Agricultural Rural Residential Districts are
intended to accommodate low-density residential development. Lot size
and density is primarily determined by access to public or community
water and sewer infrastructure. The intent of this district is to
maintain a rural boundary, preserving agricultural, open space, and
forested areas on the perimeter of Clarence in order to transition
from vacant or idle land to rural residential uses consistent with
the planned growth objectives of the Town.
[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 (subject to increase
by the Erie County Health Department).
B. All lots platted after March 9, 2005 shall adhere
to the following lot size provisions. Minimum: 1.33 acres for a single-family
lot (subject to increase by the Erie County Health Department).
[Amended 2-14-2007 by L.L. No. 1-2007]
A. All lots must front along a minimum of 150 feet of
publicly dedicated right-of-way in order to be built on. Corner lots
must have a minimum of 200 feet of publicly dedicated right-of-way
on each public street.
B. Minimum lot width at building line: 150 feet for single-family
homes. (Exception: For any lot platted and recorded in the Erie County
Clerk's office prior to March 9, 2005, minimum lot width shall be
100 feet.)
The minimum building size for principal structures
shall be 1,000 square feet for a single-family unit.
[Amended 2-14-2007 by L.L. No. 1-2007]
A. The following uses are permitted within outbuildings:
(5) Agricultural support structures.
(9) 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, pump covers, and school bus shelters 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 in
rear yard and 200 gross square footage area or less.
(3) Minimum rear yard setback: 25 feet; five feet if in
rear yard and 200 gross square footage area or less.
(4) 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.