What is a special exception or conditional use in Rochester?
Rochester uses special exception and conditional-use terminology. Article 5 says special exception uses are subject to Article 26. District articles list which uses need conditional or special exception approval. Before relying on a use, check the district article and Article 26 together.
Sources
Full text: Rochester ordinance on Municode. Applies to districts: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, RT, RM-1, RM-2, MHP, CBD, P-1, B-1, O-1, O-2, RP, I-1, I-2, RV, POS.
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