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At the charrette hosted by the Pittsford Comprehensive Planning Committee, several recommendations regarding land use were suggested for the Village. The following are recommendations from the Comprehensive Planning Committee based on comments received from the charrette. The recommendations pertain to land use and have been referenced in this chapter.

Table 7-4 Comprehensive Planning Committee Summary - Land Use
Village of Pittsford

Issue	Recommendation	Chapter Reference
Village Codes	Communicate and enforce Village codes for all services and facilities to homeowners, businesses, absentee landlords	7.1.2
Without informational signage, visitors to Pittsford cannot find parking areas quickly and easily causing traffic slowdowns.	Develop a coordinated signage program throughout the Village	7.1.4
The Village DPW is currently using a potential site for a new park	Relocate the DPW to free up land to be used for a new park	7.2.9
The vacant private land parcels in the Northwest corner of the Village are zoned "Special Mixed Use" but are underutilized	Change zoning from "Special Mixed Use" to Residential. Advertise for developers to submit proposals	7.1.2
Due to a lack of zoning enforcement, some residential properties are allowed to be neglected by absentee landlords.	Continue to enforce all zoning requirements for all residences	7.1.3
Planning committees are not knowledgeable of existing zoning for Village as to restrictions/"grand fathering".	Review existing zoning to see if barriers for new development exist and enforcement or change existing zoning to accommodate new businesses	7.1.1
Too much area in the Village is devoted to paving	The Village will devote a significant amount of space to landscaping to reduce the concrete appearance of the Village	7.2.9
Parking requirements discourage entry. No parking fees create disincentive to turn over spaces.	Review parking ordinances relative to businesses requirements to ensure that regulations are reasonable and effective. Install meters in strategic spots	7.1.4
There is a lack of Street Furniture that makes the Village appear less attractive	Curbing and sidewalks will be improved, trees will be planted and benches along the streetscape	7.2.1

Source: Village Charrette Summary and Recommendations - Comprehensive Planning Committee