Village of Port Chester, NY Development Parcel Plans and Standards

Filing, issuing, applying for, certifying, or approving any subdivision application or plat, Building Permit, Building and Lot Plan, Special Exception Use, Site Plan, or other Development approval or request relating to, or subdividing, resubdividing, commencing construction on, altering the exterior of an existing Structure, or developing, redeveloping, or improving any part of a Development Parcel with an already certified Development Parcel Plan; or

Approving any Zoning Map Change encompassing five or more acres that is not within any existing or proposed CD-3, CD-3.R20, CD-3.R7, CD-3.R5, SD-PMU, or SD-PRD Character District, other than any Zoning Map Change prepared on behalf of the Village; or

(c)

Filing, applying for, certifying, or approving any subdivision application or plat or Site Plan for a Development Parcel that does not have an already certified Development Parcel Plan.

Preparation and Requirements. Each Development Parcel Plan must be prepared in accordance with § 345-501B(5) below and must conform to the requirements of § 345-501B(6) and other provisions hereof.

Plan Submission.

If a Development Parcel Plan is required by virtue of § 345-501B(1)(a), such Development Parcel Plan must be submitted for review and Certification of Compliance by the Planning and Economic Development Zoning Administrator prior to taking any of the actions described in § 345-501B(1)(a).

If a Development Parcel Plan is required by virtue of § 345-501B(1)(b), such Development Parcel Plan must be submitted as part of the applicable application for approval of the Zoning Text Amendment pursuant to § 345-807B or Zoning Map Change pursuant to § 345-807C.

Action on Plan. An application for review and Certification of Compliance with respect to a Development Parcel Plan must be processed and acted upon in accordance with §§ 345-118 and 345-805H.

(5)

Preparation.

Each Development Parcel Plan required under this chapter must be prepared and submitted by or on behalf of the Owner of the applicable property.

Each Development Parcel Plan must be signed by the Owner or by its duly authorized agent. If signed by an agent, a written irrevocable durable power of attorney appointing such agent and authorizing such agent to act on behalf of the Owner must accompany the Plan.

(6)

Plan Requirements. Each Development Parcel Plan submitted under this chapter must include the standards and requirements for the Development Parcel Plan area and one or more maps reflecting each of the items listed in § 345-805H, all in compliance with this chapter and the standards and requirements of the applicable Character District, Civic District, or Special District in which the land covered by such Development Parcel Plan is situated, as determined by:

The applicable Zoning Map then in effect if such Development Parcel Plan is not being submitted as part of an application for Zoning Map Amendment; or

The proposed Zoning Map or Zoning Map amendment if such Development Parcel Plan is being submitted as part of an application for a Zoning Map amendment.

(7)

Items Required on/with Development Parcel Plan. The items and information required by § 345-805H must be shown on or included with each Development Parcel Plan, each in compliance with this chapter and, as applicable under § 345-501B(6) above, the existing or proposed Zoning Map.

(8)

Pedestrian Sheds. Any proposed Development Parcel Plan must be based upon one or several proposed or existing Standard or Linear Pedestrian Sheds, as applicable, located according to existing conditions, such as traffic intersections, Adjacent Development, and natural features. Each Pedestrian Shed must have a Common Destination near its center. See Illustration 345.501.B-1 (Standard Pedestrian Shed) and Illustration 345.501.B-2 (Linear Pedestrian Shed). The Development Parcel Plan site may be smaller or larger than the Pedestrian Shed within which it is situated.

Illustration 345.501.B-1

Standard Pedestrian Shed

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Illustration 345.501.B-2

Linear Pedestrian Shed

(9)

Civic Districts. Civic Districts must be assigned according to and as required by §§ 345-504 and 345-204B.

(10)

Character Districts. Character Districts must be assigned as required by § 345-204A.

(11)

Special Districts. Special Districts, if any, must be assigned according to § 345-204C.

(12)

Thoroughfare Network. The Thoroughfare network must be laid out according to § 345-502.

§ 345-502 Thoroughfares.

General. Thoroughfares must be comprised generally of Vehicular Parking Lanes, Vehicular Travel Lanes, any Bicycle Accommodations, and the Public Frontage, which is comprised of the Sidewalks, tree planting area, Thoroughfare trees, and streetlights.

Illustration 345.502.A

Thoroughfares

Thoroughfare Standards. Any Thoroughfares within or Adjacent to a Development Parcel on a Development Parcel Plan must comply with the following standards:

Access. Thoroughfares must provide for vehicular and nonvehicular traffic and provide Access to Lots and Open Spaces.

