Major installations of public utilities shall be reviewed by the Planning Board where proposed in any residential district. The Planning Board shall have the power to require any reasonable change in the site plan in order to protect the residential nature of adjoining properties. Underground utilities, including telephone and electric facilities, are encouraged. Developers may be asked to provide justification if underground utilities are not provided in the site plan.
The limitation of height shall not apply to chimneys, aerials, silos, elevators, ventilators, skylights, tanks and other necessary features usually carried above roofs, nor to towers or spires of churches.
A.
Abandoned vehicles. No motor vehicle, automobile or other vehicle shall remain outside upon any property within any district within the Village when such vehicle has been so dismantled or parts removed therefrom or otherwise abandoned so that such vehicle may be incapable of operation or use for a period of 30 continuous days.
B.
Unregistered vehicles. An unregistered vehicle shall not be parked in an unenclosed area in any district for more than one month, unless specifically authorized in other sections of this chapter.
Any fence built within 10 feet of any street line or within 35 feet of the center line of any street shall be of open construction, not exceeding four feet in height, except for such fences as may be installed as a safety precaution surrounding swimming pools, which fences may not exceed eight feet in height. Any fence built beyond the above limits shall not exceed eight feet in height. Fences constructed along lot lines shall have sufficient clearance for maintenance. Repairs of both sides of the fence are the owner's responsibility. All inside fence supports shall be on the owner's side of the property.
No fence, shrub, tree, planting, sign or any structure shall be constructed or placed within 50 feet of intersecting street lines which are higher than three feet above street grade or which obstruct the view of motorists or which create other traffic hazards.
A.
Design guidelines. The purpose of this section is to encourage appropriate and compatible graphic design, material, colors, illumination and placement of proposed signs. These guidelines are applicable to all areas and all zoning districts in the Village of Unadilla. They shall be used and administered by the Planning Board.
(1)
Signs shall be designed to be compatible with the surroundings and appropriate to the architectural character of the buildings on which they are placed. Sign panels and graphics shall relate to and not cover architectural features and shall be in proportion to them.
(2)
Signs shall be appropriate to the types of activities they represent.
(3)
Layout shall be orderly and graphics shall be of simple shape, such as rectangle, circle or oval.
(4)
No more than two typefaces shall be used on any one sign or group of signs indicating one message.
(5)
The number of colors used shall be the minimum consistent with the design.
(6)
Illumination shall be appropriate to the character of the sign and surroundings.
(7)
Groups of related signs shall express uniformity and create a sense of harmonious appearance.
B.
Prohibited signs. The following prohibitions shall apply in all districts:
(1)
No signs shall be so located as to restrict vision and impair safety of pedestrians or motorists.
(2)
No lighting devices or internally lighted sign shall be so placed or directed as to permit their illuminations to produce a glare or reflection onto a public street, sidewalk or nearby premises so as to constitute a hazard or nuisance.
(3)
No animated signs that are designed to give forth sound or movement on any portion thereof are allowed.
(4)
No signs illuminated by or containing flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights or devices, except to show time and temperature, are allowed.
(5)
No signs or sign structures shall exceed 25 feet in height over normal ground level.
(6)
No signs shall offer products or services not available on the premises upon which the signs are located.
(7)
No signs shall consist of banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices.
(8)
No signs or sign supports shall be placed upon the roof of any building.
C.
Exempt signs. The following types of signs are illustrative of the kinds that may be erected and maintained in exact duplication of the original sign, without permits or fees, provided that such signs comply with the general requirements of this Zoning Chapter and other conditions specifically imposed by these regulations.
(1)
Historical markers, tablets, memorial signs and plaques; names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze, stainless steel or similar material; and emblems installed by governmental agencies, religious or nonprofit organizations; not exceeding six square feet.
(2)
Flags and insignia of the United States, New York State or civic government, except when displayed in connection with a commercial promotion.
(3)
On-premises directional signs for the convenience of the general public, identifying public parking areas, fire zones, entrances and exits and similar signs, nonilluminated, not exceeding four square feet per face or six feet in height. Business names and personal names shall be allowed, excluding advertising messages.
(4)
Nonilluminated warning, private drive, posted or no trespassing signs not exceeding two square feet per face.
