The residential districts of the Village of Hamburg are listed in the following table. When this Zoning Chapter refers to residential or "R" zoning districts it is referring to one of the following:
District Name
Abbreviation and Map Symbol
Single-Family Residential
SFR
Traditional Village Residential
TVR
Limited Commercial Residential
LCR
A. 
Single-Family Residential (SFR) District. The purpose of the SFR District is to support the vision and policies as stated in the Village's Comprehensive Plan through the preservation and enhancement of existing single-family neighborhoods. The intent of this district is to permit the construction and/or reconstruction of homes that do not compromise the existing residential character and pedestrian-friendly setting of the neighborhood in which they are located. Future development and investment should continue the existing residential development pattern, generally consisting of owner-occupied, single-family detached homes, unobstructed front yards, and pedestrian-scaled streetscapes (e.g., with sidewalks, street trees, etc.).
B. 
Traditional Village Residential (TVR) District. The purpose of the TVR District is to preserve and enhance the existing traditional residential settlement pattern of the Village. Hamburg's traditional neighborhoods predominantly consist of single- and two-family dwellings on smaller, varied lot sizes, with garages located to the rear of the property and streets lined with sidewalks and trees. These neighborhood design elements create visually interesting, welcoming, and walkable environments for residents. The intent of this district and its requirements is to ensure that future development and investment is consistent with the traditional village settlement pattern and the recommendations of the Village's Comprehensive Plan.
C. 
Limited Commercial Residential (LCR) District. The purpose of the LCR District is to provide for a greater variety of housing choice within the Village while serving as a transitional zone between single-family and traditional village neighborhoods and the Village's commercial activity centers. Future development or redevelopment proposals will be evaluated based on the standards of this district and their achievement of the following objectives:
(1) 
Consistency with the goals and recommendations of the Village's Comprehensive Plan;
(2) 
Establish a natural transition between residential areas to higher density development and commercial areas;
(3) 
Provide for greater economic opportunity in areas where low-intensity, low-impact commercial and office uses could be accommodated by allowing conversion of residential structures for nonresidential uses and infill development while maintaining the existing residential character;
(4) 
Provide a diverse range of housing options including single- or two-family dwellings, townhouses, and multifamily dwellings to serve residents of all ages, incomes, and life stages;
(5) 
Allow for commercial uses and professional offices that provide convenient services for area residents but by nature and/or scale of activity do not detract from the existing residential character; and
(6) 
Maintain and enhance the traditional character and walkability of the Village by including pedestrian amenities and adhering to the scale, bulk, form, and character of existing traditional Village development.
A. 
Site plan review. Site plan review shall be required for the erection, alteration, modification, or demolition of any building, structure, or lot as provided for in Article 44 of this chapter.
B. 
Special use permit. A special use permit shall be required as indicated in this article and as provided for by Article 43 of this chapter.
C. 
Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Review. Review and recommendation by the ARC shall be required upon referral by the reviewing board, as outlined in Articles 43 and 44. ARC review shall also be required for development within the LCR District to ensure compliance with building design standards.
D. 
Historic Preservation Commission review. The issuance of a certificate of appropriateness shall be required for any exterior alteration, restoration, reconstruction, demolition, new construction, or move of a designated historic landmark or property within a designated historic district in accordance with Chapter 44 of the Village of Hamburg Code. The certificate of appropriateness shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any building permit or other approval that may be required by any other local law or regulation of the Village.
E. 
Flood Damage Prevention Law review. A floodplain development permit is required for all construction and other development to be undertaken in areas of special flood hazard, as provided for by Chapter 146 of the Village of Hamburg Code.
Uses are allowed in residential districts in accordance with the following table.
A. 
Uses identified with a "P" are permitted as-of-right, subject to compliance with all other applicable standards of this Zoning Chapter.
B. 
Uses identified with an "SP" may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with Article 43, Special Use Permits, of this chapter.
C. 
Uses not listed and those identified with a "-" are expressly prohibited. The Village Board may make a determination that a use is allowable by virtue of similarity in nature, activity, and/or extent to those already listed.
