The Town of Saratoga is hereby divided into the following districts:
R
-
Rural District
RR
-
Rural Residential District
K
-
Rural District 2
VE
-
Village Extension District
H
-
Hamlet District
C
-
Conservancy District
LC
-
Lake Commercial District
LR
-
Lake Residential District
I
-
Industrial District (by amendment)
[Amended 8-16-1983 by L.L. No. 2-1983; 7-14-1986 by L.L. No. 2-1986; 10-13-1986 by L.L. No. 3-1986; 7-12-1993 by L.L. No. 1-1993; 7-19-2004 by L.L. No. 6-2004; 11-16-2005 by L.L. No. 4-2005; 7-10-2006 by L.L. No. 5-2006; 10-11-2006 by L.L. No. 7-2006; 8-13-2007 by L.L. No. 4-2007; 1-12-2009 by L.L. No. 3-2009; 3-8-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010; 11-10-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011; 7-13-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015; 10-14-2015 by L.L. No. 4-2015; 3-13-2023 by L.L. No. 2-2023]
A. 
District Preamble:
(1) 
It is the purpose of this zoning district to preserve and enhance the agricultural assets of the Town of Saratoga. Those land uses which are not necessary to the well being of agricultural pursuits or are in conflict with agricultural uses are discouraged.
(2) 
The zoning district boundary encompasses most of the designated Agricultural District established in accordance with the New York State Agricultural Districting Law. This zoning district is designed to limit the loss of irreplaceable viable agricultural lands to suburban growth and development.
B. 
Schedule of Uses and Regulations.
RURAL
Minimum Yard Dimensions of Principal Building
USES
Mini-
mum Lot Area
Mini-
mum Lot Width
(feet)
Mini-
mum Frontage
(feet)
Front
(feet)
Total 2 Sides
(feet)
One Side
(feet)
Rear
(feet)
Maxi-
mum Lot Coverage of Build-
ings
Permitted Uses
a.
Agricultural pursuits and any accessory buildings and uses normally associated with the conduct of commercial agri- cultural activity
10 acres
300
300
75
200
100
100
10%
b.
One-family detached dwelling unit
80,000 square feet
200
200(1)
75
100
40
50
10%
c.
 Two-family dwelling unit
160,000 square feet
200
200(1)
75
150
40
50
10%
d.
Customary accessory uses as defined in this chapter
—
—
—
60
—
10
10
—
e.
Road side stand as accessory use to a residential use
—
—
—
25
—
40
—
—
f.
 Home occupation
80,000 square feet
200
200(1)
60
100
40
50
10%
g.
Accessory building apartment*
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Uses Requiring Special Permit
a.
Stable and riding academy
10 acres
300
300
75
200
75
75
10%
b.
Veterinarian office
3 acres
300
300
75
200
75
75
10%
c.
Animal hospital or clinic
3 acres
300
300
75
200
75
75
10%
d.
Kennel
5 acres
300
300
75
200
100
100
10%
e.
Agri-business
3 acres
300
300
75
150
50
100
10%
f.
Municipal building
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
g.
Places of worship
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
75
10%
h.
Public and private school
4 acres
400
400
75
150
50
75
10%
i.
Public/ Private recreation
5 acres
400
400
75
200
75
75
10%
j.
Sawmill
10 acres
400
400
75
250
100
100
10%
k.
Cemetery
4 acres
400
400
—
—
—
—
—
l.
Garden shop
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
75
10%
m.
Home industry
80,000 square feet
200
200(1)
60
100
40
50
10%
n.
Antique shop
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
75
10%
o.
Restaurant
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
75
10%
p.
Funeral home
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
75
10%
q.
Lumber and building supply
3 acres
300
300
75
150
50
75
10%
r.
Automotive body shop
2 acres
200
200
75
75
75
75
10%
s.
Bed-&-breakfast
2 acres
200
200(1)
75
150
50
75
10%
t.
