A.
All new land use activities within the Village shall require site
plan review and approval before being undertaken, except the following:
(1)
Construction of one-family dwellings and ordinary accessory structures
and related land use activities.
(2)
Landscaping or grading which is not intended to be used in connection
with a land use reviewable under the provisions of this chapter.
(3)
Ordinary repair or maintenance or interior alterations to existing
structures or uses.
(4)
Exterior alterations or additions to existing structures in zones
R-1, R-2 and R-3. Changing from two-family to apartments (three or
more) needs Zoning Board approval.
[Amended 11-8-2021 by L.L. No. 2-2021]
(5)
Nonstructural agricultural or gardening uses not involving substantial
timber cutting.
(6)
Commercial business changing ownership and continuing same business.
(7)
Garage, lawn and porch sales not exceeding three days. If such sales
take place more often than three times in any calendar year, site
plan approval will be required.
B.
Any person uncertain of the applicability of this chapter to a given
land use activity may apply, in writing, to the Zoning Board for a
written jurisdictional determination.
This chapter does not apply to uses and structures which are
lawfully in existence as of the date this chapter becomes effective.
Any use which would otherwise be subject to this chapter that has
been discontinued for a period of two years or more shall be subject
to review pursuant to the terms of this chapter before such use is
resumed. Any use or structure shall be considered to be in existence,
provided that the same has been substantially commenced as of the
effective date of this chapter and fully constructed and completed
within one year from the effective date of this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: This chapter became effective upon its filling
with the Secretary of State.
This chapter in no way affects the provisions or requirements
of any other federal, state or local law or regulations. Where this
chapter is in conflict with any other such law or regulation, the
more restrictive shall apply.
A.
FAMILY
LAND USE ACTIVITY
ONE-FAMILY DWELLING
SHORELINE
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE, ACCESSORY
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
One or more persons living together as a single housekeeping
unit.
Any construction or other activity which changes the use
or appearance of land or a structure or the intensity of use of land
or a structure. "Land use activity" shall explicitly include, but
not be limited to, the following: new structures, expansions to existing
structures, new uses, changes in or expansions of existing uses, roads,
driveways and excavations for the purpose of extracting soil or mineral
deposits.
A complete, self-contained residential unit for permanent
habitation by one family only and containing one or more rooms and
facilities for living, including cooking, sleeping and sanitary needs.
The mean high-water mark of any lake, pond, river or permanent
stream.
Any object constructed, installed or placed on land to facilitate
land use and development or subdivision of land, such as buildings,
sheds, signs and tanks and any fixtures, additions and alterations
thereto.
Any structure designed to accommodate an accessory use but
detached from the principal structure, such as a freestanding garage
for vehicles accessory to the principal use, a storage shed, a garden
house or a similar facility.
B.
Any term used in this chapter which is not defined hereinabove shall
carry its customary meaning unless the context otherwise dictates.