Building heights and form-based code reform (CD-5, CD-6, CD-6T)
Summary
The Board will explore potential changes to the form-based code in the CD-5, CD-5T, CD-6 and CD-6T districts, which govern development standards in key parts of the village. Any changes could shape what future buildings look like downtown, so residents watching development should pay attention as this evolves.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 23, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Could reshape what gets built downtown and how tall buildings near homes can be.
Residents and developers with a stake in how downtown Port Chester grows and looks.
Developers and property owners counting on current CD-6T height allowances.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Trustees - Nov 9, 2026
The Board will explore potential changes to the form-based code in the CD-5, CD-5T, CD-6 and CD-6T districts, which govern development standards in key parts of the village. Any changes could shape what future buildings look like downtown, so residents watching development should pay attention as this evolves.
Board of Trustees - Sep 30, 2026
Trustee Allen wants to downzone parts of the downtown now, two years after the CD 5-6 committee recommended it, to stop 12-story towers from rising in residential neighborhoods. Others want to wait for the comprehensive plan due as soon as November. No decision was made.
Board of Trustees - Sep 23, 2026
The village is weighing sweeping changes to its downtown zoning code — lower heights in some districts, bigger lot widths, setbacks and step-backs, and rezoning several streets. The big fight is over how fast to move and whether a moratorium is needed while the rules are rewritten.
Board of Trustees - Jun 15, 2026
Trustee Naulaguair voiced concern that Port Chester is starting to resemble a big city, with higher service costs for taxpayers, and Trustee Dorazio announced he'll propose a building moratorium discussion at the July agenda meeting while the comprehensive plan committee finishes its work.
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