Boat, RV and motor vehicle storage
2 acres
200
200
75
100
40
50
10%
u.
Adult use business
5 acres
300
300
75
150
50
75
10%
v.
Storage and repair of general construction equipment
5 acres
300
300
75
200
75
100
10%
w.
Camping grounds
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
x.
Mining (See also § 400-11)
10 acres
400
400
—
—
—
—
—
y.
Rental services
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
75
10%
z.
Additional one-family dwelling unit
4 acres
400
400
75
100
40
50
10%
aa.
Commercial finishing shop
2 acres
200
200
75
100
40
75
10%
Notes:
*
Must meet well and septic requirements of § 400-16.3.
(1)
If five acres or more: 300 feet.
[Amended 8-16-1983 by L.L. No. 2-1983; 5-22-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003; 11-4-2004 by L.L. No. 9-2004; 8-13-2007 by L.L. No. 4-2007; 3-8-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010; 7-13-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015; 3-13-2023 by L.L. No. 2-2023]
A. 
District Preamble: It is the purpose of this zoning district to accommodate low-density residential growth and development without compromising existing agricultural uses and areas exhibiting physical constraints to development. Other uses appropriate to the existing character of the district are permitted.
B. 
Schedule of Uses and Regulations.
RURAL RESIDENTIAL
Minimum Yard Dimensions of Principal Building
USES
Mini-
mum Lot Area
Mini-
mum Lot Width
(feet)
Mini-
mum Frontage
(feet)
Front
(feet)
Total 2 Sides
(feet)
One Side
(feet)
Rear
(feet)
Maxi-
mum Lot Coverage of Build-
ings
Permitted Uses
a.
One-family detached dwelling unit
60,000 square feet
200
200
75
100
40
50
10%
b.
Two-family dwelling unit
120,000 square feet
200
200
75
100
40
50
10%
c.
All other permitted uses per Rural District schedule
As per Rural District Schedule (see § 400-34B)
Uses Requiring Special Permit
All special permitted uses in Rural District, except mining, plus:
a.
Retail business and/or service
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
50
10%
b.
Wholesale business
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
50
10%
c.
Printing shop
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
50
10%
d.
Motel
3 acres
250
250
75
150
50
50
10%
e.
Automobile sales and/or service
2 acres
250
250
75
150
50
75
10%
f.
Gasoline station
2 acres
250
250
75
150
75
75
10%
g.
Fuel storage and distribution
3 acres
300
300
75
200
75
100
10%
h.
Medical facility
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
50
10%
i.
Bank
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
50
10%
j.
Professional office buildings
1 acre
200
200
75
150
50
50
10%
k.
Camping grounds
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
l.
Rental services
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
75
10%
m.
Additional one-family dwelling unit
4 acres
400
400
75
100
40
50
10%
n.
Commercial finishing shop
2 acres
200
200
75
100
40
75
10%
[Added 7-13-1987 by L.L. No. 2-1987; amended 8-13-2007 by L.L. No. 4-2007]
A. 
District Preamble: It is the purpose of this zoning district to encourage moderate-density residential development in an area of the Town of Saratoga that can be served by public sewer. Residential development not to be served by public sewer will not enjoy a lot size reduction.
B. 
Schedule of Uses and Regulations.
[Amended 8-8-2011 by L.L. No. 2-2011; 7-13-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015; 4-8-2024 by L.L. No. 2-2024]
RURAL DISTRICT 2
Minimum Yard Dimensions of Principal Building
USES
Mini-
mum Lot Area
(square feet)
Mini-
mum Lot Width
(feet)
Mini-
mum Frontage
(feet)
Front
(feet)
Total 2 Sides
(feet)
One Side
(feet)
Rear
(feet)
Maxi-
mum Lot Coverage of Build-
ings
Permitted Uses
a.
One-family detached dwelling unit
80,000
200(1)
200
75
100
40
50
10%
b.
Customary accessory uses as defined
60
10
10
c.
Accessory building apartment*
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
d.
