This chapter shall be known and may be cited
by the short-form title of the "Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Ossining,
New York."
There is hereby established a new comprehensive
zoning plan for the Town of Ossining, which plan is set forth in the
text and map that constitute this chapter. Said plan is adopted for
the purposes set forth in Article 16, §§ 261 and 281,
of the Town Law, which, in the interest of the protection and promotion
of the public health, safety and welfare, shall be deemed to specifically
include the following, among others:
A.
The facilitation of the efficient and adequate provision
of public facilities and services.
B.
To assure adequate sites for residence, industry and
commerce.
C.
The provision of privacy for families.
D.
The prevention and reduction of traffic congestion,
so as to promote efficient and safe circulation of vehicles and pedestrians.
E.
The protection of residential areas.
F.
The gradual elimination of nonconforming uses.
G.
The enhancement of the appearance of the Town of Ossining
as a whole.
H.
The encouragement of flexibility in the design and
development of land in such a way as to promote the most appropriate
use of lands, to facilitate the adequate and economical provision
of streets and utilities and to preserve the natural and scenic qualities
of open lands.
[Added 1-22-2002 by L.L. No. 1-2002]
The Town of Ossining has adopted the Westchester
County Greenway Compact Plan, as amended from time to time, as a statement
of policies, principles, and guides to supplement other established
land use policies in the Town. In its discretionary actions under
this Zoning Code, the Town and its agencies will take into consideration
said statement of policies, principles and guides, as appropriate.
