This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Zoning Law of
the Town of Manchester." For convenience, it is referred to throughout
this chapter as the "zoning law" or "zoning code."
The provisions of this zoning law become effective upon filing
with the Secretary of State evidenced by the date of the mailing receipt.
This zoning law is adopted pursuant to the powers granted and
limitations imposed by legislation of the State of New York.
The regulations of this zoning law apply to all development,
public or private, within the corporate limits of the Town of Manchester
unless otherwise expressly stated in this zoning law.
There is hereby established a new comprehensive zoning law for
the Town of Manchester, which is set forth in the text, tables, illustrations
and map that constitute this chapter. The zoning law is adopted to
promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
The zoning law is also a tool to implement the goals and objectives
of the Town of Manchester Comprehensive Plan, which aim to achieve
the following:
A. Improve the condition of the environment and preserve and protect
it from degradation;
B. Shape and improve the quality of the built environment by managing
growth so as to provide for the needs of residents while maintaining
and improving the overall character and ensuring a healthy environment
for future generations;
C. Enhance agricultural viability and protect the Town's agricultural
land resources;
D. Promote the availability of diverse, high-quality, affordable, and
attractive places for people to live;
E. Promote a stable and diverse local economy;
F. Provide a transportation system that is safe, efficient, convenient,
and environmentally responsible;
G. Promote the protection of people and their property;
H. Provide accessible and attractive parks and diverse recreational
opportunities; and
I. Preserve and protect the cultural and public resources of the Town.
If any portion of this zoning law is held to be invalid or unconstitutional
by a court of competent jurisdiction, that portion is to be deemed
severed from the zoning law, and in no way affects the validity of
the remainder of the zoning law.