Sign Type
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Size
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Location
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Sign Permit Required
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(a)
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Nonilluminated wall sign
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For each ground floor establishment, no more than one such sign not exceeding two feet in height, provided that no other signs for such establishment exist or will be displayed at the same time. For any establishment located on any floor other than the ground floor, such signs shall not exceed one foot in height. In no case shall any such sign be wider than the longest exterior wall facing a street courtyard or parking area of the establishment. In the B-PO District, such sign shall not exceed eight square feet in area.
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Attached flush to the wall, window, door, canopy or awning of a building. When there is more than one unit of occupancy in a building, each sign shall not extend beyond the facade of the establishment occupied by each such unit. In no case shall the sign project more than twelve inches from the face of the structure to which it is attached nor extend above, below or beyond the face of the wall, window, door, canopy or awning to which it is attached.
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No, subject to the provisions of § 60-410D(18)(c)
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(b)
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Other wall sign
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For each ground floor establishment, such signs shall not exceed two feet in height. For any establishment located on any floor other than the ground floor, such signs shall not exceed one foot in height. Where more than one such sign is placed on the same wall, all such signs shall have the identical height. In no case shall any such sign, or the sum of the widths of multiple such signs placed on the same wall, be wider than the longest exterior wall facing a street courtyard or parking area of the establishment. In the B-PO District, such sign shall not exceed eight square feet in area.
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Attached flush to the wall, window, door, canopy or awning of a building. When an establishment maintains more than one exterior wall facing an interior courtyard, parking area or public street, the permissible wall sign area may be divided among more than one building facade, provided that each facade on which such a sign is located faces a public street, an interior courtyard or off-street parking area serving that establishment, that the sign is placed only on the portion of an exterior wall, window, door, canopy or awning that encompasses the establishment the sign identifies, and further provided that the total combined area of such signs does not exceed the permissible area for a single permitted wall sign on the longest wall of the establishment facing either a public street or an interior courtyard or off-street parking area. When there is more than one unit of occupancy in a building, each sign shall not extend beyond the facade of the establishment occupied by each such unit. In no case shall the sign project more than 12 inches from the face of the structure to which it is attached nor extend above, below or beyond the face of the wall, window, door, canopy or awning to which it is attached.
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Yes
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(c)
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Bracket sign
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Not to exceed four square feet in area. No dimension of any such sign face shall be more than twice the other dimension, nor shall the sign be more than three inches thick.
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Hung from bracket attached to the wall of a building, provided that no part of said sign shall project more than 42 inches from the face of a building, exceed 12 feet in height above ground or sidewalk level (measured from the top of the sign) or be less than eight feet above the ground or sidewalk level (measured at the bottom of the sign).
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Yes
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(d)
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Freestanding sign
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Not to exceed 10 square feet plus one square foot for each 1,000 square feet of building area in excess of the first 5,000 square feet, subject to a maximum sign area of 20 square feet. No dimension of such sign face shall be more than twice the other dimension. Notwithstanding the above provisions, in the B-PO District no such sign shall exceed two square feet in area and in the B-RO-150 District no such sign shall exceed 30 square feet in area, three feet in height and 10 feet in length.
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Attached to the ground and as determined by site plan approval as per § 60-440 of this chapter. No such sign face shall be more than 12 feet above the ground at its highest point nor less than five feet above the ground at its lowest point. Notwithstanding the above provisions, in the B-RO-150 District no such sign shall be more than five feet above the ground at its highest point.
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Yes
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(e)
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Parking area sign (identifying private parking area and the restricted use thereof)
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three square feet
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Behind lot line
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No
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(f)
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Sidewalk sign
[Added 7-13- 2004 by L.L. No. 6-2004[5]]
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For each ground floor establishment, no more than one such sign not exceeding two feet in width and four feet in height. For any establishment located on any floor other than the ground floor, a sidewalk sign shall not be permitted. In the case of double- sided or "A" frame signs, the maximum heights as measured from the sidewalk to the top of the sign or sign frame, whichever is higher, shall not exceed five feet.
