In order to fulfill the purposes of this chapter, the Village
of Castleton-on-Hudson is divided into the following districts:
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R
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Residential
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MU
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Mixed Use
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WF
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Waterfront
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I
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Industrial
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TC
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Transportation Corridor and Conservation
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C
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Cemetery
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H
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Historic Overlay
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F
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Flood Hazard Overlay
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CE
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Critical Environmental Overlay.
[Added 5-16-1994 by L.L. No. 2-1994] |
The following statements of purpose define the spirit and intent
of each land use district, and are to be used as guides in the interpretation
and application of these regulations:
A.
Residential District. The purposes of the Residential District are
to maintain and protect residential and neighborhood qualities while
recognizing the importance of meeting the changing housing needs of
Village residents; to provide for and encourage a mixture of housing
types and opportunities; to provide for and encourage open spaces,
shade trees and gardens; to foster safe pedestrian and traffic circulation
by establishing options for the provision of off-street parking; to
provide for the inclusion of home occupations in a manner which protects
residential qualities of neighborhood; and to recognize the existence
of nonconforming uses and to encourage their operation in an unobtrusive
fashion.
B.
Mixed-Use District. The purposes of the Mixed-Use District are to
promote the traditional role of Downstreet as a focus for residential,
commercial, governmental and social activity by providing for a mixture
of land uses; to promote pedestrian use of Downstreet in order to
enhance the use of the Downstreet area as the center of community
activity; to promote the physical and economic revitalization of Downstreet;
to promote retail sales and attract visitors; and to encourage energy
conservation by placing residences close to goods and services. The
Mixed-Use District provisions intend to accomplish these purposes
by encouraging and providing for a vertical mix of uses within structures.
C.
Waterfront District. The purposes of the Waterfront District are
to recognize the historic role played by the Village's waterfront
in the development of the Village; to encourage river-oriented commercial
and recreational activities consistent with sound environmental practices;
and to enhance public access to the river.
D.
Industrial District. The purpose of the Industrial District is to
provide for the special needs of industry for relatively flat land
with access to transportation networks and utilities, while protecting
the integrity of residential neighborhoods and commercial activity.
E.
Transportation Corridor and Conservation District. The purposes of
the Transportation Corridor and Conservation District are to preserve
and protect sensitive natural areas from inappropriate development
which would pose a health and safety hazard; to encourage use of these
areas as scenic and recreational resources; and to provide for a rail
corridor within the riverfront conservation area.
F.
Cemetery District. The purpose of the Cemetery District is to preserve
Village cemeteries as emotional, religious, historical and aesthetic
assets to the Village.
G.
Historic Overlay District. The purposes of the Historic Overlay District are to recognize, protect and enhance the special character of areas containing structures of architectural, historical or cultural importance to the Village which are reminders of its heritage and development. The use regulations and density controls of the underlying district shall apply, in addition to the special regulations of the Historic Overlay as set forth in Article IX of this chapter.
H.
Flood Hazard Overlay District. The purpose of the Flood Hazard Overlay
District is to protect the public health and safety by prohibiting
development in the overlay area unless the floodproofing requirements
of the Flood Insurance Agency and the Village, and any amendments
or revisions as may be adopted, are met. The use regulations and density
controls of the underlying district shall apply.
I.
Critical Environmental Area Overlay. The purpose of the Critical Environmental Area Overlay is for protecting human life, preventing material losses and reducing the cost to the public of rescue and relief efforts necessitated by unwise development and occupancy of areas subject to slumping, sliding and erosion. The use regulations and density controls of the underlying district shall apply in addition to the special regulations of the Critical Environmental Area Overlay as set forth in Article XI of this chapter.
[Added 5-16-1994 by L.L. No. 2-1994]
[Amended 5-16-1994 by L.L. No. 2-1994]
The boundaries of districts established by this article are
shown on the map entitled "Land Use District Map, Village of Castleton-on-Hudson,"
hereinafter referred to as the "Zoning Map," as adopted by the Village
Board and maintained by the Village Clerk. The Land Use District Map,
including all explanatory matter and amendments, is adopted as an
integral part of this chapter. Regardless of the existence of other
printed copies of the map, which from time to time may be made or
published, the Official Map, which shall be located in the office
of the Village Clerk, shall be the final authority as to the current
zoning status of the land and water areas, buildings and other structures
in the Village. The map shall be available in the Village Clerk's
office for the use and benefit of the public.
In applying the provisions of this chapter, the following guidelines
shall be used to determine the location of district boundaries:
A.
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following
the center lines of streets, highways, public utility easements, waterways
or railroad rights-of-way or such lines extended, such center lines
shall be construed to be the district boundaries.
B.
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following
the lot line, such lot lines shall be construed to be the district
boundary line. In all cases where a district boundary line is located
no farther than 15 feet from a lot line, the district boundary shall
be construed to coincide with the lot line.
C.
In all cases where a district boundary line divides a lot in one
ownership and more than 50% of the area of the lot lies in the less
restricted district, the regulations prescribed by this chapter for
the less restricted district shall apply to such portion of the more
restricted portion of the lot which lies within 30 feet of the district
boundary. The regulations for the more restrictive district shall
apply to the portion beyond the thirty-foot area. For purposes of
this section, the more restricted district shall be deemed that district
subject to regulations which prohibit the use intended for the lot,
or which require higher standards with respect to coverage, yards,
screening, landscaping and similar requirements.
A.
With respect to slopes, soils, existing mature trees, wetlands and
flood-prone areas and other natural constraints, each lot, yard and
structure shall be designed with minimum site disturbance, and be
capable of accommodating those permitted and customary accessory uses
meeting the area and bulk regulations required for the district according
to the Area and Bulk Schedule.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Area and Bulk Schedule is included
as an attachment to this chapter.
B.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall require any change in the
plans, construction or designated use of a building complying with
local laws of the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson in force prior to
the effective date of this chapter, if the following exist:
(1)
A building permit shall have been issued prior to the date of the
first publication of notice of the public hearing on this chapter;
and
(2)
If the owner and/or applicant can demonstrate that substantial improvements
have been made and substantial expense has been incurred prior to
the effective date of this chapter.