Land Use
SFR
TVR
LCR
Additional Regulations
Residential
Single-family dwelling
P
P
P
Two-family dwelling
—
P
P
Multifamily dwelling, built as
—
—
P
§ 250-23.15
Multifamily dwelling, by conversion1
—
SP
SP
§ 250-23.15
Home business
SP
SP
SP
§ 250-23.14
Bed-and-breakfast or short-term rental
—
SP
SP
§ 250-23.7
Group home
—
SP
SP
§ 250-23.13
Nursing home or senior housing
—
SP
SP
Accessory dwelling unit
—
—
SP
§ 250-23.3
Commercial
Day-care center, nursery school
—
SP
SP
§ 250-23.10
Funeral home
—
—
SP
Medical office or clinic
—
—
SP
Personal service establishment
—
—
P
Professional or administrative office
—
—
P
Other
Civic organization or social club
—
—
P
Cemetery
—
SP
—
Community center
—
—
SP
Hospital
—
—
SP
Park or playground
P
P
P
Public utility
—
—
SP
§ 250-23.17
Recreation, indoor
—
—
SP
Recreation, outdoor
—
—
SP
§ 250-23.18
Religious institution
—
SP
P
School, public or private
—
SP
P
Accessory
Accessory use or structure
P
P
P
§ 250-23.4
Telecommunications facility
—
—
SP
Chapter 191
Temporary storage structure
P
P
P
§ 250-23.20
Off-street parking, other than driveway
—
—
SP
Article 33
NOTES:
1
No single- or two-family structure shall be converted to provide more than four dwelling units.
The following dimensional requirements shall apply to residential districts as noted.
Requirement
SFR
TVR
LCR
Minimum lot size1
Single- or two-family dwelling
7,500 square feet
6,000 square feet/unit
6,000 square feet
Multifamily dwelling
—
—
3,000 square feet/unit
Nonresidential use
20,000 square feet
20,000 square feet
10,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
Single- and two-family dwelling
60 feet
60 feet
60 feet
Multifamily dwelling
—
80 feet
70 feet
Nonresidential use
80 feet
80 feet
70 feet
Minimum front yard2, 3
Primary use or structure, residential
25 feet
25 feet
15 feet
Primary use or structure, nonresidential
—
25 feet
15 feet
Minimum side yard3
Primary use or structure
6 feet
6 feet
6 feet
Accessory use or structure
3 feet
3 feet
3 feet
Minimum rear yard3
Primary use or structure
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
Accessory use or structure
3 feet
3 feet
3 feet
Maximum footprint
Accessory use or structure
160 square feet
160 square feet
160 square feet
NOTES:
1
The notation "sf/unit" indicates square feet per dwelling unit.
2
Or the established setback of the block, which is most consistent with the rhythm of the neighborhood.
3
For swimming pool setbacks, see § 250-23.4B(6).
The following bulk requirements shall apply to residential districts as noted.
Requirement
SFR
TVR
LCR
Maximum building height1
Single- or two-family dwelling
35 feet
(2.5 stories)
35 feet
(2.5 stories)
35 feet
(2.5 stories)
Multifamily dwelling
—
—
40 feet
(3 stories)
Nonresidential use or structure
35 feet
(2.5 stories)
35 feet
(2.5 stories)
40 feet
(3 stories)
Accessory use or structure
15 feet
15 feet
15 feet
Maximum lot coverage
Gross impervious surface area
50%2
50%2
50%2
Maximum building footprint
Primary structure, nonresidential use
—
—
5,000 square feet
NOTES:
1
Building height shall be determined in feet, while the visual scale or appearance in height of the structure shall be determined in stories.
2
Paved surfaces on residential lots shall not exceed 40% of the front yard area.
A. 
No use in the Limited Commercial Residential District shall be permitted if the use involves or results in any:
(1) 
Storage of materials outside of buildings or structures.
(2) 
Parking of trucks or trailers for more than 72 hours.
(3) 
Unscreened location of trash receptacles outside of buildings or structures.
(4) 
Fire, explosive, chemical, or radiation hazard.
(5) 
Dissemination of atmospheric pollutants, odors, noise, vibration, illumination or glare, outside of the boundaries of the premises on which the use is located.
B. 
In addition, no machinery, piping, duct work, or other such facilities shall be installed or maintained on rooftops so as to be visible from ground level.