These requirements are the baseline for development of a site.
A. 
District intent. This is a general description of the characteristics of the district the zoning promotes.
B. 
Development standards.
(1) 
These are the generally applicable dimensional regulations and requirements. These requirements are subject to any applicable overlay district requirement (see Article III) and any other supplementary regulations (see Article VI) and by Article X, which explicitly prohibits certain uses.
(2) 
For calculating setbacks, lot clearing and lot coverage, lot sizes may be rounded down to the nearest value listed.
Use
Use Type
Area
Lot Width
(feet)
The land uses allowable in the district
Describes if the use is permitted principal, special use, accessory, accessory special use
The minimum lot sizes for the use listed. In the case of one- or two-family residential, the minimum lot size pertains to subdivision. One- and two-family residential is allowed on preexisting lots smaller than the minimum as long as it meets the setback requirements and the New York State Department of Health standards.
The minimum lot width required.
A. 
District intent. To complement the River Management District by centralizing river-related commercial activity.
B. 
Development standards.
(1) 
Maximum height: 35 feet.
(2) 
Side yard setbacks.
Size of Lot
Required Setback
(feet)
1 acre or smaller
25
Larger than 1 acre but smaller than 3 acres
30
3 acres or larger
35
(3) 
Front yard setback: 50 feet from the edge of the right-of-way. If there is no right-of-way, then 75 feet from the center of the road.
(4) 
Rear yard setback: 50 feet.
(5) 
Steep slopes: Development is not allowed on slopes steeper than 15%.
(6) 
Maximum lot coverage.
Size of Lot
(acres)
Maximum Lot Coverage
Less than or equal to 1
75%
1.1 to 1.5
65%
1.6 to 2
55%
2.1 to 2.5
40%
2.6 to 3
30%
Larger than 3
20%
(7) 
Maximum lot clearing.
Size of Lot
(acres)
Maximum Lot Coverage
Less than or equal to 1
90%
1.1 to 1.5
80%
1.6 to 2
70%
2.1 to 2.5
60%
2.6 to 3
50%
Larger than 3
40%
C. 
Uses.
[Amended 8-12-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015]
KEY:
P = Principal permitted use
SU = Special use
A = Accessory use
SU/A = Special accessory use
Schedule of Uses and Bulk Regulations Table
River Hamlet District
Use
Use Type
Area
(acres)
Lot Width
(feet)
1- and 2-family dwelling units
P
3
150
Wildlife management
P
1
100
Outdoor recreation
P
1
100
Public facilities
P
1
100
Public parks and recreational facilities
P
1
100
Recreational facilities
P
1
100
Forest management
P
3
150
Educational institutions
SU
1
100
Religious institutions
SU
1
100
Offices, business and professional
SU
3
150
Multifamily dwelling units
SU
3
150
Commercial recreation
SU
1
100
Retail establishment
SU
1
100
Service establishments
SU
1
100
Restaurant
SU
1
100
Drive-through restaurant
SU
1
100
Drinking establishments
SU
1
100
Hotels
SU
3
150
Motels
SU
3
150
Public utility facility
SU
1
100
Motor vehicle service stations
SU
1
100
Auto sales
SU
1
100
Outdoor recreation, motorized
SU
10
200
Clubs
SU
1
100
Conservation subdivisions
SU
3-acre lot density for yield plan
Bed-and-breakfasts
SU
1
100
Stables, commercial
SU
10
200
Animal husbandry (with the exception of private stables)
SU
1
100
Home-based businesses
SU/A
N/A
Private garages
A
N/A
Farm stands
A
N/A
Swimming pools
A
N/A
Stables, private
A
N/A
Carports
A
N/A
Care cottages
A
N/A
Accessory apartments
A
N/A
Accessory buildings
A
N/A
A. 
District intent. To protect the rural character of the less densely developed areas of the Town. Conservation subdivisions are preferred for subdivisions of five lots or more.
B. 
Development standards.
(1) 
Maximum height: 35 feet.
(2) 
Side yard setbacks.
Size of Lot
(acres)
Required Setback
(feet)
Smaller than 3
25
3 to 9
35
Larger than 9
75
(3) 
Front yard setback: 50 feet from the edge of the right-of-way. If there is no right-of-way, then 75 feet from the center of the road.
(4) 
Rear yard setback: 50 feet.
(5) 
Maximum lot coverage: 15%.
