The following provisions shall apply to all
buildings and uses existing on the effective date of this Part 1 except
nonconforming farm structures situated in the residential districts,
all buildings and uses that become nonconforming by reason of any
subsequent amendment to this Part 1 and the Zoning Map which is a
part thereof, and all conforming buildings housing nonconforming uses.
A. Nonconforming uses:
(1) May continue indefinitely.
(2) Shall not be enlarged, extended, reconstructed, or
placed on a different portion of the lot occupied by such use on the
effective date of this Part 1, nor shall any external evidence of
such use be increased by any means whatsoever.
(3) Shall not be changed to another nonconforming use
without a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals, and then
only to a use which, in the opinion of said Board, is of the same
or a lesser degree of nonconformance.
(4) Shall not be reestablished, if such use has been significantly
discontinued for any reason for a period of one year or more, or has
been changed to, or replaced by, a conforming use. Intent to resume
a nonconforming use shall not confer the right to do so.
[Amended 6-7-2005 by L.L. No. 1-2005]
B. Nonconforming building or structure.
(1) A nonconforming building or structure shall not be
extended or enlarged.
(2) A nonconforming building or structure shall not be
moved to another location where such building or structure would also
be nonconforming.
(3) A nonconforming building or structure may be restored
but not enlarged after damage by fire, accident or other act by God,
and the nonconforming use may be reinstated, provided that the restoration
is completed within one year after such damage is incurred.
(4) Normal maintenance and repair, alteration, reconstruction
or enlargement of a building which does not house a nonconforming
use but is nonconforming as to district regulations for lot area,
lot width, front, side or rear yards, maximum height and lot coverage
or other such regulation is permitted if the same does not increase
the degree of, or create any new, nonconformity with such regulations
in such building.
(5) Nothing shall prevent normal maintenance and repair
of any building or structure or the carrying out upon the issuance
of a building permit of major alterations or demolition necessary
in the interest of public safety. In granting such a permit, the officers
and employees of the Building Department shall state why such alterations
were deemed necessary.
C. Nonconforming lots of record.
(1) A residential lot which is owned individually and separate from any adjoining tract and existing on the date of enactment of this Part
1 or on the effective date of any subsequent local law amendment that does not have the minimum lot area specified for residential use in Article
IV may be used for any use permitted by right in the zoning district in which the lot is located, provided that the lot contains at least 60% of the prescribed lot area and is within 75% of each of the other area and yard requirements of the district. This provision shall apply whether or not the lot is located in part of a subdivision approved by the Town of Thompson and filed in the office of the Sullivan County Clerk. Where such residential district in which the lot is located requires certain utilities, the provision of such shall be prerequisite to its residential use. A residential lot in an approved subdivision owned individually is relieved of conforming to the minimum lot area specified above, provided that said lot is serviced by both central water and sewer services.
(2) Two or more nonconforming subdivision lots, not in separate ownership, in a subdivision approved by the Planning Board prior to the effective date of this Part
1 shall have three years from the effective date of this Part
1 to obtain a building permit under the provisions of Subsection
C(1). Any nonconforming lot in a subdivision which has received final approval from the Planning Board more than three years prior to the effective date of this Part
1 and which is not serviced by central water and sewer systems shall not be eligible to receive a building permit, and said subdivision, part or lots thereof shall be resubmitted to the Planning Board in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Part
1.
(3) Any lot in a subdivision approved by the Planning Board after the effective date of this Part
1 which conforms to the bulk, width and depth requirements of this Part
1 but which is made nonconforming as to bulk, width and depth by any future amendments of this Part
1 shall have three years from the effective date of the future amendment to obtain a building permit under Subsection
C(1). Any subdivision lot for which a permit is applied for after the time periods specified herein shall conform to all the bulk regulations of this Part
1, and Subsection
C(1) shall not apply to such a lot.
(4) Any separate lot, nonconforming as to bulk, which becomes subsequently attached to other adjoining land in the same ownership shall be entitled to the benefit of the provisions of Subsection
C(1) only if the total contiguous lot remains nonconforming as to bulk after the lots become attached.
D. Nonconforming
bungalow colony. In accordance with this article, existing nonconforming
bungalow colonies with lot coverage of less than 10% (excluding environmental
constraints from total lot area), may be expanded subject to the following
limitations:
[Added 1-19-2010 by L.L. No. 2-2010]
(1) Existing bungalows may be replaced with a new unit on the same building footprint, provided that all applicable building separation requirements of the zoning district are met as well as all requirements of §
250-34 of Chapter
250 of the Code of the Town of Thompson; the Building Department in carrying out the provisions of this section may impose reasonable conditions set forth in writing to gradually bring preexisting development into closer conformance with the standards of the district in which the use is located, as is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(2) The floor area of existing bungalows and other existing structures on the premises may be allowed to increase by no more than 15% or 200 square feet, whichever is greater, based on the floor area approved in the original site plan, provided all applicable building separation requirements of the zoning district are met, following approval by the Planning Board, and provided that such addition does not result in the lot coverage of the entire colony to be greater than 10%. Once a bungalow or other existing structure has an approved addition as described above, no further additions to that bungalow or structure shall be permitted. All construction is subject to all requirements of §
250-34 of Chapter
250 of the Code of the Town of Thompson. The Planning Board, in carrying out the provisions of this section, may impose reasonable conditions to bring preexisting development in the applicant colony into closer conformance with the standards of the district in which the use is located, as is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare, and more specifically, may require changes and/or additions for the colony as a whole regarding access, location of refuse containers, sewage, drainage, landscaping, appearance of existing structures, number and arrangement of parking spaces, and dissemination of noises, noxious odors, dust, or other hazardous pollutants. All such additions to existing site plans shall be subject to public hearings.
(3) No
new buildings, units, or structures within a nonconforming bungalow
colony are permitted.
E. Nonconforming
single and two-family dwellings in the East Broadway Gateway District.
Single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings, legally in existence
as of January 1, 2020, or under construction pursuant to a building
permit issued prior to January 1, 2020, shall be considered a permitted
use, but shall be subject to the following limitation on future expansions:
[Added 1-21-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020]
(1) The
single-family dwelling or two-family dwelling may not be rebuilt,
enlarged or extended in any manner which increases its floor area
or volume of enclosed space by more than 50% over the floor area or
volume of the existing structure, or over the floor area or volume
of the structure under construction for which a building permit has
been issued, as of January 1, 2020. The limitation shall apply to
all permits for construction cumulatively over the lifetime of the
structure, subsequent to January 1, 2020. For the purposes of measuring
permit applications against this standard, the Building Inspector
shall consider the base floor area and volume of the structure as
it is existed on January 1, 2020, according to the records of the
Building Department of the Town. In the absence of such records, the
applicant shall provide documentation on the size and configuration
of the structure as of January 1, 2020.
(2) New
construction of single-family or two-family dwellings is prohibited
in the East Broadway Gateway, and shall be considered a nonconforming
use, unless such uses are part of a mixed-use development as defined
by this chapter.
[Added 6-7-2005 by L.L. No. 1-2005;
amended 1-5-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
A. The Planning Board shall, in every instance where it is determined
that a proposed site plan or special use could have a significant
effect on the natural environment, adjoining land owners, or the view
from a public highway, require that a landscape plan be prepared.
B. The landscape plan to be submitted shall indicate how existing vegetation
will be preserved to the maximum extent possible and how building
materials, colors, and textures will be blended with the natural and
man-made landscape to enhance rather than detract from the aesthetic
character of the area. Specific locations, varieties and size for
all existing and proposed plantings shall be provided as part of the
plan. Grading plans showing any slopes, berms, landforms, drains,
and stormwater management facilities shall also be provided, if applicable.
C. Landscape plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect
or other design professional qualified to perform such services and
shall include considerations of all man-made and natural features
having a bearing on the landscape; in particular, the view from the
public highways or adjoining properties, including signs and all principal
and accessory structures.
D. The Planning Board, in reviewing the landscape plan, may employ the
assistance of design professionals and shall consider the following
for approving with modifications or disapproving the site plan or
special use permit:
(1)
The plan should use landscaping to promote attractive development
and preserve and enhance the appearance and character of the surrounding
area.
(2)
The plan should use landscaping to delineate or define vehicular
ways, pedestrian pathways and open spaces.
(3)
The plan should integrate open space as part of the overall
site design, and preserve mature trees, hedgerows, wetlands and woodlots
to the maximum extent possible.
(4)
The plan should use landscaping to create boundaries and transitions
between areas of differing development intensities, as well as to
separate areas of incompatible land uses.
E. The following guidelines and landscaping standards shall apply to
any site where new development is proposed or existing buildings undergo
significant upgrades or renovations:
(1)
Landscaped areas may include a combination of trees, shrubs,
flowering plants, ground cover and manicured lawns. Simple designs
requiring less maintenance are generally preferred, as landscaping
that is not regularly maintained can look unkempt and become an eyesore.
(2)
Landscaped areas are recommended at the entrances to all residential
developments and commercial buildings, and around permanent free-standing
signage. Applicants are also encouraged to incorporate landscaping
around buildings that are visible from public roads, especially along
portions of buildings without ground floor display windows, such as
side and rear elevations.
(3)
Landscape buffers are recommended to create an attractive natural
barrier between properties. In such cases, the landscaping should
appear as a single, cohesive buffer. Where appropriate topography
and soil types exist, buffer areas are encouraged to be designed as
landscaped bioswales or rain gardens.
(4)
Internal and peripheral landscaping plantings are recommended in parking lots to delineate driving lane, provide shade, improve community aesthetics and reduce stormwater runoff. See §
250-22E, Landscaping standards for parking lots.
(5)
All plant material shall conform with the "American Standard
for Nursery Stock" of the American Association of Nurserymen, latest
edition. Plant material shall be healthy specimens, suitable for local
climate conditions, and shall be installed consistent with sound horticultural
practices. Selected plants should be from the Zone 5b plant hardiness
zone, and able to withstand poor and compacted soil conditions.
(6)
The use of native species is highly encouraged, and the use
of invasive species as defined by six NYCRR Part 575 - Prohibited
and Regulated Invasive Species shall be prohibited.
(7)
The location of overhead and underground utilities should be
taken into consideration to maintain the health of trees and other
landscaping by not compromising their root system or making them unstable
through overpruning.
(8)
The minimum plant size shall be specified in the landscape plan
and approved by the Planning Board. It is recommended that all landscaping
material, except trees, be of a sufficient size at the time of planting
to reach maturity within three years.
(9)
All landscaping required by this chapter shall be installed
prior to occupancy or commencement of use. Where this compliance is
not possible because of time of year, the Planning Board may grant
an appropriate delay, provided a security bond is posted.
(10)
Any landscaping installed in accordance with this section that
substantially deviates from the number, type or location of plant
material shown on the approved landscaping plan shall be approved
by the Planning Board before a certificate of occupancy is issued.
(11)
Any landscaping installed in accordance with this section shall
be maintained in good order to achieve the objectives of this section.
Dead or damaged landscaping should be replaced within a reasonable
timeframe as determined by the Planning Board.
No use shall be permitted that does not conform
to the following standards of use, occupancy and operation:
A. Noise. Noise shall not exceed in intensity, as measured
from the boundary of the lot where such use is situated, the average
intensity, occurrence and duration of the noise of street traffic
at adjoining streets.
B. Atmospheric effluence. No dust, dirt, smoke, odor
or noxious gases shall be disseminated beyond the boundaries of the
lot where such use is situated.
C. Glare and heat. No glare or heat shall be produced
that is perceptible beyond the boundaries of the lot on which such
use is situated.
D. Industrial wastes. No solid or liquid wastes shall
be discharged into any public sewer, private sewage disposal system
or stream or on or into the ground, except in accord with the standards
approved by the New York State Department of Health or similarly empowered
agency.
E. Fire and explosion hazards. All activities involving
and all storage of flammable and explosive materials shall be provided
with adequate safety devices against the hazard of fire and explosion
and adequate firefighting and fire-suppression equipment and devices
standard in the industry. Burning of waste materials in open fires
is prohibited. The relevant provisions of state and local laws shall
also apply.
F. Radioactivity or electromagnetic disturbances. No
activity shall be permitted which emits dangerous radioactivity beyond
the structure in which such activity is situated or electrical disturbance
adversely affecting the operation of any equipment other than that
of the creator of such disturbance.
G. Landscaping. All open portions of any lot shall have
adequate grading and drainage and shall be continuously maintained
in a dust-free condition and protected against erosion with suitable
plantings of trees, shrubs or ground cover or by paving with asphalt,
concrete, rock or by other material as shall be approved by the Planning
Board. Required yard areas shall be planned and maintained in such
a manner as to provide a parklike setting for all buildings.
[Amended 8-2-1994 by L.L. No. 3-1994; 10-4-1994 by L.L. No. 4-1994; 5-20-1997 by L.L. No.
3-1997; 6-7-2005 by L.L. No. 1-2005]
A. Statement of intent. The Town Board has determined
that permitting double-wide mobile homes on individual lots outside
of mobile home parks is no longer a desirable addition to the residential
opportunities in the Town.
B. All preexisting double-wide mobile homes on individual lots outside of mobile home parks at the time of the enactment of Local Law No. 1-2005 shall be permitted to remain as a continuing nonconforming use pursuant to §
250-21 of this Part
1 and subject to the following regulations:
(1) The minimum habitable dwelling area applicable to the lot as specified in Article
IV, District Regulations, may not be met by including any area of additional construction that is added to the basic manufactured unit.
(2) Double-wide mobile homes shall be installed on a load-bearing
perimeter foundation, such as a full basement or crawl space, or they
may be founded on a slab surrounded by permanently installed masonry
skirting.
(3) Double-wide mobile homes may either be newly manufactured
or used but no more than 10 years old on the date of the application
for a building permit.
(4) In order to simulate the appearance of a conventional,
detached single-family dwelling, all roofs shall be of asphalt composition,
with a minimum pitch three vertical to 12 horizontal.
(5) Mobile homes, double-wide, are permitted in subdivisions
in the RR-1 District, provided that all district regulations are met.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
C. Replacement of existing mobile homes. Any mobile home
lawfully installed under this Part 1 or the predecessor Zoning Ordinance,
or prior to the enactment of said Zoning Ordinance, may be replaced
by a mobile home, provided that said replacement occurs within one
year of the removal of the preexisting mobile home, and provided further
that the replacement mobile home is no more than 10 years old at the
time of replacement and that it conforms to the definition of "mobile
home" set forth in this Part 1, and further provided that the mobile
home is installed on a slab surrounded by permanently installed masonry-type
skirting. A variance will be required for any deviation from this
provision.
[Added 8-6-2002 by L.L. No. 2-2002]
A. Purpose. It is the intent of this section to permit
the establishment of a use classification titled "Planned Business
Park" (PBP) where the following objectives are sought:
(1)
Creation of a more desirable community environment
than would be possible through strict application of the zoning regulations
found elsewhere in this Part 1.
(2)
Provide appropriate areas for commercial activities
such as research and development, or processing of materials, goods
and equipment, and warehousing required by the residents of the Town
in a manner that conforms to the Comprehensive Plan.
(3)
Promote consolidation of commercial uses into
comprehensively planned areas, and promote a mix of industrial uses
that provide the Town with a sound, diverse industrial base.
(4)
Provide adequate space for the commercial uses
and their accompanying activities, such as off-street parking, loading
areas, storage, communications, landscaping and accessory uses.
(5)
Minimize traffic congestion and the overloading
of utilities.
(6)
Ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses
and eliminate excessive noise, illumination, unsightliness, odor,
smoke, hazards, and other objectionable influences.
B. Site area and location. This zone is intended to provide
for a limited group of professional, administrative, research, and
commercial uses with operations that are quiet and clean to ensure
the creation and maintenance of an environment which will serve the
mutual interest of the community as a whole, any adjacent residential
areas, and the occupants of the business park in particular. PBP Zoning
Districts shall be located on lands that are suitable for commercial
development, that are held either in single ownership or under unified
control. The minimum site area for a PBP shall be 10 acres and it
shall be located within a Neighborhood Commercial, Highway Commercial
or a Commercial Industrial District.
C. Permitted uses.
(1)
Commercial uses of any type, including related
accessory uses, as provided elsewhere in this Part 1.
(2)
Some PBP Districts may be located near residential
neighborhoods. Therefore, it is necessary that all activities, including
processing or assembly of materials and products, be carried on in
a manner that is not injurious or offensive to the occupants of surrounding
properties. Uses shall not cause:
(a)
Glare, vibration, objectionable noise, or emission
of smoke, fumes, gas, dust, odor or any other atmospheric pollutant
detectable beyond the boundaries of the immediate site; and
(b)
Physical hazard by reason of fire, radiation,
explosion or similar cause to the property in the same or surrounding
district.
(3)
Specific uses.
(a)
Retail sales and services are allowed in PBP
Zones as long as they are operated on the same lot and in conjunction
with principal permitted uses. Retail sales may be conducted outside
the principal building, but the combined sales area both inside and
outside the principal building shall not occupy more than 30% of the
gross floor area of the principal building.
(b)
Nothing contained in this Subsection
C shall restrict the Town Board in limiting the specific uses permitted in any PBP Zone which it may establish.
D. Performance standards. The following performance standards
shall apply within all PBP Districts:
(1)
Minimum lot area: one acre.
(3)
Exceptions to setback requirements:
(a)
Overhanging roof not in excess of two feet.
(b)
Awning or movable canopy not extending more
than 10 feet into the setback area.
(c)
Unroofed walkways, such as steps or terrace,
not higher than one foot from ground level.
(d)
Paving and associated curbing.
(e)
Landscaping and irrigation systems, unless such
lot is a corner lot where no obstructions to vision such as shrubbery,
brush, dense low trees or earth shall be permitted at intersections
of street center lines and a line drawn between points along such
lines 30 feet distant from their point of intersection.
(f)
Planters, architectural fences, or walls not
exceeding 72 inches in height, unless such lot is a corner lot where
no obstructions to vision shall be permitted at street intersections
of street center lines and a line drawn between points along such
lines 30 feet distant from their point of intersection.
(g)
Utility facilities and sewers.
(4)
Minimum green space: 30%. For the purposes of this Subsection
D(4), green space shall be the minimum space required which is not covered by buildings, paved and unpaved parking and driveways, sidewalks and other improvements and shall be used for vegetation, lawns, trees and the like.
(5)
Maximum building height: 50 feet. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained herein, building height shall not
include mechanical appurtenances not usually used for human habitation
(e.g., antennas, satellites, elevator shafts, etc.).
(6)
The following on-site signage shall be permitted:
(a)
A pedestal sign located on the front lawn of
the building near its entrance, landscaped with the name and/or logo
of the business.
(b)
A building sign located on the exterior of the
building that is either illuminated or of an architectural sign material
with the business name and/or logo. However, no box-type signs shall
be permitted.
(c)
No signs shall be permitted on poles or pylons.
(d)
No flashing signs shall be permitted.
(7)
Satellite dishes, towers, antennas and other
mechanical appurtenances not usually used for human habitation shall
be located on the tops of buildings and shall either not be visible
from public ways or shall be shielded by parapets and grouped together
to minimize the extent of visibility to public view.
(8)
Parking. Off-street parking adequate to accommodate the parking needs of the owner or occupant and the employees and visitors thereof, which shall not be less than the minimum number of spaces required by §
250-22 of this Part
1 for the specific use of each lot, shall be provided by the owner or occupant of each lot. The intent of this provision is to eliminate the need for any on-street parking; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be deemed to prohibit on-street parking of public transportation vehicles. If parking requirements increase as a result of a change in the use of a lot or in the number of persons employed by the owner or occupant, additional off-street parking shall be provided so as to satisfy the intent of this section. All parking areas shall conform to the following standards:
(a)
Required off-street parking shall be provided
on the lot, on a contiguous lot, or within a reasonable distance from
the lot, provided that all spaces therein are located within a five-hundred-foot
walking distance from the lot in question and such spaces are in the
same ownership as the use to which they are accessory or leased for
not less than 50 years.
(b)
Parking areas shall be paved with asphalt so
as to provide dust-free, all-weather surfaces. Each parking space
provided shall be designated by lines painted upon the paved surface
and shall be adequate in area, but at a minimum shall be at least
10 feet in width and 20 feet in length, with a minimum of 300 square
feet in all allocated for each space in order to provide room for
standing areas and aisles for maneuvering.
(c)
All parking areas shall provide, in addition
to parking spaces, adequate driveways and space for the movement of
vehicles. Unobstructed access to and from a street shall consist of
at least one ten-foot lane for parking areas with fewer than 20 spaces
and at least two ten-foot lanes for parking areas with 20 spaces or
more.
(9)
Such other performance standards as may be adopted
for particular PBP Districts and which are approved in accordance
herewith.
E. Other zoning regulations. With the exception of those
site development standards specifically provided for herein, the PBP
shall comply with all other provisions of this Part 1.
F. Utilities. All uses situated in a PBP shall be served
by central water and sewer systems. All water, sewer, and gas lines,
and all other lines providing power and communication to service,
shall be, to the extent possible, shielded from public view, preferably
underground, and shall be installed in the manner prescribed by the
state and local agencies having jurisdiction. However, aboveground
utilities that are not substantially visible to public view are permitted.
G. Ownership. The land proposed for a PBP may be owned,
leased or controlled either by an individual, corporation or other
entity or by a group of individuals, corporations or other entities.
The applications shall be filed by all owners of the property included
in the application. The approved plan shall be binding on all owners.
H. Time for development. Development of the infrastructure
of the PBP must start within three years of the date of adoption of
this planned business park and must be completed within a reasonable
time. It must be consistent with the spirit and intent of this Part
1 and all plans must be prepared by a professional licensed engineer.
I. Procedure.
(1)
An applicant seeking the establishment of a
PBP District shall submit an application to the Town Planning Board
that includes a concept plan and a concept statement which describes
the applicant's intent, general uses, orientation, access, range of
square footage, general building layout (location, number and size),
and how the proposal will relate to the surrounding area.
(2)
The Planning Board must, within 40 days after
the filing of a complete application, submit an advisory opinion to
the Town Board, recommending approval, disapproval or approval upon
condition of the proposed PBP District. If the Planning Board shall
determine that a complete application shall not have been filed, it
shall give notice of any deficiency, and pending receipt of such additional
information and documents as may have been required the forty-day
period shall be stayed.
(3)
The Town Board shall, within 40 days of receiving
the Planning Board's advisory opinion, hold a public hearing as required
by law to determine whether to adopt a local law creating the PBP.
(4)
The Town Board may approve, disapprove or approve
upon condition such local law and such local law shall amend the Zoning
Map to include such district.
(5)
Prior to submitting an application for site
plan review, applicants for site plan review must demonstrate that
the site plan conforms to the PBP covenants and restrictions which
have been duly filed for the district.
(6)
Prior to the issuance of a building permit in a PBP, a site plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Board in accordance with Article
IX. Said site plan shall include areas within which buildings and structures are proposed to be located, the height and spacing of buildings, open spaces and landscaping, off-street parking, open and enclosed parking spaces, driveways and any other physical features relevant to the proposed plan. In addition to the information required herein, all other site plan requirements of this Part
1 shall be provided.
[Added 11-21-2006 by L.L. No. 6-2006]
A. Purpose; zoning objectives; other zoning regulations.
(1)
Purpose. Section 2.2.5 of the Town of Thompson — Village of Monticello Joint Comprehensive Plan states that "providing for land uses such as the Concord Resort Hotel is necessary to preserve major employment centers and preserve a source of attraction to the Town and region. The number of major resorts has dwindled and those which remain should be protected from incompatible adjacent land uses and permitted to expand and develop, provided those development plans maximize the protection and enjoyment of the Town's natural resources on which the bulk of the tourism industry depends." It is the intent of this section to establish a use entitled "planned resort development" ("PRD") which facilitates the accomplishment of these goals and objectives, and which provides for the orderly development of complementary commercial, residential and entertainment uses and the creation of a more desirable community environment than would be possible through strict application of the zoning regulations found elsewhere in Part
1 of this chapter. The use of sound integrated resort planning and land use concepts which reinforce the goals and objectives of the PRD shall be considered.
(2)
Zoning objectives. The objectives of a PRD are the development and/or redevelopment of one or more destination resorts meeting the requirements of §
250-27.2B(3)(a), having various commercial, retail, lodging, entertainment and recreational facilities and complementary one-family dwellings and multifamily dwellings through comprehensive planning and maximum flexibility of design, which will in turn result in or accomplish the following:
[Amended 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
(a)
Preservation of significant natural resources,
such as wetlands and water bodies, and other areas of scenic and ecological
value.
(b)
Innovation and variety in the type and design
of residential development and lodging, providing a wide choice of
living environment, occupancy tenure and housing cost.
(c)
Efficient use of a site to facilitate adequate
and economical construction and maintenance of streets, stormwater
management facilities, and water supply and sanitary sewerage systems.
(d)
Preservation of property values in the vicinity
of a PRD and the protection of neighboring areas from any adverse
impacts of development of a PRD.
(e)
Enhancement of commercial, entertainment and
recreational opportunities for residents of the Town, county and region.
(f)
Creation of diverse full- and part-time employment
opportunities for residents of the Town, county and region.
(g)
Inducement of private investment in the Town,
county and region, including reinvestment in existing businesses and
the attraction of new seasonal and year-round businesses.
(3)
Other zoning regulations. Except with respect to the land use and development regulations, procedures and requirements which are set forth in Subsections
B and
C below, and §§
250-14B,
250-22C and
250-28 of this chapter, a PRD shall comply with all other provisions of this Part
1.
B. Land use and development regulations.
(1)
Permitted zoning districts. A PRD may be established
within the RR-1 Rural Residential-1 District, the SR Suburban Residential
District, the HC-1 Highway Commercial-1 District, and the HC-2 Highway
Commercial-2 District; provided, however, that a PRD may only be established
in the HC-1 Highway Commercial-1 District and the HC-2 Highway Commercial-2
District on lots or parcels having frontage on a state or county highway
and which are located within 2,500 feet of the intersection of two
or more state or county highways.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
(2)
Permitted land uses in a PRD:
(a)
Permitted principal uses:
[Amended 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
[1] Hotels and motels and related accessory
facilities and amenities including convention centers, exposition
centers, indoor and outdoor water parks, and theaters (as defined
below).
[2] Convention centers and exposition
centers, whether or not accessory to a hotel/motel.
[3] Indoor and outdoor water parks, whether or not
accessory to a hotel/motel.
[4] Casino and racino uses (as defined
below).
[5] One-family dwellings and multifamily
dwellings, in any combination of detached, semidetached, attached,
mid-rise or high-rise structures, whether such residences are to be
owned in fee simple, rentals, time shares or made subject to a declaration
of condominium or membership in a homeowners' association, or any
combination thereof.
[6] Seasonal and year-round indoor and outdoor recreational,
cultural, sports and amusement uses, including:
[a] Golf courses, golf facilities and uses in support
of such principal use;
[b] General winter recreational facilities, including,
but not limited to, down-hill skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, snow
shoeing, and cross-country skiing facilities including lifts, trails,
lodges, snow-making equipment, and uses in support of such principal
use;
[c] Snowmobiling courses and trails and uses in support
of such principal use;
[d] Roller skating, skateboarding and ice skating facilities
and uses in support of such principal use;
[e] Horse-drawn sleigh ride facilities;
[f] Off-road motorized vehicle courses and tracks,
including facilities for motocross, off-road utility and truck vehicles
and uses in support of such principal use;
[g] Nonmotorized vehicle courses and tracks, including
facilities for mountain bikes, and uses in support of such principal
use;
[h] Boating, fishing and other water-based recreational
uses and uses in support of such principal use;
[i] Tennis courts and uses in support of such principal
use;
[j] Amusement and family entertainment facilities,
including, but not limited to, miniature golf, batting cages, petting
zoos, and arcades that include electronic, mechanical or video game
facilities and uses in support of such principal use;
[k] Equestrian trails, harness and horse racing tracks
and uses in support of such principal use;
[l] Bowling alleys and uses in support of such principal
use;
[m] Billiard parlors and pool halls and uses in support
of such principal use;
[n] Trap and skeet shooting course and uses in support
of such principal use;
[o] Indoor and outdoor athletic and recreational facilities
that are open to the general public, groups, clubs, leagues and organizations,
including, but not limited to, basketball and squash courts; baseball,
football, lacrosse and soccer fields; and uses in support of such
principal use; and
[p] Cultural facilities such as a designated location,
auditorium, hall or similar facility developed for the purpose of
accommodating groups of persons for meetings, exhibitions, shows,
festivals and other public interest events and uses in support of
such principal use.
[7] Agricultural uses including related retail facilities
such as farmers markets, farm stands, roadside stands, community gardens,
pick-your-own gardens and orchards, farming educational centers and
demonstration farms, or any combination thereof, that allows agricultural
producers to attract customers and promote the sale of New York State
agricultural-related products at retail directly to customers. Agricultural-related
products include, but are not limited to, all agricultural and horticultural
products, animal feed, baked goods, maple syrup, ice cream and ice-cream-based
desserts and beverages, clothing, Christmas trees and related products.
[8] Theaters and production studios
(as defined below).
[9] Retail uses, including:
[a] Neighborhood retail (as defined
below); and
[b] Destination retail (as defined
below).
[10] Personal service shops and business
offices, including medical and dental offices and clinics.
[11] Restaurants and catering facilities.
[12] Restaurant brewers, (i.e., brew pubs licensed
by the New York State Liquor Authority whose beer production shall
not exceed 5,000 barrels per year per location).
[13] Health spas, whether or not accessory
to a hotel or motel.
[14] Utility structures and facilities,
public and private, including telecommunications facilities and structures.
[16] Heliport; provided, however, that
a heliport shall not be permitted within 750 feet of a residential
use, and that the hours of operation and flight path shall be subject
to the approval of the Planning Board. The Planning Board may limit
the number of heliports in a PRD.
[17] Recreational vehicle parks (as defined below).
[18] Civic centers (as defined below).
[19] Microbrewery (as defined below).
[20] Microdistillery (as defined below).
[21] Wineries (as defined below).
(b)
Permitted accessory uses: uses and facilities
accessory to any of the above.
(c)
Adult eating and drinking establishments, adult
establishments, adult theaters and adult uses shall all be prohibited
in a PRD.
(3)
Development regulations. All of the development regulations for a PRD set forth in this section, including those regulating permitted land uses and the density and arrangement of buildings and structures, shall be applied as a whole to each approved PRD Comprehensive Development Plan and shall not be applied to any individual areas within the PRD Comprehensive Development Plan site, notwithstanding the subdivision of the PRD site pursuant to Subsection
C(3) below into two or more separate development sites and/or the separate ownership of such development sites, provided that no development within the PRD Comprehensive Development Plan may take place except in material conformance with a PRD Comprehensive Development Plan (as defined below) approved by the Town Board. The development regulations for a PRD are as follows:
[Amended 8-18-2008 by L.L. No. 7-2008; 1-15-2013 by L.L. No.
1-2013]
(a)
Minimum site area: 1,200 contiguous acres in
common ownership at the time of the application for approval of a
PRD Comprehensive Development Plan, which must include at least one
eighteen-hole regulation golf course; provided, however, that:
[1] The lots(s) or parcel(s) which
constitute the PRD (including the minimum site area of the PRD) may
be divided by public or private streets or rights-of-way; and
[2] Noncontiguous land in excess of the minimum site area in common ownership with the minimum site area at the time of the application for approval of a PRD Comprehensive Plan may be used as a PRD, provided that the lot(s) or parcel(s) are located within 3,500 feet of the minimum site area as set forth in Subsection
B(3)(a) hereof.
(b)
Permitted density of residential uses:
[1] Maximum number of residential unit
per approved CDP: 4.0 units per acre of net site area.
[a] Maximum aggregate total net floor
area of residential accessory uses: 10% of the aggregate total net
floor area of residential uses.
(c)
Permitted density of nonresidential uses:
[1] Maximum number of hotel/motel units (excluding units existing and/or approved as of the date that application for approval of a PRD Comprehensive Development Plan is submitted to the Town Board pursuant to Subsection
C below) per approved CDP: 1.75 units per acre of net site area.
[a] Maximum aggregate net floor area
of hotel/motel accessory uses per approved CDP: 15% of the aggregate
total net floor area of hotel/motel uses.
[2] Maximum net floor area of casino/racino
uses per approved CDP: 450,000 square feet.
[3] Maximum aggregate total floor area
ratio of permitted principal and accessory commercial uses per approved
CDP (except casino uses and hotel/motel accessory uses): 0.0175.
(d)
Permitted building height of all uses: The maximum
building height shall be 350 feet, measured from the average elevation
of the finished grade along the front of the structure to the ceiling
of the highest occupied floor of such structure. For purposes of this
section, the front of the structure shall be identified as the facade
containing the main point of ingress and egress.
(e)
Minimum number and locations of parking and
loading spaces: The minimum number and locations of parking and loading
spaces for each use in a PRD shall be set forth in the design standards
(as defined below) for the PRD Comprehensive Development Plan (as
defined below).
(f)
Notwithstanding §
250-14B of this chapter, the following shall be excluded from the calculation of building height: flagpole, spire, belfry, chimney, transmission tower, skylight, elevator or stair bulkhead, and mechanical equipment, provided that such mechanical equipment shall be screened and the visibility of such equipment from public rights-of-way shall be minimized to the extent feasible under the circumstances.
(g)
Section
250-16 of this chapter shall not apply to commonly owned residential accessory uses in a PRD, including community pools and clubhouses.
(h)
Notwithstanding §
250-18 of this chapter, fences and walls may exceed six feet in height with the approval of the Town Engineer.
(4)
Utilities. All contiguous land within a CPD
shall be served by commonly controlled, publicly owned, or publicly
regulated central water and sewer systems. All water, sewer and gas
lines and all other lines providing power and communications service
shall be installed underground in the manner prescribed by the state
and local agencies having jurisdiction.
[Amended 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
(5)
Open space. Not less than 35% of the gross site
area of a PRD shall be devoted to open space which may be used for
public or private recreational purposes, including, but not limited
to, a golf course, and/or preserved in its natural state. The open
space shall include lands having significant ecological, aesthetic
and recreational characteristics, with topography, dimension, location
access and improvements suitable for its intended purposes.
(6)
Certain definitions. For the purposes of this
section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
CASINO AND RACINO USES
Gaming casinos and racinos (including, without limitation,
facilities established and activities conducted pursuant to Article
34 of the New York State Tax Law, as amended, the New York State Racing,
Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding law, as amended, and other applicable
laws), simulcasting facilities, and other related accessory facilities
and amenities.
[Amended 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
CIVIC CENTER
Auditoriums, halls, galleries, governmental offices and facilities,
recreational or similar facilities developed for the purpose of accommodating
groups of persons for recreational activities, meetings, exhibitions,
shows, festivals and other public interest events and uses in support
of such principal uses.
[Added 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
DESTINATION RETAIL
Retail uses not intended primarily to serve the residents
of the PRD or guests of a hotel/motel, including but not limited to
shopping centers and "big-box" retailers. Such uses shall be limited
only to those areas as permitted by a duly adopted PRD Comprehensive
Development Plan.
[Amended 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The net floor area of all buildings divided by the net site
area.
MICROBREWERY
Any facility where up to 60,000 barrels per year of beer
are manufactured for sale; and all offices, granaries, mashrooms,
cooling rooms, vaults, yards, and storerooms connected therewith or
where any part of the process of the manufacture of beer is carried
on or where any apparatus connected with such manufacture is kept
or used, or where any of the products of brewing or fermentation are
stored or kept.
[Added 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
MICRODISTILLERY
Any facility wherein up to 35,000 gallons per year of liquor
are manufactured for sale. For the purposes of this definition, "liquor"
means any distilled or rectified spirits, brandy, whiskey, rum, gin,
cordials, or similar distilled alcoholic beverages, including all
dilutions and mixtures of one or more of the foregoing.
[Added 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL
Retail uses intended primarily to serve the residents of
the PRD or guests of a hotel/motel.
NET FLOOR AREA
The sum of the total horizontal floor areas of a building
which are devoted to the exclusive use and occupancy of tenants or
owner operators, measured from the interior faces of interior walls,
but not including the areas of: floor space of cellars; floor space
devoted to off-street parking or loading; elevator shafts; stairwells,
common corridors and exit corridors; floor space used for mechanical
equipment or storage; and any other floor space not accessible to
the general public.
NET SITE AREA
The gross area of the PRD site less the area of land underwater,
wetlands (but not wetland buffer or adjacent area) as defined under
state law, existing public roads and existing public and private vehicular
rights-of-way, and existing underground and above-ground private and
public utility easements.
[Amended 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK
Any parcel area, tract of land or portion thereof where one
or more sites are rented to users of recreational vehicles (as defined
in this Part 1) and which are occupied for temporary purposes. The
presence of any one vehicle in the park shall be limited to a period
of not to exceed 90 consecutive days in any twelve-month period).
[Added 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
THEATERS AND PRODUCTION STUDIOS
Establishments such as movie theaters, indoor performance theaters, outdoor performance amphitheaters, dinner theaters, and stage, sound, movie, television, and video multimedia production studios primarily engaged in the making, presenting, or showing of either live or previously recorded productions which are intended for persons of all ages and are not in violation of §
250-27.2B(2)(c) of this chapter.
[Amended 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
WINERIES
Any winery or farm winery established in accordance with
Article 6 of the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.
[Added 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
(7)
PRD Comprehensive Development Plan. Conceptual development plan(s) of the PRD ("PRD Comprehensive Development Plan") shall be submitted to and approved by the Town Board in accordance with Subsection
C below. A PRD shall only be developed in compliance with the land use and development regulations set forth in this Subsection
B and in material conformance with one or more approved PRD Comprehensive Development Plan(s), as such plan may be amended from time to time.
[Amended 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
(8)
In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between these PRD land use and development regulations (§
250-27.2B et seq.), and Article
II of Chapter
250 (§
250-2 et seq.) of the Town Code, then the PRD land use and development regulations shall control.
[Added 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
C. PRD Comprehensive Development Plan approval; site
development plan approval; subdivision approval.
(1)
PRD Comprehensive Development Plan approval. The development of a PRD shall materially conform to the PRD Comprehensive Development Plan(s) approved by the Town Board. The PRD Comprehensive Development Plan(s) shall conceptually show the general layout and disposition of currently proposed and potential future uses, buildings and structures, the densities of such buildings and structures, parking and loading areas, pedestrian and vehicular rights-of-way, access and circulation, private and public open spaces and public uses, if any, and the proposed phasing of development. Each PRD Comprehensive Development Plan shall show on-site wetlands, water bodies and watercourses, and other significant topographic and ecological features, generally show the proposed architectural character and design concepts of uses and structures, and shall identify proposed stormwater management techniques and generally show existing and proposed new sanitary sewer and water facilities, whether public or private. The PRD Comprehensive Development Plan shall set forth design standards, including but not limited to maximum building heights, minimum required yards and setbacks, buffer and screening requirements, lighting and signage standards, street and roadway widths, and off-street parking and loading requirements ("design standards"). From and after the approval of a PRD Comprehensive Development Plan, the design standards shall be deemed to be additional development regulations for the purposes of Subsection
B(3) above.
[Amended 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
(a)
An application for approval or amendment of
a PRD Comprehensive Development Plan shall be submitted to the Town
Board, which shall immediately thereafter refer the application to
the Planning Board for its report and recommendation, which may include
recommendations for appropriate conditions or modifications to the
plan. The Planning Board shall review the PRD Comprehensive Development
Plan and shall submit its report and recommendation to the Town Board
within 60 days after the first regularly scheduled meeting of the
Planning Board after the referral by the Town Board. The Planning
Board may hold a public hearing on the proposed PRD Comprehensive
Development Plan, provided that notice of the public hearing is advertised
at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town at
least 10 days prior to the hearing. In the event that the Planning
Board fails to submit its report and recommendation to the Town Board
within such sixty-day period, then the Town Board may approve the
PRD Comprehensive Development Plan without regard for such report.
(b)
The Town Board shall hold a public hearing on the application within 30 days after the date on which the report of the Planning Board is due as provided in Subsection
C(1)(a), above. The public hearing must be advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
(c)
Within 45 days after the public hearing, the
Town Board shall act to approve with modifications or disapprove the
application. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the time within which
a final decision must be rendered may be extended by mutual agreement
of the Town Board and the applicant.
(d)
The Town Board may condition such approval as
is reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes and objectives
of a PRD, and may set time periods within which such conditions must
be satisfied. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to,
conditions requiring the phased installation of sewer, water and other
public utility infrastructure and road improvements sufficient to
serve the immediate and anticipated future needs of the PRD, and requiring
that the performance of such improvements be adequately secured to
the Town by written agreement, recorded instrument, and/or performance
and/or maintenance bonds in form, sufficiency, manner of execution
and surety satisfactory to the Town Board and Town Attorney.
(e)
An application for approval of a PRD Comprehensive
Development Plan shall be subject to compliance with the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA). Mitigation measures imposed or required by the Town Board
as conditions to approval of the PRD Comprehensive Development Plan
under SEQRA shall without further action by the Town Board be deemed
to be conditions to all subsequently approved site development plans
of the portion, phase and/or development site of the PRD to which
such conditions relate.
(f)
The PRD Comprehensive Development Plan may from
time to time be amended in accordance with the procedure set forth
above; provided, however, that application for amendment of a PRD
Comprehensive Development Plan may only be made by the Master Association
(as defined below) of the PRD.
(2)
Site development plan approval. Before a building permit may be issued by the Building Officer for any use within a PRD, a site development plan of such use shall be approved by the Planning Board in accordance with and subject to all provisions of §§
250-50,
250-51,
250-52 and
250-52.1 of this chapter and the provisions of this Subsection
C, provided that the Planning Board shall not unreasonably withhold approval of a site development plan submitted under this section or require that such site plan be materially revised or amended if the site development plan substantially and materially conforms to a PRD Comprehensive Development Plan approved by the Town Board and complies with this section and all other applicable provisions of this chapter. An application may be submitted for site development plan approval of all or any portion, phase and/or separate development site of the PRD.
(a)
An application for site development plan approval shall be made by the Master Association of the respective duly adopted PRD Comprehensive Development Plan, or if the portion, phase, and/or separate development site of the PRD for which site development plan approval is sought is owned or leased by a different person or entity then jointly by such Master Association and that person or entity. In the event the request for a joint application to the Planning Board is denied by the Master Association, the Master Association shall have 60 days from the date of the applicant's first formal written request to state in writing to the applicant and Planning Board the reasons, consistent with this Subsection
C(2), for its objection to the application. Failure to provide such written objection shall be deemed to be Master Association consent to application.
[Amended 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
(b)
An application for site development plan approval shall be subject to §
66-3D of the Town Code, requiring the applicant to pay for the costs of the Planning Board's consultants.
(c)
Notwithstanding any provision of this section,
a site development plan shall not be approved by the Planning Board
unless it is in material conformance with the approved PRD Comprehensive
Development Plan, as the same may be amended from time to time. An
application for site development plan approval which does not materially
conform to the approved PRD Comprehensive Development Plan shall not
be made except in conjunction with a corresponding application to
the Town Board for amendment of the PRD Comprehensive Development
Plan.
(d)
In connection with the approval of a site development plan, the Planning Board is authorized to approve minor modifications to the design standards that the Planning Board determines to be appropriate with respect to the specific portion, phase or development site for which approval is sought. Notwithstanding any provision of this section, the approval of such minor modifications to the design standards shall not be considered to be an amendment to the PRD Comprehensive Development Plan and shall not be subject to the procedures set forth in Subsection
C(1) above. For the purposes of this Subsection
C(2)(d), a minor modification shall be a modification that does not increase or decrease, as the case may be, any design standard by more than 15%.
(e)
An application for site development plan approval
shall be subject to compliance with SEQRA. In connection with the SEQRA review of an application
for site development plan approval, the Planning Board may require
the applicant to identify and analyze, and mitigate, potential environmental
impacts which were either not addressed by the Town Board in connection
with the SEQRA review of the PRD Comprehensive Development Plan, or
which might arise as a result of changed circumstances or conditions
within the PRD and elsewhere.
[1] Mitigation measures imposed or
required by the Town Board as conditions to approval of a PRD Comprehensive
Development Plan under SEQRA shall without further action by the Planning
Board be deemed to be conditions to all subsequently approved site
development plans of the portion, phase and/or development site of
the PRD Comprehensive Development Plan to which such conditions relate.
[Amended 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
(3)
Subdivision approval. Subsequent to the approval of a PRD, all or any portion of the land area which constitutes a PRD may be subdivided either horizontally or vertically into separate development sites for purposes of sale, lease or mortgage and/or (to the extent permitted by law) tax lot creation without regard to the minimum site area or any minimum lot area or to any other bulk, dimensional or development regulation set forth in Subsection
B(3) above or elsewhere in this chapter except the approved design standards of the PRD Comprehensive Development Plan provided that all lots, parcels or development sites so created shall in all events be developed and used only in conformance with the approved PRD Comprehensive Development Plan, the approved design standards of the PRD Comprehensive Development Plan and with any approved site development plan(s). Applications for subdivision approval shall be made to the Planning Board as set forth in Chapter
255 of the Town Code (the Town of Thompson Land Subdivision Regulations) and shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter
255; provided, however, that in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the PRD Comprehensive Development Plan and/or the design standards and the standards contained in Article
IV of Chapter
255, then the PRD Comprehensive Development Plan and the design standards shall control.
(4)
Master Association. It is anticipated that each
PRD Comprehensive Development Plan will be developed in phases over
time, and that different phases, portions and/or development sites
of each PRD Comprehensive Development Plan will be developed and owned
by different persons and entities, including duly formed condominium
and/or homeowners' associations. To ensure that conditions of approval
of a PRD Comprehensive Plan may effectively be enforced by the Town,
and to prevent potential conflict between the different future owners,
the applicant for the original approval of a PRD Comprehensive Development
Plan shall be required to: duly form an association under New York
State Law to act as the master developer of the PRD (the "Master Association")
against which conditions of the approval of the PRD Comprehensive
Development Plan may be enforced; and require all future owners of
the separate phases, portions and/or development sites of the PRD
Comprehensive Development Plan to be members of the Master Association.
The organizational documents of the Master Association shall provide
that only the Master Association shall be entitled to apply to the
Town Board for an amendment to the PRD Comprehensive Development Plan.
[Amended 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
D. Effect on New York Town Law. To the extent that any
one or more of the provisions of this section is inconsistent with
any provision of the New York Town Law, including New York State Town
Law § 274-a, then this section shall, pursuant to the New
York Municipal Home Rule Law, be deemed to supersede any such inconsistent
provision.
[Amended 6-7-2005 by L.L. No. 1-2005]
A. Compatibility. Multiple dwellings, hotels and motels
and related accessory structures shall not be approved by the Planning
Board without first determining that the location of the proposed
uses and the structures proposed and the general character of development
are compatible with their surroundings and such other requirements
of this Part 1 as may apply.
B. Ownership. The entire site occupied by multiple dwellings
and related accessory structures shall be maintained in single or
group ownership throughout the life of the development.
C. Site planning and density standards:
(1) Multiple dwellings, consisting of a building or buildings
containing three or more rental apartment units, but excluding townhouses,
duplexes, fourplexes and row houses, in either fee simple or condominium
ownership, provided that:
(a)
Buildings shall not exceed 160 feet in length
and shall be provided with a minimum five-foot offset at a minimum
of every 40 feet of length. This offset shall include the rooflines.
(b)
The minimum distance between facing elevations
of principal buildings shall be equal to twice the height of the highest
building and between principal and accessory building shall be 20
feet.
(c)
Any inner court shall have a minimum dimension
of 60 feet; any outer court shall have a minimum dimension of 20 feet,
and its depth shall not exceed its width.
(d)
There shall be provided on the same lot suitable
enclosed, equipped and landscaped children's play lots, subject to
Planning Board approval.
(e)
Off-street parking areas and service yards shall
be suitably landscaped to assure an attractive environment with the
site. There shall be two allotted parking spaces for every dwelling
unit constructed.
[Amended 11-20-2012 by L.L. No. 13-2012]
(f)
There shall be no parking areas located in required
yards.
(g)
All fees applicable to individual dwellings,
including any parkland/recreational fees, found within the subdivision
regulations shall be applicable to each individual apartment unit.
[Amended 4-1-2008 by L.L. No. 2-2008]
(h)
The site shall be served by central sewer.
(i)
The following lot and building standards shall apply to such
dwellings: Refer to Schedule of District Regulations for appropriate
zoning district.
[Amended 11-20-2012 by L.L. No. 13-2012]
(2) Row or attached housing consisting of a series of
attached one-family dwelling units, each located on its own individual
lot owned in fee simple, not owned in fee simple, or in condominium
ownership, provided that:
(a)
Buildings shall not exceed 132 feet in length
and shall be provided with an offset of a minimum of five feet at
a maximum, of every 44 feet of length. This offset shall include a
roofline offset.
(b)
Adequate recreational facilities shall be provided as set forth in Chapter
255, Subdivision of Land, Article
IV, §
255-11F. If not, all fees applicable to individual dwellings, including any parkland/recreational fees as contained in Chapter
255, Subdivision of Land, Article
IV, §
255-11F(4), and Chapter
66, Article
I, §
66-3E, shall be applicable to each individual apartment or dwelling unit.
[Amended 4-1-2008 by L.L. No. 2-2008]
(c)
The site shall be served with central sewer.
(d)
Where dwelling units abut a collector or major
street, the Planning Board shall require marginal roads, reverse frontage
with screening or vehicular access from an interior minor street,
(e)
Off-street parking areas and service yards shall
be suitably landscaped to assure an attractive environment with the
site.
(f)
The site shall incorporate suitably enclosed,
equipped and landscaped children's playlots subject to Planning Board
approval.
(g)
The minimum distance between facing elevations
of principal buildings shall be equal to twice the height of the highest
buildings. The distance between a principal building and an accessory
building shall be 20 feet.
(h)
When providing off-street parking space for
a unit owned in fee simple, the developer must provide a garage for
one vehicle within each unit unless the development will have a homeowners'
association and will not be deeding streets to the Town of Thompson.
(i)
The following lot and building standards shall apply to such
dwellings: Refer to Schedule of District Regulations for appropriate
zoning district.
[Amended 11-20-2012 by L.L. No. 13-2012]
[Added 5-15-2012 by L.L. No. 6-2012]
A. Purpose. It is the intent of this section to permit the establishment
of a use classification entitled "Senior Citizen Affordable Housing
Floating District" (SCAH) where the following objectives are sought:
(1)
The Town Board has determined that there is a need for specially
designed senior citizen projects, which provide all units as affordable
housing units. Affordable senior housing projects are intended to
meet the purpose, intent and objectives of senior citizen projects,
and must comply with all provisions and/or restrictions for senior
citizen housing projects, unless specifically modified or waived under
this section.
(2)
Senior citizens have different needs from the population as
a whole. These needs may include support services, such as central
food service, social services and referral consultation, medical services,
housekeeping assistance and central laundry. Senior citizens also
need to be provided with a comfortable, independent and supportive
setting where they can move when a single-family residence is no longer
appropriate.
(3)
Senior housing developments can be integrated into existing
or planned communities or neighborhoods if properly planned, constructed
and maintained. A senior housing development that blends into the
fabric of the community has a much higher degree of acceptance by
neighbors, and the senior citizens who live there find it much easier
to become a part of the community as a whole.
(4)
The Town of Thompson has determined that the most appropriate
means to fulfill the purposes of this section is to establish Senior
Citizen Affordable Housing Floating Districts (SCAH) by zoning amendment.
(5)
The purpose of the SCAH is to enable the Town Board to permit,
on a case-by-case basis, affordable senior housing that satisfies
the need for such developments in locations appropriate for the residents
and surrounding land uses.
(6)
The granting of authority to establish an affordable senior housing development shall be subject to the conditions set forth below, the site plan and special use permit review requirements contained generally within Chapter
250 of the Town Code, and such other reasonable conditions as the Planning Board, in its discretion, deems appropriate. The Planning Board shall possess the authority to grant a waiver or modification from the requirements of this section.
B. Applicability. The SCAH options shall be applicable within the HC-1
and HC-2 zones. Sites should be located within reasonable proximity
to public transportation service, or in the alternative, provisions
shall be included in the design of the site for future routing of
buses, and provisions for a shuttle bus or other transportation service
at the site (i.e., shelters and pickup areas shall specifically provide
for both maintenance and ownership of said shelters or pickup areas
as directed by the Planning Board.
(1)
Sites must be located in areas suitable for residential purposes
and must be reasonably free of objectionable conditions such as industrial
odors, noise, dust, air pollution, high traffic volumes, incompatible
land uses, steep slopes, wetlands and other environmental or physical
constraints.
(2)
The site shall be located such that access to the site can be
obtained from a public street which meets current design standards
of the Town with respect to roadway width and alignment and acceptable
sight distances can be developed at the site entry/exit and at intersections
in the vicinity of the site.
(3)
Sites must be selected with due regard to providing residents
with reasonable access to such conveniences and facilities as public
transportation, hospitals and medical services, shopping, religious,
cultural and recreational facilities.
(4)
Municipal water and sewers must be provided at the site, as
well as electric, cable and telephone.
(5)
Sites shall afford a safe and convenient system of drives, service
access and adequate internal sidewalks and connections to off-site
sidewalks conveniently accessible to all occupants.
C. Application procedure. Application for the establishment of a SCAH
shall be made to the Town of Thompson Town Board. Such application
shall include a sketch plan of the property on which the district
is to be located, including approximate location of proposed buildings
and other structures, parking areas, pedestrian circulation, open
space, recreation areas, utilities and other proposed facilities.
The approval of the Town Board is acceptance of the application for
a particular site.
D. Once the Town Board has, in its sole discretion, accepted an application
for a SCAH and has approved same for a particular property, the applicant
shall apply to the Planning Board for site plan and special use permit
approval in accordance with procedures set forth in the Town of Thompson
Code for said approval. The Planning Board, in considering this site
plan, shall apply the zoning requirements specifically enumerated
in this section and under this chapter. If a period of more than one
year elapses between the Town Board's approval of the SCAH and the
submission of a site plan application, the SCAH designation shall
lapse, and the property shall revert to its prior zoning classification.
The applicant shall have the right to apply to the Town Board for
two one-year extensions of this provision. Once the applicant receives
a building permit on any portion of the subject property, the applicant
is no longer in jeopardy of the designation lapsing.
(1)
The Planning Board may circulate a notice that it intends to
serve as lead agency for a coordinated environmental review pursuant
to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
(2)
If the application is subject to the referral requirements of
the New York General Municipal Law § 239-l, § 239-m
and/or § 239-nn, then the Planning Board shall refer the
matter to the County Planning Department for such review and determination.
E. In addition to all other customary fees, a fee as set from time to
time by resolution of the Town Board shall accompany an application
for the establishment of a SCAH. In addition, the applicant shall
pay reasonable expenses incurred by the Town of Thompson in review
of said application, including but not limited to services provided
by the Town Engineer, Planner, Attorney and other professional planners,
licensed engineers, licensed landscape architects, licensed attorneys,
licensed land surveyors and licensed property appraisers, and any
specialized consultants deemed to be necessary.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
F. Application materials. The applicant shall submit a preliminary plan
in sufficient quantity as determined by the Town. The preliminary
plan, to be complete, shall consist, at a minimum, of the following:
(1)
Metes and bounds description of the proposed district.
(2)
A survey of the parcel prepared and certified by a licensed
land surveyor.
(3)
A map drawn to scale showing existing conditions of the parcel,
including:
(a)
The name and address of the owner of record and applicant, if
different.
(b)
The name of the person or firm preparing the map.
(c)
The date, North arrow and scale.
(d)
The names, addresses and Tax Map parcel numbers of owners of
all parcels within 500 feet of the subject property; also, mailing
labels for all property owners of parcels within 500 feet of the subject
parcel(s).
(e)
The acreage of the parcel and the County Tax Map number.
(f)
The boundaries of the parcel plotted to scale.
(g)
The location and width of existing and proposed state, county
or Town highways or streets and rights-of-way abutting or within 200
feet of the parcel.
(h)
The location and outline of existing structures both on the
parcel and within 100 feet of the property line.
(i)
The location of any existing storm or sanitary sewers, culverts,
waterlines, hydrants, catch basins, manholes, etc., as well as other
underground or aboveground utilities within or adjacent to the parcels.
(j)
The existing zoning and location of zoning boundaries.
(k)
The location and outline of existing water bodies, streams,
marshes or wetland areas and their respective classification as determined
by the appropriate governmental regulatory body.
(l)
The approximate boundaries of any areas subject to flooding
or stormwater overflows.
(m)
The location and outline of existing vegetation clusters (for
a distance of 50 feet onto adjoining property).
(n)
The applicant shall make every effort to preserve freestanding
trees with a caliper dbh of at least eight inches or greater located
within the parcel.
(o)
Existing contours at an interval of two feet (or less) and extending
no less than 50 feet onto adjoining property.
(p)
The identification of any other significant natural feature.
(4)
A proposed preliminary plan, drawn approximately to scale, clearly
showing the following:
(a)
The approximate location and dimensions of principal and accessory
buildings on the site, their relationship to one another and to other
structures in the vicinity, as well as the number of dwelling units
by housing type and size, plus a calculation of the density, in dwelling
units per acre.
(b)
The approximate location and dimensions of vehicular traffic
circulation features of the site, including proposed roadways, internal
driveways, parking and loading areas and proposed access to the site.
(c)
The approximate location and nature of pedestrian circulation
systems, open space and outdoor recreation areas on the site.
(d)
The proposed source of water supply and method of delivery to
the site.
(e)
A general plan for the collection and disposal of sanitary wastes
from the site.
(f)
A general storm drainage plan and how it is to be connected
to the drainage systems of adjoining lands.
(g)
A preliminary site grading plan at intervals of two feet or
less.
(h)
Preliminary identification of areas which will be disturbed
and areas which will remain undisturbed by project implementation.
(5)
A vicinity map showing the proposed use in relation to adjoining
uses, transit service, grocery stores, community facilities, social
service facilities, medical facilities and pharmacy and religious
institutions.
(6)
Preliminary floor plans and building elevations.
(7)
A description of any subsidy program relied on in development
of the project and proposed rents or selling prices within a reasonable
range.
(8)
A statement as to the percentage and the location of dwelling
units which are planned to meet affordable housing standards as defined
in this article.
G. Development standards.
(1)
No senior citizen dwelling unit shall contain more than two
bedrooms. Each complex may include a maintenance person's dwelling
unit containing no more than three bedrooms.
(2)
The occupancy of senior citizen affordable housing shall be
limited to two persons who meet the definition of "senior citizen"
as that term is defined pursuant to present, future or amended definitions
of the governmental agency providing subsidy or support to a project
or to the head of the family if they otherwise qualify. The occupancy
of a dwelling unit by a family, the head of which is younger than
a senior citizen, shall be permitted if it is established that the
presence of such person is essential for the physical care of an eligible
occupant. In the absence of any definition, the minimum age for eligibility
shall be 55 years.
(3)
Within the senior citizen district, certain related ancillary
facilities may be permitted, either in a separate building or in combination
with dwelling units, such as, but not limited to, cafeterias, self-service
laundries, lounges, game rooms or workshops, to the extent that they
meet the needs of the occupants of the development. Such facilities
shall be subordinate to the residential character of the development
and shall be located out of public view with no outside advertising.
Such facilities shall be approved by the Planning Board. Approval
of a conditional use and site development plan for dwelling units
in a senior citizen affordable housing development in no way constitutes
approval for installation of any type of related facility.
(4)
The following zoning standards will apply to the parent parcel
of those proposed projects that have been approved for the SCAH. If
not specifically enumerated in this chapter, standard Town of Thompson
zoning requirements will apply.
(a)
The site density shall not exceed the lesser of:
[1] Sixteen dwelling units per gross acre for the first
15 gross acres. Thereafter the allowable density shall be reduced
to six units per gross acres for the balance of the acreage with a
maximum density of 500 units per project.
(b)
The maximum building height shall be three stories.
(c)
The minimum distance between detached buildings shall be 40
feet.
(d)
The maximum size of a senior citizen dwelling unit for one bedroom
shall not exceed 750 square feet. The size of the superintendent's
unit may not exceed 1,400 square feet.
(e)
Lot coverage is not to exceed 25%.
(f)
The maximum allowable distance from the lobby or elevator to
a senior citizen dwelling unit shall not exceed 200 feet.
(g)
Minimum lot size shall be 10 acres.
(h)
Minimum lot width shall be 250 feet.
(i)
Minimum front yard setback from adjoining roads shall be 75
feet from the property line. The Planning Board shall have the option
of reducing the front yard to 50 feet, where the neighborhood and
site conditions warrant the same, in the sole discretion of the Planning
Board.
(j)
Minimum road frontage shall be 250 feet.
(k)
Minimum building setbacks from adjoining properties shall be
100 feet from side; 100 feet from rear. The Planning Board may reduce
the minimum building setbacks from the adjoining properties as it
deems appropriate.
(l)
Senior housing developments shall preserve, to the greatest
extent practical, mature trees, rock outcrops, slopes, wetlands and
stream corridors and are subject to all provisions of the zoning law
relating to sensitive environmental features.
(5)
The site plan must include suitably equipped and adequately
maintained recreation open space. Group sitting areas shall be well-defined
by walls, fences, hedges or other plantings designated to impart a
sense of containment and/or security and to provide group privacy.
(6)
There shall be provided a safe and convenient system of drives,
service access roads and walks with due consideration given in planning
such facilities to such items as handrails and ramps. Such facilities
shall be adequately lighted, and said lighting shall not be directed
on adjacent streets or properties.
(7)
Central refuse collection areas shall be located for the convenience
of all units. There shall be supplied an adequate number and type
of covered receptacles, and these shall be provided with proper screening
and maintenance.
(8)
Preference shall be given for veterans of the United States
Armed Forces 55 years of age or older.
(9)
Improvements restriction. The owner of an affordable senior
citizen housing unit shall not make any internal or external structural
improvements and/or changes to a unit without first obtaining the
appropriate approvals and permits necessary.
(10)
Parking requirements.
(a)
One and zero-tenths per senior citizen dwelling unit, plus one
per bedroom in the maintenance person's dwelling unit, if applicable.
(b)
Parking spaces, except for handicapped designation, shall not
be small than nine feet zero inches by 18 feet zero inches.
H. Duration of approval.
(1)
A site plan development plan of a senior citizen affordable
housing development approved in accordance with these regulations
shall remain valid for a period of two years following the approval
of the site plan and special use permit by the Planning Board and
all other necessary governmental approvals as shall be needed to start
construction. If, at the end of that two-year period, no application
for a building permit has been filed for the parent parcel, then the
plan shall be considered as having lapsed and shall be of no effect.
However, two one-year extensions may be granted by the Planning Board
for the site plan if the developer shows reasonable grounds for delay
in the start of construction.
I. Approval and enforcement.
(1)
A certificate of occupancy will be required for each dwelling
unit, and said certificate shall be understood to only permit occupancy
in conformance with this chapter, the approval of the Town Board and
the site plan approval of the Planning Board, and any condition thereof.
(2)
It shall be the duty of the owner or his agent to file a certification
with the Building Official indicating compliance with this article's
requirement relating to the number of occupants and the age of the
occupants in each dwelling unit. Such certification shall be filed
no later than February 1 of each year. Failure to file certification
as required shall be deemed a violation of this article subject to
penalties set forth in the Town of Thompson Code.
(3)
Each development will have at least two responsible parties,
to wit, the owner, owner's agent or site manager, who will each provide
the Code Enforcement Officer with his or her telephone number in the
event of an emergency.
(4)
Any violation of the conditions of this section or site plan approval will constitute a zoning violation and will subject the development owner (landlord, in the case of rentals), homeowners' association or board of managers (in the case of condo or townhouse developments) to the remedies and fines set forth in Chapter
113, Article
VI, of the Code or elsewhere in the Town of Thompson codes.
(5)
Reference to this section and any conditions of approval shall
be included in a deed as a covenant running with the land in perpetuity,
and shall also be included in any lease or bylaws of any association,
condominium or cooperative housing corporation, or any filing with
the New York State Attorney General, if required, unless directed
otherwise by the Planning Board.
[Added 5-15-2012 by L.L. No. 7-2012]
A. Purpose. It is the intent of this section to permit the establishment
of a use classification entitled "Workforce Housing Development District"
where the following objectives are sought:
(1)
The Town Board has determined that there is a need for housing
developments located and designed to meet the needs of everyday working
families and citizens of the Town of Thompson, to be known as "workforce
housing developments" and believes that workforce housing should be
encouraged by the Town of Thompson. Such housing developments will
tend to contribute to the dignity and independence of people at a
greater range of income levels. Workforce housing developments, if
not properly located, constructed and maintained, may be detrimental
to the general welfare, health and dignity of the residents. It is
also deemed essential that the Town of Thompson safeguard against
the deterioration of a workforce housing development.
B. General. A workforce housing development may be allowed in the Workforce
Housing Floating (WFH) Zoning District, following acceptance of an
application and approval of a particular property by the Town Board,
and site plan and special use permit approval of the Planning Board.
The site plan approval shall also provide within the development a
reasonable number of recreational uses to primarily serve the development's
residents. Workforce housing developments must obtain site plan approval
and special use permit from the Planning Board in accordance with
the procedure set forth and upon compliance with the standards and
regulations herein, as well as general compliance with the Town of
Thompson Code.
C. Intent and objectives. It is the intent of this section to encourage
the development of moderately priced, affordable dwelling units for
everyday working families and citizens of the Town of Thompson. The
specific objectives of this section are to:
(1)
Encourage affordable housing opportunities for working families
and citizens in order to give such residents the opportunity to remain
in the community close to their work, family and friends.
(2)
Make quality affordable housing available with the scope and
design of the development intended to establish a worthwhile asset
for this segment of the community and the community as a whole.
(3)
Provide appropriate sites for the development of such housing
in convenient locations.
(4)
Provide, within the boundary of the development, appropriate
social, recreational and other facilities, which will contribute to
the independence and meaningful activity of residents.
(5)
Regulate the nature and density of workforce housing developments,
their site layout and design and their relationship to adjoining uses
so as to provide ample outdoor living and open spaces for residents,
to preserve trees, and to minimize detrimental effects on the site
and surrounding neighborhood and environment.
D. Applicability. The WFH Zoning District shall be applicable anywhere
within the Town of Thompson HC-1 and HC-2 zones. Such application
shall include a sketch plan of the property on which the district
is to be located, including approximate location of proposed buildings
and other structures, parking areas, pedestrian circulation, open
space, recreation areas, utilities, and other proposed facilities.
The approval of the Town Board is acceptance of the application for
a particular site.
E. Site selection.
(1)
Sites must be located in areas suitable for residential purposes
and must be reasonably free of objectionable conditions such as industrial
odors, noise, dust, air pollution, high traffic volumes, incompatible
land uses, steep slopes, wetlands and other environmental or physical
constraints.
(2)
The site should be located within reasonable proximity to public
transportation service, or, in the alternative, provisions shall be
included in the design of the site for future routing of buses, and
provisions for a shuttle bus or other transportation service at the
site (i.e., shelters or pickup areas should be included within the
plans. Such plans for any and all bus shelters and pickup areas shall
specifically provide for both maintenance and ownership of said shelters
or pickup areas as directed by the Planning Board).
(3)
The site shall be located such that access to the site can be
obtained from a public street, which meets current design standards
of the Town with respect to roadway width and alignment and acceptable
sight distances can be developed at the site entry/exit and at intersections
in the vicinity of the site.
(4)
Sites must be selected with due regard to providing residents
with reasonable access to such conveniences and facilities as public
transportation, hospitals and medical services, shopping, religious,
cultural and recreational facilities.
(5)
Municipal water and sewers must be provided at the site, as
well as electric, cable and telephone.
(6)
Sites shall afford a safe and convenient system of drives, service
access and adequate internal sidewalks and connections to off-site
sidewalks conveniently accessible to all occupants.
F. Permitted principal and accessory uses.
(1)
Principal uses. The workforce housing development may allow
as a principal permitted use:
(a)
Multifamily dwelling development, provided that such dwellings
are arranged as individual dwelling units for the occupancy of working
family households, as defined below. The site plan may be a mix of
various occupancy units [multiple-unit (three dwelling units or greater),
duplex and/or single units], provided that the units are arranged
to function as an overall site plan development, and remain a single
development, although the applicant may pursue a zero-lot-line subdivision,
provided that appropriate controls are created to ensure long-term
maintenance and control of common areas.
[1] Exception. Notwithstanding the other provisions
of this section, one unit may be occupied by a development superintendent
or manager and his/her family (not to exceed a total of five persons).
If a development has 100 units or more, an on-site development superintendent
or manager will be required. The superintendent's or manager's unit
will be included in the calculated number of units in a development.
The development superintendent and family will not be subject to the
occupancy restrictions listed elsewhere in this section.
(b)
Senior citizen affordable housing.
(2)
Accessory uses.
(a)
The following accessory uses are permitted:
[1] Accessory uses, including buildings and facilities,
which are reasonably necessary to meet the proper maintenance, administration,
security, off-street parking, storage, fencing and utility system
needs of the development and are subordinate to the residential character
of the development.
[2] The following accessory uses are permitted and
encouraged (and, in developments with 100 or more units, may be required
by the Planning Board as condition of site plan approval), provided
that such facilities are approved by the Planning Board and managed
as part of the building or complex of buildings and restricted in
their use to residents of the building or building complex and further
provided that there are no external advertising signs for such facilities:
[a] A coin-operated vending machine room.
[b] Security office and/or on-site security patrols.
[c] Outdoor pool, game areas, sitting areas, walking
trails or other outdoor recreation or leisure facilities.
(b)
Exception. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section,
certain community recreation facilities and open spaces not restricted
in use to residents of the development and accessory to a workforce
housing development authorization for such an exception must be approved
by the Planning Board as part of the special permit. Details for operation
of the facilities (including hours of operation, public and resident
participation limitations, etc.) may be conditions of the special
permit and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning
Board, as part of site plan review.
G. Occupancy and occupancy definitions for residential occupancy. Occupancy
of dwelling units within a workforce housing development shall be
for residential purposes only. Occupancy shall be limited to households
as defined and described below:
(1)
Workforce household. For purposes of this section, a workforce
household shall consist of one or more persons, whose combined total
income is at or below the threshold set by the New York State HCR,
or other successor agency as designated by the State of New York.
(2)
Guests. Temporary occupancy by guests of families who reside
in a workforce housing unit shall be permitted for a maximum of seven
consecutive nights, provided that such occupancy does not exceed 30
total days in any calendar year, total for all guests (combined),
at a particular dwelling unit. Guests staying for more than three
consecutive nights will advise the development superintendent or manager
of their occupancy. The development superintendent or manager shall
maintain a log of all guests, and such log shall be available for
review by the Code Enforcement Officer of the Town; however, enforcement
of this provision shall be by the landlord and not the Town of Thompson.
H. Lot and bulk requirements.
(1)
The following lot and bulk requirements shall apply to the parent
parcel of workforce housing developments for a special use permit
and site plan approval, although the Planning Board may increase or
add additional requirements so as to make the same compatible with
the general neighborhood and in accordance with good planning:
(a)
Minimum lot area. The minimum permitted lot area of the parent
parcel shall be 10 acres. In calculating the maximum number of dwelling
units per acre, the gross lot area (as defined in this chapter) shall
be utilized, and any lands which are subject to easements, rights-of-way,
encumbrances, NYSDEC or federal wetlands, steep slopes, etc., shall
not be considered in the calculation of the total number of available
acres. An exception to this restriction is as follows:
[1] For workforce housing developments, up to 5% of
the property may be encumbered by public or utility easements or rights-of-way
without deduction from lot area or subtraction from unit density calculation.
(b)
Maximum residential density. The maximum permitted density shall
be 16 dwelling units per gross acre for the first 15 gross acres.
Thereafter, the allowable density shall be reduced to six units per
gross acre for the balance of the acreage, with a maximum density
of 500 units per project.
(c)
Maximum development coverage (all buildings, structures, and
parking area, walkways and similar improvements). Maximum development
coverage shall not exceed 25% of the gross lot area.
(d)
Minimum front yard. The minimum front yard setback shall be
75 feet measured from the property line. The Planning Board shall
have the option of reducing the front yard to 50 feet, where the neighborhood
and site conditions warrant the same, in the sole discretion of the
Planning Board.
(e)
Minimum side and rear yard. The minimum side yard and rear yard
setbacks shall be 50 feet measured from the property line. If the
property directly abuts a state or county highway, or a Town roadway
classified as a major road, this setback shall be increased to 75
feet.
(f)
Lot width of parent parcel. The minimum lot width shall be 250
feet.
(g)
Maximum building height. The maximum building height shall be
three stories.
(h)
Setbacks as referenced herein do not apply to internal lot lines
if the proposed development is to be a zero lot-line development,
internal driveways, parking lots, or similar site improvements; however,
these improvements are subject to the review of the Planning Board,
which may require specific setbacks of improvements or addition of
screening as may be warranted by the conditions of the development
and surrounding uses.
I. Site regulations and miscellaneous requirements.
(1)
The development design shall be functional and shall provide
for the safety, health and general welfare of occupants of this demographic
group.
(2)
Access and internal roadways. All access and internal roadways
shall be privately owned and maintained unless otherwise approved
by the Town Board. All entrances and exits for ingress, egress, and
interior circulation will be of a width and location suitable for
the site and workforce housing.
(3)
Parking and circulation. Parking spaces shall be provided at
the ratio of 2.0 spaces per unit (minimum). The fractional spaces
will be rounded to the next highest number. The parking spaces will
be conveniently located, evenly distributed, arranged, striped and
identified by signage. Additional spaces shall be provided at any
clubhouse and recreational facilities. The Planning Board may require
additional parking for other accessory facilities, including guest
parking. No commercial vehicles will be permitted. (Such restriction
shall not apply to management company or condo association vehicles
utilized for operation of the site.) For purposes of this section,
garage and driveway parking spaces will count in the parking calculation.
(4)
Outdoor recreation. Usable outdoor recreation space will be
provided in a type and quantity as required by the Planning Board.
Such space shall consist of both active and passive recreation amenities,
such as exercise and game areas, outdoor pool, patio areas, landscaped
and shaded sitting areas, walking or jogging trails.
(5)
Sidewalks. Each development will provide suitable sidewalks,
which may include handrails when appropriate and required by code.
The Planning Board may waive this requirement when, in its discretion,
such sidewalks are not appropriate or required.
(6)
Landscaping. Each development will provide suitable landscaping in accordance with the standards set by the Planning Board and as required elsewhere in this Code for site plans. Applicants are advised that bonding requirements for key public site improvements, including landscaping, as referenced in §
250-52.1 of the Town Code, are applicable.
(7)
Building location; standards.
(a)
Placement and orientation of buildings on the site shall be
subject to the following requirements:
[1] The side of any principal building, if opposite
the side of another principal building, shall be separated therefrom
by a distance of not less than the height of the (higher) opposite
bounding wall.
[2] In the case of front-to-front and rear-to-rear
orientation, the spacing of the buildings shall be not less than 1 1/2
times the height of the (higher) opposite bounding wall.
[3] If the rear of any principal building shall face
the front of another principal building, it shall be distant therefrom
not less than twice the height of the (higher) opposite bounding walls.
(b)
In computation of spacing between buildings, the measurements
shall be taken from the outside extremity of any decks, balconies
and similar extensions to the structure.
(8)
Basement units. Units provided in workforce housing developments
shall not be of a type or configuration which could be considered
basement units, wherein any living quarters are substantially below
grade (greater than 33% of lowest level); however, this restriction
is not intended to prohibit basements, garages or storage areas as
a part of the units otherwise provided with living quarters which
are above grade.
(9)
Identification signs will be permitted in a location or locations as approved by the Planning Board. Sign dimensions and other requirements shall comply with §
250-30 of this chapter.
(10)
Building identification signs and number/letter identification
shall be provided in accordance with the applicable sections of the
Code, and as recommended by the Office of the Fire Inspector, to promote
efficient and timely identification for residents, visitors and emergency
personnel.
(11)
Artificial lighting. All areas within the development shall
be provided with suitable artificial lighting, sufficient for the
convenience and safety of residents. Lighting shall be designed so
as not to extend onto adjoining properties or cause glare onto the
same.
(12)
The location of buildings, the arrangement of dwelling units
within the buildings and suitable materials and methods of construction
shall be utilized to reduce the transmission of sound.
(13)
Adequate facilities shall be provided for the removal of snow,
trash and garbage and for general maintenance of the development.
Trash and garbage facilities shall be enclosed in a permanently enclosed
structure. The structure shall be aesthetically appealing and landscaped.
Spacing and distribution of the facilities shall be convenient.
(14)
Miscellaneous.
(a)
Utility service to the site shall be buried.
(b)
Outdoor public address systems or other outdoor amplified noise
shall be prohibited.
(c)
The architectural style of the proposed development, exterior
materials, finish and color shall be consistent with existing community
and neighborhood character.
(d)
The site layout and sequencing of the site construction and
development shall be such that the site amenities and the indoor community
space shall be complete and usable, and all applicable certificates
of occupancy and/or compliance obtained, before 50% of the dwelling
units are occupied. If the developer has not accomplished the same,
he/she shall not request building permits (nor shall any be issued)
for any work for the second 50% of the dwelling units.
J. General building and unit requirements.
(1)
Buildings shall require the following facilities and services:
(a)
Laundry. Laundry facilities (washers and dryers) adequate to
serve the occupants of the development shall be provided and maintained.
Facilities shall be provided either as common facilities or as individual
facilities. If common facilities are selected, all appliances shall
be provided and maintained by the development applicant/developer.
[1] If common facilities are provided, the same shall
be located in each building, in a convenient location, unless otherwise
authorized by the Planning Board.
[2] If individual facilities are provided, washer and
dryer units (or combination-type units) shall be provided in a utility
closet in each unit of the developments.
(b)
Indoor community space shall conform to the requirements set
by the New York State HCR or other successor agency as designed by
the State of New York Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
(c)
All windows and doors for common areas and community buildings
shall be provided with screens for fresh air ventilation.
(2)
Dwelling unit requirements.
(a)
Unit size requirements shall be as set forth in the latest revision
of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal Design
Handbook Section 4.03.03.
K. Application procedure. Application for the establishment of a WFH
Zoning District shall be made to the Town of Thompson Town Board.
Such application shall include a sketch plan of the property on which
the district is to be located, including approximate location of proposed
buildings and other structures, parking areas, pedestrian circulation,
open space, recreation areas, utilities and other proposed facilities.
(1)
Once the Town Board has, in its sole discretion, accepted an
application for a WFH Zoning District and has approved same for a
particular property, the applicant shall apply to the Planning Board
for site plan approval and special use permit in accordance with procedures
set forth in the Town of Thompson Code for said approval. The Planning
Board, in considering this site plan, shall apply the zoning requirements
specifically enumerated under this section and in this chapter. If
a period of more than one year elapses between the Town Board's approval
of the WFH Zoning District and the submission of a site plan application,
the WFH Zoning District designation shall lapse, and the property
shall revert to its prior zoning classification. The applicant may,
however, apply to the Town Board for two one-year extensions of this
time period. Once the applicant receives a building permit on any
portion of the subject property, the applicant is no longer in jeopardy
of the designation lapsing.
(a)
The Planning Board may circulate a notice that it intends to
serve as lead agency for a coordinated environmental review pursuant
to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
(b)
If the application is subject to the referral requirement of
the New York General Municipal Law § 239-l, § 239-m
and/or § 239-nn, then the Planning Board shall refer the
matter to the County Planning Department for such review and determination.
(2)
In addition to all other customary fees, a fee as set from time
to time by resolution of the Town Board shall accompany an application
for the establishment of a WFH Zoning District. In addition, the applicant
shall pay reasonable expenses incurred by the Town of Thompson in
review of said application, including but not limited to services
provided by the Town Engineer, Planner, Attorney and other professional
planners, licensed engineers, licensed landscape architects, licensed
attorneys, licensed land surveyors and licensed property appraisers,
and any specialized consultants deemed to be necessary.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
L. Application materials. The applicant shall submit a preliminary plan
in sufficient quantity as determined by the Town. The preliminary
plan, to be complete, shall consist, at a minimum, of the following:
(1)
Metes and bounds description of the proposed district.
(2)
A survey of the parcel prepared and certified by a licensed
land surveyor.
(3)
A map drawn to scale showing existing conditions of the parcel,
including:
(a)
The name and address of the owner of record and applicant, if
different.
(b)
The name of the person or firm preparing the map.
(c)
The date, North arrow and scale.
(d)
The names, addresses and Tax Map parcel numbers of owners of
all parcels within 500 feet of the subject property; also, mailing
labels for all property owners of parcels within 500 feet of the subject
parcel(s).
(e)
The acreage of the parcel and the County Tax Map number.
(f)
The boundaries of the parcel plotted to scale.
(g)
The location and width of existing and proposed state, county
or Town highways or streets and rights-of-way abutting or within 200
feet of the parcel.
(h)
The location and outline of existing structures both on the
parcel and within 100 feet of the property line.
(i)
The location of any existing storm or sanitary sewers, culverts,
waterlines, hydrants, catch basins, manholes, etc., as well as other
underground or aboveground utilities within or adjacent to the parcels.
(j)
The existing zoning and location of zoning boundaries.
(k)
The location and outline of existing water bodies, streams,
marshes or wetland areas and their respective classification as determined
by the appropriate governmental regulatory body.
(l)
The approximate boundaries of any areas subject to flooding
or stormwater overflows.
(m)
The location and outline of existing vegetation clusters (for
a distance of 50 feet onto adjoining property).
(n)
Applicant shall preserve as many freestanding trees with a caliper
dbh of eight inches or greater located within the parcel as possible.
(o)
Existing contours at an interval of two feet (or less) and extending
no less than 50 feet onto adjoining property.
(p)
The identification of any other significant natural feature.
(4)
A proposed preliminary plan, drawn approximately to scale, clearly
showing the following:
(a)
The approximate location and dimensions of principal and accessory
buildings on the site, their relationship to one another and to other
structures in the vicinity, as well as the number of dwelling units
by housing type and size, plus a calculation of the density, in dwelling
units per acre.
(b)
The approximate location and dimensions of vehicular traffic
circulation features of the site, including proposed roadways, internal
driveways, parking and loading areas and proposed access to the site.
(c)
The approximate location and nature of pedestrian circulation
systems, open space and outdoor recreation areas on the site.
(d)
The proposed source of water supply and method of delivery to
the site.
(e)
A general plan for the collection and disposal of sanitary wastes
from the site.
(f)
A general storm drainage plan and how it is to be connected
to the drainage systems of adjoining lands.
(g)
A preliminary site grading plan at intervals of five feet or
less.
(h)
Preliminary identification of areas which will be disturbed
and areas which will remain undisturbed by project implementation.
(5)
A vicinity map showing the proposed use in relation to adjoining
uses, transit service, grocery stores, community facilities, social
service facilities, medical facilities and pharmacy and religious
institutions.
(6)
Preliminary floor plans and building elevations.
(7)
A description of any subsidy program relied on in development
of the project and proposed rents or selling prices within a reasonable
range.
(8)
A statement as to the percentage and the location of dwelling
units which are planned to meet affordable housing standards as defined
in this article.
M. Approval and enforcement.
(1)
A certificate of occupancy will be required for each dwelling
unit, and said certificate shall be understood to only permit occupancy
in conformance with this chapter, the approval of the Town Board and
the site plan approval of the Planning Board, and any condition thereof.
(2)
A certification of compliance will be filed annually with the
Town for each dwelling unit. The owner, homeowners' association, or
an authorized agent will file (in the office of the Town officers
and employees of the Building Department) a certification of compliance
with the Code Enforcement Officer stating that the development, each
dwelling unit, and the occupancy of each unit is in conformance with
this chapter and the permit and approvals granted by the Town.
(3)
Each development will have at least two responsible parties,
to wit, the owner, owner's agent or site manager, who will each provide
the Code Enforcement Officer with his or her telephone number in the
event of an emergency.
(4)
Any violation of the conditions of this section or site plan approval will constitute a zoning violation and will subject the development owner (landlord, in the case of rentals), homeowners' association or board of managers (in the case of condo or townhouse developments) to the remedies and fines set forth in Chapter
113 of the Code or elsewhere in the Town of Thompson codes.
(5)
Reference to this section and any conditions of approval shall
be included in a deed as a covenant running with the land in perpetuity,
and shall also be included in any lease or bylaws of any association,
condominium or cooperative housing corporation, or any filing with
the New York State Attorney General, if required, unless directed
otherwise by the Planning Board.
[Amended 3-4-1997 by L.L. No. 2-1997; 5-21-2019 by L.L. No.
2-2019]
A. Purpose.
(1) It is the purpose of this section to establish standards for signs
to help preserve, and where necessary, improve the appearance of the
Town; and to promote public safety by regulating the location, quality,
construction and maintenance of signs.
(2) It is further the intent of this section to regulate signs in the
context of the built and natural environment in which they exist,
recognizing that quality signage will reflect on this environment
and offer a human perspective on it. Signs are an economical and effective
way to communicate information and an asset to most businesses. Property
values, therefore, are protected and enhanced when signs are designed
with these principles in mind. It is for this reason that these sign
regulations afford applicants flexibility and provide incentives for
thoughtful design and quality construction.
B. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
ABANDONED SIGN
A sign for which the primary and/or principal land use, advertised
business, service, owner, product, or activity no longer exists after
a period of six months for off-premises signs and three months for
on-premises signs. Or a sign that is in a state of substantial disrepair
so as to be illegible or materially deteriorated in the judgment of
the Building Department.
NONCONFORMING SIGN
Signs that are not in accord with this Code, if they have
not received approval otherwise, will be considered nonconforming.
OFF-PREMISES (OFF-SITE) SIGN
Signs that are placed on any property that is not integral
to the activity to which it refers. The sign may be separated from
the activity by a roadway, highway, common driveway or other obstruction,
or is at such a distance that the sign is closer to the highway than
the activity. An off-site sign may also display a noncommercial message.
ON-PREMISES (ON-SITE) SIGN
Signs that are located on the same premises on which the
activity to which it refers is conducted and/or a sign which directs
attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment or attraction
sold, offered or existing on the same lot where such sign is displayed.
An on-site sign may also display a noncommercial message.
PERSONAL EXPRESSION SIGN
An on-premises sign that expresses an opinion, interest or
position or other noncommercial message.
SIGN
Any letter, word, model, banner, pennant, insignia, device
or representation used as or which is in the nature of an advertisement,
attraction or directive, or communication of information of any kind
to the public when located out of doors or on the exterior of any
building.
SIGN AREA
Includes all faces of a sign measured as follows:
(1)
When such sign is on a plate or framed or outlined, all of the
area of such plate or the area enclosed by such frame or outline shall
be included;
(2)
When such sign consists of only letters, designs or figures
engraved, painted or projected or in any manner affixed on a wall,
the total area of such sign shall be deemed the area within which
all of the matter of which such sign consists is inscribed.
(3)
For double-sided signs only one side shall be considered when
determining the sign area, provided that the faces are equal in size,
the interior angle formed by the faces is less than 45° and the
two faces are not more than 18 inches apart (on-premises signs) or
five feet apart (off-premises signs). Where the faces are not equal
in size with the same design description, the larger sign face shall
be used as the basis for calculating sign area. Otherwise, both sign
faces will be used in the area calculation.
(4)
Signs that consist of, or have attached to them, one or more
three-dimensional or irregularly shaped objects, shall have a sign
area of the sum of two adjacent vertical sign faces of the small cube
drawn to encompass the sign or object.
SIGN HEIGHT
The height of the topmost portion of the sign as measured
above the surface of the ground, unless the foundation for such sign
shall be positioned below the adjoining road grade, in which case
the height shall be measured from the road grade.
SIGN TYPES
Defined as follows:
(1)
BUILDING-MOUNTED SIGNSA sign mounted on a building's exterior. There are a number of different types, which typically differ in exactly where on the building's exterior they appear.
(a)
AWNING SIGNA sign extending from a building, typically but not necessarily above a door, and also serves as a shelter. Typically, but not exclusively, a canvas over a frame.
(b)
BANNERA sign made of any cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar nonrigid material attached to any structure, staff, pole, rope or wire, or framing which is anchored on two or more edges or at all four corners.
(c)
BLADE SIGNProjecting signs mounted perpendicular to the wall of a building.
(d)
CANOPY SIGNA canopy sign is similar to an awning sign but does not include the goal of providing shelter. It extends from a building's exterior wall, but does not extend above the wall and may also function as a marquee. An "under canopy sign" hangs from the underside of a canopy.
(e)
INCIDENTAL SIGNA sign that displays general site information, instructions, directives, or restrictions that are primarily oriented to pedestrians and motor vehicle operators who have entered a property from a public street. These signs do not contain any commercial advertising, but may include business' hours of operation, credit institutions accepted, commercial and civic affiliations, and similar information.
(f)
INCIDENTAL WINDOW SIGNSigns displayed in the window showing information such as business' hours of operation, credit institutions accepted, commercial and civic affiliations, and similar information. These signs are informational only and do not contain a commercial message.
(g)
MARQUEEMost commonly a structure placed over the entrance to a hotel or theatre stating the name of the establishment and information on events at the venue. It is often identifiable by surrounding cache of light bulbs, usually yellow or white, that flash intermittently or as chasing lights. May also be constructed to be portable.
(h)
PARAPET SIGNA sign mounted on a building's parapet, which is a wall or railing that runs along the edge of the roof.
(i)
PROJECTING SIGNA sign mounted on a building, extending out from the structural wall surface but the sign generally extends at a perpendicular angle.
(k)
SIGN BANDA sign band runs above the tenants' exterior entrances and accommodates various signage for each tenant. A sign band is often used in buildings in which there are multiple tenants, such as a shopping center.
(l)
WALL (OR FASCIA) SIGNA sign painted on or attached to the exterior wall or fascia of a building (the fascia is a vertical extension that can reach from the grade to the top wall or eaves, the horizontal extension across the width of the building. It also can include slanted wall surfaces, called a mansard.)
(2)
(a)
ADVERTISING FLAGA sign made from lightweight, durable, weather-resistant material, typically placed in grass or soil with a pole set. Also known as a "flutter flag," "blade flag" or "feather flag banner."
(b)
BALLOON SIGNA gas-filled balloon, often lighter than air, tethered in a fixed location, which contains an advertisement message on its surface or attached to the balloon in any other manner.
(c)
BILLBOARDA freestanding off-premises sign of more than 50 square feet in surface area which directs attention to an object, product, service, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business that is primarily offered at a location other than the lot upon which the sign is located.
(d)
DIRECTIONAL SIGNSigns designed to provide direction to pedestrian and vehicular traffic into and out of, or within, a site.
(e)
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGNA sign capable of displaying words, symbols, figures or images that can be electronically changed by remote or automatic means. Many forms, including traditional incandescent lighting, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), liquid crystal displays (LCDs) or a flipper matrix.
(f)
FLAGSSign printed or painted on cloth, plastic, canvas, or other like material with distinctive colors, patterns, text or symbols, and attached to a pole or staff anchored along only one edge or supported or anchored at only two corners.
(g)
INFLATABLE SIGNA sign that is an air-inflated object, which may be of various shapes, made of flexible fabric, resting on the ground or on a structure or tethered, and equipped with a portable blower motor that provides a constant flow of air into the device.
(h)
MONUMENT, OR GROUND, SIGNA freestanding sign that is not attached to a building, having a support structure that is a solid-appearing base constructed of a permanent material, such as concrete block or brick, often lower in height than many signs.
(i)
POLE SIGNA sign supported by a pole or poles, structurally independent of any building.
(j)
PORTABLE SIGNA sign not permanently attached to the ground or a structure, designed to be transported, including signs on wheels, "A" or "T" frames or any other movable device or vehicle. Includes sidewalk signs and may have a frame allowing messaging to be changed out by hand or have a chalkboard or whiteboard surface.
(k)
PYLON SIGNA tall sign, similar to the shorter monument sign, in which the support structure is enclosed.
(l)
READER BOARDA visual display board, often LED-based, that conveys information about a wide variety of subjects, including advertising for products or services, travel, news or event information.
(m)
TRAFFIC SIGNAn official sign placed along a highway by a local, County or state government for the purposes of public traffic control.
(n)
VEHICLE SIGNAdvertising for products or services that is painted onto a vehicle or attached by decal or magnet.
(3)
ILLUMINATED SIGNSAny sign illuminated by electricity, gas or other artificial light, including reflective or phosphorescent light. Such signs include backlit, channel letters [with light-emitting diode (LED) or not lit], commercial electronic variable message signs (CEVMS), interior or exterior illumination or neon.
(a)
DIRECT LIGHTINGLight provided either through exposed lighting on the sign face or through transparent or translucent material from a light source within the sign.
(b)
INDIRECT LIGHTNINGLight provided from a source that is separate form the sign face or cabinet and is directed so as to shine on the sign.
(c)
MESSAGE CENTER SIGNA non-flashing sign that uses changing lights to form a sign message or messages using alpha-numeric symbols and wherein the sequence of messages and the rate of change is electronically programmed and can be modified by electronic processes. A common example is a gas price display sign.
C. Signs exempt from permit requirements. The following signs shall
be allowed without a sign permit and shall not be included in the
determination of the type, number, or area of permanent signs allowed
within a zoning district, provided such signs comply with the regulations
of this section, if any:
(2) Government/regulatory signs.
(3) Signs inside a building, or other enclosed facility, which are not
meant to be viewed from the outside, and are located greater than
three feet from the window.
(4) Holiday and seasonal decorations.
(5) Personal expression signs of any sign type, provided they do not
exceed three square feet in area per side, are noncommercial in nature,
well maintained and not illuminated.
(6) Address signs: one sign stating address, number and/or name of occupants
of the premises and does not include any commercial advertising or
other identification. Also known as a "nameplate". Signs not to exceed
two square feet in area in residential districts nor four square feet
in area in commercial or industrial districts.
(7) Public signs that are erected or required by government agencies
or utilities, including traffic, utility, safety, railroad crossing,
and identification or directional signs for public facilities.
(8) Identification signs or emblems of a religious, civil, philanthropic,
historical or educational organization that do not exceed four square
feet in area.
(9) Private drive signs; one per driveway entrance, not to exceed two
square feet in area.
(10)
Incidental signs, including window incidental signs.
(11)
Nonpermanent temporary signs in compliance with regulations at Subsection
K.
(12)
Flags.
(a)
Location. Flags and flagpoles shall not be located within any
right-of-way.
(b)
Height. Flags shall have a maximum height of 30 feet.
(c)
Number. No more than two flags per lot in residential districts,
no more than three flags per lot in all other districts.
(d)
Size. Maximum flag size is 24 square feet in residential districts,
35 square feet in all other districts.
(e)
Flags containing commercial messages may be used as permitted
freestanding or projecting signs, and, if so used, the area of the
flag shall be included in, and limited by, the computation of allowable
area for signs on the property.
(f)
Flags up to three square feet in area containing a noncommercial message are considered personal expression signs. [Subsection
C(5)].
(13)
Security or warning signs. These limitations shall not apply
to the posting of conventional "no trespassing" signs in accordance
with state law.
(a)
Residential districts: signs not to exceed two square feet in
area.
(b)
Nonresidential districts: maximum of one large sign per property,
not to exceed five square feet in area. All other posted security
and warning signs may not exceed two square feet in area.
(16)
Memorial signs, public monument or historical identification
sign erected by the Town, including plaque signs up to three square
feet in area.
(17)
Signs which are a permanent architectural feature of a building
or structure, existing at the time of adoption of this section.
(18)
Signs advertising the variety of crop growing in a field. Such
signs shall be removed after the growing season.
(19)
Directional signs, provided they do not contain commercial messaging.
(a)
Area. No single directional signs shall exceed four square feet
in area.
(b)
Height. Directional signs shall have a maximum height of five
feet.
(c)
Illumination. Directional signs shall not be illuminated.
(20)
Art and murals, provided such signs do not contain any commercial
messaging.
D. Schedule of Allowed Locations (schedule attached). The following signs are permitted per parcel within each
of the specified zoning districts. All signs in all zones other than
exempt signs require a permit.
(1) Suburban residential. In addition to the exempt signs described in Subsection
C of this section, Signs exempt from permit requirements, the following numbers and types of signs may be erected in the Town of Thompson Suburban Residential (SR) districts, subject to the conditions specified:
(a)
One nonilluminated address sign, not to exceed two square feet
in area.
(b)
One directly illuminated nonflashing announcement sign for institutional
uses, not to exceed 12 square feet in area, and not closer than 15
feet to any lot line.
(c)
Limited-duration signs, not to exceed six square feet in area.
(d)
One directional sign per off-street parking area, not to exceed
two square feet in area.
(2) Rural residential. In addition to the exempt signs described in Subsection
C of this section, Signs exempt from permit requirements, the following numbers and types of signs may be erected in the Town of Thompson Rural Residential (RR) districts, subject to the conditions specified:
(a)
One sign identifying the permitted use, not to exceed 20 square
feet, which may be illuminated.
(b)
One directly illuminated nonflashing announcement sign for institutional
uses, not to exceed 12 square feet in area and not closer than 15
feet to any lot line.
(c)
Limited-duration signs not to exceed six square feet in area.
(d)
Directional signs for off-street parking areas, not to exceed
two square feet in area in nonresidential areas.
(3) Commercial industrial. In addition to the exempt signs described in Subsection
C of this section, Signs exempt from permit requirements, the following numbers and types of signs may be erected in the Town of Thompson Commercial Industrial (CI) districts, subject to the conditions specified:
(a)
One sign identifying the permitted use, not to exceed 20 square
feet in area, and which may be illuminated.
(b)
Nonflashing business signs related to a use on the same lot,
provided that the number of square feet of the gross surface area
of all signs on a lot shall not exceed the number of linear feet of
lot frontage. Each side of a building that abuts more than one street
shall be considered a separate frontage.
(c)
No sign shall project more than 18 inches from a wall to which
it is affixed.
(d)
There shall not be erected more than one freestanding sign on
a lot, and such sign shall not be more than 40 square feet in area,
20 feet in height and not less than 25 feet from the right-of-way
of any public street. If such freestanding sign height exceeds 10
feet as measured from ground surface to the bottom of the sign, the
sign shall be constructed as a monopole sign.
(4) Highway commercial. In addition to the exempt signs described in Subsection
C of this section, Signs exempt from permit requirements, the following numbers and types of signs may be erected in the Town of Thompson Highway Commercial (HC) districts, subject to the conditions specified:
(a)
One sign identifying the permitted use, not to exceed 20 square
feet in area, which may be illuminated.
(b)
Nonflashing business signs related to a use on the same lot
are permitted, provided that the number of square feet of the gross
surface area of all signs on a lot shall not exceed the number of
linear feet of lot frontage. Each side of a building that abuts more
than one street shall be considered a separate frontage.
(c)
No sign shall project more than 18 inches from a wall to which
it is affixed.
(d)
Signs advertising a product or activity not conducted on the
premises are permitted, provided that the sign does not exceed 40
feet in length or 20 feet in height. No more than one such sign shall
be permitted per 1,000 feet of road frontage of said parcel. If the
sign height exceeds 10 feet as measured from the ground surface to
the bottom of the sign, it shall be constructed as a monopole sign.
(e)
No sign shall be within 25 feet of the right-of-way of a public
street or within 200 feet of an intersection of a public street.
(5) Extractive industrial. In addition to the exempt signs described in Subsection
C of this section, Signs exempt from permit requirements, the following numbers and types of signs may be erected in the Town of Thompson Extractive Industrial (EI) district, subject to the conditions specified.
(a)
One nonflashing sign identifying the permitted use, not to exceed
20 square feet in area, which may be directly illuminated.
E. Application (A sign design guidance document will be available through
the Town).
(1) All signs shall comply with the standards provided herein and on
the attached Schedule of Sign Regulations. The Town Code Enforcement Officer or his or her designee
shall administer these regulations. If a sign type is not listed in
this section, it is prohibited.
(2) An application for a permit to install or relocate a sign shall be
made on a form obtained from the Code Enforcement Officer, together
with such fees as required by the Town Board. Every application shall
include elevation and plan drawings to scale with a graphic presentation
of the placement and appearance of the proposed sign. This presentation
shall depict the location of the sign in relation to buildings and
property features, materials of construction for each element of the
sign, any method of illumination, the graphic design (including symbols,
letters, materials and colors) and the visual message, text copy or
content. Written consent of the property owner shall also be provided.
(3) All applications shall be acted upon by the Code Enforcement Officer
within a reasonable time from receipt. The Code Enforcement Officer
may approve, deny or pass the application to the Planning Board. Certain
signs, as indicated on the Schedule of Sign Regulations, shall be
submitted to the Planning Board, and no permit for such sign shall
be granted nor shall such sign be allowed except with the approval
of the Planning Board. All applications submitted to the Planning
Board shall be acted upon within a reasonable time from receipt. Permits
are issued by the Building Department.
F. Fees. A schedule of permit fees based upon that most recently adopted
by the Town.
G. Design criteria.
(1) Signs subject to review shall be approved or disapproved based on
the appropriateness and compatibility of their design, shape, materials,
colors, illumination, legibility, location and size. Approval shall
require consistency with the design criteria listed in this section.
The Board may also require modification in sign features to meet the
criteria provided below. (A sign design guidance document will be
available through the Town.)
(2) In reviewing sign applications, it shall be determined that the sign
will meet the following criteria:
(a)
Signs should be a subordinate part of the streetscape.
(b)
Signs in a particular area or district should create a unifying
element and exhibit visual continuity.
(c)
Whenever feasible, multiple signs should be combined into one
to avoid clutter.
(d)
Signs should be as close to the ground as possible, consistent
with legibility considerations, and pole signs shall be discouraged
in favor of ground signs wherever possible.
(e)
A sign's design should be consistent with the architectural
character of the building near or on which it is placed and not cover
any architectural features on the building, and it should be sized
and located in proportion to the building to preserve the human perspective.
(f)
Vivid colors and materials may be used but shall not dominate
a building or site.
(g)
The sign should be located so as to not interfere in any way
with the clear views required for public safety by highway travelers
or pedestrians.
(h)
The sign must not present an overhead danger or obstacle to
persons below.
(i)
The size of the sign should be the minimum which will achieve
ready visibility without becoming an unnecessary distraction from
the highway view or detriment to the highway scenery.
(j)
The sign should never block the view of any other signs.
(k)
The sign should be of good construction quality that is easy
to maintain in safe condition and good appearance. The supporting
structure should be designed to provide for wind resistance such that
the sign is safe and will not deteriorate or collapse after an extended
period outdoors.
(l)
Sign materials and design should be compatible with the surrounding
natural landscape.
(m)
The sign should not substantially interfere with the views to
and from other enterprises or residences.
(n)
Freestanding signs other than billboards shall generally require
landscaping around the base of the sign. The size of the landscape
area shall be approved as part of the sign permit. Landscape plans
shall be submitted for signs of 32 square feet or more in size and
shall include the size, species, location and spacing of plant materials,
method of separating the planter from the adjacent area, and the irrigation
plan for maintaining the landscape materials. Where the proposed sign
is to be constructed in conjunction with a new building project, however,
landscaping shall be designed as part of the overall site plan for
the activity, and all authority for site plan approval shall rest
with the Planning Board. Notwithstanding this, the Building Department
shall retain responsibility for approval of the sign itself, and evidence
of that approval shall be required prior to the Planning Board granting
site plan approval.
(3) The Planning Board or Building Department is authorized to clarify
and expand upon these review criteria, provided it shall do so in
writing and its actions are consistent with the intent of this section.
Review of sign applications shall be conducted in the context of the
design examples and other materials provided to visually explain these
review criteria incorporated in the sign design guidance.
H. General regulations.
(1) The following regulations shall pertain to all signs:
(a)
So as to limit the unnecessary proliferation of signs, they
shall be permitted only in connection with a permitted use or for
the purposes of specifically directing travelers to businesses or
services.
(b)
Abandoned signs shall be removed at the expense of the sign
owner or property owner.
(c)
Signs shall not be permitted on the roof or above the roofline
of the building to which they are attached.
(d)
No part of any sign shall project above the top or beyond the
ends of the wall surface on which it is located.
(e)
No sign, except a public sign, visible from the pubic street,
shall use the words "stop," "danger" or any other word, phrase, symbol
or character which could be interpreted by a motorist as being a public
safety warning or traffic sign.
(f)
No light shall be permitted that by reason of intensity, color,
location, movement or direction of its beam may interfere with public
safety, and must be shielded so as not to interfere with a driver's
vision.
(g)
No sign shall be attached to any tree, utility pole or other
object not intended for such use.
(h)
One-time placement of portable signs for special events shall
be allowed pursuant to the temporary sign provisions hereof.
(i)
No sign shall exceed in height 1/2 its distance from the highway
right-of-way, notwithstanding any other height limitation which may
also be applicable.
(2) The following types of signs or artificial lighting are prohibited:
(a)
Flashing signs, including any sign or device on which the artificial light is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times when in use, except signs giving public service information (date, time, temperature, etc.) and as in Subsection
K, Illumination.
(b)
Signs which compete for attention with or may be mistaken for
a traffic sign.
(c)
The outlining by direct illumination of all or any part of a
building such as a roof, gable, wall, side or corner.
(d)
Paper-pasted billboards, being billboards where the advertising
material is made of a paper derivative and is pasted to the billboard.
(e)
Vehicular signs on parked vehicles used primarily for advertising
and not for transportation. The prohibition does not include the use
of business logos, identification or advertising on vehicles primarily
and actively used for business purposes and/or personal transportation.
(f)
Inflatable signs and balloon signs.
(g)
Any sign which is not covered under this section.
(3) Other sign requirements.
(a)
Signs to provide for the normal and safe flow of traffic into
and out of the place of business such as entrance, exit and parking
signs shall be permitted in excess of the limitations provided herein.
Such signs shall not be of a size greater than necessary for persons
of normal visual acuity to observe.
(b)
Bus shelter signs shall be considered wall signs and be subject
to all regulations pertaining to wall signs.
I. Limited-duration signs.
(1) A nonpermanent sign that is displayed on private property for more
than 30 days, but not intended to be displayed for an indefinite period.
A permit for a limited-duration sign is issued for one year and may
be renewed annually. Limited-duration signs that comply with the requirements
of this section shall not be included in the determination of the
type, number, or area of signs allowed on a parcel. The requirements
shall apply to both commercial and noncommercial signs.
(2) Size and number.
(a)
Nonresidential property. Freestanding, window or wall signs
may be permitted (except as prohibited elsewhere in this Code).
[1]
Large limited-duration signs. One large limited-duration sign,
with a maximum area of 32 square feet, and maximum height of eight
feet, is permitted per parcel on all nonresidential properties. If
the parcel is greater than five acres in size and has at least 400
feet of street frontage, one additional large limited-duration sign
may be permitted so long as there is a minimum of 200 feet between
the two large limited-duration signs.
[2]
Small limited-duration signs. In addition to the large limited-duration
sign(s) outlined above, one small limited-duration sign, having a
maximum area of 16 square feet and maximum height of six feet, is
permitted per nonresidential parcel. If the parcel is greater than
five acres in size and has at least 400 feet of street frontage, one
additional small limited-duration sign may be permitted.
(b)
Residential property. Freestanding, window or wall signs may
be permitted (except as prohibited elsewhere in this Code).
[1]
Large limited-duration signs. One large limited-duration sign,
with a maximum area of 32 square feet, and maximum height of eight
feet, is permitted per parcel, providing the parcel is greater than
five acres in size and has at least 400 feet of street frontage.
[2]
Small limited-duration signs. One small limited-duration sign,
having a maximum area of 16 square feet and maximum height of six
feet, is permitted per parcel.
(3) Illumination of any limited-duration sign is prohibited.
(4) Installation and maintenance. No signs are allowed within the road
right-of-way (ROW). All limited-duration signs must be installed such
that they do not create a safety hazard. All such signs must be made
of durable materials and shall be well maintained. Signs that are
frayed, torn, broken or no longer legible will be deemed unmaintained
and required to be removed.
J. Temporary signs.
(1) Temporary signs, as defined in this section, located on private property,
are exempt from standard permit requirements. Temporary signs that
comply with this subsection shall not be included in the determination
of the type, number, or area of signs allowed on a parcel. The requirements
listed below shall apply to both commercial and noncommercial signs.
(2) Size and number.
(a)
Nonresidential properties. Freestanding, window, wall and banner
signs allowed (except as prohibited elsewhere in this Code).
[1]
Large temporary signs. One large temporary sign, having a maximum
area of 32 square feet and maximum height of eight feet, is allowed
per parcel on all nonresidential properties. A banner shall have a
maximum area of 32 square feet and hang at a height no greater than
24 feet. If a parcel is greater than five acres in size and has at
least 400 feet of street frontage, one additional large temporary
sign is allowed, providing there is 200-foot minimum spacing between
the two large temporary signs.
[2]
Small temporary signs. In addition to the large temporary sign(s)
outlined above, one small temporary sign, having a maximum of 16 square
feet and maximum height of six feet, is allowed per parcel on all
nonresidential property. If a parcel is greater than five acres in
size and has at least 400 feet of street frontage, one additional
small temporary sign is allowed, providing there is 200-foot minimum
spacing between small temporary signs.
(b)
Residential properties. Freestanding, wall, and window signs
allowed (except as prohibited elsewhere in this Code).
[1]
Large temporary signs. One large temporary sign, having a maximum
area of 32 square feet and a maximum height of eight feet, is allowed
per residential parcel, provided that the parcel is greater than five
acres in size and has at least 400 feet of street frontage. Banner
signs are allowed having a maximum area of 32 square feet and hang
at a height no greater than 24 feet.
[2]
Small temporary signs. One small temporary sign, having a maximum
area of 16 square feet and maximum height of six feet, is allowed
per residential parcel.
(3) Duration and removal.
(a)
Temporary signs may be displayed up to a maximum of 30 consecutive
days, two times per year, and must be removed at the end (conclusion)
of the event.
(b)
The Town of Thompson or the property owner may confiscate signs
installed in violation of this section.
(4) Permission. The party posting the temporary sign is solely responsible
for obtaining the permission of the property owner before posting
their temporary sign.
(5) Installation and maintenance.
(a)
Temporary signs are exempt from the standard permit requirements
but the date the temporary sign is erected must be written in indelible
ink on the lower right-hand corner of the sign.
(b)
No signs are allowed within the road right-of-way (ROW).
(c)
All temporary signs must be installed such that they do not
create a safety hazard.
(d)
All temporary signs must be made of durable materials and shall
be well maintained.
(e)
Temporary signs that are frayed, torn, broken or that are no
longer legible will be deemed unmaintained and required to be removed.
(f)
Illumination of any temporary sign is prohibited.
K. Illumination.
(1) Where permitted, signs shall be illuminated only by a steady, stationary
(excepting for indicators, such as those of time and temperature)
shielded light source directed solely at the sign, without causing
glare for motorists, pedestrians or neighboring premises. The illumination
shall not make the sign resemble traffic signals.
(2) Commercial electronic variable message signs (CEVMS) have the ability
to constantly convey different information to automobile drivers and
others. Their brightness and temporal changes increase curiosity and
potentially increase driver distraction; the brightness may create
problems in visual dark adaptation for some drivers. These signs shall
be regulated for public safety. Electronic message signs shall meet
size and location criteria relevant for any other sign with the additional
provisions as follows (Policy guidance Criteria for Regulating Off-Premises
CEVMS in New York State, January 5, 2015);
(a)
Minimum duration of any message shall be eight seconds.
(b)
Transition time between messages shall be instantaneous.
(c)
If more than one CVEMS face is visible to the driver at the
same time on either side of the highway, the signs must be spaced
at least 2,500 feet apart on controlled-access highways, and at least
300 feet apart on other types of highways.
(d)
Maximum brightness of CEVMS shall be 5,000 candelas per square
meter (cd/m2) in daytime, and 280 cd/m2 at nighttime.
L. Nonconforming signs. Existing nonconforming signs may be repaired,
but shall not be replaced, relocated or increased in size. Such signs
shall be removed within a period of five years of the enactment of
this section, the property owner being presumed to have had sufficient
opportunity during such time period to amortize the value of any investment
in the sign. However, any nonconforming sign connected with a change
of use, abandoned for sign purposes as defined in this Code, damaged
to the extent of 25% or more of the replacement cost value or illegally
established, shall be immediately removed. In the event such a sign
is not removed within 30 days after written notice has been given
to the owner of the sign or lessee of the land upon which the sign
is located, the governing body may institute appropriate civil or
criminal actions to prevent the violation, abate the nuisance and
assess the costs associated therewith to the violator by attachment
to the real property tax bill for the parcel in question.
M. Sign maintenance.
(1) No owner of any sign or lessee or owner of any land upon which the
sign is located shall permit such sign to become unsafe, unsightly
or in disrepair so as to endanger the public or to become a public
nuisance as shall be determined by the Code Enforcement Officer. Also,
any sign referencing a location, business operation, service or product
which no longer exists or continues to offer service to the public
shall be considered abandoned, and shall be removed within six months
of such discontinuance, unless a waiver shall be granted by the Building
Department.
(2) In the event such a sign is not repaired or properly restored or
removed within 30 days after written notice has been given to the
owner of the sign or lessee of the land upon which the sign is located,
the Town may institute appropriate civil or criminal actions to remedy
the violation, abate the nuisance and assess the costs associated
therewith to the violator by attachment to the real property tax bill
for the parcel in question.
N. Sign variance. No variance with a respect to a sign shall be granted
by the Zoning Board of Appeals without first obtaining the recommendation
of the Building Department. However, if no recommendation is received
from the Department within a reasonable amount of time of its receipt
of a copy of the variance application, the Board may act without such
recommendation.
O. Enforcement and remedies.
(1) The provisions of this section shall be administered and enforced by the officers and employees of the Building Department as in the most current version of Chapter
250.
(2) A permit application may be approved, approved with modifications or disapproved pursuant to any of the terms of Town Code §
250-30.
P. Repeal of previous standards. All previously adopted sign standards
within the Code and the Schedule of District Regulations as attached
are hereby repealed.
[Amended 4-26-1988 by L.L. No. 2-1988]
A. Mining plan.
(1) All quarry, sand and gravel and processing operations shall operate with the minimum possible disturbance of the environment. To this end, a mining plan shall be submitted for approval to the Planning Board, in accordance with the procedures outlined in Article
IX, which mining plan shall indicate:
(b)
The phasing and duration of mining in each area
to be mined.
(c)
The existing and final site contours.
(d)
All fixed equipment to be installed, all stockpile
areas, all vehicular storage and maintenance areas.
(e)
The scheduled hours of operation and blasting.
(f)
Drainage of the mine site and diversions of
drainage from adjacent areas.
(g)
All access and haul roads.
(h)
All measures to be used to control environmental
impacts, including but not limited to dust, increased runoff, silt-laden
runoff, noise, flying rocks, truck movements, spillage on local roads
and visual degradation.
(2) The Planning Board shall not approve use of a site
for extractive industry until the applicant has demonstrated that
the use will not have an adverse, long-term effect on the environment
or an adverse effect on the character of the neighborhood and that
the use can be conducted on the site so as to control any potential
adverse impacts.
(3) The expansion of any existing quarry or sand and gravel
operation into an area not actively mined at the time of enactment
of this Part 1 shall be considered a new use and not a preexisting
use and shall conform to all requirements of this Part 1.
(4) All quarry or sand and gravel operations shall be
treated as Type 1 actions under the State Environmental Quality Review
Act.
(5) Each phase of a mining plan shall be submitted to
the Planning Board for approval at least 90 days prior to the anticipated
commencement of site preparations for mining. The Planning Board shall
review each phase in light of the prior phases and the subsequent
phases planned, taking into account any changes in the overall mining
plan, and shall establish appropriate conditions for the operation
in such phase, which may include a performance bond to cover reclamation
of the site and evidence of insurance sufficient to cover adjacent
properties against damage, nuisance or environmental degradation resulting
from the operation.
(6) The Planning Board may require an annual review of
the operation to evaluate the effectiveness of any conditions of its
approval and the applicant's compliance with these conditions.
B. Setback of operation.
(1) No part of any quarry operation shall be within 200
feet of any district boundary or public road or within 100 feet of
property within the district in separate ownership.
(2) No processing equipment or stockpile area shall be
within 400 feet of any residential district.
(3) All parts of a quarry operation shall be screened
from any adjacent use, including postmining uses, by evergreen plantings
within the required setback area. Where adjacent parcels are vacant,
seedling trees may be used to establish screening. Where adjacent
parcels are developed within 200 feet of the property line, screen
plantings shall be at least six feet high at the time of installation.
(4) No excavation shall occur within 100 feet of any existing
stream or watercourse or of any lake or pond that is not entirely
within the parcel for which Planning Board approval is sought.
C. Environmental protection.
(1) All powered equipment shall be furnished with suitable dust-elimination and noise-control devices, as required to meet the applicable standards in §
250-23 of this Part
1.
(2) Runoff and pit drainage from all active areas of the
operation shall be retained in a siltation basin and shall not be
discharged into any stream or watercourse having less turbidity than
such retained runoff.
(3) Any process water discharge or sediment basin discharge
shall conform to all applicable standards and procedures of any agency
having jurisdiction over such discharge.
(4) Any pit or active operation within or adjacent to
a floodplain shall be protected against inundation by floodwaters.
(5) Any existing stream or drainage course and any existing
pond, lake, protected wetland or nonprotected wetland that is not
entirely within the parcel for which Planning Board approval is sought
and that lies within or adjacent to the site of a quarry or sand and
gravel operation or any processing or stockpile area shall be protected
against any activities that would degrade the water quality or damage
associated habitats of fish and wildlife. Adequate setback areas for
all activities, including appropriate vegetative cover, as determined
by the Planning Board, shall be maintained. The applicant shall demonstrate
that water quality standards, as determined by the Department of Environmental
Conservation, will be maintained in any such water body and in downstream
watercourses having a higher classification.
(6) Any active pit or high wall shall be screened from
view from public roads during all seasons of the year. Within visually
sensitive areas, an analysis of visual exposure and proposed controls
shall be conducted.
(7) Any truck entrance onto a public street or highway
shall have a minimum sight distance of 400 feet in each direction
and shall be designed to cause no interference between truck movements
and the normal traffic flow. Truck entrances shall not be located
in proximity to residences or commercial establishments.
D. Fencing and security. The active area of any quarry
or sand and gravel operation shall be secured at all times to protect
any persons or animals, such as hunters, snowmobilers, children or
pets, that may wander into the area or attempt unauthorized use of
the property. The following minimum standards shall apply:
(1) All pits and working areas shall be enclosed by fencing
suitable to prevent access by any persons not engaged in the active
operation.
(2) All road entrances to the active area of the operation
shall be secured with a locked gate to prevent entry by any unauthorized
individuals during all hours that the operation is not in progress.
(3) During the scheduled hours of operation, any unlocked
entry gates shall be controlled by a security guard employed by the
operator.
E. Reclamation.
(1) All quarry and sand and gravel operations shall restore
disturbed areas of their sites in conformity with a reclamation plan
to be approved by the Planning Board at the time of site plan approval.
(2) The reclamation plan shall indicate the postmining
use, site grading and drainage, screening and other plantings, accessways
suitable for such use and any on-site utility systems that may be
required.
(3) Grading and drainage should maintain continuity with
undisturbed areas of the property and with adjacent properties.
(4) Where the area to be reclaimed contains or is adjacent
to resources suitable for public recreational use, such as rivers,
lakes or wetlands, the reclamation plan shall provide for public access
to and use of the resources, if feasible, including parking and screening.
(5) Prior to approving a reclamation plan for a proposed operation, an applicant shall submit a reclamation plan for any abandoned or unreclaimed pit or area on the site, such plan to contain all of the information required in Subsection
E(1) through
(4) of this section.
(6) Prior to site plan approval, the applicant shall file
with the Town Board a performance bond to ensure the proper completion
of all reclamation shown on the approved reclamation plan. The amount
and period of said bond shall be determined by the Town Board upon
the recommendation of the Planning Board, and the form, sufficiency,
manner of execution and surety shall be approved by the Town Attorney
and the Town Board.
F. Postmining use.
(1) The postmining use shall conform to the use regulations
and bulk regulations of the CI District or such other use as the Planning
Board may approve.
(2) The actual postmining use shall be subject to subdivision approval and site plan review by the Planning Board, in accordance with Article
IX of this Part
1, at the time it is proposed for development.
(3) An application for a postmining use shall be accompanied
by a petition to rezone the site from E to CI or to another district
appropriate to the specific postmining use proposed.
[Added 5-20-1986 by L.L. No. 1-1986]
A. Nonresidential uses shall be screened from adjacent
residential uses by suitable vegetation. If suitable vegetation is
not existing, plantings to be installed shall be at least six feet
in height and spaced no more than six feet on center.
B. If the nonresidential use is proposed adjacent to
undeveloped land within a residential district, a screening or planting
strip of at least 15 feet in width shall be maintained, although additional
plant material need not be installed. The property owner shall permit
the future developer of the adjacent residential land to install screen
plantings within the planting strip, and such plantings shall be maintained
by the property owner.
C. The Planning Board shall consider potential problems
of commercial strip development, including traffic, access to properties,
lighting, signing and screening. If necessary, the Planning Board
shall undertake such special studies as may be required to control
any problems, or the Board may direct an applicant to furnish such
studies.
D. Bus station.
The maximum lot area shall be 60,000 square feet and the maximum building
coverage shall be 15%. The applicant shall be required to submit a
report by a certified traffic expert to the Planning Board certifying
the adequacy of on-site circulation and parking and the appropriateness
of vehicular entries and exits to maximize sight distances and minimize
interference with through traffic.
[Added 4-6-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010]
E. Green
infrastructure and low-impact development.
[Added 1-5-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
(1) Business, industrial and commercial uses are encouraged to incorporate
green infrastructure and low-impact development principles into their
site plans to reduce stormwater flow and mitigate potential environmental
impacts. Such measures include but are not limited to the following:
(b)
Geothermal heating and/or cooling.
(c)
Solar photovoltaic panels to supply on-site electrical power.
(d)
Bioswales, rain gardens, and stormwater planters for stormwater
treatment.
(e)
Parking areas constructed with permeable pavers or porous asphalt
to reduce stormwater runoff.
(2) An additional 10% development coverage may be permitted to be added to the bulk standards for special permit uses in the East Broadway Gateway zoning district providing two or more green infrastructure features listed in the Grow the Gateways Corridor Design Guidelines. See §
250-60G, Standards for all uses located in the EBG District, requiring a special use permit of the Planning Board.