Economic Development

When choosing a location for your new or expanding venture, you will have many opportunities. Very few of them will provide the rich versatility of Geneva, NY., and the Finger Lakes Region. Find out what the advantages are of building or growing your business in Geneva. We can offer hundreds of acres of publicly-owned industrial sites, incubator space for lab and production work, and thousands of square feet of office and retail space.

Schedule a visit to see for yourself why international powerhouses and local entrepreneurs alike call Geneva home.

Revolving Loan Fund Committee

The primary objectives are to 1) Facilitate the expansion and retention of business activity within the City of Geneva, create and retain employment opportunities, and maintain and expand the City’s commercial and industrial base; and 2) Support the City’s nonprofit organizations in their efforts to expand services to benefit the City’s low to moderate income population. The decisions made should align with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and contribute towards making Geneva a more beautiful, more prosperous, more equitable, more connected, and more sustainable community. 

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RLF Policy and Guidelines

RLF Application

Prospective Partners

Sites & Buildings

Forms & Permits

  1. Accessory Building Sign Off (PDF)
  2. Application to Park Between the Sidewalk and Curb (PDF)
  3. Area Variance Application ZBA (PDF)
  4. Building Permit (PDF)
  5. Digging Permit Information (PDF)
  6. Digging Permit Sketch (DOC)
  7. Fences, Hedges, and Walls (PDF)
  8. Outdoor Dining Application (PDF)
  1. Parking Code (PDF)
  2. Permit Application to Dig in City Right-of-Way (PDF)
  3. Planning Board Application (PDF)
  4. Site Drawing Example (PDF)
  5. Special Use Permit Application PB (PDF)
  6. Special Use Permit Application ZBA (PDF)
  7. Use Variance Application ZBA (PDF)
  8. WC-DB Exemption (PDF)