A. 
All land use activity occurring after the effective date of this chapter within the Village shall require site plan review and approval before being undertaken, except the following:
(1) 
Construction, alteration or placement of one-family dwelling and ordinary accessory structures.
(2) 
Minor landscaping or grading which is not intended to be used in connection with a land use reviewable under the provisions of this chapter.
(3) 
Ordinary repair or maintenance or interior alterations of existing structures or uses.
(4) 
Exterior alterations or additions to existing structures which would not increase the square footage of the existing structure by more than 50%.
B. 
Any persons uncertain of the applicability of this chapter to a given land use activity are referred to the Village Law of the State of New York, § 7-725-a.
This law does not apply to uses and structures which are lawfully in existence as of the date this chapter becomes effective. Any use which would otherwise be subject to this chapter that has been discontinued for a period of one year or more shall be subject to review pursuant to the terms of this chapter before such use is resumed. Any use or structure shall be considered to be in existence, provided that the same has been substantially commenced as of the effective date of this chapter and fully constructed and completed within one year from the effective date of this chapter.
This chapter in no way affects the provisions or requirements of other federal, state, local laws or applicable regulations. This chapter shall be considered the initial review procedure relative to other local laws and/or regulations. However, where this chapter is determined to be in conflict with any other such law or regulation, the more restrictive shall apply. This includes, but is not limited to, subdivision regulations, sanitary codes, refuse disposal and junkyard ordinances.