This district is intended to preserve and protect agricultural
areas and to provide for limited rural residential development together
with other nonintensive compatible activities.
A.
Permitted principal uses are as follows:
[Amended 3-20-1995 by L.L. No. 1-1995; 12-6-2010 by L.L. No. 6-2010; 2-3-2014 by L.L. No. 1-2014]
(1)
General agricultural land uses, agricultural buildings and activities,
such as the growing of field, truck and tree crops, dairying, livestock
raising, poultry farming, fur farming and hog raising, subject to
the following:
(a)
Buildings or structures used for the stabling of livestock (including
but not limited to horses, cows, sheep, fowl or other animals) shall
be located at least 150 feet from any street line.
(2)
Kennels, only upon the issuance of a kennel special use permit as regulated by Chapter 143, Dogs, of the Alden Town Code.
(3)
Single-family dwellings.
(4)
Churches, schools, parks and playgrounds.
(5)
Fire stations and emergency services.
(6)
Nurseries and greenhouses.
(7)
Riding academies and stables.
(8)
Private wildlife reservations or conservation projects, including
the usual buildings therefor.
(9)
Mining, turf farming and pond excavation in accordance with Chapter 195, Filling, Excavating and Topsoil Removal, of the Code of the Town of Alden.
(10)
Veterinarians.
B.
Permitted accessory uses are as follows:
[Amended 2-3-2014 by L.L.
No. 1-2014]
C.
Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit are as follows:
[Amended 3-20-1995 by L.L. No. 1-1995; 2-3-2014 by L.L. No. 1-2014]
F.
G.
Site plan review. All applications for building permits shall be
accompanied by an approved site plan except for the following: a single-
or two-family dwelling on an individual lot, including its permitted
accessory uses, general farming use and additions not exceeding 25%
of the square footage of the existing structure. There shall be no
limit on additions to single- or two-family dwellings.
This district is intended to provide areas within the Town for
low-density single-family detached residential development where each
dwelling is located on an individual lot of at least 20,000 square
feet. Maximum density will be approximately two dwelling units per
gross acre.
B.
Permitted accessory uses are as follows:
(1)
Private garages.
(2)
Private swimming pools.
(3)
Private greenhouse, provided that such building shall be located
at least 20 feet from any lot line and shall not exceed 12 feet in
height.
(4)
Outside storage of a travel trailer, camper, motor home, utility
trailer or boat owned by the occupant of the premises for his personal
use.
(5)
Outside storage of a single commercial vehicle not exceeding a manufacturer's
gross vehicle weight of 5,000 pounds.
(6)
Other customary uses normally associated with the principal use.
(7)
Home occupations.
C.
Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit are as follows:
(2)
Buildings for parks, recreation, clubs and fraternal organizations.
(4)
The raising or keeping of up to six hen chickens only (no other fowl),
may be conducted as an accessory use upon the issuance of a special
permit by the Town Board on the same premises associated with an owner-occupied
single-family or two-family detached dwelling as the principal use,
subject to the following procedures and conditions:
[Added 1-17-2017 by L.L.
No. 1-2017]
(a)
Applications for the special permit will be made to the Code
Enforcement Officer (CEO). Once filed, the premises will be inspected
by the CEO and a building plan for the coop and enclosure submitted
for review.
(b)
On the initial application, a public hearing will be necessary.
Neighbors within 200 feet will be notified of the public hearing before
the Town Board.
(c)
After conducting the public hearing, the Town Board may or may
not choose to direct that the CEO issue the special use permit which
will be in effect for one year from the date of approval.
(d)
If the special use permit is renewed consecutively by the same
applicant/owner, no subsequent public hearing will be necessary unless
complaints have been heard from residents during the previous year.
Each annual renewal will be subject to an inspection by the CEO to
insure continued compliance with the special use permit conditions.
If no violations are found, the CEO can ask the Town Board to renew
the special use permit.
(e)
The special use permit shall be limited to the applicant and
is not transferable.
