The commercial districts of the Village of Hamburg are listed in the following table. When this Zoning Chapter refers to commercial or "C" zoning districts it is referring to one of the following:
District Name
Abbreviation and Map Symbol
Village Center Commercial
VCC
Neighborhood Commercial Corridor
NCC
Gateway Commercial
GC
A. 
Village Center Commercial (VCC) District. The purpose of the VCC District is to maintain Hamburg's traditional village center as a compact, walkable, mixed-use district with a high quality public realm in accordance with the Village's Comprehensive Plan. The interface of private building frontages with public thoroughfares shapes the public realm and is a major factor in contributing to the walkability of village streets. The regulations of the VCC District are intended to provide for flexibility in the location, design, and use of property to ensure a vibrant and successful restaurant, retail, and service economy in the central business area. The density and variety of uses provided create a central hub of activity that serves the shopping, dining, personal service, and entertainment needs of residents and visitors. Future development and investment in the VCC District shall be consistent with and positively contribute to the pedestrian-friendly environment and architectural integrity of the Village Center. Critical aspects of building and site design for the VCC District have been established in Article 30 (VCC District Design Standards) to ensure that the purpose and character of this district is achieved with all future investment opportunities.
B. 
Neighborhood Commercial Corridor (NCC) District. The purpose of the NCC District is to further establish and enhance the secondary commercial corridors of the Village that support the Village Center, such as Lake Street and Buffalo Street, as provided in the Village's Comprehensive Plan. The standards of this district are intended to permit the continuation of residential uses and preserve existing residential character, while also permitting the infill and redevelopment of neighborhood retail, service, and office uses, as well as multifamily homes. As investment opportunities arise, projects should reduce the presence of generic, auto-oriented suburban development, and encourage the transformation of buildings and sites in a manner that further enhances the character and walkability of the Village. Design elements for the NCC District include, but are not limited to, pedestrian and bicyclist connectivity and access, parking areas located to the rear of the property, context sensitive building treatments where adjacent to residential structures, and ample greenery and landscaping. The combination of these elements will continue to transform these corridors as comfortable and inviting environments for all modes of travel.
C. 
Gateway Commercial (GC) District. The purpose of the GC District is to provide for vibrant commercial areas that serve as a transitional zone between the large-scale, regional commercial development of the Town and the traditional, village-scale development pattern desired for the Village of Hamburg. The intent of this district is to implement the vision and recommendations of the Village's Comprehensive Plan. This includes ensuring future development redefines the streetscape in a manner that promotes the character, walkability, and human-scale of the Village, while also accentuating the area's presence as the gateway to the Village. Although higher intensity commercial uses may be permitted in the GC District, proper landscaping, screening, and site design elements will be required to mitigate any potential negative impacts to the streetscape or adjacent neighborhoods.
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 Architectural Review Committee shall be required for development within all commercial districts, as outlined in Articles 43 and 44, 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 commercial 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
VCC
NCC
GC
Additional Regulations
Residential
Single- or two-family dwelling
P
P
P
Multifamily dwelling, built as
P
SP
SP
§ 250-23.15
Multifamily dwelling, by conversion
SP
SP
SP
§ 250-23.15
Bed-and-breakfast or short-term rental
P
P
P
§ 250-23.7
Home business
P
P
P
§ 250-23.14
Group home
—
SP
SP
§ 250-23.13
Nursing home or senior housing
SP
SP
—
Accessory dwelling unit
—
SP
SP
§ 250-23.3
First floor unit in mixed-use structure
—
—
—
Upper-floor dwelling unit
P
P
P
Commercial
Animal grooming shop
P
P
P
Animal hospital, veterinary clinic, or kennel
—
SP
SP
§ 250-23.6
Brewery or distillery
SP
SP
SP
§ 250-23.8
Car wash
—
—
SP
§ 250-23.9
Dance, art, music, or photo studio
P
P
P
Day-care center, nursery school
P
P
P
§ 250-23.10
Financial institution
P
P
P
Funeral home
—
SP
SP
Gasoline station
—
—
SP
§ 250-23.12
Health or fitness club
P
P
P
Hotel
SP
SP
P
Laundromat
P
P
P
Dry cleaner
—
SP
SP
Personal service establishment
P
P
P
Medical office or clinic
P
SP
P
Professional or administrative office
P
P
P
Restaurant or bar
P
P
P
§ 250-23.19
Retail store
P
P
P
Vehicle sales, service, or repair shop
—
—
SP
§ 250-23.21
Other
Religious institution
P
P
P
Community center
SP
SP
SP
Library or museum
P
P
P
Civic organization or social club
P
P
P
Hospital
SP
SP
SP
Public utility
SP
SP
SP
§ 250-23.17
School, public or private
SP
SP
SP
Park or playground
P
P
P
Recreation or entertainment facility, indoor
P
SP
P
Recreation or entertainment facility, outdoor
—
SP
SP
§ 250-23.18
Off-street parking area
—
SP
SP
Article 33
Mix of uses in a single structure or lot
Uses allowed as noted herein.
