These standards and guidelines shall be applied to nonresidential
development in the Central Business District of the Villages.
A.
New construction shall have a maximum setback of zero to five feet
from the public right-of-way. Relief from this provision may be provided
for pedestrian amenities, such as recessed entries or chamfered corners.
B.
New construction shall extend to both side property lines.
C.
New construction shall be or appear to be two stories in height and
no greater than three stories in height.
D.
New construction or remodeling shall incorporate a roof form which
reflects the adjacent late 19th or early 20th century buildings. Flat
roof slopes shall slope to the back and will have a decorative cornice
at the top of the building. Peaked or gable roofs shall have significant
overhangs and decorative brackets are encouraged.
E.
Entry points shall be located to afford direct access from the sidewalk.
Corner buildings may have two separate entry points or a single entry
point at the corner.
F.
All of the facades of the building which face a public street shall
be architecturally consistent (i.e., building materials, style, etc.)
with each other.
A.
Building facades shall reflect the late 19th or early 20th century
style of the Villages.
B.
The pedestrian zone (two feet to eight feet above the sidewalk) shall
have a minimum of 60% clear glass. Opaque or heavily tinted glass
is not permitted.
C.
The pedestrian zone should not be obscured to allow visual access
to the interior of the building. Displays that allow visual access
of a minimum of three feet into the building (excluding window treatments
such as curtains or blinds) shall be permitted.
D.
A minimum of 25% of the facade for the upper floor shall incorporate
transparent glass openings.
E.
Existing windows shall not be covered up or changed in size unless
the proposed change is part of an effort to restore the original appearance
of the building.
F.
No external security devices (coiling shutters, accordion gates,
etc.) shall be utilized. Alternative security systems, such as lighting,
alarms, and interior barriers, are to be used when necessary.
G.
A visual separation shall be provided between the first and second
story of a building. This element may consist of decorative trim,
awnings, or a change of material that creates added relief in order
to add a shadow line that delineates the end of the first story.
H.
Large buildings, greater than 40 feet in width, shall be designed
to look like multiple smaller buildings.
A.
All new construction or remodeling that is visible from the public
right-of-way shall utilize materials that appear to be smaller in
scale, such as brick or clapboard. Larger-scale materials, such as
concrete block, shall be limited to the rear of the building.
B.
Brick selected for new construction or renovation shall reflect the
surrounding late 19th or early 20th century buildings.
C.
Vertical siding is permissible if it reflects the late 19th or early
20th century style architecture.
D.
All wood shall be finished using either stain or paint. All metal
shall be colored; clear coated aluminum or stainless steel is not
permitted unless it already exists.
A.
Awnings shall be consistent with materials used in the late 19th
or early 20th century (i.e., canvas, wood, etc.).
B.
If awnings are placed on a facade, they shall be consistent with
the shape of the window that they are located over. For example, an
awning placed over an arched window shall be arched and an awning
placed over a rectangular window shall be a flat-topped awning.
C.
Awnings shall have a triangular or curved profile.
D.
Awnings may not be backlit.
E.
Doors should allow visual access to the interior of the building.
If the door is solid, it shall be multi-panel. All doors shall be
painted or stained to accent the building.
These following requirements are intended to augment the sign regulations outlined in Article 52. In cases where there are conflicting requirements, this section shall take precedence.
A.
Signage must be located in a manner that creates a pedestrian-friendly
atmosphere. Methods to be encouraged are: attached to the facade of
the building, hanging signs suspended above the sidewalk, or placement
on an awning.
B.
The size and location of the signs should respect the architectural
elements of the building.
C.
Signs painted or posted on the interior of storefront windows should
not obstruct visual access to the interior of the building.
D.
Temporary signs should be designed and placed in a manner that does
not obscure visual access to the interior of the building.
E.
Pole signs are prohibited within the CB District. Detached signs shall consist of a monument sign no taller than five feet in height and constructed using materials that are consistent with § 300-57.4.
F.
Perpendicular signs are permitted. Perpendicular sign shall not project
more than five feet from the facade of the building to which it is
attached. There must be a minimum of nine feet of clearance between
the bottom of the sign and the sidewalk. The maximum size of a perpendicular
sign is 16 square feet.
G.
Sandwich board signs are permitted within the CB District if they
meet the following requirements:
(1)
The maximum size of a sandwich board sign may not exceed six
square feet per side.
(2)
The sign must be removed and stored in an area not visible from
the public right-of-way during nonbusiness hours.
(3)
Sandwich board type signs should be consistent (colors, graphics,
etc.) with the building-mounted signs.
(4)
The business owner must have an insurance policy that includes
the sandwich board sign.
A.
The demolition of any structure within the CB District is considered
an unlisted action under SEQR. Site plan approval of a proposed redevelopment
plan for the property must be obtained prior to the issuance of a
demolition permit. Relief from this provision may be granted by the
Village Board of Trustees if the structure is deemed to be a safety
hazard by the Code Enforcement Officer.
B.
Drive-through facilities must be in conjunction with a permitted
use. Stand-alone drive-through facilities are prohibited.
C.
A drive-through facility must be placed to the rear of the structure
in order to ensure that its presence does not obstruct pedestrian
access to the building and along the public right-of-way. A detached
facility may be used to accomplish this.
