Welcome!
Welcome to MOVING FORWARD. TOGETHER—a site dedicated to the City of Brooklyn’s Planning and Zoning Code Update.
“Opportunities won’t wait while Brooklyn adjusts its zoning code on a case-by-case basis. A modern, updated zoning code will allow us to better compete, function, and thrive.”
—Read an introductory message from Mayor Ron Van Kirk
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Latest Update
Zoning Code to Voters on May 2

MOVING FORWARD. TOGETHER.
Why Now?
The City of Brooklyn’s current planning and zoning code is over 30 years old and it does not accurately reflect the community we are today and the vision we have for our future.
This update will help us become the city we want to be while protecting the things we value most. More….


Get Involved
Brooklyn’s zoning code needs to reflect the interests of our entire community, so gathering input from residents and businesses will be a critical part of the effort to update it. To find out about opportunities to make sure your perspective is included in this process, please click here.

What is Zoning?
To find out more about what zoning is, what it does, and why it’s important, please click here.

Questions?
We will be regularly updating our FAQs to answer questions about the zoning update process, why it’s important, what it entails, how you can participate, and when it may be adopted. If you have a question that we haven’t yet answered, or would like to make a suggestion/comment, please engagement opportunities or contact us.

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