(f)
In the case of a two-family dwelling, only one special use permit
may be issued for that property.
(g)
The fee for such special use permit shall be set by the Town
Board at their annual reorganizational meeting.
(5)
Special conditions relative to the raising of chickens by special
use permit in an R-1 District:
[Added 1-17-2017 by L.L.
No. 1-2017]
(a)
The maximum of six hen chickens only, raised for noncommercial
purposes only, must be raised within a coop and fenced chicken run
with a total area not to exceed 150 square feet. The coop must be
constructed so as to not be unsightly to neighboring properties, and
its design must be approved by the CEO.
(b)
The coop and enclosure must be located in the rear yard and
must be at least 15 feet from any adjacent property line. The coop
must be located at least 75 feet to the rear of the rearmost part
of the dwelling.
(c)
Chickens may not roam free and must be kept entirely within
the coop and/or fenced enclosure. The fenced enclosure must be constructed
of suitable wire and materials so that the hens cannot escape or fly
out of the enclosure.
(d)
Absolutely no rooster chickens are allowed. If found at any
time, the special use permit will be revoked by the Town Board and
the holder will be subject to citation by the CEO.
(e)
The raising of chickens shall be subject to all applicable sanitary,
noise and property maintenance regulations and local laws.
(f)
Chicken waste and bedding shall not be composted on site and
shall be stored in appropriate containers that prohibit odors. Any
odor associated with the raising of chickens shall not be perceptible
beyond the property line.
(g)
Feed for chickens must be kept inside the coop or other completely
enclosed building in waterproof containers with lids, such as a plastic
five gallon pail, so as to prevent rodent attraction.
F.
G.
Site plan review. All applications for building permits shall be
accompanied by an approved site plan except for the following: a single-
or two-family dwelling on an individual lot, including its permitted
accessory uses, general farming use and additions not exceeding 25%
of the square footage of the existing structure. There shall be no
limit on additions to single- or two-family dwellings.
This district is intended to provide area within the Town for
two-family residential development where each two-family structure
is located on an individual lot of at least 20,000 square feet. Maximum
density will be roughly four dwelling units per gross acre.
B.
Permitted accessory uses are as permitted in the R-1 District.
C.
Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit are as follows:
(1)
As permitted in the R-1 District.
(2)
Nursing homes.
(3)
The raising or keeping of up to six hen chickens only (no other fowl),
may be conducted as an accessory use upon the issuance of a special
permit by the Town Board on the same premises associated with an owner-occupied
single-family or two-family detached dwelling as the principal use,
subject to the following procedures and conditions:
[Added 1-17-2017 by L.L.
No. 1-2017]
(a)
Applications for the special permit will be made to the Code
Enforcement Officer (CEO). Once filed, the premises will be inspected
by the CEO and a building plan for the coop and enclosure submitted
for review.
(b)
On the initial application, a public hearing will be necessary.
Neighbors within 200 feet will be notified of the public hearing before
the Town Board.
(c)
After conducting the public hearing, the Town Board may or may
not choose to direct that the CEO issue the special use permit which
will be in effect for one year from the date of approval.
(d)
If the special use permit is renewed consecutively by the same
applicant/owner, no subsequent public hearing will be necessary unless
complaints have been heard from residents during the previous year.
Each annual renewal will be subject to an inspection by the CEO to
insure continued compliance with the special use permit conditions.
If no violations are found, the CEO can ask the Town Board to renew
the special use permit.
(e)
The special use permit shall be limited to the applicant and
is not transferable.
(f)
In the case of a two-family dwelling, only one special use permit
may be issued for that property.
(g)
The fee for such special use permit shall be set by the Town
Board at their annual reorganizational meeting.
(4)
Special conditions relative to the raising of chickens by special
use permit in an R-2 district:
[Added 1-17-2017 by L.L.