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Placed on the sidewalk in front to the establishment displaying such sign, but not permanently affixed to the sidewalk or building. Such sign shall be removed from the sidewalk at the close of business each day by the establishment displaying such sign. The sign shall not cover more than six square feet of sidewalk space. A minimum of five feet of walking area must be maintained between the sign and the curb and any obstruction, such as telephone pole or traffic sign. Such sign shall not be placed so as to reduce any entrance providing access to any establishment fronting on a sidewalk to less than four feet in width. Such sign shall not interfere with access to any public service facility, such as a telephone, mailbox or bench or other facility provided for the use of the general public.
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Yes
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(g)
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Traffic direction signs
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As specified in the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
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Private parking/circulation areas
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No
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(h)
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Window signs
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Not to exceed 15% of window area on which sign is affixed, provided that such sign may be attached to not more than two window surfaces, including window surfaces contained within walls and doors.
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Affixed directly to the surface of a window or displayed inside a structure and within four feet of the window so as to be visible from outside of the structure.
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(i)
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All signs permitted under § 60-410D(12)
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As per § 60-410D(12).
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As per § 60-410D(12).
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As per § 60-410D(12)
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Dwelling Unit Size
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Minimum Gross Lot Area Requirement Per Dwelling Unit
(square feet)
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Efficiency (studio) apartment
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2,200
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1-bedroom apartment
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3,300
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2-bedroom apartment
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4,400
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3-bedroom apartment
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5,500
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4-bedroom apartment
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6,600
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1-family detached dwelling
[Amended 4-11-1990 by L.L. No. 21-1990]
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6,600
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Incentive Feature
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Maximum Permitted Increase Beyond the Basic Permitted Density on Nonwetland Areas
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1.
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Apartments designated for and limited in occupancy to low/moderate income families
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2% for each 1% up to a maximum increase of 30%, and 1% for each 1% thereafter, up to a maximum total increase of 50%
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2.
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Senior citizen apartments
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1% for each 2%
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3.
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Apartments designed for and limited to handicapped persons
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2% for each 1%, up to a maximum increase of 10%
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4.
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Rental apartments
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1% for each 4%
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4A.
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Model ordinance provisions affordable AFFH unit
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2% for every 1%
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5.
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Underground or underbuilding parking, including maneuvering areas
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2% for each 5% of the gross number of required off-street parking spaces provided underground or under principal buildings
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6.
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Recreation facilities, including, without limitation, swimming pools, tennis courts, community centers, etc.
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15%
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7.
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Substantially increased setbacks or special buffer screening techniques, including, without limitation, earth berms, masonry walls, etc.
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10%
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8.
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The construction of related off-site improvements, including, without limitation, the improvement of neighboring access roads, drainage facilities, etc.
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15%
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9.
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The dedication of land and/or facilities for a public purpose, provided that the Town Board agrees to accept such dedication
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15%
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10.[7]
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Such other special design features or facilities as may be requested or approved by the Planning Board
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15%
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As a condition of the granting of any density increase for incentive features 1, 2, 3 or 4 but not 4A above, initial and, where determined appropriate by the Planning Board, continued eligibility priority for sale or occupancy of any such special units shall be on the following basis:
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However, the foregoing eligibility priorities for any such special units shall apply only among persons who offer the same gross purchase price or monthly rent to the seller or lessor of such unit.
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Dwelling Unit Size
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Minimum Gross Lot Area Requirement Per Dwelling Unit
(square feet)
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Efficiency (studio) apartment
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3,300
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1-bedroom apartment
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4,950
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2-bedroom apartment
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6,600
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3-bedroom apartment
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8,250
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4-bedroom apartment
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9,900
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1-family detached dwelling
[Amended 4-11-1990 by L.L. No. 21-1990]
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9,900
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Dwelling Unit Size
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Minimum Gross Lot Area Requirement Per Dwelling Unit
(square feet)
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Efficiency (studio) apartment
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4,400
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1-bedroom apartment
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6,600
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2-bedroom apartment
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8,800
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3-bedroom apartment
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11,000
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4-bedroom apartment
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13,200
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1-family detached dwelling
[Amended 4-11-1990 by L.L. No. 21-1990]
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13,200
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The granting of any incentive density increase within an MFPD District and the amount of such increase shall be determined by the agency responsible for the approval of the preliminary development concept plan.
