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Date: May 14, 2026 To: Elisabeth Farrell Mark Mewlski Joshua Rodgers Project: Hamburg Zoning Update Re: Zoning recommendations outside of Stadium Impact Area District: McKinley Parkway Corridor and Mall SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND CONTEXT The Town of Hamburg initiated the Stadium Zoning Project to modernize zoning regulations and guide redevelopment surrounding the new Buffalo Bills Stadium. Early phases of this project focused on crafting a new zoning district, the Stadium Impact Area (SIA), to capture the area’s unique potential as a mixed-use, entertainment-oriented destination. With the SIA zoning now drafted, the Town is turning its attention to the broader Zoning Study Area, which extends beyond the immediate stadium vicinity and includes established residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors and industrial properties. While the SIA warranted the creation of a new zoning district, the rest of the study area will continue to rely on the Town’s existing zoning framework. This study area is divided into two components: The first focuses on the McKinley Parkway corridor, including McKinley Mall. This area is walkable to the stadium and is integrally connected to the SIA. Zoning updates will occur concurrently with the SIA The second focuses on other areas subject to the grant but not directly affecting the stadium impact area due to the geographic distance. This includes areas along Lake Avenue and in the northeast corner of town. The purpose of these memoranda is to identify locations where existing zoning districts and associated standards are misaligned with current or desired land uses and to recommend targeted map adjustments using existing zoning districts. These adjustments are intended to improve compatibility between existing and future development, reinforce the intent of the new SIA zoning, and ensure a coherent regulatory framework across the entire study area. 180 Charlotte Street • Rochester, New York 14607 • 585.334.1310 • fisherassoc.com 72