No. 1-2017]
(a)
The maximum of six hen chickens only, raised for noncommercial
purposes only, must be raised within a coop and fenced chicken run
with a total area not to exceed 150 square feet. The coop must be
constructed so as to not be unsightly to neighboring properties, and
its design must be approved by the CEO.
(b)
The coop and enclosure must be located in the rear yard and
must be at least 15 feet from any adjacent property line. The coop
must be located at least 75 feet to the rear of the rearmost part
of the premises.
(c)
Chickens may not roam free and must be kept entirely within
the coop and/or fenced enclosure. The fenced enclosure must be constructed
of suitable wire and materials so that the hens cannot escape or fly
out of the enclosure.
(d)
Absolutely no rooster chickens are allowed. If found at any
time, the special use permit will be revoked by the Town Board and
the holder will be subject to citation by the CEO.
(e)
The raising of chickens shall be subject to all applicable sanitary,
noise and property maintenance regulations and local laws.
(f)
Chicken waste and bedding shall not be composted on site and
shall be stored in appropriate containers that prohibit odors. Any
odor associated with the raising of chickens shall not be perceptible
beyond the property line.
(g)
Feed for chickens must be kept inside the coop or other completely
enclosed building in waterproof containers with lids, such as a plastic
five gallon pail, so as to prevent rodent attraction.
E.
Minimum yards are as regulated in the R-1 District.
F.
G.
Site plan review. All applications for building permits shall be
accompanied by an approved site plan except for the following: a single-
or two-family dwelling on an individual lot, including its permitted
accessory uses, general farming use and additions not exceeding 25%
of the square footage of the existing structure. There shall be no
limit on additions to single- or two-family dwellings.
This district is intended to provide areas within the Town for
medium-density multifamily development of attached dwelling units.
Maximum density will be approximately 10 dwelling units per acre.
E.
Minimum yard requirements are as regulated in the R-1 District except
that:
F.
Building, structure and driveway requirements are as follows:
[Amended 9-5-2006 by L.L.
No. 1-2006]
(1)
Principal buildings.
(c)
Minimum distance between multiple-family dwellings: 30 feet.
(d)
Building grouping and access. Multiple dwellings within a group
development may be arranged in groups or clusters. Each group or cluster
shall abut a street; however, each multiple dwelling within such group
or cluster need not so abut, provided that:
[1]
Each dwelling unit is accessible to services and emergency vehicles
by means of a private street.
[2]
The standards of design and construction for private streets
shall meet applicable Town specifications for public streets unless
modified by the approved site plan.
[3]
The location, design and construction of all utilities meet
all applicable specifications and are adequate to serve the needs
of the group or cluster.
[4]
Provisions are made for the preservation and maintenance of
private streets, pedestrianways and common open space.
(3)
Lot coverage. Maximum lot coverage by all buildings: 40% of the lot
area.
(4)
Driveways. No driveways shall be constructed any closer than five
feet to any side or rear properly line.
G.
Buffers and landscaping. A buffer of not less than 20 feet in width
shall be reserved where a multiple-family group development abuts
any R-1 or R-2 District. Such buffer zone shall be landscaped and
maintained by the owner.
H.
Site plan review. All applications for building permits shall be
accompanied by an approved site plan except for the following: a single-
or two-family dwelling on an individual lot, including their permitted
accessory uses, general farming use and additions not exceeding 25%
of the square footage of the existing structure. There shall be no
limit on additions to single- or two-family dwellings.
This district is intended to provide areas within the Town for
limited commercial use which are nonretail in nature and compatible
with residential development.
A.
Permitted principal uses are as follows:
(1)
As permitted and regulated in the R-3 District.
(2)
Telephone exchanges.
(3)
Real estate or insurance offices.
(4)
Mortuaries.
(5)
Art, dance, music or photographic studios.
(6)
Indoor recreation uses, such as bowling alleys, health spas and tennis
courts.
(7)
Opticians or optometrists.
(8)
Meeting rooms for private club, lodge or fraternal organizations.