Components. Thoroughfares must consist of Vehicular Lanes, any Bicycle Accommodations and Public Frontages.

Thoroughfares in Multiple Districts. The Public Frontages of Thoroughfares that pass from one District to another must be adjusted accordingly or, alternatively, the District may follow the alignment of the Thoroughfare to the depth of one Lot, retaining a single Public Frontage throughout its trajectory.

Block Perimeter. Thoroughfares must be designed to define Blocks not exceeding any applicable perimeter size prescribed in Table 345.503 (Block Perimeter Standards), measured as the sum of Lot Frontage Lines, subject to adjustment by Waiver of the Zoning Administrator at the edge of a Development Parcel.

(5)

Network/Connections. Thoroughfares must terminate at other Thoroughfares, forming a network, with internal Thoroughfares connecting wherever possible to those on Adjacent sites and culs-de-sac not being allowed unless approved by Waiver of the Zoning Administrator to accommodate specific site conditions.

(6)

Thoroughfare Types. Each Thoroughfare must be one of the types described in Table 345.502.B-1 (Thoroughfare Types: Summary) for the applicable District or the District Adjacent to a Civic District.

[Amended 1-19-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]

Table 345.502.B-1 Thoroughfare Types: Summary
Thoroughfare Type	Illustration	Permitted Districts
Rear Alley A vehicular way located to the rear of Lots, providing Access to service areas, Parking, and Accessory Buildings and containing utility Easements. In CD-5, CD-5W, CD-6, and CD-6T, Rear Alleys should be paved from Building face to Building face, with Drainage by inverted crown at the center or with roll Curbs at the edges.
Neighborhood Street A local urban Thoroughfare of low speed and capacity and having a Public Frontage with raised Curbs drained by inlets, Sidewalks separated from the Vehicular Lanes by individual or continuous Planters, and Parking on one or both sides. The landscaping consists of regularly spaced and aligned rows of trees along the Thoroughfare.
Commercial Street A Thoroughfare type designed for moderate to high vehicular capacity and slow speed, traversing an urbanized area. The Public Frontage has raised Curbs drained by inlets and very wide Sidewalks along both sides, separated from the Vehicular Lanes by separate tree wells or planters with grates and Parking on both sides. The landscaping consists of regularly spaced and aligned rows of trees along the thoroughfare, which clears the storefront entrances.
Drive A Thoroughfare type with Building Frontages on one side and no or very sporadic Building Frontages on the other side. Frequently, a Drive is used along a boundary between an urbanized area and a natural condition along a waterfront, Natural Area, or Green. The Public Frontage has raised Curbs drained by inlets and a wide Sidewalk or paved Path along one side, related to the waterfront, Natural Area, or Green. It is separated from the Vehicular Lanes by individual or continuous planters. The landscaping consists of Thoroughfare Trees aligned in a regularly spaced row.
2-Lane Avenue A Thoroughfare of moderate vehicular capacity and low to moderate speed, acting as a short-distance connector between urban centers, and usually equipped with a landscaped median. Its Public Frontage has raised Curbs drained by inlets and wide Sidewalks separated from the Vehicular Lanes by a narrow continuous planter with parking on both sides. The landscaping consists of regularly spaced and aligned rows of trees along the Thoroughfare.
4-Lane Avenue A Thoroughfare of high vehicular capacity and low to moderate speed, acting as a short-distance connector between urban centers, and usually equipped with a landscaped median. Its Public Frontage has raised Curbs drained by inlets and wide Sidewalks separated from the Vehicular Lanes by a narrow continuous Planter with parking on both sides. The landscaping consists of regularly spaced and aligned rows of trees along the Thoroughfare.

(7)

Thoroughfare Assemblies and Standards. Thoroughfares within Districts and within Civic Districts Adjacent to Districts must conform to the applicable Thoroughfare Standards for such Districts set forth in Table 345.502.B-2 (Thoroughfare Assemblies and Standards).

[Amended 1-19-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]

Table 345.502.B-2 Thoroughfare Assemblies and Standards
(a)	Rear Alley

Permitted Districts
[1]	Thoroughfare Type: Rear Alley
	Right-of-Way Width	24 feet maximum
	Pavement Width	24 feet maximum
	Movement	Slow Movement
[2]	Assemblies
	Travel Lanes	N/A
	Travel Lane Width	N/A
	Parking Lanes	None
	Parking Lane Width	N/A
	Bikeway Type	N/A
[3]	Walkway
	Walkway Type	None
	Walkway Width	N/A
[4]	Planter
	Planter Type	None
	Planter Width	N/A
	Landscape Type	None
	Tree Species	N/A
[5]	Curb
	Turning Radius	Not regulated
	Curb Radius	None
	Curb Type	None
[6]	Lighting
	Not regulated

(b)	Neighborhood Street

Permitted Districts
[1]	Thoroughfare Type: Neighborhood Street
	Right-of-Way Width	54 feet to 76 feet
	Pavement Width	28 feet to 36 feet
	Movement	Slow
[2]	Assemblies
	Travel Lanes	2 lanes
	Travel Lane Width	10 feet
	Parking Lanes	Parallel, 1 or both sides
	Parking Lane Width	8 feet
	Bikeway Type	Shared use lane, buffered bicycle lane. See Table 345.502.D.¹
NOTE:
	¹Bikeways are optional. If bikeways are provided, right-of-way and pavement width may be increased by the aggregate width of bikeways, in accordance with Table 345.502.D (Bikeway Types).
[3]	Walkway
	Walkway Type	Sidewalk, both sides
	Walkway Width	5 feet to 8 feet
[4]	Planter
	Planter Type	ContinuousPlanter
	Planter Width	8 feet to 12 feet
	Landscape Type	Trees at 30 feet on center average; first tree must be placed within 30 feet of Block corner
	Tree Species	See § 345-502C.
[5]	Curb
	Turning Radius	25 feet minimum
	Curb Radius	10 feet to 20 feet,¹ except where travel lane is adjacent to the curb, the maximum curb radius must be 25 feet.
	Curb Type	Raised Curb (Travel Lane may not include gutter; Parking Lane may.)
NOTE:
	¹Designated truck routes may have a curb radius larger than 20 feet if required by the Department of Public Works to accommodate the design vehicle for that route.
[6]	Lighting
	Lighting placement	Lighting must generally be placed midway between Thoroughfare Trees where possible
	In CD-3	Not regulated
	In CD-4	Within 20 feet of each Block corner and at mid-block
	Lighting type	Per Table 345.502.E (Public Lighting Types)

(c)	Commercial Street

Permitted Districts
[1]	Thoroughfare Type: Commercial Street
	Right-of-Way Width	60 feet to 76 feet
	Pavement Width	36 feet
	Movement	Slow
[2]	Assemblies
	Travel Lanes	2 lanes
	Travel Lane Width	10 feet
	Parking Lanes	Parallel, 2 sides
	Parking Lane Width	8 feet, marked
	Bikeway Type	Shared Use Lane, Buffered Bicycle Lane, Protected Bicycle Lane. See Table 345.502.D.¹
NOTE:
	¹Bikeways are optional. If bikeways are provided, right-of-way and pavement width may be increased by the aggregate width of bikeways, in accordance with Table 345.502.D (Bikeway Types).
[3]	Walkway
	Walkway Type	Sidewalk, both sides
	Walkway Width	12 feet to 20 feet
[4]	Planter
	Planter Type	Tree Well or Planter
	Planter Width	4 feet to 6 feet
	Landscape Type	Trees at 30 feet on center average; first tree must be placed within 30 feet of Block corner
	Tree Species	See § 345-502C.
[5]	Curb
	Turning Radius	25 feet minimum
	Curb Radius	5 feet to 20 feet,¹ except where travel lane is adjacent to the curb, the maximum curb radius must be 25 feet
	Curb Type	Raised Curb (Travel lane may not include gutter; Parking Lane may.)
NOTE:
	¹Designated truck routes may have a curb radius larger than 20 feet if required by the Department of Public Works to accommodate the design vehicle for that route.
[6]	Lighting
	Lighting Placement	Lighting must generally be placed midway between Thoroughfare Trees where possible.
	In CD-3	Not regulated
	In CD-4	Within 20 feet of each Block corner and at mid-block
	In CD-5, CD-5W, CD-6, and CD-6T	Within 20 feet of each Block corner and at 50 feet minimum on center
	Lighting Type	Per Table 345.502.E (Public Lighting Types)