(5)
One on-premises sign, either freestanding or attached, in connection with any residential building in any zoning district, for permitted professional offices or home occupations, not exceeding four square feet and set back at least five feet from the sidewalk edge. Such sign shall state name and vocation only. Illumination shall not produce a direct glare beyond the limits of the property line.
(6)
Number and nameplates identifying residents, mounted on house, apartment or mailbox, not exceeding one square foot in area.
(7)
Temporary private-owner merchandise sale signs for garage sales and auctions, not exceeding four square feet for a period not exceeding seven consecutive days prior to the auction sales and not exceeding two consecutive days prior to garage sales.
(8)
Temporary nonilluminated "for sale" and "for rent" real estate signs and signs of similar nature, concerning the premises upon which the sign is located. In a residential zone, one sign not exceeding four square feet per side; in a business or industrial zone, one sign not exceeding 50 square feet set back at least 15 feet from all property lines. All such signs, including sale pending signs, shall be removed within 15 days after the sale, lease or rental of the premises.
(9)
One temporary sign for a roadside stand selling agricultural produce grown on the premises in season, provided that such sign does not exceed 12 square feet.
(10)
Temporary, nonilluminated window signs and posters not exceeding 25% of the total window surface.
(11)
Christmas holiday decorations, including lighting, are exempt from the provisions of this chapter and may be displayed in any district without a permit for the period from three days before Thanksgiving until the second week in the following year.
(13)
Temporary directional signs for meetings, conventions and other assemblies.
(14)
One sign, not exceeding six square feet in the residential districts or 16 square feet in the business districts, listing the architect, engineer, contractor and/or owner, on the premises where the construction, renovation or repair is in progress. All such signs shall be removed within 14 days of completion of the project.
(15)
Political posters, banners, promotional devices and similar signs not exceeding four square feet in the residential districts or 16 square feet in the business districts, provided that:
D.
Sign permit required.
(1)
Temporary signs. All signs of a temporary nature, except as otherwise provided by this chapter, shall be permitted for a period not exceeding six weeks prior to the activity or event nor exceeding four days after the activity or event. Such signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in business or industrial districts or eight square feet in residential districts, and are not to be attached to fences, trees, utility poles, rocks or other parts of a natural landscape, nor be placed in a position that will obstruct or impair traffic or in any manner create a hazard or disturbance to the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
(2)
Permanent signs.
(a)
Signs or bulletin boards customarily incidental to places of worship, libraries, museums, social clubs or societies may be erected on the premises of such institutions.
(b)
For multiple dwellings or apartment developments, one sign advertising availability of several dwelling units, not exceeding four square feet. One such sign shall be permitted for each entrance on a different street or highway.
(c)
Recreational areas, day camps, playgrounds, athletic fields and other similar facilities permitted by the Zoning Chapter shall be permitted one sign not exceeding six square feet in all zones.
(d)
Within business and industrial districts, the following permanent sign provisions apply:
[1]
The total number of permitted signs on a single business or individual lot shall not exceed two, of which only one may be freestanding.
[2]
The total cumulative area of all signs permitted on such lot shall be calculated at the rate of one square foot of sign area per linear foot of building front, plus 1/4 square foot per linear foot of setback of the principal building on the property, but in no case shall exceed 150 square feet, whichever is less.
[3]
A minimum total sign area of 24 square feet shall be permitted any use, regardless of building frontage.
[4]
Where groups of four or more contiguous stores are located together in a shopping center or where a lesser number of stores total not less than 20,000 square feet of gross leasable area, one common freestanding sign denoting the name of the shopping facility shall be permitted, not exceeding 150 square feet (75 square feet per side) with the bottom panel not less than eight feet above grade. All other signs shall be attached to buildings, of a wall, projecting or soffit type, and coordinated in material, shape, lettering, color and/or decorative elements. Total sign area permitted for the entire shopping center shall be calculated at the rate of one square foot of sign per foot of building front, plus 1/4 square foot per foot of lot frontage, plus 1/10 square foot per foot of each store's setback, not to exceed 450 square feet, whichever is less.
[5]
Illuminated signs which indicate the time, temperature, date or similar public service information shall not exceed 32 square feet and shall not employ less than 60% of the total sign area, each side, for said public service information.
(3)
Portable signs. A new business or a business in a new location, awaiting installation of a permanent sign, may utilize a portable sign for a period of not more than 60 days or until installation of a permanent sign, whichever occurs first. Such a portable sign must meet all the construction standards of the municipality. A separate permit for such a portable sign shall be required.
(4)
Sandwich board signs. Sandwich board signs shall require a sign permit prior to the placement of the sign, in accordance with the design criteria hereinafter set forth in § 159-78(F)(4).
[Added 1-18-2011 by L.L. No. 1-2011[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also renumbered former Subsection D(4) as Subsection D(5).
(5)
All signs not otherwise designated are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
E.
Applications for sign permits. All applications for sign permits shall be accompanied by a sketch or other description providing the following:
(1)
The type of sign. (See definition.)
(2)
The location of the sign in relation to existing buildings, paths, telephone and electric poles and lines, and other signs.
(3)
A description of the sign, including its size, advertising content, method of illumination, method of structural support and estimated value. All signs shall be erected or supported to withstand a wind of 70 miles per hour.
(4)
The name of the owner of the sign and the person responsible for its maintenance. Applications for sign permits shall be reviewed by the Village Planning Board, which shall issue a sign permit when the sign is found to be in compliance with this section. Applications to be reviewed shall be received by the Chairperson no later than six days before a regular meeting. The Village Planning Board shall review the sign permit application subject to any conditions necessary to reduce any adverse impact of said sign upon neighboring property. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to, the size, location, lighting, color or means of structural support.
F.
Additional regulations for specific sign types. The following additional design criteria shall apply to the specific sign types listed below:
(1)
Wall signs.
(a)
Wall signs shall not extend beyond the ends or over the top of the wall to which attached and shall not extend above the level of the second floor of the building.
(b)
Wall signs shall not extend more than nine inches from the face of the buildings to which attached, except that copy-change signs may extend 15 inches.
(c)
Any part of a sign extending over pedestrian traffic areas shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet.
(2)
Projecting signs.
(a)
Projecting signs shall not have more than two faces.
(b)
The exterior edge of a projecting sign shall extend not more than five feet from the building face, or one-third the width of the sidewalk, whichever is less.
(c)
No part of a projecting sign shall extend into vehicular traffic areas, and any part extending over pedestrian areas shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet.
(d)
Projecting signs shall not extend above the level of the second floor of the buildings to which attached, or in any case be higher than 12 feet.
(e)
No projecting sign shall be closer than 15 feet to the corner of a building located at a street intersection.
(3)
Freestanding signs.
(a)
No freestanding sign shall be located less than 10 feet from the curb or five feet from the back of the sidewalk nor less than five feet from the side property line. No freestanding sign shall be located less than 50 feet from any other freestanding sign.
(b)
If, for any reason, the property line is changed at some future date, any freestanding sign made nonconforming thereby must be relocated within 90 days to conform to the minimum setback requirements.
(c)
No freestanding sign shall be more than 32 square feet per side for a double-faced sign.
(d)
No freestanding sign shall be more than 25 feet in height above finished grade. Such height shall be measured vertically from the established average grade directly below the sign or entry level of the building or structure, whichever is lower, to the highest point of the sign, including supporting structures.
(e)
No freestanding sign shall extend over or into the public right-of-way, nor shall it overhang the property lines.
(f)
A freestanding sign under which a pedestrian walkway or driveway passes must have a ten-foot vertical clearance.
(4)
Sandwich board signs.
[Added 1-18-2011 by L.L. No. 1-2011[2]]
(a)
Sandwich board signs may be used only during the hours when the adjacent business is open to the public.
(b)
Sandwich board signs shall be no larger than 32 inches in width and 48 inches in height, and no materials such as papers, balloons, pennants, or wind socks may be added to the sign to increase its height or width.
(c)
No sandwich board sign shall contain foil, mirrors, bare metal or other reflective materials which could create hazardous conditions to motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians.
(d)
No sandwich board sign shall contain lights of any kind.
(e)
All sandwich board signs shall be constructed of weather-resistant material.
(f)
Sandwich board signs must be secured to withstand strong winds and to prevent a roadway hazard.
(g)
No sandwich board sign shall be placed so as to obstruct vision or to impair the safety of motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians. No sandwich board sign shall be placed so as to obstruct vehicular traffic sight distance at intersections.
(h)
No sandwich board sign shall be placed within the public street right-of-way or in any public parking lot. If there is a sidewalk in front of the adjacent business, sandwich board signs shall be placed behind the sidewalk and not within the grass strip between the sidewalk and the curb.
[2]
Editor's Note: This local law also renumbered former Subsection F(4) as Subsection F(5).
(5)
Other signs.
(a)
Permanent window signs. No more than one sign per window and a maximum of two per business enterprise are allowed. The area of a window sign shall not exceed 25% of the area of the window nor more than four square feet. Copy/change window signs shall not exceed three square feet.
(b)
Sign directories. The character and size of the sign matrix and of the individual sign components comprising the directory shall be regulated in accordance with design guidelines provided by this chapter. Sign directories shall contain identification of and direction to several business enterprises, but shall contain no promotional advertising.
(c)
Awning signs. No sign shall project from an awning. Awning graphics may be painted or affixed flat to the surface of the front or side, and shall indicate only the name and/or address of the enterprise or premises. Awning graphics shall be a single line of lettering not exceeding six inches in height, but if over, three inches in height shall be debited against the permitted wall sign surface area.
G.
Construction standards.
(1)
All internally illuminated signs shall be constructed in conformance with the Standards for Electric Signs (U.L. 48) of Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., and bear the seal of Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
(2)
If such sign does not bear the Underwriters' Laboratories Label, the sign shall be inspected and certified by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters. All transformers, wires and similar items shall be concealed. All wiring to freestanding signs shall be underground.
(3)
All signs, including wall-mounted and projecting signs, shall be securely anchored and shall not swing or move in any manner.
(4)
All signs, sign finishes, supports and electric work shall be kept clean, neatly painted and free from all hazards, such as, but not limited to, faulty wiring and loose supports, braces, guys and anchors.
(5)
All projecting, freestanding or wall signs shall employ acceptable safety material.
(6)
All signs shall be painted and/or fabricated in accordance with generally accepted standards.
H.
Nonconforming signs. In the event a sign lawfully erected prior to the effective date of this chapter does not conform to the provisions and standards of this chapter, then such signs should be modified to conform or be removed according to the following regulations:
(1)
If a nonconforming sign includes such features included under the prohibitions provisions in Subsection B, then such sign shall be modified by its owner to comply or be removed within 30 days after the owner receives written notice from the Zoning Enforcement Officer to so comply.
(2)
If an owner has complied, as necessary, with the above provision, yet remains in nonconformity in other respects, he may apply for a permit to maintain the nonconforming sign for a fixed period based on the remaining undepreciated useful life of such sign, as determined by an appropriate depreciation formula (e.g., value standards in use by the New York State Department of Transportation). Application for such permit shall be filed with the Zoning Enforcement Officer within six months of the effective date of this chapter and shall include satisfactory proof of the date of erection of said sign. A permit to continue a nonconforming sign shall in no case exceed five years.
(3)
A nonconforming sign shall not be enlarged or replaced by another nonconforming sign. Any maintenance, repair or alteration of a nonconforming sign shall not cost more than 50% of the current depreciated value of the sign as of the date of alteration or repair.
I.
Removal of signs. Any sign, existing on or after the effective date of this chapter which no longer advertises an existing business conducted or product sold on the premises upon which such sign is located, shall be removed.
(1)
If the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall find that any sign regulated in this chapter is not used, coded in advertising, is abandoned, unsafe or insecure, or is a menace to the public, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall give written notice to the named owner of the land upon which it is located, who shall remove or repair the sign within 30 days from the date of the notice. If the sign is not removed or repaired within said time period, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall revoke the permit issued for such sign and may remove or repair the sign and assess the owner for all costs incurred for such service.
(2)
The Zoning Enforcement Officer may cause any sign which is a source of immediate peril to persons or property to be removed immediately and without notice.
A.
