The legislative intent of this article is to define and establish uniform regulations for specific areas in the Village of Groton where existing development is residential in character; where a pattern of medium-density development with a limited mixture of compatible land uses is in keeping with broad planning objectives; and where land-use and density controls are needed, to preserve neighborhood and property values.
[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.
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Editor’s Note: This local law also changed the title of Art. VI from Medium-Intensity Area to Medium-Intensity District.
[Amended during codification 12-10-1990 by L.L. No. 10-1990; 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 10,000 square feet of lot area with at least 75 feet of street frontage.
B. 
Two-family dwelling: at least 15,000 square feet of lot area with at least 100 feet of street frontage.
C. 
Other allowable land uses: at least 10,000 square feet of lot area, plus at least 75 feet of continuous street frontage.
[Added during codification 12-10-1990 by L.L. No. 10-1990]
The following uses on lots with no public sewers available shall be governed as follows:
A. 
One-family residence and rooming house: not permitted.
B. 
Two-family residence: not permitted.
[Amended 2-24-2003 by L.L. No. 4-2003]
C. 
Other land uses: not permitted.
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 from any lot line.
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
A. 
Maximum building height for the principal structure shall be three stories or thirty-five 35 feet, whichever is more restrictive. Maximum accessory building height shall be 20 feet. (See also § 200-16, Exceptions to height restrictions.)
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
B. 
Minimum open space shall be 70% for one-family residence, 60% for two-family residence and 50% for nonresidential buildings (see the definition of "open space" in § 200-3, Definitions).
C. 
For off-street parking, see Article XI, Off-Street Parking.
D. 
For signs, see Article XII, Signs.
E. 
Each land use requiring a sewerage system and water supply must be connected to existing Village systems.
F. 
A building permit and certificate of occupancy are required.