A.
This chapter shall be known as "A local law regulating
and restricting the location, construction and use of buildings and
structures and the use of land in the unincorporated area in the Town
of Eden, County of Erie, State of New York," repealing the Zoning
Ordinance of July 13, 1960, and all amendments thereto.
B.
Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be
cited as the "Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Eden, New York."
[Amended 3-24-1999 by L.L. No. 1-1999]
There is hereby established a new comprehensive
zoning plan for the Town of Eden, which plan is set forth in the text
and map that constitute this chapter. Said plan is adopted for the
purposes set forth in Article 16, §§ 261 and 278, of
the Town Law, which, in the interest of the protection and promotion
of the public health, safety and welfare, shall be deemed to specifically
include the following, among others:
A.
To provide adequate development standards to ensure
a balanced and orderly pattern of future growth and economic stability.
B.
To encourage flexibility in the design and development
of land in such a way as to promote the most appropriate use of lands,
to facilitate the adequate and economical provision of streets and
utilities and to preserve the natural and scenic qualities of open
lands.
C.
To ensure that future growth is coordinated with the
town's ability to provide adequate municipal services.
D.
To promote a safe and efficient circulation network
that will serve the various types and intensity of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic generated by future development within the town.
E.
To protect, in their natural state, certain features
of the town, including but not limited to forests, farmlands, wetlands,
water bodies and streams, from filling, erosion and pollution.
F.
To provide for the present and future residents of
the town by encouraging the development of a balanced variety and
quantity of sound housing opportunities for all segments of the population.
G.
To ensure adequate land resources for agriculture,
forestry, housing, industry, commerce and recreation.
H.
To provide for the gradual elimination of nonconforming
uses.
I.
To protect and enhance the community's appearance.
J.
To ensure the efficient and adequate provision of
public facilities and services.
K.
To protect residential areas and provide privacy for
families.