(d)	Drive

Permitted Districts
[1]	Thoroughfare Type	Drive
	Right-of-Way Width	50 feet to 72 feet
	Pavement Width	18 feet to 28 feet
	Movement	Slow
[2]	Assemblies
	Travel Lanes	1 to 2 lanes
	Travel Lane Width	10 feet
	Parking Lanes	Parallel, 1 side
	Parking Lane Width	8 feet, unmarked
	Bikeway Type	Shared Use Lane, Buffered Bicycle Lane. See Table 345.502.D.¹
NOTE:
	¹Bikeways are optional. If bikeways are provided, right-of-way and pavement width may be increased by the aggregate width of bikeways, in accordance with Table 345.502.D (Bikeway Types).
[3]	Walkway
	Walkway Type	Sidewalk, both sides
	Walkway Width	8 feet to 10 feet
[4]	Planter
	Planter Type	Continuous Planter
	Planter Width	8 feet to 12 feet
	Landscape Type	Trees at 30 feet on center average; first tree must be placed within 30 feet of Block corner.
	Tree Species	See § 345-502C.
[5]	Curb
	Turning Radius	25 feet minimum
	Curb Radius	10 feet to 20 feet,¹ except where travel lane is adjacent to the curb, the maximum curb radius must be 25 feet.
	Curb Type	Raised Curb (Travel Lane may not include gutter; Parking Lane may.)
NOTE:
	¹Designated truck routes may have a curb radius larger than 20 feet if required by the Department of Public Works to accommodate the design vehicle for that route.
[6]	Lighting
	Lighting Placement	Lighting must generally be placed midway between Thoroughfare Trees where possible
	In CD-3	Not regulated
	In CD-4	Within 20 feet of each Block corner and at mid-block
	Lighting Type	Per Table 345.502.E (Public Lighting Types)

(e)	2-Lane Avenue

Permitted Districts
[1]	Thoroughfare Type: 2 Lane Avenue
	Right-of-Way Width	79 feet to 176 feet
	Pavement Width	36 feet
	Movement	Slow
[2]	Assemblies
	Median Width	15 feet to 60 feet
	Travel Lanes	2 Lanes
	Travel Lane Width	10 feet
	Parking Lanes	Parallel, 2 sides
	Parking Lane Width	8 feet, marked
	Bikeway Type	Shared Use Lane, Buffered Bicycle Lane, Protected Bicycle Lane. See Table 345.502.D.¹
NOTE:
	¹Bikeways are optional. If bikeways are provided, right-of-way and pavement width may be increased by the aggregate width of bikeways, in accordance with Table 345.502.D (Bikeway Types).
[3]	Walkway
	Walkway Type	Sidewalk, both sides
	Walkway Width	6 feet to 20 feet
[4]	Planter
	Planter Type	Continuous Planter
	Planter Width	8 feet to 20 feet
	Landscape Type	Trees at 30 feet on center average; first tree must be placed within 30 feet of Block corner.
	Tree Species	See § 345-502C.
[5]	Curb
	Turning Radius	25 feet minimum
	Curb Radius	10 feet to 20 feet,¹ except where travel lane is adjacent to the curb, the maximum curb radius must be 25 feet.
	Curb Type	Raised Curb (Travel Lane may not include gutter; Parking Lane may.)
NOTE:
	¹Designated truck routes may have a curb radius larger than 20 feet if required by the Department of Public Works to accommodate the design vehicle for that route.
[6]	Lighting
	Lighting Placement	Lighting must generally be placed midway between Thoroughfare Trees where possible
	In CD-3	Not regulated
	In CD-4	Within 20 feet of each Block corner and at mid-block
	In CD-5, CD-5W, CD-6, and CD-6T	Within 20 feet of each Block corner and at 50 feet minimum on center
	Lighting Type	Per Table 345.502.E (Public Lighting Types)

(f)	4-Lane Avenue

Permitted Districts
[1]	Thoroughfare Type: 4-Lane Avenue
	Right-of-Way Width	99 feet to 196 feet
	Pavement Width	56 feet
	Movement	Slow
[2]	Assemblies
	Median Width	15 feet to 60 feet
	Travel Lanes	4 Lanes
	Travel Lane Width	10 feet
	Parking Lanes	Parallel, 2 sides
	Parking Lane Width	8 feet, marked
	Bikeway Type	Shared Use Lane, Buffered Bicycle Lane, Protected Bicycle Lane. See Table 345.502.D.¹
NOTE:
	¹Bikeways are optional. If bikeways are provided, right-of-way and pavement width may be increased by the aggregate width of bikeways, in accordance with Table 345.502.D (Bikeway Types).
[3]	Walkway
	Walkway Type	Sidewalk, both sides
	Walkway Width	6 feet to 20 feet
[4]	Planter
	Planter Type	Continuous Planter
	Planter Width	8 feet to 20 feet
	Landscape Type	Trees at 30 feet on center average; first tree must be placed within 30 feet of Block corner.
	Tree Species	See § 345-502C.
[5]	Curb
	Turning Radius	25 feet minimum
	Curb Radius	10 feet to 20 feet,¹ except where travel lane is adjacent to the curb, the maximum curb radius must be 25 feet.
	Curb Type	Raised Curb (Travel Lane may not include gutter; Parking Lane may.)
NOTE:
	¹Designated truck routes may have a curb radius larger than 20 feet if required by the Department of Public Works to accommodate the design vehicle for that route.
[6]	Lighting
	Lighting Placement	Lighting must generally be placed midway between Thoroughfare Trees where possible
	In all CD-3	Not regulated
	In CD-4	Within 20 feet of each Block corner and at mid-block
	In CD-5, CD-5W, CD-6, and CD-6T	Within 20 feet of each Block corner and at 50 feet minimum on center
	Lighting Type	Per Table 345.502.E (Public Lighting Types)

