Somostrada
Sea Creature - Rich Page
Inugural Hydrant Burst of Briliance - Emily Solometo
Blooming Lotus Moon - Bethany Blanchard
Blooming Lotus Sun - Bethany Blanchard
Communal Fourth - Chris Eldred
The City of Elmira seeks qualified citizens to serve their community by acting as representatives on the City’s various boards and commissions. To be considered for appointment to a board or commission, complete the application below and return it to the Office of the Mayor and City Manager in City Hall. Applicants will be considered when a vacancy occurs on an active board or commission.
Application for Service on City Boards and Commissions