Within six months or as determined by site plan review as applicable after work on any excavation for a building has begun, such excavation shall be covered over or refilled by the owner to the normal grade. Any building substantially destroyed by any cause or rendered incapable of its intended use shall be rebuilt or demolished within six months or as determined by site plan review by the Village Board as applicable. Any excavation or cellar hole four feet or more in depth remaining after the demolition or destruction of a building from any cause or any abandoned well shall be immediately protected by visible, substantial, childproof barriers and then permanently covered over or filled by the owner within one day. In the case of a natural disaster, i.e., fire, the time limit of this section may be waived at the discretion of the local Fire Chief in coordination with the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
B.
Any construction requiring a permit must be completed within two years.
C.
All removal of aboveground and underground tanks shall be done in accordance with current Department of Environmental Conservation requirements.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit the open storage of any material, scrap or waste material, including but not limited to newspapers, rags, used furniture, used appliances, junked vehicles which are not roadworthy and their parts, building materials, scrap metal and garbage or trash. One passenger van, passenger car or pickup truck not in operating condition may be stored temporarily on a property for purpose of active repair or restoration to make said vehicle roadworthy.
B.
All spaces between buildings and structures shall be kept sufficiently free and clear of materials of every nature for the purpose of providing adequate light, air and protection against fire. Dumpsters shall not be placed under electrical wires and shall be located within the side and rear yard setback limits for the zone in which they are located.
C.
No exterior storage of dismantled or disabled vehicles, vehicle parts or salvage materials shall be permitted at gas stations.
D.
Dumping of refuse or waste material is absolutely prohibited in all districts within the Village except for the purpose of filling to established grades, for which, if not part of development requiring the Planning Board to conduct site plan review, a special permit shall be obtained from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
E.
Wherever any flammable liquid is stored above ground in tanks or other containers with a total capacity of greater than 550 gallons, such tanks or containers shall be located within earthen dikes having a capacity 2/3 of the capacity of the largest tanks or containers being surrounded. The edge of such dikes shall be located at least 100 feet from all property lines.
F.
Regarding the placement and storage of any liquefied petroleum gas tanks, the provisions of NFPA No. 58, current edition, shall be in effect. Wherever any liquefied petroleum gas is stored above or below ground in tanks or other containers, the following minimum distances from all buildings and lot lines shall be required for the sum total of the capacity of all tanks and containers that are present:
Total Capacity (gallons water capacity) | Minimum Distance (feet) |
|---|---|
Under 125 | 0 |
125 to 500 | 10 |
501 to 2,000 | 25 |
Over 2,000 | Not allowed within the limits of the Village of Unadilla |
Upon issuance of a special permit, private swimming pools may be installed in any district as an accessory structure to a dwelling or dwellings for the private use of the owners or occupants of such dwelling and their guests or as an accessory structure to a nursery school, day-care center, family day-care or day camp for children under the following conditions:
A.
Such pool shall be erected in the rear yard of the premises (except the side yard, in the case of a corner lot or a double lot, may be used if all requirements of the Zoning Chapter are met) and shall be surrounded by a good quality and well-maintained fence, not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height, enclosing the entire portion upon which such pool shall be installed and entirely surrounding the area in which the pool is located. For pools projecting above the ground and which are self-enclosed by an attached fence, said enclosures shall be construed to satisfy the requirements of this provision, provided that they are not less than six feet in height above the ground. Also, any opening in a fence affording access to the pool proper shall be provided with a gate containing an automatic or manual locking device.
B.
Such pool shall not be erected closer than 15 feet to the rear and side property lines of the premises or, in the case of a corner lot, closer than 50 feet to any street line along an abutting street.
C.
Such pool shall not occupy more than 40% of the area of the rear yard, excluding all garage or other accessory structures located in such area.
D.
If the water for such pool is supplied from a private well, there shall be no cross-connection with the public water supply.
E.
If the water for such pool is supplied from the public water supply system, the inlet shall be above the overflow level of the pool.
F.
Such pool shall be chemically treated in a manner sufficient to maintain the bacterial standards established by the provisions of the State Sanitary Code relating to public swimming pools.
G.
Artificial lights for the illumination of swimming pools shall be designed, constructed and maintained so that no direct ray shall cross any property line.