(6) 
Maximum lot clearing: 30%.
(7) 
Steep slopes: Development is not allowed on slopes steeper than 15%.
C. 
Uses.
[Amended 1-8-2014 by L.L. No. 1-2014; 8-12-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015]
KEY:
P = Principal permitted use
SU = Special use
A = Accessory use
SU/A = Special accessory use
Schedule of Uses and Bulk Regulations Table
Rural Residential District
Use
Use Type
Area
(acres)
Lot Width
(feet)
1- and 2-family dwelling units
P
5
200
Agriculture
P
5
200
Animal husbandry (with the exception of private stables)
P
5
200
Forest management
P
5
200
Wildlife management
P
5
200
Outdoor recreation
P
5
200
Public facilities
P
1
100
Public utility facility
P
5
200
Public parks and recreational facilities
P
1
100
Recreational facilities
P
5
200
Multifamily dwelling units
SU
5 acres for the first 2 units; and
2 1/2 acres for each additional unit
200
Kennels
SU
5
200
Commercial recreation
SU
5
200
Educational institutions
SU
5
200
Religious institutions
SU
5
200
Adult-oriented businesses
SU
5
200
Lesser scope mineral extraction
SU
10
200
Light industrial uses
SU
5
200
Hotels
SU
5
200
Motels
SU
5
200
Bed-and-breakfasts
SU
5
200
Campgrounds
SU
10
200
Cemeteries
SU
5
200
Clubs
SU
5
200
Stables, commercial
SU
10
200
Children's camps
SU
5
200
Conservation subdivisions
SU
5-acre lot density for yield plan
Home-based occupations
SU/A
N/A
Home-based businesses
SU/A
N/A
Private garages
A
N/A
Farm stands
A
N/A
Swimming pools
A
N/A
Care cottages
A
N/A
Carports
A
N/A
Stables, private
A
N/A
Accessory building
A
N/A
Accessory apartments
A
N/A
A. 
District intent. To provide an area in Town for generally low-density residential development and complementary uses while preserving open space and community character. Conservation subdivisions are preferred.
B. 
Development standards.
(1) 
Maximum height: 35 feet.
(2) 
Side yard setbacks: 50 feet.
(3) 
Front yard setback: 50 feet from the edge of the right-of-way. If there is no right-of-way, then 75 feet from the center of the road.
(4) 
Rear yard setback: 50 feet.
(5) 
Maximum lot coverage: 15%.
(6) 
Maximum lot clearing: 30%
(7) 
Steep slopes: Development is not allowed on slopes steeper than 15%.
C. 
Uses.
[Amended 8-12-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015]
KEY:
P = Principal permitted use
SU = Special use
A = Accessory use
SU/A = Special accessory use
Schedule of Uses and Bulk Regulations Table
Hillside District
Use
Use Type
Area
(acres)
Lot Width
(feet)
1- and 2-family dwelling units
P
5
200
Forest management
P
5
200
Wildlife management
P
5
200
Outdoor recreation
P
5
200
Public facilities
P
5
200
Public parks
P
5
200
Recreational facilities
P
5
200
Conservation subdivisions
SU
5-acre lot density calculation for yield plan
Educational institutions
SU
5
200
Religious institutions
SU
5
200
Commercial recreation
SU
5
200
Hotels
SU
5
200
Motels
SU
5
200
Public utility facility
SU
5
200
Clubs
SU
5
200
Offices, business and professional
SU
5
200
Bed-and-breakfasts
SU
5
200
Stables, commercial
SU
10
200
Lesser scope mineral extraction
SU
10
200
Agriculture
SU
5
200
Animal husbandry (with the exception of private stables)
SU
5
200
Home-based businesses
SU/A
N/A
Home-based occupations
A
N/A
Private garages
A
N/A
Farm stands
A
N/A
Swimming pools
A
N/A
Stables, private
A
N/A
Carports
A
N/A
Care cottages
A
N/A
Accessory apartments
A
N/A
Accessory building
A
N/A
A. 
District intent. To create a Town Center feel. Mixed uses are allowable with a special use permit.
B. 
Development standards.
(1) 
Maximum height: 35 feet.
(2) 
Side yard setbacks.
Size of Lot
(acres)
Required Setback
(feet)
Smaller than 3
25
3 to 9
35
Larger than 9
75
(3) 
Front yard setback: 50 feet from the edge of the right-of-way. If there is no right-of-way, then 75 feet from the center of the road.
