[Added 10-10-2017 by L.L.
No. 7-2017]
A. At least one garage is required per each residential dwelling unit,
and it is intended to provide off-street vehicular parking and incidental
household storage. It cannot be used for any commercial purpose or
leased or used to someone other than the house's owner or tenant.
B. Garages may be attached or detached. If a garage is attached to the
principal structure it shall be considered a part of that structure
and must comply with all requirements for a principal structure. If
a garage is detached it shall conform to the requirements for an accessory
building as provided for in all ordinances of the Town of Haverstraw.
C. No garage can be used as "habitable space," which includes "living,
sleeping, eating or cooking." Bathrooms and open-flame heaters are
prohibited.
D. Any existing garage in a dwelling shall not be expanded, altered,
reconstructed or converted so as to eliminate such existing garage,
unless a one-car garage remains or a new garage is constructed on
the property in a manner that shall conform to the requirements of
all applicable provisions of all ordinances of the Town of Haverstraw.
E. Renovations like permanent enclosure of a garage with a framed wall,
brick, siding or other materials shall conform to the requirements
of all applicable provisions of all ordinances of the Town of Haverstraw.
F. Faucets and utility sinks that meet the Town Code are permitted,
as is basic electrical service for minor repairs or hobbies.
G. Garages must be enclosed only by a nontransparent overhead retractable
door that allows vehicles to enter and exit freely. Other types of
garage doors that are consistent with the home's architecture, like
carriage doors, can be used if the Town approves. The door must meet
State Building Code standards.