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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chili public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Ban on apartments above ground floor in business districts
Local Law #1 of 2026 closes the special-permit loophole that allowed apartments above retail in Neighborhood and General Business zones. Three North Chili residents backed it, saying it protects the town's suburban character — and Supervisor Dunning confirmed it would block the proposed Titan Rock mixed-use building on Berry Lane if adopted. Councilwoman DiFlorio noted incentive zoning remains a path for such projects elsewhere in town.
North Chili neighborhood character and rental saturation
Several speakers argued North Chili already has 38 apartment vacancies, roughly 900 rental units within a mile, and a 37% rental share, saying a three-story building would erode the historic hamlet's character near the Stage Coach Inn, the cemetery and the Edward Jones building.