The legislative intent of this article is to
define and establish uniform regulations for specific areas in the
Village of Groton where the overall character is rural; where nonagricultural
development has not been extensive; where public water and sewer facilities
are not generally available; and where a pattern of mixed, moderate-to-low-density
land uses which are related primarily to agriculture and the development
of residential neighborhoods is in keeping with the broad planning
objectives of the Village.
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011[1]]
For permitted land use activities, see Article IV, Activities Permitted in Certain Districts, and Schedule II, Land Use Activities at the end of this chapter.
[1]
Editor’s Note: This local law also changed the title
of Art. V from Low-Intensity Area to Low-Intensity District.
[Amended 9-19-1994 by L.L. No. 7-1994; 3-20-1995 by L.L. No.
1-1995; 2-24-2003 by L.L. No. 4-2003; 7-18-2011 by L.L. No.
4-2011]
The following uses on lots with public sewers
available shall be governed as follows:
A.
One-family dwelling and rooming house: at least 12,500
square feet of lot area with at least 85 feet of continuous street
frontage.
B.
Two-family dwelling: at least 19,500 square feet of
lot area with at least 110 feet of continuous street frontage.
C.
Other allowable land uses: at least 15,000 square
feet of lot area, plus at least 100 feet of continuous street frontage.
[Added 12-10-1990 by L.L. No. 10-1990; 2-24-2003 by L.L. No. 4-2003; 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
The following uses on lots with no public sewers
available shall be governed as follows:
A.
One-family
dwelling and rooming house: at least 22,000 square feet of lot area
with at least 150 feet of continuous street frontage.
B.
Two-family
dwelling: at least 32,000 square feet of lot area with at least 175
feet of continuous street frontage.
C.
Other
allowable land uses: at least 22,000 square feet of lot area, plus
at least 150 feet of continuous street frontage.
A.
Front yards. All buildings shall be located at least
25 feet from the right-of-way line of any highway, road or street.
If such right-of-way line cannot be established by deed or map, such
line shall be deemed to be located 25 feet from the center line of
the traveled portion of such highway, road or street. On corner lots,
one front yard may be reduced by 20%.
B.
Side yards. All principal buildings shall be located
so that the total of both side yards is at least 20 feet, with neither
less than eight feet.
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
C.
Rear yards. All principal buildings shall be located
at least 20 feet from the rear property line.
D.
Garages and similar accessory buildings not attached
to the principal building may be located in required side- and rear-yard
space, but no such accessory building shall be built closer than five
feet to any lot line.
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
A.
Maximum building height shall be three stories or
35 feet, whichever is more restrictive. Maximum accessory building
height shall be two stories or 20 feet, whichever is more restrictive.
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
B.
Minimum open space shall be 70% for one-family residences, 60% for two-family residences, and 50% for nonresidential buildings (see definition of "open space" in § 200-3, Definitions).
[Amended 2-24-2003 by L.L. No. 4-2003]
E.
Each land use requiring sewer and water facilities
must be connected to the municipal sewer and water systems if available
for connection, and each permit issued must contain a statement that
the permit is conditioned on compliance with the foregoing.
F.
A building permit and certificate of occupancy are
required.
