In August of 2023 the County created a county wide zoning layer. This was done with the help of all of the municipalities. Although all of the municipalities had zoning maps, not all of them had the GIS data that was created for those maps. Many of the municipalities contracted out the map development. The GIS layer for some of the municipalities was not easy to obtain. In these cases, the municipalities static zoning map was used to create the GIS layer. NOTE: This is a generalized map. For precise details and dimensions see the maps adopted by the municipality board and on file in the office of the municipality clerk.

A web application showing locally and Nationally registered historic districts, places and archaeologically sensitive places in the City of Albany, New York. Historic Districts. Locally designated historic district boundaries in Albany, New York were established to preserve and protect places, sites, buildings, structures, works of art and other objects having a special character, special historic or aesthetic interest, or any other particular value to the City. Albany's Historic Resources Commission is appointed to administer and regulate the appearance in these local historic districts; protect their significant character; and safeguard the archaeological or cultural integrity in the best interest of the community. Though some delineated areas are also designated under state and federal programs (see National Register of Historic Places), the City only maintains oversight and applies its laws and regulations to properties within the locally adopted districts. Zoning Overlays. All development projects proposed in the City of Albany must comply with the newly adopted Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO). Overlays are a unique set of zoning codes that are superimposed on one or more established zoning district, and subsequently impose in addition to, or in place of, the regulations of the underlying zoning district(s). The Historic Resources Overlay (HR-O) and the Archaeological Resources Overlay (AR-O), as part of the USDO, incorporates previously established laws and updated regulations to protect assets in all locally-designated Historic Districts and the Downtown Archaeological Review District. Archaeological Review. The AR-O is an archaeologically sensitive area in Downtown Albany, and is deemed to have special significance by virtue of its location within the earliest settled portion of the City (which comprised of a 17th-century stockaded community), known as Fort Orange. All (re)development efforts undergo additional compliance review due to the sensitive nature and historic significance of the area. Any subsurface excavation in this area is required to conduct a cultural resource survey (also referred to as a "Phase IA or IIA Cultural Resource Investigation") as part of the environmental and site plan review. Historic Sites. These historic buildings, structures, sites or properties have significant historic, social, cultural or community value to the City. Some of these historic points of interest are designated for local preservation, or they have been registered with New York State and/or federal preservation programs (the NYS Preservation Office). For more information, please visit: City of AlbanyDepartment of Planning and Development200 Henry Johnson BlvdAlbany, NY 12210 (518) 465-6066 hrc@albanyny.gov

The Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance enforces laws to maintain safe and compliant properties in the City of Albany, New York. All structures and (re)development projects in Albany are reviewed in collaboration with other City Departments for violations, public health and safety, code and zoning compliance, and neighborhood integrity. Code inspectors are assigned zones to perform various inspections and monitor properties that violate Federal, State and City laws and ordinances that aim to protect human health, quality of life, and safety in our community. For more information, please visit: City of Albany Buildings and Regulatory Compliance 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Albany, NY 12210 (518) 434-5995 codes@albanyny.gov Other Resource Links Download the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance