[Amended 4-19-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]
Regulations and controls relating to land uses or activities
in the Town of Lansing are set forth in Schedule I[1] (§ 270-10). Regulations relating to lot size, yards, building height, coverage and so forth are set forth in Schedule II[2] (§ 270-11). Said schedules are hereby adopted with all explanatory matter thereon and information related thereto being a material part of this chapter. However, the Rural Agriculture (RA) District and Agriculture (AG) Zoning District do not use Schedule I (§ 270-10) and Schedule II (§ 270-11), and instead rely upon the rules and regulations set forth in § 270-12 (for the RA Zone) and § 270-13 (for AG Zone), respectively.
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedule I is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[2]
Editor's Note: Schedule II is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[Amended 4-19-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]
Any land use not specifically permitted under this chapter shall
be disallowed uses unless a use variance therefor shall be properly
obtained, unless such use is a lawful pre-existing, non-conforming
use, or unless such use is permitted in any newly created zone, such
as (but not limited to) planned development zones. As to preexisting,
nonconforming uses, this chapter shall be interpreted and applied
so as to eliminate the same as soon as legally practicable.
When Schedule I[1] specifies that site plan review is required for a land use or activity, a building permit will be issued for such land use activity only after a final site plan has been approved in accordance with the appropriate provisions of Article V of this chapter. Similarly, when Schedule I specifies that a zoning permit is required for a land use or activity, such zoning permit shall be required to be approved and issued before such use or activity is undertaken.
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedule I is included as an attachment to this chapter.
Schedule I: Schedule of Land Uses or Activities is included as an attachment to this chapter.
Schedule II: Area, Frontage, Yard, Heights and Coverage Requirements is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[Amended 4-19-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]
A.
Purpose. 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. The purpose of the RA Zoning District is to provide an
area of limited housing density and a meaningful transition between
the rural/agricultural character of the community and the more intensely
developed areas south of Peruville Road.
B.
General. All development in the Rural Agriculture (RA) Zoning District
must comply with the area, bulk, and form standards of this section,
as well as any applicable standards in other sections, including the
following:
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108: Building Codes
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112: Buildings, Unsafe
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119: Communication Towers
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133: Farming
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142: Flood Damage Prevention
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158: Junkyards and Outdoor Storage
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174: Public Assembly
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210: Signs
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225: Stormwater
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230: Streets and Sidewalks
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235: Subdivision of Land
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253: Water
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270-37: Principal Uses
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270-38: Accessory Uses
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270-39: Temporary Uses
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270-40: Site Development Standards
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C.
Principal uses. Any of the following Principal Uses are permitted
by right, separately or in combination with other Principal Uses permitted
by right, if in compliance with any applicable use standards, in the
Rural Agriculture (RA) Zoning District:
D.
Principal uses subject to site plan review for certain farm operations. Any of the following Principal Uses are permitted by Site Plan Review for Certain Farm Operations § 270-27G, separately or in combination with other Principal Uses permitted by right, if in compliance with any applicable use standards, in the Rural Agriculture (RA) Zoning District:
(1)
Agricultural education and recreation facility.
(2)
Agriculture-related commerce.
(3)
Farm creamery.
(a)
The combined square footage of all structures or buildings associated
with the farm creamery as well as any roadside stand or farm market
on the premises used to sell the dairy products may not exceed a total
of 15,000 square feet. The milking operation is not included in this
limitation.
(4)
Farm brewery; farm cidery; farm distillery; farm winery.
(5)
Farm market.
E.
Principal uses subject to site plan review.
(1)
Amusement facility, indoor.
(2)
Amusement facility, outdoor.
(3)
Animal care facility.
(4)
Assembly.
(5)
Business offices.
(6)
Cemetery.
(7)
Communication towers.
(8)
Contractor's/landscaping yard.
(9)
Large-scale battery energy storage system.
(10)
Lodge or private club.
(11)
Medical clinic.
(12)
Nursery school.
(13)
Place of worship.
(14)
Primary/secondary school.
(15)
Public safety facility.
(16)
Residential care facility.
(17)
Retail garden center.
(19)
Retail and service, general.
(20)
Retail and service, heavy.
(21)
Rural enterprise.
(22)
Solar energy facility.
(23)
Tavern.
(24)
Utilities and services, major.
(25)
Veterinary clinic.
(26)
Wind energy conversion system.
F.
Accessory uses.
(1)
Accessory building.
(2)
District energy system.
(3)
Dwelling, accessory.
(4)
Farm operation - accessory commerce.
(7)
Non-tower-based wind energy conversion system.
(8)
Outdoor display.
(9)
Roadside stand.
(10)
Small-scale battery energy storage system.
(11)
Small-scale solar energy system.
(12)
Utilities and services, minor.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements for this district are included as an attachment to this chapter.
[Added 4-19-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]
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A.
Purpose.
(1)
The Agriculture (AG) 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.
(2)
The AG Zoning District prioritizes and preserves viable agriculture
in the Town by providing an area where farm operations are the predominant
active land use. The AG Zoning District illustrates the Town's
commitment to farming uses as preferred uses in this zoning district
and intends to protect existing agricultural areas by limiting residential
development; encouraging the continuation of farming as a viable economic
activity and way of life; reducing land use conflicts; protecting
ecological and natural resources; and conserving open space.
(3)
Persons and entities not engaged in farming in the Agriculture
(AG) Zoning District should be aware that the primary intention of
this Zoning District is to permit lawful farming and farming practices
which may generate dust, odor, smoke, noise, and vibration; during
growing seasons machinery may be operated at other than daylight hours;
certain generally acceptable farming operations may involve the proper
use and spraying of herbicides or pesticides, or the spread of nutrients;
and acceptable practices in keeping animals may involve odors or noises.
To the extent buffer areas may be required, the intention of such
buffers is to reduce the potential for disruption to lawful farming
uses and to minimize perceived density.
(4)
The AG Zoning District has been intentionally mapped to limit
expansion of public water or sewer to reduce the economic pressures
for development. Accordingly, persons acquiring property in the AG
Zoning District should not expect such public services to be extended
or provided.
B.
General. All development in the AG Zoning District must comply with
the area, bulk, and form standards of this section, as well as any
applicable standards in other sections, including the following:
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108: Building Codes
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112: Buildings, Unsafe
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119: Communication Towers
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133: Farming
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142: Flood Damage Prevention
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158: Junkyards and Outdoor Storage
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174: Public Assembly
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210: Signs
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225: Stormwater
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230: Streets and Sidewalks
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235: Subdivision of Land
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253: Water
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270-37 Principal Uses
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270-38 Accessory Uses
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270-39 Temporary Uses
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270-40 Site Development Standards
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C.
Principal uses. Any of the following principal uses are permitted
by right, separately or in combination with other principal uses permitted
by right, if in compliance with any applicable use standards, in the
Agriculture (AG) Zoning District:
D.
Principal uses subject to site plan review for certain farm operations. Any of the following principal uses are permitted by site plan review for certain farm operations (§ 270-27), separately or in combination with other principal uses permitted by right, if in compliance with any applicable use standards, in the Agriculture (AG) Zoning District:
(1)
Agricultural education and recreation facility.
(2)
Agriculture-related commerce.
(3)
Farm creamery.
(a)
The combined square footage of all structures or buildings associated
with the farm creamery as well as any roadside stand or farm market
on the premises used to sell the dairy products may not exceed a total
of 15,000 square feet. The milking operation is not included in this
limitation.
(4)
Farm brewery; farm cidery; farm distillery; farm winery.
(5)
Farm market.
E.
Principal uses subject to site plan review.
(1)
Animal care facility.
(2)
Cemetery.
(3)
Communication towers.
(4)
Contractor's/landscaping yard.
(5)
Large-scale battery energy storage system.
(6)
Nursery school.
(7)
Place of worship.
(8)
Retail garden center.
(9)
Rural enterprise.
(10)
Solar energy facility.
(11)
Utilities and services, major.
(12)
Veterinary clinic.
(13)
Wind energy conversion system.
F.
Accessory uses.
(1)
Accessory building.
(2)
District energy system.
(3)
Dwelling, accessory.
(4)
Farm operation - accessory commerce.
(7)
Non-tower-based wind energy conversion system.
(8)
Outdoor display.
(9)
Roadside stand.
(10)
Small-scale battery energy storage system.
(11)
Small-scale solar energy system.
(12)
Utilities and services, minor.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements for this district are included as an attachment to this chapter.