(4) 
Rear yard setback: 50 feet.
(5) 
Maximum lot coverage.
Size of Lot
(acres)
Maximum Lot Coverage
Less than or equal to 1
75%
1.1 to 1.5
65%
1.6 to 2
55%
2.1 to 2.5
40%
2.6 to 3
30%
Larger than 3
20%
(6) 
Maximum lot clearing.
Size of Lot
(acres)
Maximum Lot Coverage
Less than or equal to 1
90%
1.1 to 1.5
80%
1.6 to 2
70%
2.1 to 2.5
60%
2.6 to 3
50%
Larger than 3
40%
C. 
Uses.
[Amended 1-8-2014 by L.L. No. 1-2014; 8-12-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015]
KEY:
P = Principal permitted use
SU = Special use
A = Accessory use
SU/A = Special accessory use
Schedule of Uses and Bulk Regulations Table
Glen Spey District
Use
Use Type
Area
(acres)
Lot Width
(feet)
1- and 2-family dwelling units
P
3
150
Forest management
P
50
200
Wildlife management
P
10
200
Offices, business and professional
P
1
100
Outdoor recreation
P
10
200
Public facilities
P
1
100
Public utility facility
P
1
100
Public parks and recreational facilities
P
1
100
Recreational facilities
P
1
100
Educational institutions
SU
10
200
Religious institutions
SU
1
100
Multifamily dwelling units
SU
3 acres for the first 2 units; and
1/2 acre more for each additional unit
Conservation subdivision
SU
3-acre lot density calculation for the yield plan
Manufactured home parks
SU
20-acre minimum site with a
maximum density of 1 unit per 1.5
Commercial recreation
SU
1
100
Service establishments
SU
1
100
Retail establishment
SU
1
100
Restaurant
SU
1
100
Drinking establishments
SU
1
100
Hotels
SU
3
150
Motels
SU
3
150
Motor vehicle service stations
SU
1
100
Clubs
SU
1
100
Bed-and-breakfasts
SU
1
100
Stables, commercial
SU
10
200
Funeral homes
SU
1
100
Child day-care facilities
SU
1
100
Agriculture
SU
10
200
Animal husbandry (with the exception of private stables)
SU
10
200
Home-based businesses
SU/A
N/A
Home-based occupations
A
N/A
Private garages
A
N/A
Farm stands
A
N/A
Swimming pools
A
N/A
Care cottages
A
N/A
Carports
A
N/A
Stables, private
A
N/A
Accessory building
A
N/A
Accessory apartments
A
N/A
A. 
District intent. To accommodate the existing dense settlement while allowing compatible growth.
B. 
Development standards.
(1) 
Maximum height: 35 feet
(2) 
Side yard setbacks: 35 feet
(3) 
Front yard setback: 50 feet from the edge of the right-of-way. If there is no right-of-way, then 75 feet from the center of the road.
(4) 
Rear yard setback: 50 feet.
(5) 
Maximum lot coverage: 20%.
(6) 
Maximum lot clearing: 50%.
(7) 
Steep slopes: Development is not allowed on slopes steeper than 15%.
C. 
Uses.[1]
KEY:
P = Principal permitted use
SU = Special use
A = Accessory use
SU/A = Special accessory use
Schedule of Uses and Bulk Regulations Table
Mohican Lake District
Use
Use Type
Area
(acres)
Lot Width
(feet)
1- and 2-family dwelling units
P
2
150
Forest management
P
2
150
Wildlife management
P
2
150
Outdoor recreation
P
2
150
Public facilities
P
2
150
Public utility facility
P
2
150
Public parks and recreational facilities
P
2
150
Recreational facilities
P
2
150
Restaurant
SU
2
150
Drinking establishments
SU
2
150
Religious institutions
SU
2
150
Bed-and-breakfasts
SU
2
150
Clubs
SU
2
150
Children's camps
SU
2
150
Conservation subdivisions
SU
2
150
Commercial recreation
SU
2
150
Offices, business and professional
SU
2
150
Home-based businesses
SU/A
N/A
Home-based occupations
A
N/A
Private garages
A
N/A
Swimming pools
A
N/A
Stables, private
A
N/A
Farm stands
A
N/A
Carports
A
N/A
Accessory apartments
A
N/A
Accessory building
A
N/A
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
District intent. To maintain the pristine quality of this area. Conservation subdivisions are preferred for subdivisions of five lots or more.