Accessory1
Accessory use or structure
—
P
P
§ 250-23.4
Drive-through2
—
SP
SP
§ 250-23.11
Telecommunications facility
SP
SP
SP
Chapter 191
Temporary storage structure
P
P
P
§ 250-23.20
Outdoor assembly or seating area
P
P
P
§ 250-23.16
Outdoor sales or display area
SP
SP
SP
§ 250-23.16
Outdoor storage area
—
—
SP
§ 250-23.16
Off-street parking area
P
P
P
Article 33
NOTES:
1
No more than one nonresidential accessory structure is permitted per lot in commercial districts and such structure should be located entirely behind the principal building.
2
Drive-through lanes must not cross sidewalks.
The following dimensional requirements shall apply to the commercial districts as noted.
Requirement
VCC
NCC
GC
Minimum lot size1
Single- or two-family dwelling
6,000 square feet
6,000 square feet
10,000 square feet
Multifamily dwelling
2,500 square feet/unit
4,000 square feet/unit
4,000 square feet/unit
Nonresidential use
—
9,000 square feet
15,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
Single- and two-family dwelling
45 feet
45 feet
60 feet
Multifamily dwelling
45 feet
60 feet
80 feet
Nonresidential use
—
45 feet
60 feet
Front yard2
Primary use or structure, residential
15 feet minimum
15 feet minimum
15 feet minimum
Primary use or structure, nonresidential
0 feet minimum
10 feet maximum
0 feet minimum
30 feet maximum
0 feet minimum
30 feet maximum
Minimum side yard3
Primary use or structure
0/10 feet4
10/15 feet
15/25 feet
Accessory use or structure
—
—
—
Minimum rear yard3
Primary use or structure
20/30 feet
25/35 feet
25/35 feet
Accessory use or structure
0/5 feet
5 feet
5 feet
NOTES:
1
The notation "sf/unit" indicates square feet per dwelling unit.
2
Structures originally built for residential purposes, regardless of current use, shall maintain the front yard area and entrance of the original structure.
3
The larger requirement shall apply to nonresidential uses adjacent to a residential use or district.
4
A zero yard setback is encouraged where the principal building may abut the adjacent principal building(s).
The following bulk requirements shall apply to the commercial districts as noted.
Requirement
VCC
NCC
GC
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
40/55 feet
(3/4 stories)
35 feet
(2.5 stories)
35 feet
(2.5 stories)
Nonresidential use or structure
55 feet
(4 stories)
35 feet
(2.5 stories)
35 feet
(2.5 stories)
Accessory use or structure
15 feet
15 feet
15 feet
Minimum building height1
Multifamily dwelling
30 feet
(2 stories)
—
—
Nonresidential use or structure
30 feet
(2 stories)
—
—
Maximum lot coverage
Gross impervious surface area
—
50%
50%
Maximum building footprint
Primary structure, nonresidential use
7,500 square feet
7,500 square feet
7,500 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.
A. 
No use in the VCC, NCC, or GC Districts 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.