Pursuant to the authority conferred by Article 7 of the Village
Law of the State of New York, the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Hancock, New York, hereby adopts and enacts as follows.
This chapter may be cited as the "Village of Hancock Zoning
Law."
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public welfare,
safety and health as follows:
A.
Promote orderly development in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan.
B.
Secure safety from fire, flood and other dangers.
C.
Provide adequate light and air.
D.
Prevent overcrowding and undue concentration of population.
E.
Conserve the value of properties and buildings.
F.
Facilitate the adequate provision for public utilities and facilities.
G.
Promote energy conservation.
H.
Make provision for, so far as conditions may permit, the accommodation
of solar energy systems and equipment and access to sunlight necessary
therefor.
I.
Promote and protect appropriate river-related development and natural
resources.
These regulations shall apply to the construction, installation
or alteration of any building, structure or accessory system and any
lot, plot or parcel of land used, occupied or maintained as herein
provided for in the Village of Hancock.
Compliance shall be required with all other applicable laws,
ordinances and codes relating to properties and buildings, including:
