The intent and purpose of the Residence A Zone
and the following regulations are to preserve the quality and appearance
of established medium-density residential neighborhoods in a manner
which will be compatible with the character of existing development
and in the future permit the expansion of medium-density housing.
Permitted uses in the Residence A Zone shall
be as follows:
A. One-family dwelling.
[Amended 10-4-1995 by L.L. No. 5-1995]
B. Educational buildings, churches, community buildings
and other semipublic structures.
[Added 10-4-1995 by L.L. No. 5-1995]
D. Public or private golf course, except a miniature
golf course.
E. Noncommercial garden, nursery or greenhouse.
F. Hospitals, clinics, nursing or convalescent homes,
sanatoriums and funeral homes.
G. Such accessory uses as are customarily incidental
to the above uses.
[Amended 1-10-1990]
Accessory uses in the Residence A Zone shall
be as follows:
A. Living quarters in the principal building or in a
private garage for domestic employees of the resident of the principal
building.
[Amended 10-4-1995 by L.L. No. 5-1995]
B. A temporary building for sales, rental or construction
where such building is necessary or incidental to the development
of a residential area. After two years, the temporary building shall
be removed or brought into compliance.
[Added 10-4-1995 by L.L. No. 5-1995]
C. Satellite dishes or receivers, which shall be located
in the rear yard and shall be located not less than 1 1/2 times the
height of the structure from the rear and side lot lines.
[Added 10-4-1995 by L.L. No. 5-1995]
D. Home occupations, which shall be allowed as follows:
[Amended 12-19-1994]
(1) The home occupation shall only be allowed upon filing
with the Code Enforcement Officer an application, pursuant to and
in compliance with this subsection, which shall include:
(a)
A copy of the proof of ownership of the dwelling
(deed or land contract).
(b)
A statement as to the occupation to be conducted.
(c)
A diagram of the dwelling unit drawn to scale
of one inch to five feet, showing the entire dwelling and the portion
to be used for the home occupation.
(d)
An initial permit fee in an amount as set from
time to time by resolution of the Town Board.
[Amended 10-4-1995 by L.L. No. 5-1995]
(2) The person conducting the home occupation shall be
required annually, on or before July 1 of each year, to certify to
the Code Enforcement Officer the continued conduct of the home occupation,
compliance with the terms and condition of this subsection and the
payment of a fee in an amount as set forth from time to time by resolution
of the Town Board.
[Amended 10-4-1995 by L.L. No. 5-1995]
(3) Hairdresser or cosmetologist, barber, financial consultant,
accountant, tutor, artist, author, licensed massage therapist, computer
consultant, home secretary, contractor, custom dressmaking or tailoring,
desktop publishing, professional office, cruise agent and catalog
and mail-order sales.
[Amended 5-10-1995; 8-13-1997]
(4) The occupation must be conducted by the person or
persons owning and residing in the dwelling unit and no more than
one additional employee, whether employed on site or off site.
(5) There shall be no external evidence of the occupation
other than one sign not exceeding four square feet in area, which
shall be attached to the dwelling.
(6) A home occupation shall generate no traffic which
cannot be accommodated in the existing residential driveway serving
the residence and shall produce no noise, smoke, dust, odor, heat,
glare or electronic disturbances beyond the property it occupies.
(7) The amount of the entire dwelling that may be used
for the conduct of the home occupation shall be no more than 25% or
500 square feet of the living space, whichever is less. For purposes
of this subsection, "living space" shall not include the garage, attic
or cellar, and such home occupation may not be conducted in such space.
(8) The Code Enforcement Officer shall be required to
conduct a biannual inspection of the premises upon which the home
occupation is conducted for compliance with this section and other
rules and regulations, including the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code.
(9) All presently conducted home occupations which have
been previously issued a special permit shall be terminated on or
before three years from the date a notice to terminate is sent by
certified mail, if not otherwise in compliance with this subsection.
For uses permitted by special permit, see Article
XV.
For off-street parking regulations, see Article
XVI.