Buffalo Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Buffalo held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 57% compared to May (251 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Preliminary plat/replat at 1207 State Highway 25 North

Approved.

Replatting and preliminary plat of 1207 State Highway 25 North (Wee Goes Happy Hill). Site currently split among six parcels with building crossing property lines. Plan creates two separate parcels to correct a code violation and allow building addition including duck pin bowling. Reviewed by Planning Commission with few comments. Approved by voice vote.

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Preliminary plat at 1207 State Highway 25 North

Approved.

Applicant proposed combining unplatted parcels (property IDs 103-500-194211, 194216, 194212, 194223, parcel ID 103-500-193105, plus a sliver of 194-219) in a B3 Highway commercial zone to allow business expansion. Motion to approve the preliminary plat with conditions of the zoning approvals outlined in the packet passed on a voice vote. Goes to City Council next Monday.

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Establishment of TIF District No. 27 for Modern Roots redevelopment

Approved.

Public hearing and adoption of resolution establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 27 and modification to the redevelopment plan for redevelopment project area number two. Site is the former Napa building in downtown Buffalo; applicant Modern Roots proposes to demo the existing substandard building and construct a new ~8,800 sq ft retail/manufacturing/holding building, ~$2.8 million project. Existing taxable value $412,900, expected to increase to $1.1 million. Financing gap identified at $142,000. TIF could provide up to $376,000 over 26 years but only ~$142,000 anticipated. HPAB and HRA recommended a contrasting trim color per downtown design guidelines, but Council chose not to make it a requirement. Approved by voice vote.

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4th Avenue Northwest Heritage District city register nomination

Approved.

HPAB nomination of the 4th Avenue Northwest neighborhood (approximately 40 homes) to the City Register of Heritage Places, submitted by two property owners. No zoning requirements attach; homeowners can opt out. Commission recommended approval; Commissioner Lostetter abstained as a resident of the street. Goes to City Council next week for full adoption.

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Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 22 instances
• residential: 9 instances
• plat: 7 instances
• land use: 6 instances
• historic preservation: 4 instances

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