The Planning Board makes determinations on Major Site Plans and Subdivisions. The Planning Board also advises the Common Council on Rezoning Requests, Special Use Permits, Planned Unit Developments, and Adaptive Reuse Permits.
The Preservation Board reviews all exterior changes to landmark properties and properties located within City of Buffalo Preservation Districts as per Chapter 337 of City of Buffalo Code.
The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews all applications seeking relief from what is required by the Unified Development Ordinance.