(9)
Medical offices or clinics, provided that they are not used primarily
for penal or correction purposes.
(10)
Nursing or convalescent homes.
(11)
Day-care centers.
(12)
Other administrative, professional or executive offices, but
not including the selling, manufacturing or storing of merchandise.
B.
Permitted accessory uses are as follows:
(1)
As permitted and regulated in the R-3 District.
(2)
Restaurant, newsstand or other incidental service in connection with
a hospital, medical building, motel or nonprofit institution, but
only when conducted (and entered) from within the building and having
no exterior display.
(3)
Other customary uses normally associated with the principal uses.
C.
Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit are as follows:
(1)
Golf courses.
(2)
Hospitals.
(3)
Veterinarians.
(4)
Manufactured home parks.
(5)
Gas wells.
(6)
The raising or keeping of up to six hen chickens only (no other fowl),
may be conducted as an accessory use upon the issuance of a special
permit by the Town Board on the same premises associated with an owner-occupied
single-family or two-family detached dwelling as the principal use,
subject to the following procedures and conditions:
[Added 1-17-2017 by L.L.
No. 1-2017]
(a)
Applications for the special permit will be made to the Code
Enforcement Officer (CEO). Once filed, the premises will be inspected
by the CEO and a building plan for the coop and enclosure submitted
for review.
(b)
On the initial application, a public hearing will be necessary.
Neighbors within 200 feet will be notified of the public hearing before
the Town Board.
(c)
After conducting the public hearing, the Town Board may or may
not choose to direct that the CEO issue the special use permit which
will be in effect for one year from the date of approval.
(d)
If the special use permit is renewed consecutively by the same
applicant/owner, no subsequent public hearing will be necessary unless
complaints have been heard from residents during the previous year.
Each annual renewal will be subject to an inspection by the CEO to
insure continued compliance with the special use permit conditions.
If no violations are found, the CEO can ask the Town Board to renew
the special use permit.
(e)
The special use permit shall be limited to the applicant and
is not transferable.
(f)
In the case of a two-family dwelling, only one special use permit
may be issued for that property.
(g)
The fee for such special use permit shall be set by the Town
Board at their annual reorganizational meeting.
(7)
Special conditions relative to the raising of chickens by special
use permit in an R-C district:
[Added 1-17-2017 by L.L.
No. 1-2017]
(a)
The maximum of six hen chickens only, raised for noncommercial
purposes only, must be raised within a coop and fenced chicken run
with a total area not to exceed 150 square feet. The coop must be
constructed so as to not be unsightly to neighboring properties, and
its design must be approved by the CEO.
(b)
The coop and enclosure must be located in the rear yard and
must be at least 15 feet from any adjacent property line. The coop
must be located at least 75 feet to the rear of the rearmost part
of the dwelling.
(c)
Chickens may not roam free and must be kept entirely within
the coop and/or fenced enclosure. The fenced enclosure must be constructed
of suitable wire and materials so that the hens cannot escape or fly
out of the enclosure.
(d)
Absolutely no rooster chickens are allowed. If found at any
time, the special use permit will be revoked by the Town Board and
the holder will be subject to citation by the CEO.
(e)
The raising of chickens shall be subject to all applicable sanitary,
noise and property maintenance regulations and local laws.
(f)
Chicken waste and bedding shall not be composted on site and
shall be stored in appropriate containers that prohibit odors. Any
odor associated with the raising of chickens shall not be perceptible
beyond the property line.
(g)
Feed for chickens must be kept inside the coop or other completely
enclosed building in waterproof containers with lids, such as a plastic
five gallon pail, so as to prevent rodent attraction.
F.
G.
Buffers and landscaping. A buffer of not less than 20 feet in width
shall be reserved where an R-C District abuts any R-1, R-2 or R-3
District. Such a buffer zone shall be landscaped and maintained by
the owner.
H.
