This chapter shall be known, cited and referred to as the "Town
of Ogden Zoning Law."
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority conferred
by Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York.
The general purpose of this chapter is to promote the public
health, safety, comfort and welfare. More specifically, the purpose
of this chapter is to:
A.
Promote, in the public interest, the utilization of land for the
purposes for which it is most desirable and best adapted.
B.
Divide the Town into districts of such number, shape and area and
of such different classes according to use of land and buildings,
height and bulk of buildings, intensity of use of lot areas, area
of open space and other classifications as may be deemed best suited
to regulate development.
C.
Facilitate the efficient and adequate provision of public facilities
and services.
D.
Protect the established character and the social and economic well-being
of both private and public property.
E.
Provide regulations pertaining to the height, bulk and location of
buildings; the area of yards and other open spaces surrounding buildings;
the preservation of significant natural features and vegetation, where
possible; and the prevention of unsafe conflicts with vehicular traffic.
F.
Prohibit uses, buildings or other structures incompatible with the
character of established districts.
G.
Provide for uses requiring special approval within the established
districts.
H.
Provide administrative procedures necessary to implement and enforce
the various provisions of this chapter.
