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Authority. This chapter, which shall be known as the "Village of Liberty Zoning Law," is enacted under the authority of the New York State Village Law and § 10 of the New York State Municipal Home Rule Law.
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Interpretation. The provisions of this chapter, in their interpretation and application, shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare.
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Conflict. This chapter is not intended to interfere with, abrogate, or annul any other law, rule or regulation, statute or provision of law. Where any of the provisions of these regulations impose restrictions different from any other law, rule or regulation or other provision of law, whichever provisions are more restrictive or impose higher standards shall control. This chapter, however, shall repeal and replace in its entirety the existing Chapter 87 of the Village of Liberty Code.
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Separability. If any part or provision of these regulations is judged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in application to the part or provision directly on which judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this chapter or the application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The Village hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of these regulations even without such part or provision or application.
It is the legislative intent of this chapter to provide for the orderly and desirable development and use of land within the Village of Liberty. This chapter incorporates the Liberty Joint Comprehensive Plan and is expected to evolve over time to meet other changing needs. Regular reviews and updates are anticipated. Specific purposes include the following:
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The facilitation of the efficient and adequate provisions of public facilities and services.
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The protection of residential areas and the provision of privacy for families.
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The prevention and reduction of traffic congestion and the provision of safe and adequate traffic access to uses generating large volumes of traffic.
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The protection of business areas by the reduction of traffic congestion caused by insufficient roadway capacity and/or design and inadequate parking facilities.
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The preservation of historic and natural features and the accommodation of new development in such a way as to maintain and enhance the desirable aesthetic qualities of the Village.
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To make the provision for, so far as conditions permit, the accommodation of solar energy systems and equipment and the access to sunlight necessary therefor.
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The assurance of adequate sites for residence, industry and commerce.
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The enhancement of the appearance of the Village of Liberty as a whole.
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The encouragement of flexibility in the design and development of land in such a way as to produce the most appropriate use of lands, to facilitate the adequate and economical provision of streets and utilities and to preserve the natural and scenic qualities of open lands.