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Town of Seneca Falls, NY
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2023-04-11
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 300 Zoning
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 7
Assessments
Ch 13
Boards, Commissions and Committees
Ch 24
Defense and Indemnification
Ch 55
Officers and Employees
Ch 61
Police Department
Ch 70
Records
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 102
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 106
Animals
Ch 111
Backflow Prevention Devices
Ch 115
Bingo and Games of Chance
Ch 123
Building Code Administration and Enforcement
Ch 131
Buildings, Unsafe
Ch 135
Cemeteries
Ch 146
Explosives and Combustibles
Ch 158
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 169
Highway Construction
Ch 173
Historic Preservation
Ch 185
Landfills
Ch 193
Loitering
Ch 207
Parks and Recreation Facilities
Ch 210
Peace and Good Order
Ch 213
Peddling and Soliciting
Ch 230
Sewers
Ch 242
Snowmobiles
Ch 246
Solid Waste
Ch 250
Special Events
Ch 255
Subdivision of Land
Ch 266
Taxation
Ch 280
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 285
Water
Ch 290
Wells, Cisterns and Cesspools
Ch 300
Zoning
Ch 300 Art I
General Provisions
§ 300-1
Title.
§ 300-2
Intent.
§ 300-3
Purpose.
§ 300-4
Interpretation of provisions.
Ch 300 Art II
Definitions and Word Usage
§ 300-5
Word usage and interpretation.
§ 300-6
Terms defined.
Ch 300 Art III
Districts; Map; Boundaries
§ 300-7
Districts established.
§ 300-8
Zoning Map.
§ 300-9
District boundaries.
Ch 300 Art IV
District Regulations
§ 300-10
Schedules.
§ 300-11
General restrictions.
§ 300-12
A-1 Agricultural District.
§ 300-13
A-2 Agricultural District.
§ 300-14
R-1 Single-Family Residential District.
§ 300-15
R-2 Two-Family and Multiple Dwelling Residential District.
§ 300-16
R-3 Three- and Four-Family Residential District.
§ 300-17
M-R Multiple Dwelling Apartment Building District.
§ 300-18
C-1 Local Shopping District.
§ 300-19
C-2 Highway Commercial District.
§ 300-20
M-1 Industrial District.
§ 300-21
M-2 Refuse Disposal and Reclamation District.
§ 300-22
M-P Mobile Home Park District.
§ 300-23
L-C Land Conservation District.
§ 300-24
F-P Floodplain District.
Ch 300 Art V
Supplementary Regulations
§ 300-25
Wetlands.
§ 300-26
Performance standards.
§ 300-27
Individual mobile homes and modular homes.
§ 300-28
Lots.
§ 300-29
Height.
§ 300-30
Yards.
§ 300-31
Maximum lot coverage.
§ 300-32
Minimum building area for dwellings.
§ 300-33
Accessory structures.
§ 300-34
Landscaping; tree maintenance and removal.
§ 300-35
Stripping of topsoil; grading and filling.
§ 300-36
Covering of excavations.
§ 300-37
Drainage strips.
§ 300-38
Property maintenance.
§ 300-39
Brush, grass and weeds.
§ 300-40
Towers and antennas.
§ 300-41
Dish antennas.
§ 300-42
Fences.
§ 300-43
Swimming pools.
§ 300-44
Dumpsters.
§ 300-44.1
Short-term rentals.
Ch 300 Art VI
Special Conditions and Special Permit Uses
§ 300-45
Compliance required.
§ 300-46
Special permit uses.
§ 300-47
Farms and customary farm occupations.
§ 300-48
Essential services.
§ 300-49
Roadside stands.
§ 300-50
Home occupations.
§ 300-51
Outdoor recreation facilities.
§ 300-52
Amusement centers, bowling alleys and enclosed places of amusement.
§ 300-53
Drive-in eating and drinking establishments.
§ 300-54
Signs.