Illustration 345.502.B-3

Turning Radius

(8)

Sight Triangle. At all Thoroughfare intersections, the visibility standard of § 345-405C(7) must be met.

(9)

Connecting Driveways. Where a Driveway connects to a collector or major Thoroughfare, it must be designed to provide for a turnaround to avoid backing into the Thoroughfare.

Public Frontages.

Elements. The Public Frontage must include the Sidewalk, Curb, any planter, any bicycle accommodations, any Thoroughfare trees, and any streetlights, allocated within and designed in accordance with this Article 5, Table 345.502.D (Bikeway Types), Table 345.502.B-1 (Thoroughfare Types: Summary), and Table 345.502.B-2 (Thoroughfare Assemblies and Standards). Thoroughfare Trees are not required along any side of a Thoroughfare that is contiguous to a Civic Space.

Illustration 345.502.C-1

Public Frontage

Civic Districts. Within Civic Districts, the Public Frontage must comply with the Public Frontage standards applicable to any Adjacent Character District, or if there is none, the nearest Character District.

Plantings Provided by Owner.

Within the Public Frontage, Public Planting, if any is required or is to be provided, must be provided by the property Owner in accordance with Table 345.502.B-2 (Thoroughfare Assemblies and Standards), provided that the spacing may be adjusted by Waiver of the Zoning Administrator to accommodate specific site conditions. Tree species must be selected from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation recommended tree species list, provided that coniferous trees are not allowed within the public right-of-way.

Tree Height at Maturity. The Public Frontage must include Thoroughfare trees with shade canopies of a height that, at maturity, leaves clear at least one Story.

(5)

Plant Species. Other than Thoroughfare trees prescribed by this article, the introduced landscape must consist primarily of durable native species and hybrids that are tolerant of soil compaction and require minimal irrigation, fertilization and maintenance.

(6)

Sidewalk Construction Standards. Sidewalks meeting the technical standards of the Village Engineer and the standards and requirements set forth in Table 345.502.B-2 (Thoroughfare Assemblies and Standards) are required to ensure pedestrian movement and safety.

(7)

Placement of Trees. Thoroughfare trees, any other landscaping within the Public Frontage, and landscaping within Civic Districts and any Special Districts must comply with the following standards:

The same must be centered horizontally and placed minimally:

[1]

Two feet from walkways, curbs, and other impervious surfaces if planted in a tree well or continuous planter;

[2]

Three feet from walkways, curbs, and other impervious surfaces if planted in a continuous Swale or uncontained area.

Five feet from streetlights, utility meters and service lines, fences, walls and other ground level obstructions;

(c)

Six feet from porch eaves, awnings and similar overhead obstructions associated with the ground level of Buildings; and

(d)

Eight feet from balconies, verandas, Building eaves and cornices, and similar overhead obstructions associated with the upper stories of Buildings.

(8)

Tree Size: Installation. At installation, trees must be a minimum of 2.5 inches in caliper.

(9)

Shrub Size. At installation, Shrubs must be a three-gallon container minimum and a height of 30 inches minimum. Shrubs must be 18 inches to 24 inches minimum clear from any Sidewalk or pavement edge at the Lot Line.

(10)

Bare/Exposed Ground. All bare or exposed ground on the site and in landscaped areas must be covered with live plant materials and/or mulch, with the following exceptions:

Naturally occurring creek beds, rock outcroppings or similar landscape features typically lacking in vegetation.

Hiking trails and/or traces.

(c)

Clay or sand surfaces associated with recreation fields and facilities.

(11)

Artificial Plants/Turf. Artificial plants and artificial turf are prohibited.

(12)

Temporary Spray Irrigation. Temporary spray irrigation systems may be used to establish seeded areas for grass and groundcover and native drought-tolerant landscape.

(13)

Water Features. Constructed water features, such as fountains, streams and ponds that operate with water recirculation systems, must be designed to prevent seepage and leaks.

