[Amended 5-1-2024 by L.L. No. 3-2024]
The Village of Ossining has adopted this chapter as set forth in the text and map that constitute this chapter for the purposes set forth in Article VII of the New York State Village Law which, in the interest of the protection and promotion of the public health, safety and welfare, shall be deemed to specifically include the following, among others:
A. 
The facilitation of the efficient and adequate provision of public facilities and services;
B. 
The assurance of adequate sites for residence, industry and commerce;
C. 
The provisions of privacy for families;
D. 
The prevention and reduction of traffic congestion, so as to promote efficient and safe circulation of vehicles and pedestrians;
E. 
The maximum protection of residential areas;
F. 
The gradual elimination of nonconforming uses;
G. 
The enhancement of the appearance of the Village of Ossining as a whole;
H. 
The encouragement of flexibility in the design and development of land in such a way as to promote 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; and
I. 
The protection of the environment of the Village as a whole.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited by the short form title of the "2009 Zoning Law of the Village of Ossining, New York."