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Lot Area (square feet) | Maximum Permitted Building Coverage | |
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Less than 11,250 | 22% of lot area | |
11,250 to less than 21,780 | 2,500 square feet, plus 8% of lot area in excess of 11,250 square feet | |
21,780 to less than 43,560 | 3,343 square feet, plus 5% of lot area in excess of 21,780 square feet | |
43,560 to less than 87,120 | 4,432 square feet, plus 3% of lot area in excess of 43,560 square feet | |
87,120 or more | 5,739 square feet, plus 2% of lot area in excess of 87,120 square feet |
Lot Area (square feet) | Maximum Permitted Development Coverage | |
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Less than 11,250 | 35% of lot area | |
11,250 to less than 21,780 | 4,000 square feet, plus 14% of lot area in excess of 11,250 square feet | |
21,780 to less than 43,560 | 5,475 square feet, plus 15% of lot area in excess of 21,780 square feet | |
43,560 to less than 87,120 | 8,742 square feet, plus 10% of lot area in excess of 43,560 square feet | |
87,120 or more | 13,098 square feet, plus 7% of lot area in excess of 87,120 square feet |
Lot Area (square feet) | One-Family District Residential Lot Floor Area Maximum (square feet) | |
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Less than 10,890 | .29 x lot area | |
At least 10,890 but less than 12,100 | 3,158 | |
At least 12,100 but less than 13,310 | 3,340 | |
At least 13,310 but less than 14,520 | 3,522 | |
At least 14,520 but less than 15,730 | 3,704 | |
At least 15,730 but less than 16,940 | 3,886 | |
At least 16,940 but less than 18,150 | 4,068 | |
At least 18,150 | 4,100 |
Lot Area (square feet) | One-Family District Residential Lot Floor Area Maximum (square feet) | |
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Less than 21,780 | .22 x lot area | |
At least 21,780 but less than 24,200 | 4,792 | |
At least 24,200 but less than 26,620 | 4,937 | |
At least 26,620 but less than 29,040 | 5,082 | |
At least 29,040 but less than 31,460 | 5,227 | |
At least 31,460 but less than 33,880 | 5,372 | |
At least 33,880 but less than 36,300 | 5,517 | |
At least 36,300 but less than 38,720 | 5,662 | |
At least 38,720 | 5,770 |
Lot Area (square feet) | One-Family District Residential Lot Floor Area Maximum (square feet) | |
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Less than 43,560 | .14 x lot area | |
At least 43,560 but less than 48,400 | 6,098 | |
At least 48,400 but less than 53,240 | 6,292 | |
At least 53,240 but less than 58,080 | 6,486 | |
At least 58,080 but less than 62,920 | 6,680 | |
At least 62,920 but less than 67,760 | 6,874 | |
At least 67,760 but less than 72,600 | 7,068 | |
At least 72,600 but less than 77,440 | 7,262 | |
At least 77,440 | 7,320 |
Lot Area (square feet) | One-Family District Residential Lot Floor Area Maximum (square feet) | |
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Less than 87,120 | .09 x lot area | |
At least 87,120 but less than 98,010 | 7,841 | |
At least 98,010 but less than 108,900 | 8,821 | |
At least 108,900 but less than 113,256 | 9,801 | |
At least 113,256 but less than 196,020 | 10,193 | |
At least 196,020 | N/A |
Uses | Minimum Required Off-Street Parking | |
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One-family dwellings [Amended 4-12-1977 by L.L. No. 4-1977; 2-11-1985 by L.L. No. 3-1985] | 2 spaces for each dwelling unit; spaces may be located in the main building, in an accessory building or in an off-street parking area set back from any street line at least 1/2 of the distance required for buildings | |
Multifamily dwellings in business districts [Added 4-12-1977 by L.L. No. 4-1977] | 1 space for each dwelling unit plus 1/3 of a space per bedroom | |
Athletic training center [Added 7-12-1988 by L.L No. 10-1988] | 1 space for each 500 square feet of area in gymnasiums plus 1 space per each person employed on the shift with the largest number of employees | |
Professional office or home occupation permitted in a residential zone as an accessory use | 2 spaces in addition to spaces required for residential uses. Medical or dental offices shall have 4 spaces in addition to spaces required for residential uses | |
Retail or service business | 1 space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area on the ground floor and 1 space for each 225 square feet of gross floor area on other floors | |
Living plant retail business [Added 3-25-1975] | 1 space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space for each 1,500 square feet of outdoor sales or display area | |
Business or professional office, financial institution | 1 space for each employee, but not less than 1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area | |
Carry-out restaurant [Added 12-17-1984 by L.L. No. 12-1984] | 1 space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area or 1 space for each 3 seats, whichever requirement is greater | |
Restaurant [Amended 4-12-1977 by L.L. No. 3-1977] | 1 space for each 75 square feet of gross floor area or 1 space for each 3 seats, whichever requirement is greater and, in addition thereto, where counter service is provided, such additional parking as may be required by the Planning Board | |
Cabaret or bar [Added 4-12- 1977 by L.L. No. 3-1977] | 1 space for each 60 square feet of gross floor area or 1 space for each 3 seats, whichever requirement is greater and, in addition thereto, where counter service is provided, such additional parking as may be required by the Planning Board | |
Fast-food restaurant [Added 4-12-1977 by L.L. No. 3-1977] | 1 space for each 25 square feet of gross floor area for the first 1,000 square feet plus 1 space for each additional 35 square feet of gross floor area thereafter | |
Bowling center | 5 spaces per bowling lane | |
