Buffalo, New York

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10th Feb 2025
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28th Jan 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Buffalo, NY

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Buffalo, NY?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Buffalo, NY as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking100.00%39311.39
    Parking garage or lot100.00%39311.39
    Industrial23.91%9399.93
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities87.46%34380.67
    Storage and warehouses99.39%39071.89
    Manufacturing12.54%4930.72
    General industrial23.91%9399.93
    Residential75.51%29682.23
    Two family dwelling58.25%22896.94
    Accessory dwelling unit58.25%22896.94
    Multi family dwelling58.25%22896.94
    Single family dwelling63.93%25130.60
    Communal housing75.51%29682.23
    Mechanical100.00%39311.39
    Utility structures100.00%39311.39
    Communication towers100.00%39311.39
    Agriculture100.00%39311.39
    Agricultural and hunting100.00%39311.39
    Other87.46%34380.67
    Accessory93.26%36661.73
    Uncategorized87.46%34380.67
    Temporary uses87.46%34380.67
    Multiple87.46%34380.67
    Retail30.09%11826.86
    Professional services87.46%34380.67
    General retail100.00%39311.39
    Personal services29.78%11705.81
    Eating and drinking establishments100.00%39311.39
    Restricted retail30.09%11826.86
    Community100.00%39311.39
    Schools and universities92.05%36188.05
    Medical32.08%12610.77
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure52.41%20602.07
    Public, quasi-public, and government100.00%39311.39
    Lodging29.78%11705.81
    Bed & breakfast58.25%22896.94
    Hotel/motel29.78%11705.81
    Commercial31.26%12289.09
    Professional office43.25%17001.05
    Entertainment100.00%39311.39
    Automobile related uses100.00%39311.39
    General commercial2.88%1133.94
    Research and laboratory facilities31.26%12289.09

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