Roadside Stands By Right
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Uses Requiring Special Permit
a.
Home occupation
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
75
10%
b.
Additional one-family dwelling unit
4 acres
400
400
75
100
40
50
10%
Notes:
*
Must meet well and septic requirements of § 400-16.3.
(1)
Minimum lot area may be reduced to 40,000 square feet with public sewer.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Art. IX, Sec. 3, Moderate Density Residential District, as amended, was repealed 5-22-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003.
[Amended 7-13-1992 by L.L. No. 3-1992; 12-14-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998; 8-13-2007 by L.L. No. 4-2007]
A. 
District Preamble: It is the purpose of this district to accommodate, depending on the availability of public water and/or sewer, moderate- to high-density mixed residential land uses in areas of the Town adjacent to the existing villages. These areas are conveniently located adjacent to existing community services and facilities and have the potential to support a higher residential density than do other areas of the Town.
B. 
Intent: It is the intention of this district to meet the Town's future moderate- to high-density residential development needs. The development of low- and moderate-income housing opportunities is encouraged.
C. 
Schedule of Uses and Regulations.
VILLAGE EXTENSION
Minimum Yard Dimensions of Principal Building
USES
Mini-
mum Lot Area
Mini-
mum Lot Width
(feet)
Mini-
mum Frontage
(feet)
Front
(feet)
Total 2 Sides
(feet)
One Side
(feet)
Rear
(feet)
Maxi-
mum Lot Coverage of Build-
ings
Permitted Uses
a.
One-family detached dwelling unit (excluding mobile home)
40,000 square feet(1)
150
150
40
50
20
40
15%
b.
Two-family dwelling unit
60,000 square feet(2)
175(3)
175(3)
40
50
20
40
15%
c.
Customary accessory uses as detailed in this chapter
—
—
—
40
—
10
10
—
Uses Requiring Special Permit
a.
Multi-family dwelling
60,000 square feet
250
Per special permit review
Per special permit review
Per special permit review
Per special permit review
Per special permit review
b.
Townhouse (only with public sewer and water)
Up to 8 per net acre
250
Per special permit review
Per special permit review
Per special permit review
Per special permit review
Per special permit review
c.
 Bed-&-
breakfast
60,000 square feet
250
Per special permit review
Per special permit review
Per special permit review
Per special permit review
Per special permit review
Notes:
(1)
May be reduced to minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet with public sewer; or may be reduced to minimum of 10,000 square feet with public sewer and water.
(2)
May be reduced to minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet with public sewer; or may be reduced to minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet with public sewer and water.
(3)
May be reduced to 150 feet if in a subdivision served by internal streets or if served by public sewer.
[Amended 8-13-2007 by L.L. No. 4-2007]
A. 
District Preamble: It is the purpose of this zoning district to recognize the hamlet of Quaker Springs as an existing built-up area consisting of mixed land uses at a higher density than that in the surrounding area of the Town.
B. 
Intent: It is the intention of this district to accommodate additional land uses at such densities as are in keeping with the essential character of the hamlet and its ability to accommodate them.
C. 
Schedule of Uses and Regulations.
[Amended 7-13-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015]
HAMLET
Minimum Yard Dimensions of Principal Building
USES
Mini-
mum Lot Area
Mini-
mum Lot Width
(feet)
Mini-
mum Frontage
(feet)
Front
(feet)
Total 2 Sides
(feet)
One Side
(feet)
Rear
(feet)
Maxi-
mum Lot Coverage of Build-
ings
Permitted Uses
a.
One-family detached dwelling unit
40,000 square feet(1)
200
200
40
50
20
40
15%
b.
Two-family dwelling unit
60,000 square feet(2)
200
200
40
50
20
40
15%
c.
Customary accessory uses as defined
—
—
—
40
—
10
10
—
d.
Agricultural pursuits
10 acres
300
300
60
200
100
100
10%
Uses Requiring Special Permit
a.