Theater, auditorium, stadium or other place of public assembly, including a place of worship | 1 space for each 5 fixed seats; 1 space for each 100 square feet in places without fixed seats | |
Funeral home | 1 space for each 50 square feet of area in assembly rooms | |
Small animal hospital | 1 space per employee plus 1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor area | |
Motor vehicle service station | 1 space for each 1,000 square feet of site area; spaces within service areas of buildings and at pumps and access lanes thereto shall not be counted | |
Research and development laboratories [Amended 6-22-1983 by L.L. No. 5 -1983] | 3 spaces per each 4 persons employed on the maximum shift or 1 space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area, whichever requirement is greater | |
Light industry and manufacturing | 1 space per each person employed on the maximum shift or 1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area, whichever requirement is greater | |
Wholesale or other similar commercial use | 1 space per each person employed on the maximum shift or 1 space for each 800 square feet of gross floor area, whichever requirement is greater | |
Warehousing, storage or utility use [Amended 11-28-2017 by L.L. No. 11-2017] | 1 space for 400 square feet of gross floor area | |
Library | 1 space for 400 square feet of gross floor area | |
Accessory apartments [Added 10-29-1979 by L.L. No. 16-1979] | 1 space for each dwelling unit | |
Multifamily dwellings in residence districts [Added 10-29-1979 by L.L. No. 16-1979] | 1 space for each dwelling unit, plus 1/2 space per bedroom | |
Nursery school/day-care center [Added 7-12-1994 by L.L. No. 13-1994] | 1 space for each employee on the maximum shift, plus 1 parking space for each 5 students on the maximum shift, provided that, upon application to the Planning Board, the Planning Board may waive up to 50% of the required parking where the applicant has demonstrated to the Planning Board's satisfaction that mitigation measures, including but not limited to guaranties as to the permanent provision of required curbside pickups and dropoffs for a specified number of the students and the staggering of scheduled arrival and departure times, will be permanently implemented by the applicant, his successors and assigns; where a waiver of the parking requirement is approved by the Planning Board, the Planning Board shall include in its resolution of approval reasonable conditions limiting the total number of students and staff, the maximum number of students and staff on the maximum shifts, the minimum number of students that shall be provided with required curbside pickups and dropoffs and the maximum number of arriving and departing students that shall be permitted within any 30-minute period, maintain continuing jurisdiction over parking/circulation/traffic and maintain, as part of its continuing jurisdiction, the right to require submission by the nursery school operator of records detailing staff and student scheduling and information regarding required pickups and dropoffs | |
Volunteer ambulance corps and similar emergency service facilities [Added 10-8-1996 by L.L. No. 7-1996] | 1 space per each 65 square feet of floor area used for public assembly or training sessions | |
Other uses not listed [Amended 11-28-2017 by L.L. No. 11-2017] | Reasonable and appropriate off-street parking requirements for types of uses that do not fall within the categories listed above shall be determined by the Planning Board or Zoning Board, where applicable, which shall consider all factors entering into the parking needs for such use. Where the use is not subject to review and approval by the Planning Board or the Zoning Board, the reasonable and appropriate off-street parking requirements shall be determined by the Building Inspector in consultation with the Director of Planning, and in accordance with International Transportation Engineers (ITE) parking demand data. |
Minimum Gross Lot Area Requirement Per Dwelling Unit by Zoning District
(square feet)
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Dwelling Unit Size
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R-1/2A
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R-1A
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R-2A
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Efficiency (studio) apartment
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7,500
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15,000
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30,000
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1-bedroom apartment
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11,250
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22,500
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45,000
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2-bedroom apartment
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15,000
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30,000
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60,000
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3-bedroom apartment
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18,750
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37,500
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75,000
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4-bedroom apartment
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22,500
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45,000
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90,000
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1-family detached dwelling
[Amended 4-11-1990 by L.L. No. 21-1990]
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22,500
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45,000
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90,000
