Village of Caledonia, NY Article II R-R Rural Residence Districts

§ 215-9 Purpose; permitted uses.

A. The R-R Rural Residence Districts are primarily for nonfarm or suburban residential uses. In them, no building or other structure shall be built, altered or erected to be used for any purpose other than those listed below.

B. The following uses are permitted in the R-R Rural Residence District:

(1) A one-family dwelling and its accessory buildings and uses.

(2) Other uses and other buildings and structures and accessory uses as provided by Article XIV, Signs; § 215-74, Temporary permits; and § 215-92, Private swimming pools.

(3) Home occupations, including professional offices, provided that the special provisions contained in Article XVI are met.

§ 215-10 Conditional uses.

The following conditional uses are permitted, subject to site development plan review and approval by the Planning Board under the provisions of Article XII and any applicable special provisions:

A. Air landing field.

B. Cemetery.

C. Church.

D. Clubhouse. (See also § 215-77.)

E. Electric substation, gas district governor station, telephone exchange or other public utility building, structure or use, except a business office, storage yard or repair shop.

F. Golf course, public or private.

G. Home day care. (See also § 215-78.)

H. Municipal, county, state or federal use.

I. Parish house.

J. Private school or college and its usual appurtenances, including living and dining facilities, but not including vocational, trade or business schools.

K. Public library.

L. Public parks and noncommercial public recreational facilities.

M. Retreat. (See also § 215-79.)

N. Riding stable or riding academy.

O. Satellite antenna. (See also § 215-81.)

P. Schools offering general educational courses.

Q. Small animal hospital.

R. Fairgrounds.

§ 215-11 Area, yard and height regulations.

A. Area per dwelling unit. The minimum land area per dwelling unit shall be 40,000 square feet.

B. Lot width. The minimum width of the lot at the front building line shall be 200 feet.

C. Front yards. No building or part of a building shall extend nearer to the street right-of-way line than 60 feet.

D. Rear yards. There shall be a rear yard with a depth of not less than 50 feet.

E. Side yards. There shall be two side yards with a total width of not less than 60 feet. No side yard shall be less than 20 feet.

F. Height. For each foot the height of a building or other structure exceeds 35 feet, the total width of the two side yards shall be increased by two feet.

G. Exceptions. For exceptions, see Article XIII.

§ 215-12 Accessory buildings.

No detached barn or other accessory building shall be placed closer to a side or rear property line than 15 feet or closer to the street line than the front of the principal building or 60 feet, whichever is greater. A garage or carport may extend into the rear yard.