Specific requirements for each zoning district are found on the following zoning schedules numbered §§
250-8 through
250-15.
[Amended 3-24-2021 by L.L. No. 2-2021]
A. The MU/W District, adjacent to the Commercial District, provides
for the continuation of commercial and industrial activities in areas
already containing this type of activity and provides for expanded
residential or commercial water-enhanced uses consistent with the
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program for the Village of Athens.
Proximity to Route No. 385 and the Hudson River make these districts
amenable to future growth. Uses which require a waterfront location
shall be encouraged.
B. Permitted uses shall be as follows:
(1) No uses in the MU/W District are permitted by right; all require
site plan and special use approvals by the Planning Board.
C. Uses requiring a special use permit, pursuant to §§
250-32 and
250-33, shall be as follows:
(1) Retail store and shop, oriented to and/or supportive of water-related
activities and designed primarily to serve the needs of pedestrian
and marine visitors to the riverfront.
(2) Office, professional and business.
(3) Service business oriented to and/or supportive of water-related activities.
(5) Restaurant, no drive-through.
(6) Research and development facility.
(9) Multiple-family dwelling.
D. All uses in the MU/W District shall be subject to site plan review pursuant to §
250-34.
E. All uses in the MU/W District shall provide for some form of water-related
recreation use as an accessory use on the site.
F. Minimum lot sizes shall be as follows:
(1) Area: 20,000 square feet.
G. Maximum height of buildings shall be 35 feet.
H. Minimum front yard depth shall be 25 feet.
I. Minimum side yard depth shall be 25 feet.
J. Minimum rear yard depth shall be 25 feet from the mean high waterline
of the Hudson River.
K. Exceptions to setbacks.
(1) Setback can be modified as part of the site plan review.
(2) Fences shall not be subject to setback regulations.
L. Performance standards. No land or building in any MU/W District shall
be used or occupied in such manner as to create any dangerous, injurious,
noxious or other hazard due to odor, fire, noise, explosion, vibration,
smoke, dust or other form of air pollution, glare, electrical or other
disturbance. The determination of potentially dangerous or objectionable
elements shall be made at locations as follows:
(1) At the point of origin for fire and explosion hazards, for radioactivity
and electrical disturbances and for smoke and other forms of air pollution.
(2) At the property line for noise, vibration, glare, odors and other
hazards or nuisances.
M. For the uses permitted in the MU/W District, the Planning Board shall
determine, in addition to the standards set forth for review of special
use permits, in its judgment that:
(1) It shall not have a negative impact on the public health, safety
and general welfare.
(2) It is appropriately located and served with respect to transportation
facilities, water supply, fire and police protection, waste disposal
and similar facilities.
(3) Adequate off-street parking spaces are provided to handle the proposed
use or uses.
(4) The neighborhood character and surrounding property values are reasonably
safeguarded.
(5) The use will not cause traffic congestion or create a traffic hazard.
(6) Adequate design of grades, paving, gutters, drainage and treatment
of turf to handle stormwater, prevent erosion and dust is provided.
(7) Proper design and arrangement of signs and lighting devices with
respect to traffic control and adjacent neighborhoods is provided.
(8) Adequate screen planting, fencing or walls to shield adjacent residential
districts from business structures and uses is provided.
(9) Other conditions of this chapter are satisfied.
(10)
Views to the water should be protected to the maximum extent
whenever possible.
N. Site design. The Village of Athens is looking for an attractive,
well-planned, distinct riverfront development which serves to strengthen
the Hudson River waterfront community image. Development plans shall
incorporate traditional patterns and layout provision for walking
areas and alleyways. In determining the placement of structures on
the site, the Planning Board shall consider the protection and preservation
of unique and sensitive environmental and historic features, the maintenance
of the general character of the shoreline, scenic views and vistas,
and the specific goals established for this district.