Town of Pittsford, NY Article XA C-2 Commercial District

§ 185-46.1 Purpose.

A. The intended purpose of the C-2 Commercial District is to accommodate small- to moderate-scale commercial/retail and specific business uses in the North Washington Street corridor and to regulate such development and uses to minimize potential adverse effects on other nearby uses; reduce potential use conflicts; and strengthen the economic vitality and attractiveness of the district. It is not the intent of the Town of Pittsford to allow large-scale, commercial/retail uses within the C-2 Commercial District.

B. Pursuant to § 185-5, the Official Zoning Map is amended and revised to establish and include the C-2 Commercial District, as described in Exhibit A.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Exhibit A is on file in the Town offices.

§ 185-46.2 Permitted uses.

A. The permitted uses on parcels up to two acres in size are limited to:

(1) Residential uses permitted in the B Residential District, and subject to the lot and bulk requirements contained in § 187-27.

(2) Accessory structures and uses, subject to § 185-113.

(3) Commercial/retail as permitted under § 185-40.

(4) Business or professional office.

B. The permitted uses on parcels two acres or greater in size are limited to:

(1) Residential uses permitted in the B Residential District, and subject to the lot and bulk requirements contained in § 185-27.

(2) Accessory structures and uses, subject to § 185-113.

(3) Mixed-use development subject to approval by the Town Board and provisions of Article XXXIII, Incentive Zoning.

(4) Automobile sales and/or rental, including service of vehicles as an ancillary use.

§ 185-46.3 Special use permit uses.

The following use may be permitted pursuant to a special use permit issued by the Planning Board:

A. Restaurant with inside and/or outside seating.

§ 185-46.4 Use limitations.

A. Appearance of buildings and grounds. The architectural and general appearance of all commercial buildings and grounds shall be in keeping with the character of the neighborhood, and shall not be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare of the community in which such buildings and grounds are located.

B. Noise. All speaker systems, public address systems or other equipment used as a source for the production or reproduction of voice, music or other types of sound, whether for advertisement, entertainment or other usage, must be confined to the interior of structures or the outdoor sales/service area.

C. Storage of materials. No materials of any kind shall be stored outside of any structure, except storage of materials as is specifically allowed by § 185-115.

D. Hours of operation. No trucks shall operate on the premises between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. local time. Trash removal and similar services shall be carried out between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time.

E. All uses shall be conducted from a permanent enclosed structure.

F. No use shall be conducted or maintained which by reason of its nature or manner of operation is hazardous, obnoxious or offensive owing to emission of odor, dust, smoke, cinders, gas fumes, noise, vibration, refuse matter or water-carried waste.

§ 185-46.5 Nonresidential site development requirements.

A. Lot size. Each lot shall have a minimum area of 25,000 square feet, except that where a use permitted by § 185-46.2B(2) or (3) is established, the minimum lot size shall be two acres.

B. Lot coverage. Structures, parking areas, internal roadways and sidewalks shall not occupy more than a maximum of 80% of the total lot area. The remainder of the lot area, a minimum of 20%, shall be devoted to open space and/or landscaped areas.

C. Setback restrictions. Subject to the supplemental setback provisions of § 185-120, all structures shall have a front setback of at least 30 feet, side setbacks of at least 20 feet and a rear setback of at least 30 feet. In determining the minimum front setback, any overhang attached to a structure, which is in excess of four feet measured at the right angles to the structure, shall be deemed an integral part of such structure.

§ 185-46.6 Performance standards.

A. Visual buffering.

(1) Landscaped front lawns shall be provided from the edge of road pavement or curbing to the edge of the building front.

(2) Parking in the front setback area of the property is prohibited. For corner properties, the Planning Board may allow parking in one of the setbacks.

(3) Landscaped visual buffering of main site buildings, parking areas, walkways, internal roads and appurtenant structures is required and is subject to Planning Board approval prior to the issuance of a permit of occupancy or operation.

(4) HVAC units and dumpsters shall be kept to the rear of the front line of the main structure and shall be vegetatively or otherwise unobtrusively screened from view and are subject to Planning Board approval prior to the issuance of a permit of occupancy or operation.

B. Accessory structures. Accessory structures shall be constructed to the rear of the front line of the primary structure.

C. Loading docks. All loading docks shall be located to the rear of the front line of the primary structure. Loading dock(s) shall not be placed in a manner that impedes traffic.

D. Parking.

(1) All premises shall be provided with adequate hard-surface (asphalt or concrete) parking areas of sufficient size to accommodate all employees, service personnel and business visitors.

(2) Parking shall be placed to the side and rear of the front line of the primary structure.