 Home occupation
40,000 square feet
200
200
40
50
20
40
15%
b.
Places of worship
80,000 square feet
200
200
60
100
40
50
10%
c.
Agri-business
40,000 square feet
200
200
50
100
40
50
10%
d.
Antique shop
40,000 square feet
200
200
50
80
30
40
10%
e.
Garden shop
40,000 square feet
200
200
50
80
30
40
10%
f.
Public safety building
40,000 square feet
200
200
40
100
40
50
10%
g.
Multi-family dwelling
60,000 square feet(3)
200
200
50
80
30
50
15%
h.
Municipal building
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
i.
Retail business
40,000 square feet
200
200
50
100
40
50
10%
j.
 Bed-&-breakfast
60,000 square feet
200
200
50
80
30
50
15%
k.
 Gasoline station
60,000 square feet
300
300
75
150
50
50
10%
l.
Retail business or service
60,000 square feet
300
300
75
150
50
50
10%
Notes:
(1)
May be reduced by 2,500 square feet for each minute of average percolation less than 20 minutes. Minimum lot size as so reduced shall be 20,000 square feet.
(2)
May be reduced 3,500 square feet for each minute of average percolation less than 20 minutes. Minimum lot size as so reduced shall be 30,000 square feet.
(3)
60,000 square feet required for each multifamily building with up to four dwelling units.
[Amended 10-13-1986 by L.L. No. 3-1986; 7-19-2004 by L.L. No. 6-2004; 8-13-2007 by L.L. No. 4-2007]
A. 
District Preamble: It is the purpose of this zoning district to preserve, protect and conserve those portions of the Town with significant areas of wetlands, as designated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in accordance with the Freshwater Wetlands Act of 1975, and floodplains, designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in order to secure the benefits of these natural areas consistent with the general welfare and the economic, social and agricultural development of the Town of Saratoga. It is also the purpose of this district to protect current and future residents from the adverse conditions associated with the development of wetlands and floodplains.
B. 
Schedule of Uses and Regulations.
[Amended 7-13-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015; 4-8-2024 by L.L. No. 2-2024]
CONSERVANCY
Minimum Yard Dimensions of Principal Building
USES
Mini-
mum Lot Area
Mini-
mum Lot Width
(feet)
Mini-
mum Frontage
(feet)
Front
(feet)
Total 2 Sides
(feet)
One Side
(feet)
Rear
(feet)
Maxi-
mum Lot Coverage of Build-
ings
Permitted Uses
a.
Agricultural pursuits
10 acres
300
300
75
200
100
100
10%
b.
One-family detached dwelling unit
80,000 square feet
200
200
75
100
40
50
10%
c.
Customary accessory uses as defined in this chapter
—
—
—
75
—
10
10
—
d.
Roadside stand as accessory to a residential use
—
—
—
25
—
40
—
—
e.
Accessory building apartment*
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Uses Requiring Special Permit
a.
Stable and riding academy
10 acres
400
—
75
200
75
75
10%
b.
Public/
Private recreation
5 acres
400
—
75
200
75
75
10%
c.
Marina
3 acres
300
—
75
200
75
75
10%
d.
Home occupation
80,000 square feet
200
200
75
100
40
50
10%
e.
Rental services
3 acres
300
300
75
200
75
75
10%
f.
Retail business or service
3 acres
300
300
75
200
75
75
10%
g.
Additional one-family dwelling unit
4 acres
400
400
75
100
40
50
10%
h.
Restaurant
2 acres
200
200
75
150
50
75
10%
Note:
*
Must meet well and septic requirements of § 400-16.3.
[Amended 7-9-2001 by L.L. No. 3-2001; 5-22-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003; 7-19-2004 by L.L. No. 6-2004; 11-16-2005 by L.L. No. 4-2005; 7-10-2006 by L.L. No. 5-2006; 8-13-2007 by L.L. No. 4-2007; 9-14-2009 by L.L. No. 6-2009; 3-8-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010; 10-14-2015 by L.L. No. 4-2015; 6-13-2016 by L.L. No. 6-2016]
A. 
District Preamble: It is the purpose of this zoning district to recognize the northeast area of 9P along Saratoga Lake as an existing built-up area consisting of mixed land uses at a higher density than that in the surrounding area of the Town.
B. 
Intent: It is the intention of this district to accommodate additional land uses at such densities that are in keeping with the essential character of the hamlet and its ability to accommodate them.
C. 
Public sewer and water: Hookup to public sewer and water is required for all uses.
D. 
Schedule of Uses and Regulations.
LAKE COMMERCIAL
Minimum Yard Dimensions of Principal Building
USES
Mini-
mum Lot Area
Mini-
mum Lot Width
(feet)
Mini-
mum Frontage
(feet)
Front
(feet)
Total 2 Sides
(feet)
One Side
(feet)
Rear
(feet)
Maxi-
mum Lot Coverage of Build-
ings
Permitted Uses
a.
One-family detached dwelling unit (excluding mobile home)
15,000 square feet
50
50
40
30
10
25
35%
b.
Two-family dwelling unit
20,000 square feet
100
100
50
40
10
25
35%
c.
Customary accessory uses as defined
—
—
—
75
—
—
25
35%
Uses Requiring Special Permit
a.
Restaurant
1 acre
200
200
60
70
30
50
35%
b.
Motel
1 acre
200
200
60
70
30
50
35%
c.
Public/
Private recreation
2 acre
300
300
60
70
30
50
35%
d.
Gasoline station
1 acre
200
200
60
70
30
50
35%
e.
Laundromat
1 acre
200
200
60
70
30
50
35%
f.
Marina
1 acre
200
200
60
70
30
50
35%
g.
Tourist home
1 acre
200
200
60
70
30
50
35%
h.
Retail business
1 acre
200
200
60
70
30
50
35%
i.
Multifamily dwelling(1)
1 acre
200
200
60
70
30
50
35%
j.
Townhouse(2)
1 acre
200
200
60
70
30
50
35%
k.
Professional office buildings(3)
1 acre
200
200
60
80
30
50
35%
l.
Boat, RV and motor vehicle storage
1 acre
200
200
60
75
30
50
35%
m.
Camping grounds(4)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Notes:
(1)
Maximum height two stories.
(2)
No more than four dwelling units per acre.
(3)
An acre required for up to two professional offices in a building. For each additional office, an additional 10,000 square feet is required. In no case, however, will more than four offices be established.
(4)
See § 400-16.2
(5)
Building height (as defined in this chapter) for all uses shall not exceed 34 feet.
[Amended 7-9-2001 by L.L. No. 3-2001; 5-22-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003; 7-19-2004 by L.L. No. 6-2004; 6-13-2016 by L.L. No. 6-2016]
A. 
District Preamble: It is the purpose of this zoning district to ensure orderly development and redevelopment of seasonal and year-round dwelling units and recreational uses in that area of the Town where such development occurs.
B. 
It is the intent of this zoning district to encourage the redevelopment and rehabilitation of seasonal dwellings and customary associated land uses, the reduction of densities and larger waterfront lots.
C. 
Public sewer and water: Hookup to public sewer and water is required for all uses.
D. 
Schedule of Uses and Regulations.
LAKE RESIDENTIAL
Minimum Yard Dimensions of Principal Building
USES
Mini-
mum Lot Area
Mini-
mum Lot Width
(feet)
Mini-
mum Frontage
(feet)
Front
(feet)
Total 2 Sides
(feet)
One Side
(feet)
Rear
(feet)
Maxi-
mum Lot Coverage of Build-
ings
Permitted Uses
a.
One-family detached dwelling (excluding mobile home)
15,000 square feet
50
50
40
30
10
25
35%
b.
Two-family dwelling unit
20,000 square feet
100
100
50
40
10
25
35%
c.
Customary accessory uses
—
—
—
75
—
10
10
35%
Uses Requiring Special Permit
a.
Public/
Private recreation
2 acres
300
300
60
70
30
50
35%
b.
Multifamily dwelling(1)
1 acre
250
250
60
70
30
50
35%
c.
Townhouse(2)
1 acre
200
200
60
70
30
50
35%
Notes:
(1)
Maximum height two stories.
(2)
No more than four dwelling units per acre.
(3)
Building height (as defined in this chapter) for all uses shall not exceed 34 feet.
A. 
District Preamble:
(1) 
It is the purpose of this section to establish a vehicle to accommodate new industrial land uses in the Town of Saratoga without compromising the essential rural/agricultural character of the community.
(2) 
This section recognizes the need to accommodate potential industrial development and, at the same time, that prime industrial areas are not readily identifiable. To resolve this problem, industrial zones are not shown on the Zoning Map but will, when appropriate and necessary to the land use goals and objectives of the Town, be established by the Town Board by an amendment to the Zoning Map.
B. 
Permitted uses:
(1) 
The manufacturing of the following:
(a) 
Food products.
(b) 
Apparel.
(c) 
Lumber and wood products.
(d) 
Paper and allied products.
(e) 
Fabricated metal products.
(f) 
Machinery.
(g) 
Electrical machinery.
(2) 
Fuel storage.
(3) 
Research laboratories.
(4) 
Freight terminal.
(5) 
Power plant.
(6) 
Storage, maintenance or repair of materials, equipment, machinery or vehicles.
C. 
Prohibited uses: any and all industrial uses whose products or byproducts may, based on current scientific data, pose a health hazard to humans or adversely affect agriculture.
D. 
Procedure for establishment of Industrial Zone.
(1) 
Prior to the establishment of any permitted industrial use, the applicant shall petition the Town Board to rezone the land area on which the proposed industrial use is to be established.
(2) 
The petition shall include, at a minimum, a map at a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet showing the area proposed to be rezoned, adjacent land uses, jurisdictional wetlands and floodplains, if any, and a description of the proposed industrial use. The applicant shall also submit a completed copy of the short environmental assessment form contained in the appendix of this chapter.[1] All elements of the petition shall be submitted in triplicate.
[1]
Editor's Note: A copy of the short environmental assessment form is available in the Town offices.
(3) 
Not later than 15 days following the receipt of the petition, the Town Board shall refer one copy of the petition to the Town Planning Board and, if required under the General Municipal Law, to the Saratoga County Planning Board.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See General Municipal Law § 239-m.
(4) 
Not later than 45 days from the date of referral, the Town Planning Board shall report on the proposed rezoning to the Town Board.
(5) 
The Planning Board's report on the proposed rezoning shall include:
(a) 
A determination of the application of the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
(b) 
A determination of the application of the Freshwater Wetlands Act and the National Flood Insurance Program.
(c) 
The ability of the existing transportation facilities to support the proposed rezoning.
(d) 
The ability of other community facilities and services to support the proposed rezoning.
(e) 
Compatibility with adjacent land uses.
(f) 
A recommendation for approval or disapproval.
(6) 
If the Planning Board's report indicates that the proposed rezoning is subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, then the Town Board shall not act on the proposal until all requirements of the law are met.
(7) 
If the proposed rezoning is not subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the Town Board, following receipt of the Planning Board's report, shall schedule a public hearing on the proposed rezoning. The public hearing shall be conducted not later than 30 days following receipt of the Planning Board's report.
(8) 
Following public hearing and consideration of the Town Planning Board's report and the recommendation of the County Planning Board, if required, the Town Board shall approve or disapprove the proposed rezoning. The Town Board shall take action no later than 30 days following the public hearing.
(9) 
If the Town Board approves the rezoning, a building permit to establish the permitted use shall not be issued until the applicant has received site plan review and approval from the Town Planning Board. Such review shall be conducted in accordance with § 400-32 of this chapter.