There is hereby established a comprehensive
zoning plan for the Town of East Fishkill, New York, which plan is
set forth in the text, map and schedules which constitute this chapter.
This plan is adopted, pursuant to Article 16, Chapter 61 of the Consolidated
Laws of the State of New York,[1] for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals
and general welfare of the community in the following respects:
A.
To guide the future growth and development of an integrated
town in accordance with the future land use plan by establishing population
densities that will reflect a beneficial influence, considering the
most appropriate use of land relative to population trends, existing
land use, topographical features, soil types, economic activity and
building development and recognizing such conditions and trends both
within the town and in surrounding areas.
B.
To secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other
dangers; provide adequate light and air; prevent overcrowding of the
land; and avoid undue concentration of population.
C.
To conserve the value of land and buildings in accordance
with the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for
particular uses; protect the economic stability of the entire town;
and provide for orderly and beneficial growth commensurate with the
availability and capacity of public facilities and services.
D.
To establish the most beneficial relationship between
land use, buildings and the circulation of traffic throughout the
town, with particular regard to the lessening of congestion, the safe
and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians, the provision
of adequate parking facilities and convenient access appropriate to
the respective use.
E.
To guide public policy so as to facilitate the adequate
provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other
public requirements; and guide private enterprise in building development,
investment and other economic activity relating to land use and buildings.
F.
To safeguard the natural resources; prevent the contamination
of wells, streams and ponds; and preserve the integrity, stability
and beauty of the community.
G.
To assure privacy for residences and freedom from
nuisances and harmful, unsightly uses; and protect the community against
unsightly, obtrusive and noisome land uses and operations.
[1]
Editor's Note: This is a reference to Article
16, Zoning and Planning, of the Town Law.