§ 300-55
Motels.
§ 300-56
Off-street parking and loading.
§ 300-57
Parking and storage of recreational vehicles, trailers and boats.
§ 300-58
Manufacture, assembly or research.
§ 300-59
Recreational vehicle parks or campgrounds.
§ 300-60
Multiple dwellings and conversions.
§ 300-61
Determination of number of dwelling units.
§ 300-62
Mobile home parks.
§ 300-63
Mobile homes, house trailers, camping trailers and tents.
§ 300-64
Automobile service stations.
§ 300-65
Extraction of stone, sand or gravel.
§ 300-66
Adult uses.
§ 300-67
Kennels.
§ 300-68
Pet breeders.
§ 300-69
Outdoor storage areas, including junkyards and automobile wrecking.
§ 300-70
Junkyards.
§ 300-71
Slaughterhouses.
§ 300-72
Planned unit developments.
§ 300-73
Cluster development.
§ 300-74
Beekeeping.
Ch 300 Art VII
Nonconforming Uses or Structures
§ 300-75
Nonconforming uses.
§ 300-76
Continuation of existing uses and structures.
§ 300-77
Transfer of rights.
§ 300-78
Changes in use.
§ 300-79
Effect on ongoing construction.
§ 300-80
Restoration and repair.
§ 300-81
Discontinuance.
§ 300-82
Repair or removal of unsafe structures.
Ch 300 Art VIII
Streets and Sidewalks
§ 300-83
Prior notification of defects.
§ 300-84
Excavations.
§ 300-85
Vehicles and animals on sidewalks.
§ 300-86
Signs and advertisements.
§ 300-87
Deposit of waste matter and lawn clippings.
§ 300-88
Obstructions.
§ 300-89
Removal of snow from streets.
§ 300-90
Restricted activities.
§ 300-91
Articles on windowsills.
§ 300-92
Alterations to streets and sidewalks.
§ 300-93
Duty of abutting landowners.
§ 300-94
Prevention of accumulation of snow, ice and water.
§ 300-95
Removal of snow, ice and dirt from sidewalks.
§ 300-96
Cellarways and trapdoors.
§ 300-97
Encroachments.
§ 300-98
Certain vehicles prohibited.
Ch 300 Art IX
Vector Control
§ 300-99
Title.
§ 300-100
Purpose.
§ 300-101
Definitions.
§ 300-102
Inspection procedures.
§ 300-103
Notice of violation.
§ 300-104
Regulations and requirements.
Ch 300 Art X
Administration and Enforcement
§ 300-105
Zoning permits.
§ 300-106
Certificate of zoning compliance.
§ 300-107
Planning Board review.
§ 300-108
Fees relating to zoning and building matters.
§ 300-109
Violations; penalties for offenses.
§ 300-110
Complaints of violations.
§ 300-111
Civil proceedings for abatement of violations.
Ch 300 Art XI
Appeals
§ 300-112
Zoning Board of Appeals established.
§ 300-113
Board of Appeals powers and duties.
§ 300-114
Variances.
§ 300-115
Interpretation of zoning provisions.
§ 300-116
Referral to Planning Board.
§ 300-117
Referral to County Planning Board.
§ 300-118
Appeals procedure.
§ 300-119
Public hearings.
§ 300-120
Decisions.
Ch 300 Art XII
Amendments
§ 300-121
Powers of Town Board.
§ 300-122
Review by Planning Board.
§ 300-123
Referral to County Planning Board.
§ 300-124
Environmental impact.
§ 300-125
Adoption procedure.
Ch 300 Art XIII
Site Plan Review for Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Multiple Dwelling Residential Uses
§ 300-126
Purpose and intent.
§ 300-127
Planning Board architectural review.
§ 300-128
Review process.
§ 300-129
Applicability.
Ch 300 Art XIV
Solar Energy Systems
§ 300-130
Authority and legislative intent.
