MU-CI Zone in Albany, NY
MU-CI zoning district rules in Albany, NY. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The MU-CI zone in Albany, NY is a mixed-use district (Mixed Use General). Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
Common Permitted Uses
- Ground-floor retail
- Upper-floor apartments
- Live-work units
- Offices
- Restaurants
Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
Parking Requirements
Albany is served by CDTA bus, Amtrak (Empire Service, Lake Shore Limited, Adirondack), and is a gateway to I-87 (Northway) and I-90 (Thruway). Proximity to the state government campus makes Albany transit-accessible for state workers. CDTA BRT (bus rapid transit) route on Central Avenue is the main transit spine.
Source: Albany Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO); NY Zoning Law. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source