Site plan review. All applications for building permits shall be
accompanied by an approved site plan except for the following: a single-
or two-family dwelling on an individual lot, including their permitted
accessory uses, general farming use and additions not exceeding 25%
of the square footage of the existing structure. There shall be no
limit on additions to single- or two-family dwellings.
This district is to provide areas within the Town for commercial
use which serves community-wide needs for general goods and services,
and which is of a nature to be conducted within enclosed buildings.
A.
Permitted principal uses are as follows:
(1)
As permitted and regulated in the R-C District, except for dwellings;
provided, however, that existing dwellings may be altered and enlarged,
except that the number of dwelling units may not be increased.
[Amended 6-5-2000 by L.L.
No. 4-2000]
(2)
The following uses when conducted within a completely enclosed building:
(a)
Retail sales.
(b)
Neighborhood shopping plazas.
(c)
Personal service shops, e.g., barbershops, beauty salons, shoe
repairs.
(d)
Laundromat, dry-cleaning and laundry pickup stations.
(e)
Restaurants.
(f)
Hotels and motels.
(g)
Banks and drive-in banks.
(h)
Theaters and assembly halls.
(i)
Custom shops, including woodworking and upholsterers.
(j)
Electric, heating and plumbing shops.
(k)
Veterinarians.
(l)
Bakeries.
C.
Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit are as follows:
(1)
As permitted in the R-C District, except manufactured home parks
and veterinarians.
(2)
Golf driving ranges.
(3)
Drive-in theaters.
(4)
Ice- and roller-skating rinks.
(5)
The raising or keeping of up to six hen chickens only (no other fowl),
may be conducted as an accessory use upon the issuance of a special
permit by the Town Board on the same premises associated with an owner-occupied
single-family or two-family detached dwelling as the principal use,
subject to the following procedures and conditions:
[Added 1-17-2017 by L.L.
No. 1-2017]
(a)
Applications for the special permit will be made to the Code
Enforcement Officer (CEO). Once filed, the premises will be inspected
by the CEO and a building plan for the coop and enclosure submitted
for review.
(b)
On the initial application, a public hearing will be necessary.
Neighbors within 200 feet will be notified of the public hearing before
the Town Board.
(c)
After conducting the public hearing, the Town Board may or may
not choose to direct that the CEO issue the special use permit which
will be in effect for one year from the date of approval.
(d)
If the special use permit is renewed consecutively by the same
applicant/owner, no subsequent public hearing will be necessary unless
complaints have been heard from residents during the previous year.
Each annual renewal will be subject to an inspection by the CEO to
insure continued compliance with the special use permit conditions.
If no violations are found, the CEO can ask the Town Board to renew
the special use permit.
(e)
The special use permit shall be limited to the applicant and
is not transferable.
(f)
In the case of a two-family dwelling, only one special use permit
may be issued for that property.
(g)
The fee for such special use permit shall be set by the Town
Board at their annual reorganizational meeting.
(6)
Special conditions relative to the raising of chickens by special
use permit in an C-1 district:
[Added 1-17-2017 by L.L.
No. 1-2017]
(a)
The maximum of six hen chickens only, raised for noncommercial
purposes only, must be raised within a coop and fenced chicken run
with a total area not to exceed 150 square feet. The coop must be
constructed so as to not be unsightly to neighboring properties, and
its design must be approved by the CEO.
(b)
The coop and enclosure must be located in the rear yard and
must be at least 15 feet from any adjacent property line. The coop
must be located at least 75 feet to the rear of the rearmost part
of the dwelling.
(c)
Chickens may not roam free and must be kept entirely within
the coop and/or fenced enclosure. The fenced enclosure must be constructed
of suitable wire and materials so that the hens cannot escape or fly
out of the enclosure.
(d)
Absolutely no rooster chickens are allowed. If found at any
time, the special use permit will be revoked by the Town Board and
the holder will be subject to citation by the CEO.
(e)
The raising of chickens shall be subject to all applicable sanitary,
noise and property maintenance regulations and local laws.
