In order to preserve the open and unspoiled
views of the scenic land and water resources of the Village, the following
restrictions shall apply:
A. No structures other than docks, erosion protection
structures and beach access stairways and walkways shall be located
within 100 feet of the mean high-water line of Stony Brook Harbor,
or within 100 feet of Stony Brook Mill Pond or Stony Brook Mill Creek,
or within 100 feet of the landward edge of a bluff overlooking said
bodies of water, or within 100 feet of the boundary of any marshland,
pond, stream or other water body, including but not limited to any
identified on the New York State Freshwater or Tidal Wetlands Maps
prepared for or by the State of New York and filed by the Department
of Environmental Conservation pursuant to Article 24 and Article 25
of the State of New York Environmental Conservation Law, as such maps
shall from time to time be amended.
[Amended 12-19-2001 by L.L. No. 4-2001]
B. Structures shall be located on their sites in a manner
which retains views and overlooks, preserves open space and provides
visual organization to a site. The overall site topography and vegetative
density and character shall be retained and maintained to the maximum
extent after site development.
C. Structures such as roads, power lines and signs shall
be sited upland of shorelines or in other inconspicuous locations
to maintain the attractive quality of the shoreline and to retain
views to and from the shore.
The following standards shall apply generally
to development within the Village:
A. No trees or other vegetation shall be removed from
any public place by the Village unless the Board of Architectural
Review has determined that the visual values of the area will not
be adversely affected or that suitable mitigation measures will be
provided. Trees removed for reasons of public safety shall be replaced
wherever possible with a similar type of vegetation.
B. If open land without roadside trees is developed,
the developer shall plant trees of at least two inches in trunk diameter
and of a type similar to trees in the immediate vicinity along the
road within 10 feet of the right-of-way, in order that the rural character
of the Village and its road canopy shall be maintained in the future.
C. The mass, shape, color, reflective qualities and texture
of materials to be used in a structure shall be a harmonious complement
to adjacent properties and the overall site topography and vegetative
composition, as viewed from roads, water or the opposite shore.
D. Historic structures and landmarks shall be retained,
if practicable, as an important component of the visual environment.
E. Construction in or adjacent to any historic district
shall not present an intrusive or disharmonious element in the historic
district.
The application of the standards contained in §§
165-62 and
165-63 shall be a function of the Board of Architectural Review.