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The maximum permitted incentive density increase within an approved MFDRD shall be determined by the Planning Board as in the MFR-C District, except that it shall be limited to a total of not more than 20% of the basic permitted density.
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Incentive Feature
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Maximum Permitted Increase Beyond the Basic Permitted Density on Nonwetland Areas
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1.
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Senior citizen apartments
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1% for each 10%
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2.
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Recreation facilities, including without limitation swimming pools, tennis courts, community centers, etc.
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5%
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3.
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The construction of related off-site improvements, including without limitation the improvement of neighboring access roads, drainage facilities, etc.
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10%
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4.
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The dedication of land and/or facilities for a public purpose, provided that the Town Board agrees to accept such dedication
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5%
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5.[4]
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Such other special design features or facilities as may be requested or approved by the Planning Board
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5%
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Dwelling Unit Type
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Minimum Gross Lot Area Required Per Dwelling Unit
(square feet)
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Efficiency (studio) apartment
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250
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One-bedroom apartment
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375
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Two-bedroom apartment
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500
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Three-bedroom apartment
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625
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Minimum Gross Lot Area Requirement per Dwelling Unit
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Dwelling Unit Type
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Area
(square feet)
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Efficiency (studio) apartment
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375
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1-bedroom apartment
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500
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2-bedroom apartment
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750
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Use
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Minimum Required Off-Street Parking
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Residential, multifamily
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1 space per unit if on-site car share is provided. If no on-site car share is provided parking shall be:
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Rental
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Studio
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0.85 per dwelling unit
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1 bedroom
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1.1 per dwelling unit
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2 bedrooms
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1.4 per dwelling unit
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Retail
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2.8 spaces per each 1,000 Square feet
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Restaurant
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10 spaces per each 1,000 Square feet
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Office
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2.8 spaces per each 1,000 Square feet
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Medical office
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3.3 spaces per each 1,000 Square feet
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If all of the above conditions can be met, the Building Inspector shall be authorized to review and approve the proposed change of use in accordance with all other applicable provisions of this chapter, prior to issuing a building permit or a certificate of occupancy or use. If any of the above conditions cannot be met, site development plan approval by the Planning Board shall be required. |
If all of the above conditions can be met, the Building Inspector shall be authorized to review and approve the proposed site development plan modification(s) in accordance with all other applicable provisions of this chapter and Chapter 48 of the Code of the Town of New Castle, prior to issuing a building permit or a certificate of occupancy or use. If any of the above conditions cannot be met, site development plan approval by the Planning Board shall be required. |
For the number of days the site plan review process has been suspended by the Planning Board in the manner herein provided, the time within which the Planning Board must otherwise act with regard to the site development plan application shall be extended correspondingly. |