This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as the "Scenic Road District Law for the Town of Ramapo."
The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo wishes
to preserve its historic resources, stone walls, other natural features,
and scenic views from its roadways and other public areas by channeling
new development away from those areas and onto lands which are not
as scenic and historically significant. The view experienced from
these areas contributes significantly to the overall character of
the Town, an attribute the community seeks to preserve and enhance
while accommodating growth and change. Where development occurs in
sensitive scenic areas, the Town wishes to assure that such development
is consistent with the objective of maintaining the existing scenic
character of such areas to the greatest extent practicable. Specifically,
the Town finds:
A. That the natural, open character of the Ramapo Scenic
Road District is a critical feature of the unique heritage of the
Town of Ramapo whose preservation enriches and benefits both residents
and visitors;
B. That the Ramapo Scenic Road District is characterized
by historic homes and buildings, mature trees, thick virgin woodlands
or fields which contribute to the overall scenic, historic and quality
character of the Town;
C. That it is desirable to protect panoramic views as
well as sensitive natural habitats on the Ramapo Scenic Road District;
and
D. That preservation of these features while providing
for appropriate development can only be achieved by encouraging flexibility
in the design of land use and development projects.
The enforcement official as designated in §
376-140 of Chapter
376, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ramapo, as may be amended, shall have the power, right and authority to issue an appearance ticket, as the same is defined in Article 150 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the State of New York, for the violation of any section of this chapter. In addition, the Town of Ramapo may institute an appropriate action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to § 268 of the Town Law of the State of New York.
Any person violating any section or provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 3 violation as defined in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
II, Penalties, of the Code of the Town of Ramapo, and shall be punished according to the provisions thereunder.
Whenever the Building Inspector shall approve
or disapprove a building permit pursuant to this chapter, such decision
shall be reviewable by appeal to the Board of Appeals from the Building
Inspector's decision. The appeal shall be taken not more than 30 days
after the filing of the decision of the Building Inspector in the
office of the Building Inspector.