The Town Board of the Town of Orangetown determines that the title of this proposed local law shall be "Article
XIII, Route 303 Overlay Zoning District."
This local law is authorized pursuant to the Constitution of the State of New York, Article
XVII, Section
3; New York State Town Law § 261; Municipal Home Rule Law §
10; Municipal Home Rule Law § 10(1)(ii).
The Town Board of the Town of Orangetown has determined that
certain areas of the Town should be subject to land use and zoning
controls consistent with the Route 303 Plan. Specifically, the purpose
of this local law is to create zoning and land use policies that will:
A. Promote pedestrian and vehicular safety in the Route 303 corridor;
limit the proliferation of truck traffic; and minimize left hand turns,
U-turns and other turning movements and overall traffic volume;
B. Moderate and control traffic on Route 303, while recognizing that
Route 303 is in large measure a regional artery for passenger and
truck traffic, and while further recognizing that Route 303 connects
to a two-lane roadway only at the Bergen County, New Jersey state
line;
C. Promote the most desirable use of land and viewsheds in a manner
that promotes the goals of the Route 303 Sustainable Corridor Study;
D. Foster civic pride and promote enjoyment of the Town's scenic qualities;
E. Protect and buffer the viewshed of the Palisades, including Clausland
Mountain and other natural areas, as located in a series of state,
county and Town parks which run on a consistent basis parallel to
the east side of the Route 303 corridor;
F. Protect and enhance the Town of Orangetown's rich resources;
G. Ensure that parks and recreational facilities are protected and preserved
and made accessible and desirable for use by residents and visitors;
H. Encourage open space preservation and environmental stewardship;
I. Promote the economic viability of the Route 303 corridor;
J. Preserve commercial development opportunities (except that particular types of retail and retail warehouse uses shall be prohibited, pursuant to §
13.10);
K. Protect, preserve and improve neighborhood commercial areas at or
near the Oak Tree Road/Tappan, Orangeburg Road/Orangeburg and Erie
Street/Blauvelt interchanges;
L. Ensure the harmonious and orderly growth of existing neighborhood
commercial areas;
M. Discourage unattractive retail strip development;
N. Protect and buffer existing residential areas;
O. Protect and buffer abutting districts;
P. Prohibit street loading/unloading areas or activities;
Q. Promote parking in the rear yard of properties;
R. Establish landscape screening and buffering provisions.
It is, therefore, with these legislative intents in mind, that
this local law is adopted.
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In the event that any of the provisions of Article
XIII shall be in conflict with the provisions of any other local law or ordinance of the Town of Orangetown, the provisions of the more restrictive ordinance shall control, including but not limited to Note No. 2 of the Use and Bulk Tables.
The Route 303 Overlay District is a zoned district enumerated in §
2.1 of the Orangetown Zoning Code (Establishment of districts) which overlays other zoning districts enumerated in the Code. The District regulations apply to all land use applications for which a portion of the subject property is located within the District as delineated on the District Map and as described in § 2.21 of the Orangetown Zoning Code.