Minimum floor area for single-family dwellings shall be greater than 960 square feet at the first floor level, and such dwelling shall not be less than 24 feet in width at its narrowest point, nor less than 36 feet in length at its shortest point.
The keeping of more than three licensed dogs, three cats or any horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, fowl or other customary farm animals or animals customarily kept in zoos or the keeping of animals for sale or hire on a lot of 10 acres or less shall require a site plan review by the Planning Board and special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The following requirements are in addition to all current applicable requirements for a mining permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Planning Board:
A.
All mining operators must apply for a mining permit. In addition, a plan must be submitted for the reuse of the land after completion of mining operations and a statement of intent on the part of the owner or operator that said plan will be completed in less than one year after mining operations have ceased. No permit shall be issued until the Village Planning Board has approved all supporting materials and the reuse plan. A mining permit is not required for the following:
(1)
Any excavation which is undertaken to prepare for construction. To qualify for this exemption there shall be no removal of mined materials from said premises for the purpose of sale, and construction shall be scheduled to begin immediately upon completion of the excavation.
(2)
Grading, cuts and fill shown on any approved site plan.
(3)
Wells for the purpose of providing drinking or agricultural water supplies.
(4)
Removal of trees, topsoil or other earth incidental to the business of operating a nursery or farm.
(5)
Excavation or removal of sand, gravel, stone, trees or other minerals or materials incidental to highway, sidewalk or driveway construction upon the same premises.
(6)
The moving of trees, topsoil or other earth, sand or gravel from one part to another of the same premises as an incident to construction of a building, to farming or to landscaping.
B.
Application for a mining permit shall be made on forms provided by the Zoning Enforcement Officer and shall be accompanied by drawings and other supporting materials as follows:
(1)
The location of the operation, with distances to property lines and to all buildings, streets or other existing improvements within 100 feet of such property lines.
(2)
The approximate yield anticipated from the operation, estimated either in terms of gallons or cubic yards per day and the estimated drilling or excavation depth.
(3)
The location of all access roads, buildings and structures to be used in the operation of such facility.
(4)
Such additional information as may be required by the Village Planning Board for approval.
C.
In reviewing any permit required under this section, the Village Planning Board may require that a bond be provided by the owner of the property of sufficient amount to permit the Village to restore the site to stable slopes and adequate ground cover sufficient to prevent erosion, land or rock slides and to remove any hazard to public safety should the owner thereof fail to do so.
D.
The required reuse plan shall contain the following:
(1)
A description of how all topsoil will be removed, stored and returned to the site at the completion of the mining operation.
(2)
A description of the methods that will be used to return fertility to the topsoil and to seed, the extent of planting and landscaping that will be completed and an estimate as to the date of the completion of the restoration.
(3)
After completion of excavating or stripping, the property grades shall be finished off consistent with bordering land and topsoil replaced to a natural depth consistent with topsoil native to the site.
(4)
The finished grade shall form an appropriate part of the natural drainage area or some positive drainage system.
(5)
Such additional information as may be required by the Village Planning Board.
E.
The mining permit, after issuance, is renewable annually at the discretion of the Village Planning Board upon request of the owner of the mining operation at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of said permit. However, no permit shall be renewed unless the provisions of the Zoning Chapter are continuously satisfied. If a mining permit is not renewed on its anniversary date by the Village Planning Board, the owner of the mining operation, at the discretion of the Village Planning Board, must file a new application for a permit.
F.
The owner of any mining operation which is adjacent to occupied residential property shall, upon the request of the adjoining owner or occupant or Village Planning Board, provide the proper fencing or screening to prohibit access from the residential property to the property being mined, to make all reasonable efforts to eliminate direct visual contact between the first floor area and the lawn area of the residence and the area where the excavation is to take place. Fencing can also be required by the Village Planning Board where there is a showing of otherwise steep and dangerous conditions due to said mining.
G.
Where topsoil is removed, the Zoning Chapter shall require that the soil capable of being cultivated shall be set aside for respreading over the excavation area when the mining operation is completed.
H.
The site must be kept free of debris. Cleared trees, stumps, brush, etc., shall be removed. The site shall not be used for storage of trash or unused equipment.
A.