§ 300-131
Definitions.
§ 300-132
Type 1 solar energy systems.
§ 300-133
Type 2 commercial building and roof-mounted solar energy systems.
§ 300-134
Type 2 ground-mounted solar energy systems.
§ 300-135
General regulations.
§ 300-136
Abandonment and decommissioning.
§ 300-137
Revocation.
§ 300-138
Interpretation; conflict with other law.
§ 300-139
Severability.
Ch 300 Art XV
Battery Energy Storage Systems
§ 300-140
Authority.
§ 300-141
Statement of purpose.
§ 300-142
Definitions.
§ 300-143
Applicability.
§ 300-144
General requirements.
§ 300-145
Permitting requirements for Tier 1 battery energy storage systems.
§ 300-146
Permitting requirements for Tier 2 battery energy storage systems.
§ 300-147
Permitting requirements for Tier 3 battery energy storage systems.
§ 300-148
Safety.
§ 300-149
Permit time frame and abandonment.
§ 300-150
Enforcement.
§ 300-151
Severability.
Ch 300 Art XVI
Anaerobic Digester Facilities
§ 300-152
Title.
§ 300-153
Legislative authority.
§ 300-154
Definitions.
§ 300-155
Small anaerobic digesters.
§ 300-156
Large anaerobic digesters.
§ 300-157
Complaints; enforcement; penalties for offenses.
§ 300-158
Fees.
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Chapter 300
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Seneca Falls
10-1-2013
by
L.L. No. 3-2014
. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Flow Chart, Procedure for Zoning Appeals and Special Use Permits
Attachment 2 - Zoning Schedule I: Lot and Bulk Regulations
Attachment 3 - Zoning Schedule II: Bulk and Coverage Controls (former Village Boundary)
Attachment 4 - Zoning Maps
Attachment 5 - Appendix 1 Commissioning Plan
Attachment 6 - Appendix 2 Emergency Operations Plan
Attachment 7 - Short-Term Rental Application Form
Article I
General Provisions
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§ 300-1
Title.
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§ 300-2
Intent.
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§ 300-3
Purpose.
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§ 300-4
Interpretation of provisions.
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Article II
Definitions and Word Usage
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§ 300-5
Word usage and interpretation.
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§ 300-6
Terms defined.
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Article III
Districts; Map; Boundaries
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§ 300-7
Districts established.
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§ 300-8
Zoning Map.
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§ 300-9
District boundaries.
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Article IV
District Regulations
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§ 300-10
Schedules.
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§ 300-11
General restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 300-12
A-1 Agricultural District.
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§ 300-13
A-2 Agricultural District.
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§ 300-14
R-1 Single-Family Residential District.
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§ 300-15
R-2 Two-Family and Multiple Dwelling Residential District.
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§ 300-16
R-3 Three- and Four-Family Residential District.
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§ 300-17
M-R Multiple Dwelling Apartment Building District.
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§ 300-18
C-1 Local Shopping District.
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§ 300-19
C-2 Highway Commercial District.
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§ 300-20
M-1 Industrial District.
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§ 300-21
M-2 Refuse Disposal and Reclamation District.
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§ 300-22
M-P Mobile Home Park District.
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§ 300-23
L-C Land Conservation District.
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§ 300-24
F-P Floodplain District.
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Article V
Supplementary Regulations
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§ 300-25
Wetlands.
chevron_right
§ 300-26
Performance standards.
chevron_right
§ 300-27
Individual mobile homes and modular homes.
chevron_right
§ 300-28
Lots.
chevron_right
§ 300-29
Height.
chevron_right
§ 300-30
Yards.
chevron_right
§ 300-31
Maximum lot coverage.
chevron_right
§ 300-32
Minimum building area for dwellings.
chevron_right
§ 300-33
Accessory structures.
chevron_right
§ 300-34
Landscaping; tree maintenance and removal.
