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6.0
Overview of the Economy
6.5 Comprehensive Planning
Committee Recommendations
For the Village and Town of Pittsford to prosper
and grow as a community, also taking into account the broader perspective
of the Rochester MSA and Monroe County, there are several issues
that need to be addressed. Suggested approaches for the economic
well being of the Village of Pittsford were made in the Village
Charrette. An overview of charrette and Planning Committee recommendation
findings as applicable to the economy and growth of the Village
of Pittsford are itemized in the chart below:
Table 6-10
Comprehensive Planning Committee Summary - Economy
Village of Pittsford
Issue
|
Recommendation
|
Chapter Reference |
| There is a lack
of signage in the Village of Pittsford that indicates parking
spaces, pedestrian paths and informational kiosks |
Develop a coordinated
signage program in the Village of Pittsford |
6.4.2 |
| The existing
walkways on the bridges that cross over the Erie Canal are hazardous |
Construct new
cantilevered walkways on the Main Street, State Street and Monroe
Avenue bridges over the Erie Canal |
6.4.2 |
| There is a perceived
lack of consistency regarding signage/outdoor displays in the
Village of Pittsford |
Existing ordinances
should be reviewed and recommendations should be made to the
VPB, ZBA & APRB |
6.4.1 |
| The Village of
Pittsford lacks an "identity" through the use of visual
displays |
Banners, with
various themes should be placed in highly visible locations
to fully promote the Village of Pittsford as an exciting destination |
6.4.1 |
| Existing zoning
is restrictive |
Existing zoning
should be reviewed to clarify barriers that exist for new development
and zoning could be changed accordingly |
6.4.1 |
| There are no
strategies in place to organize/coordinate public relations
in the Village of Pittsford |
A public relations
office should be funded and staffed to effectively market the
Village of Pittsford |
6.4.1 |
| There are variations
with existing setbacks |
Any expansions/renovations
are required to adhere to those established by the Village of
Pittsford |
6.4.1 |
| There are no
public restrooms in the Village |
Public restrooms
should be in the Village of Pittsford that are identified with
highly visible signage to indicate the location |
6.4.2 |
Source: Village
Charrette Summary and Recommendations - Comprehensive Planning Committee
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