(f)
Chicken waste and bedding shall not be composted on site and
shall be stored in appropriate containers that prohibit odors. Any
odor associated with the raising of chickens shall not be perceptible
beyond the property line.
(g)
Feed for chickens must be kept inside the coop or other completely
enclosed building in waterproof containers with lids, such as a plastic
five gallon pail, so as to prevent rodent attraction.
D.
Minimum lot sizes are as follows:[1]
(1)
Other: as required to provide a site adequate for the principal and
accessory buildings, all required off-street parking, loading and
stacking, landscaping, yards and open spaces.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection D(1), Dwellings, was
repealed 6-5-2000 by L.L. No. 4-2000.
E.
F.
G.
Buffers and landscaping. A buffer of not less than 20 feet in width
shall be reserved where a C District abuts any R District. Such a
buffer zone shall be landscaped and maintained by the owner.
H.
Site plan review. All applications for building permits shall be
accompanied by an approved site plan except for the following: a single-
or two-family dwelling on an individual lot, including its permitted
accessory uses, general farming use and additions not exceeding 25%
of the square footage of the existing structure. There shall be no
limit on additions to single- or two-family dwellings.
This district is to provide areas within the Town for commercial
uses which will include various commercial uses conducted out-of-doors.
A.
Permitted principal uses are as follows:
(1)
As permitted and regulated in the C-1 Districts without the requirement
for conduct of business in an enclosed building, including outdoor
display of various items offered for sale or rent.
(2)
New and used motor vehicle sales and service.
(3)
Boat or marine sales and service.
(4)
Manufactured homes, trailers and recreational vehicles sales and
service.
(5)
Gasoline service stations, public garages and collision shops.
(6)
Auction barns and flea markets, exclusive of livestock.
(7)
Farm equipment sales and service.
(8)
Nurseries and greenhouses.
(9)
Laundries and dry-cleaning plants.
(10)
Machine or tool sales, rental or service.
C.
Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit are as follows:
(1)
As permitted in the C-1 District.
(2)
Car washes.
(3)
The raising or keeping of up to six hen chickens only (no other fowl),
may be conducted as an accessory use upon the issuance of a special
permit by the Town Board on the same premises associated with an owner-occupied
single-family or two-family detached dwelling as the principal use,
subject to the following procedures and conditions:
[Added 1-17-2017 by L.L.
No. 1-2017]
(a)
Applications for the special permit will be made to the Code
Enforcement Officer (CEO). Once filed, the premises will be inspected
by the CEO and a building plan for the coop and enclosure submitted
for review.
(b)
On the initial application, a public hearing will be necessary.
Neighbors within 200 feet will be notified of the public hearing before
the Town Board.
(c)
After conducting the public hearing, the Town Board may or may
not choose to direct that the CEO issue the special use permit which
will be in effect for one year from the date of approval.
(d)
If the special use permit is renewed consecutively by the same
applicant/owner, no subsequent public hearing will be necessary unless
complaints have been heard from residents during the previous year.
Each annual renewal will be subject to an inspection by the CEO to
insure continued compliance with the special use permit conditions.
If no violations are found, the CEO can ask the Town Board to renew
the special use permit.
(e)
The special use permit shall be limited to the applicant and
is not transferable.
(f)
In the case of a two-family dwelling, only one special use permit
may be issued for that property.
(g)
The fee for such special use permit shall be set by the Town
Board at the annual reorganizational meeting.
(4)
Special conditions relative to the raising of chickens by special
use permit in an C-2 district:
[Added 1-17-2017 by L.L.
No. 1-2017]
(a)
The maximum of six hen chickens only, raised for noncommercial
purposes only, must be raised within a coop and fenced chicken run
with a total area not to exceed 150 square feet. The coop must be
constructed so as to not be unsightly to neighboring properties, and
its design must be approved by the CEO.
(b)
The coop and enclosure must be located in the rear yard and
must be at least 15 feet from any adjacent property line. The coop
must be located at least 75 feet to the rear of the rearmost part
of the dwelling.
