[Added 6-18-2001 by L.L. No. 1-2001]
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011[1]]
The purpose of the Special Commercial District
is to permit, where appropriate, the construction of research-and-development-oriented
industries, high-technology enterprises, light manufacturing facilities
and other moderately intensive industrial activities which would not
generally be appropriate in residential areas but which may not require
the same level of separation from residential areas as more intensive
industrial uses. It is intended that no residential development will
take place in this district, and its establishment is generally promulgated
for a suitable area for economic development activities to take place.
Areas may be zoned Special Commercial District by the Village Board
or upon application for a specific proposal, all in accordance with
normal zoning procedures. Generally, but without limiting the discretion
of the Board, such rezoning will be permitted only in areas where
public water and sanitary facilities are available, where other resources
and facilities that complement multiple light industrial uses are
found and where public transportation may be readily available. In
reaching its decision on whether to rezone to a Special Commercial
District, the Village Board shall consider the general criteria set
forth in this article, the most current comprehensive or master plan
for the Village and this statement of purpose.
[1]
Editor’s Note: This local law also changed the title
of Art. IXA from Special Commercial Area to Special Commercial District.
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
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.
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
A minimum tract of 15 acres is required for
the development of a Special Commercial District.
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
Lots in Special Commercial Districts shall be
at least one acre (43,560 square feet) in size. The minimum frontage
(width) of each lot at the public street or highway line shall be
100 continuous feet; provided, however, that if no public sewer is
available, frontage of 150 continuous feet on a public street or highway
is required. For corner lots fronting on more than one public highway,
improvements constructed on such lot must face a side which complies
with the minimum frontage requirements set forth herein.
Minimum open space, as defined in this Zoning
Law, for each lot shall be 30% of the lot area.
Lots in Special Commercial Areas shall meet
the following minimum requirements:
A.
Front yards. All buildings shall have a minimum setback
from the public highway (right-of-way line) of at least 40 feet. For
corner lots fronting on more than one public highway, the setback
for one front yard line may be reduced by up to 20%, or eight feet.
If the road right-of-way line cannot be established by map or deed,
then the minimum building setback line will be a line located 70 feet
from the center line of the traveled portion of such road.
B.
Side yards. All buildings shall be located with a minimum side yard setback of 15 feet on each side so that the total of both side yards is at least 30 feet; provided, however, that if a side yard, relative to the location of an improvement on the lot, actually fronts on a public highway, that side yard shall be subject to the minimum setback requirements of § 200-47.6A above.
C.
Rear yards. All principal buildings on the lot shall
be located at least 30 feet from the rear property line. Garages and
similar accessory buildings not attached to the principal building
may be located no closer than 15 feet from the rear property line.
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011[1]]
[1]
Editor’s Note: This local law also repealed former Subsection
D, regarding garages and accessory buildings not attached to the principal
building, which immediately followed this subsection.
A.
The maximum building height in a Special Commercial District shall be two stories or 30 feet, whichever is less. 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 30%.
E.
Water and sewer.
(1)
If municipal water and/or sewer are available
within 500 feet of a lot, then the improvements on such lot shall
be required to connect to the public water and/or sewer at the cost
of the developer of the lot. If either municipal water or sewer lines
are not available, any private water supply or sanitary sewer disposal
system for such lot must be approved by the appropriate public officials
having jurisdiction.
(2)
Lots within the Special Commercial District
shall be subject to the requirements for hookup to municipal water
and/or sewer as such become available to the Special Commercial District.
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
F.
Building permits and certificates of occupancy are
required for all improvements to be constructed within a Special Commercial
District, and all such construction shall be subject to an in conformance
with federal, state, county and local codes, laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations governing such construction.
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
G.
A vegetated buffer area is required between a Special
Commercial District and any residential zoning district within the
Village. Existing vegetation shall be maintained or said buffer area
shall be planted with vegetation and maintained in a manner that results
in a visual barrier that is at least six feet in height from ground
level between all development within the Special Commercial District
and properties within an adjoining district. At least 25% of the width
of the required buffer area shall be covered with vegetation at least
six feet in height. Vegetation within any required buffer area may
consist of maintained lawn, shrubs and trees, vegetation allowed to
grow and propagate in a natural manner or a combination of both.
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also redesignated
former Subsection G as Subsection H.
H.
Site plan review and approval is required for all
uses in Special Commercial Districts.
[Amended 7-18-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