chevron_right
§ 300-35
Stripping of topsoil; grading and filling.
chevron_right
§ 300-36
Covering of excavations.
chevron_right
§ 300-37
Drainage strips.
chevron_right
§ 300-38
Property maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 300-39
Brush, grass and weeds.
chevron_right
§ 300-40
Towers and antennas.
chevron_right
§ 300-41
Dish antennas.
chevron_right
§ 300-42
Fences.
chevron_right
§ 300-43
Swimming pools.
chevron_right
§ 300-44
Dumpsters.
chevron_right
§ 300-44.1
Short-term rentals.
chevron_right
Article VI
Special Conditions and Special Permit Uses
chevron_right
§ 300-45
Compliance required.
chevron_right
§ 300-46
Special permit uses.
chevron_right
§ 300-47
Farms and customary farm occupations.
chevron_right
§ 300-48
Essential services.
chevron_right
§ 300-49
Roadside stands.
chevron_right
§ 300-50
Home occupations.
chevron_right
§ 300-51
Outdoor recreation facilities.
chevron_right
§ 300-52
Amusement centers, bowling alleys and enclosed places of amusement.
chevron_right
§ 300-53
Drive-in eating and drinking establishments.
chevron_right
§ 300-54
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 300-55
Motels.
chevron_right
§ 300-56
Off-street parking and loading.
chevron_right
§ 300-57
Parking and storage of recreational vehicles, trailers and boats.
chevron_right
§ 300-58
Manufacture, assembly or research.
chevron_right
§ 300-59
Recreational vehicle parks or campgrounds.
chevron_right
§ 300-60
Multiple dwellings and conversions.
chevron_right
§ 300-61
Determination of number of dwelling units.
chevron_right
§ 300-62
Mobile home parks.
chevron_right
§ 300-63
Mobile homes, house trailers, camping trailers and tents.
chevron_right
§ 300-64
Automobile service stations.
chevron_right
§ 300-65
Extraction of stone, sand or gravel.
chevron_right
§ 300-66
Adult uses.
chevron_right
§ 300-67
Kennels.
chevron_right
§ 300-68
Pet breeders.
chevron_right
§ 300-69
Outdoor storage areas, including junkyards and automobile wrecking.
chevron_right
§ 300-70
Junkyards.
chevron_right
§ 300-71
Slaughterhouses.
chevron_right
§ 300-72
Planned unit developments.
chevron_right
§ 300-73
Cluster development.
chevron_right
§ 300-74
Beekeeping.
chevron_right
Article VII
Nonconforming Uses or Structures
chevron_right
§ 300-75
Nonconforming uses.
chevron_right
§ 300-76
Continuation of existing uses and structures.
chevron_right
§ 300-77
Transfer of rights.
chevron_right
§ 300-78
Changes in use.
chevron_right
§ 300-79
Effect on ongoing construction.
chevron_right
§ 300-80
Restoration and repair.
chevron_right
§ 300-81
Discontinuance.
chevron_right
§ 300-82
Repair or removal of unsafe structures.
chevron_right
Article VIII
Streets and Sidewalks
chevron_right
§ 300-83
Prior notification of defects.
chevron_right
§ 300-84
Excavations.
chevron_right
§ 300-85
Vehicles and animals on sidewalks.
chevron_right
§ 300-86
Signs and advertisements.
chevron_right
§ 300-87
Deposit of waste matter and lawn clippings.
chevron_right
§ 300-88
Obstructions.
chevron_right
§ 300-89
Removal of snow from streets.
chevron_right
§ 300-90
Restricted activities.
chevron_right
§ 300-91
Articles on windowsills.
chevron_right
§ 300-92
Alterations to streets and sidewalks.
chevron_right
§ 300-93
Duty of abutting landowners.
chevron_right
§ 300-94
Prevention of accumulation of snow, ice and water.
chevron_right
§ 300-95
Removal of snow, ice and dirt from sidewalks.
