Agricultural zoning districts are intended to
accommodate primarily agricultural operations and associated low-density
residential development. Lot size and density is primarily determined
by soil quality and the location of the Black Creek Density Floodway
(BCDF). The intent of this district is to maintain a rural boundary,
preserving agricultural and forested areas of Clarence.
[Amended 2-14-2007 by L.L. No. 1-2007]
A. Lots platted prior to March 9, 2005 shall be a minimum
of 32,670 square feet for single-family lots and one acre for two-family
lots, subject to increase by the Erie County Health Department.
(1) All lots within the Black Creek Density Floodway must meet the requirements of the Flood Damage Prevention Law (Chapter
107 of the Code of the Town of Clarence).
B. All lots platted after March 9, 2005 shall adhere
to the following lot size provision:
(1) Minimum: 1.33 acres for single-family lots and 2.66
acres for two-family lots, subject to increase by the Erie County
Health Department.
(2) All lots located within the Black Creek Density Floodway shall conform to the requirements of the Flood Damage Prevention Law (Chapter
107 of the Code of the Town of Clarence).
Setbacks. Setbacks shall be equal to the average
setbacks for principal buildings on the same side of the street within
500 feet. Building and street facades shall extend parallel to front
property lines. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall determine frontage
for irregularly shaped lots.
A. Where there are no such buildings, minimum setbacks
shall be as follows:
(1) Front: 45 to 200 (maximum) feet.
(4) No front yard setback line established by the Code
Enforcement Officer may vary more than 10 feet except upon application
and approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(5) Side yards which abut a public or private street shall
have the same minimum setback as the front yard setback. Minimum side
yards for side load garages shall extend no closer than 28 feet to
the side lot line. There shall be a minimum of a three-foot setback
requirement from any lot line along a driveway for required drainage.
The minimum building size for principal structures
shall be 1,000 square feet for a single-family unit. The minimum building
size for a two-family unit shall be 2,000 square feet.
[Amended 2-14-2007 by L.L. No. 1-2007]
A. The following uses are permitted within outbuildings:
(1) Agricultural support structures.
(11)
Permitted home occupations.
B. Trash containers, mechanical equipment and outdoor
storage shall be located only within the rear yard or side yard and
be screened from public view.
C. Mailboxes, newspaper boxes, walls, fences, birdhouses,
flagpoles, school bus shelters, and pump covers may be placed in any
front, side or rear yard. Doghouses may be placed in rear yards only.
D. A principle structure must be erected before an accessory
structure will be permitted on any lot.
E. Accessory structures may only occur in side and rear
yards.
F. Dimension and area requirements.
(2) Minimum side yard setback: 10 feet; five feet if 200
square feet or less.
(3) Minimum rear yard setback: 25 feet; five feet if 200
square feet or less.
(4) Minimum front yard setback: 75 feet, except private
garages.
(5) Minimum setback from principal structure: six feet.
The maximum building footprint for any residential
lot shall not exceed 10% of the entire lot area. The building footprint
shall include all aspects of the principal structure under a roof
and over a foundation, excluding exposed porches and including attached
garages. This footprint shall not include any accessory buildings
or detached garages which meet requirements as herein stipulated.