(c)
Chickens may not roam free and must be kept entirely within
the coop and/or fenced enclosure. The fenced enclosure must be constructed
of suitable wire and materials so that the hens cannot escape or fly
out of the enclosure.
(d)
Absolutely no rooster chickens are allowed. If found at any
time, the special use permit will be revoked by the Town Board and
the holder will be subject to citation by the CEO.
(e)
The raising of chickens shall be subject to all applicable sanitary,
noise and property maintenance regulations and local laws.
(f)
Chicken waste and bedding shall not be composted on site and
shall be stored in appropriate containers that prohibit odors. Any
odor associated with the raising of chickens shall not be perceptible
beyond the property line.
(g)
Feed for chickens must be kept inside the coop or other completely
enclosed building in waterproof containers with lids, such as a plastic
five gallon pail, so as to prevent rodent attraction.
D.
Minimum lot sizes are as follows:[1]
(1)
Other: as required to provide a site adequate for the principal and
accessory buildings, all required off-street parking, loading and
stacking, landscaping, yards and open spaces.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection D(1), Dwellings, was
repealed 6-5-2000 by L.L. No. 4-2000.
E.
Minimum yard requirements are as follows:[2]
(1)
Other.
(b)
Side yards: none, except that:
[1]
Where a side yard is provided, it shall be not less than five
feet.
[2]
Where a side yard abuts a lot in an R District, the minimum
shall be 30 feet.
[3]
Where a side yard is used for either vehicular ingress or egress,
the minimum shall be 12 feet.
[4]
Where a side yard is used for both vehicular ingress and egress,
the minimum shall be 25 feet.
(c)
Rear yard: 10 feet, except where abutting an R District, where
30 feet shall be required.
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection E(1), Dwellings, was
repealed 6-5-2000 by L.L. No. 4-2000.
F.
G.
Buffers and landscaping. A buffer of not less than 20 feet in width
shall be reserved where a C District abuts any R District. Such a
buffer zone shall be landscaped and maintained by the owner.
H.
Site plan review. All applications for building permits shall be
accompanied by an approved site plan except for the following: a single-
or two-family dwelling on an individual lot, including its permitted
accessory uses, general farming use and additions not exceeding 25%
of the square footage of the existing structure. There shall be no
limit on additions to single- or two-family dwellings.
This district is to provide areas within the Town for heavier,
larger-scale commercial use, meeting community-wide needs for more
specialized goods and services.
A.
Permitted principal uses are as follows:
(1)
As permitted and regulated in the C-2 District.
(2)
The following uses, provided that they are conducted within a completely
enclosed building or within an area enclosed by a solid fence or wall:
(a)
Warehousing and wholesale distributions.
(b)
Bus terminals.
(c)
Moving and storage.
(d)
Contractors' yards.
(e)
Machine shops.
(f)
Printing, publishing and engraving.
(g)
Food and beverage distributors.
(h)
Light fabrication.
(i)
Building materials supply, including lumber yards and incidental
millwork.
C.
Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit are as permitted
in the C-2 District.
D.
Minimum lot sizes are as follows:[1]
(1)
Other: as required to provide a site adequate for the principal and
accessory buildings, all required off-street parking, loading and
stacking, landscaping, yards and open spaces.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection D(1), Dwellings, was
repealed 6-5-2000 by L.L. No. 4-2000.
E.
Minimum yard requirements are as follows:[2]
(1)
Other.
(b)
Side yards: none, except that:
[1]
Where a side yard is provided, it shall be not less than five
feet.
[2]
Where a side yard abuts a lot in an R District, it shall not
be less than 30 feet.
[3]
Where a side yard is used for either vehicular ingress or egress,
it shall not be less than 12 feet.
[4]
Where a side yard is used for both vehicular ingress and egress,
it shall not be less than 25 feet.
(c)
Rear yard: 10 feet, except where abutting an R District, where
30 feet shall be required.