chevron_right
§ 300-96
Cellarways and trapdoors.
chevron_right
§ 300-97
Encroachments.
chevron_right
§ 300-98
Certain vehicles prohibited.
chevron_right
Article IX
Vector Control
chevron_right
§ 300-99
Title.
chevron_right
§ 300-100
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 300-101
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 300-102
Inspection procedures.
chevron_right
§ 300-103
Notice of violation.
chevron_right
§ 300-104
Regulations and requirements.
chevron_right
Article X
Administration and Enforcement
chevron_right
§ 300-105
Zoning permits.
chevron_right
§ 300-106
Certificate of zoning compliance.
chevron_right
§ 300-107
Planning Board review.
chevron_right
§ 300-108
Fees relating to zoning and building matters.
chevron_right
§ 300-109
Violations; penalties for offenses.
chevron_right
§ 300-110
Complaints of violations.
chevron_right
§ 300-111
Civil proceedings for abatement of violations.
chevron_right
Article XI
Appeals
chevron_right
§ 300-112
Zoning Board of Appeals established.
chevron_right
§ 300-113
Board of Appeals powers and duties.
chevron_right
§ 300-114
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 300-115
Interpretation of zoning provisions.
chevron_right
§ 300-116
Referral to Planning Board.
chevron_right
§ 300-117
Referral to County Planning Board.
chevron_right
§ 300-118
Appeals procedure.
chevron_right
§ 300-119
Public hearings.
chevron_right
§ 300-120
Decisions.
chevron_right
Article XII
Amendments
chevron_right
§ 300-121
Powers of Town Board.
chevron_right
§ 300-122
Review by Planning Board.
chevron_right
§ 300-123
Referral to County Planning Board.
chevron_right
§ 300-124
Environmental impact.
chevron_right
§ 300-125
Adoption procedure.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Site Plan Review for Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Multiple Dwelling Residential Uses
chevron_right
§ 300-126
Purpose and intent.
chevron_right
§ 300-127
Planning Board architectural review.
chevron_right
§ 300-128
Review process.
chevron_right
§ 300-129
Applicability.
chevron_right
Article XIV
Solar Energy Systems
chevron_right
§ 300-130
Authority and legislative intent.
chevron_right
§ 300-131
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 300-132
Type 1 solar energy systems.
chevron_right
§ 300-133
Type 2 commercial building and roof-mounted solar energy systems.
chevron_right
§ 300-134
Type 2 ground-mounted solar energy systems.
chevron_right
§ 300-135
General regulations.
chevron_right
§ 300-136
Abandonment and decommissioning.
chevron_right
§ 300-137
Revocation.
chevron_right
§ 300-138
Interpretation; conflict with other law.
chevron_right
§ 300-139
Severability.
chevron_right
Article XV
Battery Energy Storage Systems
chevron_right
§ 300-140
Authority.
chevron_right
§ 300-141
Statement of purpose.
chevron_right
§ 300-142
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 300-143
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 300-144
General requirements.
chevron_right
§ 300-145
Permitting requirements for Tier 1 battery energy storage systems.
chevron_right
§ 300-146
Permitting requirements for Tier 2 battery energy storage systems.
chevron_right
§ 300-147
Permitting requirements for Tier 3 battery energy storage systems.
chevron_right
§ 300-148
Safety.
chevron_right
§ 300-149
Permit time frame and abandonment.
chevron_right
§ 300-150
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 300-151
Severability.
chevron_right
Article XVI
Anaerobic Digester Facilities
chevron_right
§ 300-152
Title.
chevron_right
§ 300-153
Legislative authority.
chevron_right
§ 300-154
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 300-155
Small anaerobic digesters.
chevron_right
§ 300-156
Large anaerobic digesters.
chevron_right
§ 300-157
Complaints; enforcement; penalties for offenses.
chevron_right
§ 300-158
Fees.
chevron_right