(14)

Minimum Requirements. Except as otherwise required by § 345-502C(8) and (9), all plant materials must comply with the minimum container size, class and other requirements outlined in American Standards for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1-2004) published by the American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) or other local Nursery Association Standards.

(15)

Prevention of Compaction. The soil structure of planting strips must be protected from compaction with a temporary construction fence. Standards of access, excavation, movement, storage and backfilling of soils in relation to the construction and maintenance of deep utilities and manholes must be specified.

(16)

Mitigation of Wind Erosion. Wind erosion must be mitigated and controlled through dust abatement and similar practices during the period of site work and construction.

(17)

Compacted Soils. Landscape soils that have been compacted during construction activities must be loosened and aerated to a depth of at least six inches before planting.

(18)

Condition of Plants. Plants must have normal, well-developed branches and vigorous root systems.

Bicycle Accommodations.

Bicycle Parking. Bicycle Parking must be provided in accordance with § 345-405O.

Bikeway Types. Within Character Districts, a bicycle network comprised of the various allowed Bikeway Types indicated in Table 345.502D (Bikeway Types) must be provided throughout each Development Parcel.

[Amended 1-19-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]

Table 345.502.D Bikeway Types
Bicycle Lane
	Permitted Districts

	Riding Surface Width	5 feet minimum
	Buffer	None
	Movement	With traffic
	Intersection Detailing	Signalized, Peg-a-Track, colored, Bicycle Box
	Bicycle Parking	Rack, bicycle shelter, bicycle station

Protected Bicycle Lane
	Permitted Districts

	Riding Surface Width	5 feet minimum
	Buffer	3 feet minimum painted buffer, curb, or planter strip
	Movement	With traffic or dual direction
	Intersection Detailing	Signalized, Peg-a-Track, colored, Bicycle Box
	Bicycle Parking	Rack, bicycle shelter, bicycle station

Buffered Bicycle Lane
	Permitted Districts

	Riding Surface Width	5 feet minimum each way
	Buffer	2 feet minimum painted buffer
	Movement	With traffic or contra-flow (2 lanes on the same side of the street or 1 lane on each side)
	Intersection Detailing	Signalized, Peg-a-Track, colored, Bicycle Box
	Bicycle Parking	Rack, bicycle shelter, bicycle station

Shared Use Lane
	Permitted Districts

	Riding Surface Width	Same as vehicular lane
	Buffer	N/A
	Movement	With traffic
	Intersection Detailing	Signed, signalized
	Bicycle Parking	Rack, bicycle shelter, if practical

Shared Use Path
	Permitted Districts

	Riding Surface Width	10 feet minimum
	Buffer	3 feet minimum curb or planter strip
	Movement	With traffic or dual direction
	Intersection Detailing	Signed, signalized, Peg-a-Track
	Bicycle Parking	Rack, bicycle shelter, bicycle station

Bicycle Accommodation Standards: Civic Districts. Within Civic Districts, any bicycle accommodations must comply with the standards applicable to any Adjacent Character District.

Bicycle Accommodation Standards: Special Districts. Within Special Districts, any bicycle accommodations must comply with any applicable standards for the Special District.

Public Lighting. Public Lighting must be provided within the Public Frontage of Thoroughfares in accordance with Table 345.502.B-1 (Thoroughfare Types: Summary), Table 345.502.B-2 (Thoroughfare Assemblies and Standards), and Table 345.502.E (Public Lighting Types).

[Amended 1-19-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]

Table 345.502.E Public Lighting Types
Legend:
The following notations are utilized in this table:
	Permitted
	Not permitted
Lighting Type		CD-3	CD-4	CD-5	CD-5W	CD-6/CD-6T
Head Types
Cobra Head
Off-Road Head
Colonial Head
Coach Head
Acorn Head						P
Pole Types
Fiberglass Pole
Aluminum Pole
Octagonal Concrete Pole
Fluted Concrete Pole

Public Planting. Public Planting must be provided within the Public Frontage of Thoroughfares in accordance with Table 345.502.B-1 (Thoroughfare Types: Summary), Table 345.502.B-2 (Thoroughfare Assemblies and Standards), and Table 345.502.F (Public Planting) and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation recommended tree species list.

