Town of West Bloomfield, NY Article VIII SM-AG Surface Mining-Agriculture District

§ 140-43 Purpose.

The SM-AG District is intended for those areas where surface mining operations have been established as an appropriate use. Surface mining is only permitted in the SM-AG District. Uses permitted in the AG District are permitted in the SM-AG District to allow for productive use of the land following reclamation of mined areas. Surface mining operations are subject to the regulations outlined in § 140-98.

§ 140-44 Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in the SM-AG District:

A. Boarding of animals.

B. Farm operations.

C. Forestry, lumbering and reforestation.

D. Game farms, fish hatcheries and fishing reserves.

E. Generalized or specialized farms.

F. Nurseries, orchards, greenhouses, vineyards.

G. Roadside stands, including only movable or temporary structures for the sale of agricultural products grown principally by the operator during the harvest season.

H. Single-family detached dwellings.

I. Wildlife sanctuaries, woodland preserves, arboretums.

§ 140-45 Accessory uses and buildings.

The following are the accessory uses, buildings and structures permitted in the SM-AG District, provided that such accessory uses and buildings shall not be constructed until the permitted use has been established:

A. Decks, terraces and patios located in the side or rear yard.

B. Dish antennas three feet or less in diameter.

C. Farm-related buildings for the storage of products or equipment.

D. Fencing in accordance with § 140-119.

E. Home occupations, low-intensity.

F. Private detached garages, carports, pool houses, gazebos, patio covers, signage in accordance with § 140-129.

G. Storage of no more than two recreation vehicles/utility trailers, except for items stored indoors, provided they comply with § 140-128.

H. Wind energy conversion systems (noncommercial) subject to the provisions of § 140-108.

I. Other customary residential structures, including but not limited to private swimming pools, storage sheds, domestic pet shelters and fireplaces as associated with a farm dwelling.

§ 140-46 Permitted uses subject to site plan review.

The following uses are allowed in the SM-AG District subject to site plan review:

A. Adult family day-care homes.

B. Family and group family day-care homes.

C. Places of worship.

D. Public and semipublic facilities.

§ 140-47 Special permit uses.

The following are special permit uses in the SM-AG District:

A. Airstrips.

B. Bed-and-breakfasts.

C. Camping grounds.

D. Essential services.

E. Golf courses.

F. Home occupations, high-intensity.

G. Kennels.

H. Surface mining operations, subject to the additional requirements set forth in § 140-98.

I. Wireless communications facilities/towers in accordance with § 140-109.

J. Any use or business not specifically mentioned in this chapter which, in the opinion of the Planning Board, is similar in nature and scale to a use or business permitted within the SM-AG District listed above.

§ 140-48 Lot, area and yard requirements.

The following lot, area and yard requirements apply to the SM-AG District:

A. Minimum lot width.

(1) Residential uses: 200 feet.

(2) Other uses: 400 feet.

B. Lot area requirements.

(1) Residential uses:

(a) Minimum lot area, single-family dwelling: two acres.

(b) Maximum lot coverage: 35%.

(2) Other uses:

(a) Minimum lot area, farm: 10 acres.

(b) Maximum building coverage: 10%.

(c) Maximum lot coverage: 15%.

C. Yard requirements.

(1) Residential and nonresidential uses:

(a) Minimum front yard setback: 75 feet.

(b) Minimum side/rear yard setback: 25 feet on each side.

(2) Accessory uses:

(a) Minimum front yard setback: 75 feet.

(b) Minimum side/rear yard setback: 20 feet.

D. Corner lots. For corner lots, both yards abutting streets shall be considered front yards and shall follow the regulations of this article; all side and rear yards shall follow the regulations of this article.

§ 140-49 Bulk requirements.

The following requirements apply to buildings constructed in the SM-AG District:

A. Maximum building heights.

(1) Residential uses:

(a) Farm dwelling: 2 1/2 stories not to exceed 35 feet.

(b) Other farm structures: 100 feet.

(2) Nonresidential uses:

(a) Farm dwelling: 2 1/2 stories not to exceed 35 feet.

(b) Other farm structures: 100 feet.

B. Minimum floor area.

(1) Residential uses.

(a) Principal use:

[1] One story: 1,200 square feet.

[2] More than one story: 1,400 square feet.

(b) Other uses: 1,000 square feet.