B. 
Development standards.
(1) 
Maximum height: 35 feet.
(2) 
Side yard setbacks.
Size of Lot
(acres)
Required Setback
(feet)
Smaller than 3
25
3 to 9
35
Larger than 9
75
(3) 
Front yard setback: 50 feet from the edge of the right-of-way. If there is no right-of-way, then 75 feet from the center of the road.
(4) 
Rear yard setback: 50 feet.
(5) 
Steep slopes: Development is not allowed on slopes steeper than 15%.
(6) 
Maximum lot coverage.
Size of Lot
(acres)
Maximum Lot Coverage
Less than or equal to 1
75%
1.1 to 1.5
65%
1.6 to 2
55%
2.1 to 2.5
40%
2.6 to 3
30%
Larger than 3
20%
(7) 
Maximum lot clearing.
Size of Lot
(acres)
Maximum Lot Coverage
Less than or equal to 1
90%
1.1 to 1.5
80%
1.6 to 2
70%
2.1 to 2.5
60%
2.6 to 3
50%
Larger than 3
40%
C. 
Uses.[1]
KEY:
P = Principal permitted use
SU = Special use
A = Accessory use
SU/A = Special accessory use
Schedule of Uses and Bulk Regulations Table
Mongaup River Valley District
Use
Use Type
Area
(acres)
Lot Width
(feet)
1- and 2-family dwelling units
P
5
200
Forest management
P
5
200
Wildlife management
P
5
200
Outdoor recreation
P
5
200
Public facilities
P
1
100
Public utility facility
P
1
100
Public parks and recreational facilities
P
1
100
Recreational facilities
P
1
100
Lesser scope mineral extraction
SU
10
200
Clubs
SU
10
200
Children's camps
SU
5
200
Stables, commercial
SU
10
200
Conservation subdivisions
SU
5-acre lot density calculation for yield plan
Bed-and-breakfasts
SU
5
200
Home-based businesses
SU/A
N/A
Home-based occupations
A
N/A
Private garages
A
N/A
Stables, private
A
N/A
Farm stands
A
N/A
Swimming pools
A
N/A
Care cottages
A
N/A
Carports
A
N/A
Accessory apartments
A
N/A
Accessory building
A
N/A
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
District intent. To accommodate the community's established regulations and deed restrictions. Nothing herein shall in any way be construed to impose any additional obligation on the Town to enforce the provisions of the community's established regulations and deed restrictions. To the extent that any purported proscribed conduct is alleged to be a distinct violation of this chapter, however, the Town may enforce the provisions of this chapter according to Article VII of this chapter, supra.
B. 
Development standards.
(1) 
Maximum height: 35 feet.
(2) 
Side yard setbacks.
Size of Lot
(acres)
Required Setback
(feet)
Smaller than 3
25
3 to 9
35
Larger than 9
75
(3) 
Front yard setback: 50 feet from the edge of the right-of-way. If there is no right-of-way, then 75 feet from the center of the road.
(4) 
Rear yard setback: 50 feet.
(5) 
Steep slopes: Development is not allowed on slopes steeper than 15%.
(6) 
Maximum lot coverage.
Size of Lot
(acres)
Maximum Lot Coverage
Less than or equal to 1
75%
1.1 to 1.5
65%
1.6 to 2
55%
2.1 to 2.5
40%
2.6 to 3
30%
Larger than 3
20%
(7) 
Maximum lot clearing.
Size of Lot
(acres)
Maximum Lot Coverage
Less than or equal to 1
90%
1.1 to 1.5
80%
1.6 to 2
70%
2.1 to 2.5
60%
2.6 to 3
50%
Larger than 3
40%
C. 
Uses.[1]
KEY:
P = Principal permitted use
SU = Special use
A = Accessory use
SU/A = Special accessory use
Schedule of Uses and Bulk Regulations Table
Black Forest District
Use
Use Type
Area
(area)
Lot Width
(feet)
1- and 2-family dwelling units
P
5
200
Public facilities
SU
2
150
Lesser scope mineral extraction
SU
10
200
Private garages
A
N/A
Care cottages
A
N/A
Carports
A
N/A
Accessory building
A
N/A
Accessory apartments
A
N/A
Swimming pools
A
N/A
Stables, private
A
N/A
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).