[Amended 1-19-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]

Table 345.502.F Public Planting
Legend:
The following notations are utilized in this table:
	Permitted
	Not permitted
Tree Shape		CD-3	CD-4	CD-5	CD-5W	CD-6/CD-6T	Example Species
Columnar							See November 2018 Port Chester Tree Management Plan.
Oval							See November 2018 Port Chester Tree Management Plan.
Rounded/Ball							See November 2018 Port Chester Tree Management Plan.
Conical/Pyramid							See November 2018 Port Chester Tree Management Plan.
Spreading/Umbrella							See November 2018 Port Chester Tree Management Plan.
Vase							See November 2018 Port Chester Tree Management Plan.

§ 345-503 Block perimeter.

[Amended 1-19-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]

Each Block must conform to the applicable Block Perimeter Standards set forth in Table 345.503 (Block Perimeter Standards).

Table 345.503 Block Perimeter Standards
District	Maximum Perimeter (feet)
CD-3	2,400
CD-3.R20, CD-3.R7, CD-3.R5, SD-PMU, and SD-PRD	Not regulated
CD-4	2,400
CD-5, CD-5W, CD-6, and CD-6T	2,000 or 3,000 if Parking Structure provided within the Block

§ 345-504 Civic Districts.

Civic Space Requirement; Civic District Designation.

Percentage Range of Civic Space. Any Development Parcel Plan having an area of 10 gross acres or more, excluding any Special Districts, must include at least 5% but not more than 20% of its gross acreage assigned as Civic Space(s). The Civic Space provided pursuant to this § 345-504A(1) shall be in addition to all Yard, Setback, Usable Open Space, and area required not to be covered under Article 4 (Building and Lot Plans; Building and Lot Standards) and this Article 5.

Designation on Zoning Map. Civic District(s) must be designated on the applicable Zoning Map as Civic Space (CS) and/or Civic Building (CB). Civic Districts must be assigned in accordance with § 345-204B.

Compliance with Civic District Standards. All Lots, Development, Buildings, Structures and Improvements within Civic Districts must comply with Table 345.405.B (Civic District Standards).

Civic Spaces: Design. Civic Spaces Adjacent to a Character District must be designed as generally described in Table 345.504.B-1 (Civic Space Types: Summary) and Table 345.504.B-2 (Civic Space: Specific Standards) and as indicated for such Adjacent Character District.

[Amended 1-19-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]

Summary of Civic Space Types.

Table 345.504.B-1 Civic Space Types: Summary
Civic Space Type	Illustration	Permitted In/Adjacent to Character Districts
Natural Area A natural area available for unstructured recreation. A Natural Area may be independent of surrounding Building Frontages. Its landscape must consist of Paths and trails, meadows, water bodies, woodland and open shelters, all naturalistically disposed. Natural Areas may be linear, following the trajectories of natural corridors. The minimum size is 8 acres.
Green An Open Space, available for unstructured recreation. A Green may be spatially defined by landscaping rather than Building Frontages. Its landscape must consist of lawn and Trees, naturalistically disposed. The minimum size is 0.5 acre and the maximum is 8 acres.
Square An Open Space available for unstructured recreation and Civic purposes. A Square is spatially defined by Building Frontages. Its landscape must consist of Paths, lawns and trees, formally disposed. Squares must be located at the intersection of important Thoroughfares. The minimum size is 0.5 acre and the maximum is 5 acres.
Plaza An Open Space available for Civic purposes. A Plaza must be spatially defined by Building Frontages. Its landscape must consist primarily of pavement. Trees are optional. Plazas must be located at the intersection of important Thoroughfares. The minimum size must be 0.5 acre and the maximum is 2 acres.
Playground An Open Space designed and equipped for the recreation of children. A Playground may include an open shelter. Playgrounds must be interspersed within Residential areas and may be placed within a Block. Playgrounds may be included within Natural Areas and Greens. There is no minimum or maximum size.
Sports Field or Court An Open Space designed and equipped for team sports activities.
Community Garden A grouping of garden plots available for small-scale cultivation, generally to residents without private gardens. Community gardens should be fenced and accommodate individual storage sheds. Running water is required. Community Gardens should be interspersed within Residential areas and may be placed within a Block or included within Natural Areas and Greens. There is no minimum or maximum size.
Pocket Park A small predominantly green Open Space available for unstructured passive recreation.

Specific Standards for Civic Space.