All mobile homes shall be provided with an adequate water supply and method of sewage disposal as determined by the standards of the New York State Departments of Health and Environmental Conservation.
B.
All mobile homes shall be anchored and located on foundations as follows:
(1)
Mobile homes containing less than 500 square feet of floor area shall be anchored by means of at least four frame ties and at least two over-the-top ties, each tie to be securely anchored to the ground sufficient to withstand a four-thousand-eight-hundred-pound force without failure.
(2)
Mobile homes containing 500 square feet of floor area or more shall be anchored by means of at least five frame ties and at least three over-the-top ties, each tie to be securely anchored to the ground to withstand a four-thousand-eight-hundred-pound force without failure.
(3)
Ties shall consist of at least one-and-one-half-inch by thirty-five hundredths-inch or seven-thirty-seconds-inch seven-by-seven or one-fourth-inch seven-by-nineteen galvanized steel cable. Frame ties shall connect the steel beam supporting the structure to the anchors. Over-the-top ties shall be anchored on both sides of the unit.
(4)
Whenever a mobile home has been constructed with concealed tie-down straps or frame connections, such straps or connections may be used, however they must be of the same number and strength as otherwise required by this section.
C.
All mobile homes must be provided with perimeter skirting to hide all wheels, chassis and other appurtenances under the home within 60 days after the mobile home is located in the Village.
A.
All mobile home parks existing at the time of this Zoning Chapter shall be licensed regardless of conformance to the zoning district regulations contained herein, but no mobile home park shall be created or enlarged or newly licensed unless in conformance with this Zoning Chapter. Such licenses shall be issued for a period of three years and shall be renewable for an unlimited number of additional three-year periods. No license shall be issued until the Village Planning Board has approved a site plan therefor in accordance with the provisions of this Zoning Chapter; no license shall be renewed unless the provisions and conditions of such approved site plan are continuously satisfied. The renewal application need not be accompanied by a site plan unless changes subsequent to the latest issuance of the license have been made to it. Any person holding a license for a mobile home park and desiring to add additional lots to such park shall file an application for a supplemental license. The application for such supplemental license shall be accompanied by a site plan for the additional lots and shall meet all other specifications of this Zoning Chapter. A supplemental license shall be effective from the date of issuance and run concurrently with the original license.
B.
In addition to the other requirements of this Zoning Chapter, the following requirements shall be met for all mobile homes within mobile home parks:
(1)
All mobile home sites shall be accessible from a service roadway not less than 20 feet in width. Roadways shall be surfaced with a hard all-weather surface. Except in cases of emergency, no parking shall be allowed on such roadways.
(2)
All mobile home sites shall be provided with permanent anchors sufficient to anchor a mobile home as provided under § 159-85B, and any mobile home placed on that site shall be so anchored.
(3)
All mobile home sites shall be so located so as to provide a minimum distance of at least 20 feet between a mobile home located thereon and any part of any adjacent mobile home or service roadway.
(4)
Off-street parking shall be provided adjacent to every mobile home for use of the residents thereof, said parking to be provided in an amount and subject to the restrictions and exemptions applicable to one-family dwellings.
(5)
Every mobile home park shall provide a pond, tank or other suitable water storage of a capacity of at least 30,000 gallons plus 2,000 gallons for every mobile home in excess of 20, said facility to be provided with a dry hydrant of suitable construction approved by the local Fire Chief. Such hydrant shall be located within 10 feet of and be readily accessible from a service roadway. No mobile homes shall be located more than 1,500 feet from a fire hydrant provided under this section.
(6)
Every mobile home site shall be provided with its own sewer, water and electrical service, and any occupied mobile home located thereon shall be connected to such utilities.
(7)
All sewer and water facilities shall be approved by the New York State Health Department or Department of Environmental Conservation as required by state law.
(8)
Only one mobile home shall be permitted to occupy any one mobile home lot.
C.
All site plans for mobile home parks shall include the location and size of existing trees to be preserved in the construction of the mobile home park. A landscaped buffer strip at least 20 feet in width shall be installed along every boundary of a mobile home park, said buffer strip to be included within the required yard along such boundary. Such landscape buffer shall be planted and maintained with nondeciduous or evergreen plants, shrubs and trees to provide a visual and wind screen. Also, lawn and ground cover shall be provided on those areas not used for the placement of mobile homes and other buildings, walkways, roads and parking areas.
