[Amended 9-25-1996 by L.L. No. 5-1996]
Pursuant to § 7-725-a of the Village Law as amended, § 266-59 of the Zoning Local Law of the Village of Suffern (hereinafter referred to as the "Zoning Law")[1] delegates final authority to the Planning Board for approval of any site plan required by the Zoning Law. These regulations are adopted pursuant to § 7-725-a of the Village Law to establish procedures and standards for review of site plan applications.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 266, Zoning.
A. 
The provisions of these regulations apply to site plans required by § 266-59 of the Zoning Law of the Village of Suffern.
B. 
Site plan required. Except for one-family and two-family dwellings, approval of a site plan by the Planning Board is required for:
(1) 
The development or redevelopment of any property or structure for a new use;
(2) 
The expansion or relocation of any existing use;
(3) 
The paving of nonresidential parking areas and associated driveways; or
(4) 
Any change of use of a property or structure.
C. 
Change of use. A change of use of a building, structure or lot is interpreted for purposes of this chapter as:
(1) 
A change that results in a difference in the numerical listing or the use column (permitted, accessory or special permit) for a use as specified in § 266-22, Schedule of General Use Requirements;[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of General Use Requirements is located at the end of Chapter 266, Zoning.
(2) 
A change in the off-street parking standards for a use as specified in § 266-22, Schedule of General Use Requirements;
(3) 
A change in a building's facade.
D. 
Where site plan approval is required, applications for the issuance of a building permit, certificate of occupancy or certificate of use must be accompanied by a copy of the approved site plan bearing the signature of the Planning Board Chairman. The continued validity of any certificate of occupancy or certificate of use shall be subject to continued conformity with such approved site plan and conditions. Revisions of approved site plans shall be subject to the same approval procedure.
E. 
Change of signage. A change of signage shall require sign plan approval in accordance with § 228-26B.
Definitions of terms used in these regulations shall be as set forth in Article II of the Village of Suffern Zoning Law.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 266, Zoning.