Buffalo Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 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 14% compared to June (109 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Variance for deck in wetland buffer at 2305 Bronco Lane

Approved.

Variance to construct a 10-by-12-foot attached deck extending 10 feet into a wetland buffer zone at the rear of an existing single-family home; the home was built at the 20-foot minimum buffer rather than the standard 30-foot R1 setback. Approved by voice vote per staff recommendation with conditions; goes to council next Monday.

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Citywide Residential Refuse and Recycling Contract to Republic Services

Approved.

Council awarded the residential refuse and recycling collection contract to Republic Services for a five-year term running January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031. Selected from four proposals; two companies (Waste Management and Republic Services) were interviewed. Rates step up year by year; noted a $5.75/month reduction for at least one resident in 2027.

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Ordinance 2026-8 Predatory Offender Residency Restrictions

Approved.

Council approved second reading of Ordinance 2026-8 amending Chapter 20 establishing predatory offender residency restrictions. Restricts sexual offenders from establishing permanent residence within 1,000 feet of child-sensitive facilities (public/private schools, licensed daycares, public parks, playgrounds, sports facilities, and adult residential facilities/nursing homes). No changes from first reading.

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First Reading of Ordinance 2026-8 (Predatory Offender Residency Restrictions)

Approved.

First reading of Ordinance 2026-8 establishing predatory offender residency restrictions with a 1,000-foot buffer from schools, daycares, parks, playgrounds, beaches, sports facilities, and adult residential facilities. Second reading and adoption to be placed on the July 28th agenda; possible amendment to add notification language pending city attorney opinion.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Top Keywords This Month

• variance: 15 instances
• residential: 9 instances
• zoning: 9 instances
• commercial: 6 instances
• plat: 4 instances

What to Watch

• Variance is new this month with 15 mentions, not present in June.
• Commercial is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in June.

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