D.
Service buildings may be provided as deemed necessary for the normal operation of a mobile home park. Such buildings shall be maintained by the owner or manager of the park in a clean, sightly and sanitary condition.
Standard methods of collection and chemical analysis or any method approved by the United States Bureau of Standards shall be used in the application of these standards.
A.
Noise. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit the emission of measurable noises, as measured at the individual property lines, to exceed 70 decibels (dBA) A-weighted sound during periods between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. or 60 decibels (dBA) A-weighted sound during periods between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The sound level may exceed these established sound levels for a period not to exceed six minutes during any 60 minutes by not more than seven decibels (dBA) A-weighted sound, exempting emergency horns, sirens and warning systems.
B.
Odor. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit the emission of any odor that is unreasonably offensive as measured at the individual property lines.
C.
Dust and dirt. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or cause to escape such quantities of soot, cinders or fly ash as to exceed three-tenths grains per cubic foot of flue gases at a stack temperature of 500° F. when measured at the top of the stack. Other kinds of dust, dirt and other particulate matter shall not be in excess of three-tenths grains per cubic foot of air as measured at the top of the stack and corrected to standard conditions, provided that if the top of the stack is 100 feet or more above the finished grade, the amount of particles of not more than 10 microns in size, if any, may be increased to an amount not in excess of 0.03 (H/1002) grains per cubic foot, corrected to standard conditions, where H is the height of the top of the stack above the finished grade. Unreasonable offensive residues shall not be deposited on neighboring properties.
D.
Vibration. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or cause, as a result of normal operations, a vibration which creates a displacement of plus or minus 0.003 of one inch as measured at the property line.
E.
Noxious gases. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit the escape of such quantities of noxious acids, fumes or gases in such a manner and concentration as to endanger the health, comfort or safety of any person or to cause or have a tendency to cause injury or damage of property, business or vegetation. The emission of sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, photochemical oxidants, hydrocarbons (nonmethane), nitrogen dioxide, fluorides, hydrogen sulfide and beryllium shall be within the air quality standard of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
F.
Glare. It shall be unlawful for any person to carry on a process such that a continuous direct or sky-reflected glare, whether from a floodlight or from a high temperature process, such as combustion or welding, at such a location so as to cause glare over property lines or on streets. Vision, including that of the driver of any vehicle, shall not be impaired by glare. Temporary use in an emergency is permitted.
G.
Radioactive materials. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit acquisition, storage, disposal and the emission of such quantities of radioactive materials, of any nature whatsoever, as to be unsafe under standards established by the United States Bureau of Standards within all districts.
H.
Fire and safety hazards. All buildings, operations, storage, waste disposal, etc., shall be in accordance with applicable provisions of the latest published edition of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
I.
Open storage. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit the open storage of any material scrap or waste material, including but not limited to newspapers, rags, used furniture, used appliances, junked vehicles which are not roadworthy and their parts, building materials, scrap metal and garbage or trash. (See § 159-80A.)
J.
Smoke. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit the emission of any smoke from any source whatever, as measured at the individual property line, of a density described as No. 2 on the Ringlemann Chart, as published by the United States Bureau of Mines; provided, however, that the emission of smoke shall be unlawful if it is unreasonably offensive in terms of odor or noxious gases despite its apparent lack of density when measured by the Ringlemann Chart.
K.
Pollution of water. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit the pollution of surface water drainage or of groundwater in any manner that renders it less usable in quality and quantity for irrigation, swimming, drinking, visual attractiveness or whatever lawful uses are made of water resources to persons downstream than such water's usefulness as it enters said person's property or area of operation. (See Article XII.) The specifications and standards of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation with respect to floating solids, oil, sludge deposits, taste- or odor-producing substances, sewage and waste effluent, pH, dissolved oxygen, toxic wastes, deleterious substances, and colored or other wastes or heated liquids (by stream classification) shall govern the contaminant levels with which any and all uses must perform.
L.
Sewer and water facilities. All sewer and water facilities shall be installed in conformance with the standards established by the New York State Departments of Health and Environmental Conservation.