Table 345.504.B-2 Civic Space: Specific Standards
(a)	Natural Area

Permitted In/Adjacent to:

[1]	Intent
	A natural area available for unstructured recreation. A natural area may be independent of surrounding Building Frontages. Its landscape must consist of Paths and trails, meadows, water bodies, woodland and open shelters, all naturalistically disposed. Natural areas may be linear, following the trajectories of natural corridors. The minimum size is 8 acres.
[2]	Specifications
	Size		8 acres minimum
	Frontage		Not regulated
	Character		Natural
[3]	Typical Facilities
	•	Passive and active recreation
	•	Recreational and community facilities
	•	Playgrounds and play structures
	•	Paths and trails
	•	Accessory structures

(b)	Green

Permitted In/Adjacent to:

[1]	Intent
	An Open Space, available for unstructured recreation. A Green may be spatially defined by landscaping rather than Building Frontages. Its landscape must consist of lawn and trees, naturalistically disposed. The minimum size is 0.5 acre and the maximum is 8 acres.
[2]	Specifications
	Size		0.5 acres minimum 8 acres maximum
	Frontage		Independent
	Character		Informal
[3]	Typical Facilities
	•	Passive and active recreation
	•	Playgrounds and play structures
	•	Paths and trails
	•	Accessory structures

(c)	Square

Permitted In/Adjacent to:

[1]	Intent
	An Open Space available for unstructured recreation and Civic purposes. A Square is spatially defined by Building Frontages. Its landscape must consist of paths, lawns and trees, formally disposed. Squares must be located at the intersection of important Thoroughfares. The minimum size is 0.5 acre and the maximum is 5 acres.
[2]	Specifications
	Size		0.5 acres minimum 5 acres maximum
	Frontage		Buildings
	Character		Formal
[3]	Typical Facilities
	•	Passive recreation
	•	Paths
	•	Accessory structures

(d)	Plaza

Permitted In/Adjacent to:

[1]	Intent
	An Open Space available for Civic purposes. A Plaza must be spatially defined by Building Frontages. Its landscape must consist primarily of pavement. Trees are optional. Plazas must be located at the intersection of important Thoroughfares. The minimum size is 0.5 acre and the maximum is 2 acres.
[2]	Specifications
	Size		0.5 acres minimum 2 acres maximum
	Frontage		Buildings
	Character		Formal
[3]	Typical Facilities
	•	Passive recreation
	•	Paths
	•	Accessory structures
	•	Water features

(e)	Playground

Permitted In/Adjacent to:

[1]	Intent
	An Open Space designed and equipped for the recreation of children. A Playground may include an open shelter. Playgrounds must be interspersed within Residential areas and may be placed within a Block. Playgrounds may be included within Natural Areas and Greens. There is no minimum or maximum size.
[2]	Specifications
	Size		No minimum No maximum
	Frontage		Buildings
	Character		Formal or informal
[3]	Typical Facilities
	•	Active recreation
	•	Play structures
	•	Paths
	•	Water features

(f)	Sports Field or Court

Permitted In/Adjacent to:

[1]	Intent
	An Open Space designed and equipped for team sports activities.
[2]	Specifications
	Size		No minimum No maximum
	Frontage		Buildings
	Character		Formal
[3]	Typical Facilities
	•	Active recreation
	•	Play structures

(g)	Community Garden

Permitted In/Adjacent to:

[1]	Intent
	A grouping of garden plots available for small-scale cultivation, generally to residents without private gardens. Community gardens should be fenced and accommodate individual storage sheds. Running water is required. Community Gardens should be interspersed within Residential areas and may be placed within a Block or included within Natural Areas and Greens. There is no minimum or maximum size.
[2]	Specifications
	Size		No minimum No maximum
	Frontage		May be enfronted by Buildings or be located behind Buildings
	Character		Formal
[3]	Typical Facilities
	•	Active recreation
	•	Garden plots
	•	Accessory structures
	•	Running water

(h)	Pocket Park

Permitted In/Adjacent to:

[1]	Intent
	A small predominantly green Open Space available for unstructured passive recreation.
[2]	Specifications
	Size		500 square feet minimum 0.5 acre maximum
	Frontage		Independent
	Character		Formal
[3]	Typical Facilities
	•	Passive recreation
	•	Community gardens
	•	Playgrounds and play Structures
	•	Paths and trails
	•	Limited transient commercial concessions

Civic Spaces Required. Any Development Parcel Plan having an aggregate area of 10 gross acres or more, excluding any Special Districts, must provide the following:

Main Civic Space. Each Pedestrian Shed of which the area is a part must contain at least one Main Civic Space of the Green, Square, or Plaza type conforming to Table 345.504.B-1 (Civic Space Types: Summary), within 800 feet of the geographic center of such Pedestrian Shed, unless topographic conditions, preexisting Thoroughfare alignments or other circumstances prevent such location;

Playground. Within 800 feet of every Lot in Residential Use, a Civic Space designed and equipped as a Playground conforming to Table 345.504.B-2 (Civic Spaces: Playground); and