Town of Vernon, NY Rural Hamlet Zoning District

§ 139-16 Purpose; permitted uses; supplemental regulations.

Purpose and intent. The Rural Hamlet Zoning District is intended to serve residents within a hamlet or similarly developed setting with limited "neighborhood style" retail, personal or service-oriented services. This district may include a mix of the aforementioned services with higher density residential development within an existing or planned water district. Small commercial businesses less than 2,500 square feet may be in proximity to residential uses, and large-scale businesses of traffic-intensive uses will be discouraged. The interspersing of residential uses in "traditional neighborhood design" is encouraged, including first-floor commercial with second-story residential or professional office space, to enhance or maintain a balanced neighborhood character.

Uses permitted by right with a building permit as required shall be as follows:

(1)

Single-family dwelling on a permanent foundation and its accessory uses and structures.

Uses permitted upon site plan review are as follows: (See Article XXI):

(1)

Retail or personal services.

(2)

Offices.

(3)

Delis, pizza shops or restaurants less than 2,500 square feet.

(4)

Churches.

(5)

Two-family dwellings.

(6)

Multifamily dwellings.

(7)

Service stations serving no more than four vehicles simultaneously.

(8)

Convenience stores of 2,000 square feet or less.

(9)

Second- or third-story apartments.

(10)

Neighborhood-oriented commercial services.

(11)

Home occupations.

(12)

Banquet facilities.

[Added 9-10-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]

Uses permitted upon issuance of a special use permit (See § 139-96C):

(1)

Motor vehicle service stations with no gas sales.

(2)

Multifamily dwellings.

(3)

Child day-care facilities, excluding such facilities described in Social Services Law [See § 390, Subdivision 12(b), of the Social Services Law].

(4)

Parks, playgrounds and other similar recreational facilities which are privately operated but not for profit.

(5)

Private schools (nursery through college).

(6)

Tourist homes; hostels.

Prohibited uses are as follows:

(1)

Convenience stores greater than 2,000 square feet.

(2)

Gas stations that service more than four vehicles simultaneously.

(3)

Drive-in or drive-through services.

(4)

Outdoor sales display or operations.

Supplemental regulations shall apply as follows:

(1)

Height, yard, and corner lot exceptions.

(2)

Compliance with Highway and Conservation Overlay Districts.

(3)

Off-street parking and loading.

(4)

Signs.

(5)

Screening and landscaping.

(6)

Accessory uses and structures.

§ 139-17 Dimensional requirements.

The following dimensional requirements apply:

Residential structures and uses.

(1)

Lots shall meet the following requirements:

Regulation	One-Family	Two-Family	Multi- family
Area, minimum (square feet)	20,000	20,000	3,000 per d.u.
Area, with public water and sewer (square feet)	12,500	12,500
Width, minimum (feet)	80	80	100
Lot coverage (maximum percentage)	30%	25%	50%

(2)

Principal structures and accessory structures shall meet the following requirements:

Regulation		One-Family	Two-Family	Multi- family
Front yard setback (feet)		80	80
*(Measured from the center line of the street unless the highway overlay applies; see § 139-25.)
Side yard setback
	One side (feet)	15	15	15
	Total both sides (feet)	35	35	35
Rear yard setback
	Principal structure (feet)	35	35	35
	Accessory structure (feet)	10	10	10
Maximum height (feet)		30	30	30