In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion and protection of the public health, morals, safety and general welfare.
Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive or that imposing the highest standards shall govern.
This chapter is not intended to restrict the construction or use of public buildings or lands or property supported in part or in whole by taxes on property in the Town of East Fishkill, in the exercise of a governmental function.
[Amended 6-11-1998 by L.L. No. 5-1998]
The construction and modification of commercial communications towers and antenna installations is permitted as shown in the use schedules, and requires a special permit as provided in § 194-76. The construction or modification of other public utility structures, including the construction or use of underground or overhead lines or other structures used for public utility purposes and subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission of the State of New York is a permitted use in the Industrial districts in the town, as shown on the use schedule. The establishment of public utility buildings or substations in residential zones requires a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The issuance of any special permit is subject to such conditions as the Board of Appeals may impose in order to preserve and protect the character of the district