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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Hamburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Residential Setback Variances and Property Improvements
Homeowners secured variances to expand living arrangements for family care at Second Street and build personal storage space at Lakeview Road.
Zoning Code Amendments on Attendance and Alternates
The Planning Department is bringing forward various zoning code amendments for the board to discuss at the work session. Changes to the zoning code can affect what can be built where across the town.
Parker Road Residential Subdivision
Parker Road Developers is proposing 59 new homes in a cluster subdivision south of Big Tree Road. That's a significant addition to the area's housing stock, with implications for traffic, schools, and open space.
Proposed Data Center Moratorium
The board is considering pausing all new large-scale data center approvals for a year while the Code Review Committee updates zoning rules for these power- and water-hungry facilities. It's about protecting residents, infrastructure, and neighborhood character while the town figures out the right regulations.