The first overhaul of the City Code in 63 years, if approved, would help shape what Buffalo looks like in coming decades. The document was filed Thursday with the Common Council, after about 100 revisions made in response to hundreds of public comments following a public review process.
The main concerns dealt with building heights, how much development to allow on the Outer Harbor, maximum square footage for commercial development, and parking and density requirements.
“We have worked with the community in an open and transparent process,” said Brendan Mehaffy, executive director of the Office of Strategic Planning, which began the Green Code process in April 2010.
He said there were 230 public meetings held, and 20 more this year by council members.