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection E(1), Dwellings, was
repealed 6-5-2000 by L.L. No. 4-2000.
F.
G.
Buffers and landscaping. A buffer of not less than 20 feet in width
shall be reserved where a C District abuts any R District. Such a
buffer zone shall be landscaped and maintained by the owner.
H.
Site plan review. All applications for building permits shall be
accompanied by an approved site plan except for the following: a single-
or two-family dwelling on an individual lot, including its permitted
accessory uses, general farming use and additions not exceeding 25%
of the square footage of the existing structure. There shall be no
limit on additions to single- or two-family dwellings.
This district is intended to provide areas within the Town for
a planned industrial district, designed to ensure compatibility between
industrial operations and the existing character and quality of the
community. More specifically, the planning of such elements as streets,
parking, architectural features and landscaping shall take into consideration
aesthetic appeal and the promotion of an openness and parklike character.
Activities shall conform to M-1 industrial performance standards.
A.
Permitted principal uses are as follows:
(1)
As permitted and regulated in the C-3 District.
[Amended 6-5-2000 by L.L.
No. 4-2000]
(2)
Truck terminals.
(3)
Airports.
(4)
Other business, servicing, manufacturing or processing of materials, goods or products, not otherwise prohibited by law, when conducted in a completely enclosed building and when in conformance with M-1 performance standards as set forth in Article XIII. Limited storage in connection with the principal use may be permitted outdoors when effectively screened as outlined in Subsection G(5) below. This shall not include junkyards or automobile wrecking yards.
D.
Minimum lot sizes are as required to provide a site adequate for
the principal and accessory buildings, all required off-street parking,
loading and stacking, landscaping, yards and open spaces.
G.
Buffer and landscaping requirements are as follows:
(1)
A buffer of not less than 20 feet in width shall be reserved where
an M District abuts an R District. Such a buffer zone shall be landscaped
and maintained by the owner.
(2)
All required front and side yards shall be landscaped with a combination
of trees, ground cover and shrubbery to provide effective screening
of the premises from adjoining premises and/or to present an attractive
appearance from the street.
(3)
All wiring, feed lines and energy sources shall be placed underground.
The Town Board may waive this requirement at the request of the applicant
in cases where the Board shall determine that installation or installation
services will result in difficulty or hardship. In making such decision,
the Board will consider unusual topography and/or other conditions
which prevent this requirement from being practical.
(4)
The location, size and construction of signs, as regulated in Chapter 279, Signs, of this Code, shall be in keeping with the character of the area.
(5)
All open storage of equipment and materials, including machinery, unlicensed vehicles, building materials, scrap, etc., shall be effectively screened by a wall, fence, planting or combinations of each, so that such storage will not be visible from a public way. (§ 365-30.)
(6)
All landscaping shall be maintained, and all required landscaping
as shown on the approved landscape plan shall be preserved.
H.
Site plan review. All applications for building permits shall be
accompanied by an approved site plan except for the following: a single-
or two-family dwelling on an individual lot, including its permitted
accessory uses, general farming use and additions not exceeding 25%
of the square footage of the existing structure. There shall be no
limit on additions to single- or two-family dwellings.
This district is intended to provide areas within the Town for
more extensive industrial use, within the confines of M-2 industrial
performance standards.
D.
Minimum lot sizes are as required to provide a site adequate for
the principal and accessory buildings, all required off-street parking,
loading and stacking, landscaping, yards and open spaces.
G.
Buffers and landscaping requirements are as follows:
(1)
A buffer of not less than 20 feet in width shall be reserved where
an M District abuts an R District. Such a buffer zone shall be landscaped
and maintained by the owner.
H.
Site plan review. All applications for building permits shall be
accompanied by an approved site plan except for the following: a single-
or two-family dwelling on an individual lot, including its permitted
accessory uses, general farming use and additions not exceeding 25%
of the square footage of the existing structure. There shall be no
limit on additions to single- or two-family dwellings.