A. 
For the purposes specified in this chapter, the Town of Lansing is divided into eight land use control districts as follows:
[Amended 4-19-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]
L1
Lakeshore
R1
Residential Low Density
R2
Residential Moderate Density
R3
Residential Mixed-Use
B1
Commercial Mixed-Use
B2
General Commercial
IR
Industrial/Research
RA
Rural Agriculture
AG
Agriculture
B. 
All land in the Town of Lansing shall fall within one of the established land use control districts as shown on the Land Use Control Map. Said map and all notations and references shown thereon are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this chapter.
Land use control districts in the Town of Lansing have been established in furtherance of the Town's Comprehensive Plan and for the aspirational and nonregulatory purposes and intents described below.
A. 
Rural Agriculture (RA) District. The intent of the RA District is to designate areas where farming and farm-related businesses are the prevalent and desired land use activities. Some nonagricultural development, largely low-density housing, has occurred, is anticipated in the future, and is appropriate as determined by access to public water infrastructure. The Rural Agriculture (RA) Zoning District is primarily intended to maintain a rural boundary adjacent to the AG Zoning District and to encourage a proper environment to foster farming operations and rural residential land uses.
[Amended 4-19-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]
B. 
Lakeshore (L1) District. The intent of the L1 District is to designate areas that are adjacent or have access to the shoreline of Cayuga Lake and are environmentally sensitive. Continued residential and limited nonresidential developments are appropriate uses for such areas. Regulations and development standards are aimed at minimizing environmental damage to natural resources, preventing erosion, and responding to potential problems related to steep slopes and inadequate water and sewer services.
C. 
Residential Low Density (R1) District. The intent of the R1 District is to designate areas where agriculture has been an historic use of land, but which areas are now primarily residential. Such areas often face environmental limitations and potential water supply and sewage disposal problems that restrict the extent of development. Regulations and standards in the R1 District are intended to limit density and, based on soil conditions and land accessibility, reduce the number of uses that are considered suitable.
D. 
Residential Moderate Density (R2) District. The intent of the R2 District is to designate areas where the expected and desired use of land is a mixture of varied types of residential development at a somewhat higher development density. Typically, such areas will have public water service available but may encounter sewage disposal problems. Regulations and standards should relate to the efficient subdivision of land in anticipation of future public sewage disposal service and the creation of an efficient pattern of roadways in accordance with the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
E. 
Residential Mixed-Use (R3) Transitional District. The intent of the R3 District is to designate areas where the use of the land will change from the most traditional agricultural uses of the community to a more dense residential development depending, in part, upon introduction of public water and sewerage. Regulations and standards in the R3 District are intended to guide density and establish the criteria and conditions for development of the land driven by the reality of land values.
F. 
Commercial Mixed-Use (B1) District. The intent of the B1 District is to designate areas where development will be encouraged to occur in ways that can lead to an identifiable focal point for the Town, a center of commerce and community activity, and an efficient area for public utility and transportation services. Relatively dense development and a mixture of land uses, including residential, small-scale retail commercial and office, specialty shops, personal services, light industry, recreation and public space, are appropriate and desirable development characteristics of the B1 District. To achieve the harmonious and compatible use and development of land, it is appropriate to consider each development proposal as it relates to the overall development plan of the entire district, and particularly as it affects adjacent land uses and the safe movement of traffic. Site planning concerns relate to the size and location of buildings, yards, the placement and design of roads, the size and location of parking, landscaping, buffers, control of traffic access to primary roads, and such other elements as may be reasonably related to the health, safety and general welfare of the Town.
G. 
General Commercial District (B2) District. The intent of the B2 District is to designate areas where a range of retail, service and repair businesses, commercial and storage activities, light industry and similar land use activities that may not be compatible with objectives of the B1 Business District are permitted and would be appropriate. The location of B2 Districts, generally at key intersections or in limited areas along major highways, can affect important visual impressions of Town character. Regulations and development standards are aimed at accommodating a variety and mixture of commercial/industrial activities while improving land use efficiency, traffic safety and environmental quality, particularly adjacent to existing residential areas.
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H. 
Industrial-Research (IR) District. The intent of the IR District is to designate areas where some form of light manufacturing, fabrication, assembly or research, mining and power generation/utilities are appropriate and desired land uses. These areas will become small employment centers that could contain a variety of land use activities. To achieve the type of development that will be compatible with the surroundings, it is appropriate to consider each proposal individually. Site planning concerns relate to accessibility, impact on nearby neighborhoods, parking and safe traffic movement, landscaping, buffers, environmental factors, lighting, size, location and such other elements as may be reasonably related to health, safety, property value and the general welfare of the Town.
I. 
Agriculture (AG) Zoning District. The Agriculture Zoning District is primarily intended to maintain farming and agricultural lands in the Town of Lansing in accordance with Chapter 133: Farming. Farming reinforces the bucolic quality of life enjoyed by residents of the Town, provides the visual benefit of open space and scenic views, and generates both direct and indirect economic benefits and social well-being within the community.
[Added 4-19-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]
In determining boundaries of land use control districts, one or more of the following guidelines shall be used, as appropriate:
A. 
Boundary lines are intended to follow center lines of streams, streets and road lines as shown on plots of record at the time this chapter becomes effective.
B. 
Where the map indicates a boundary approximately upon a lot line, such lot line shall be construed to be said boundary.
C. 
Where boundaries are shown approximately parallel to a street, highway, railroad or lake shore, such boundaries shall be construed to be parallel to the center line of said street, highway, or railroad or parallel to said lake shore, and at such distance therefrom as indicated on the map. If no dimension is given on the map, the boundary shall be determined by use of the graphic scale on said map.