[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.
[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:
108: Building Codes
112: Buildings, Unsafe
119: Communication Towers
133: Farming
142: Flood Damage Prevention
158: Junkyards and Outdoor Storage
174: Public Assembly
210: Signs
225: Stormwater
230: Streets and Sidewalks
235: Subdivision of Land
253: Water
270-37: Principal Uses
270-38: Accessory Uses
270-39: Temporary Uses
270-40: Site Development Standards
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:
(1) 
Bed-and-breakfast.
(2) 
Dwelling, one-unit.
(3) 
Dwelling, two-unit.
(4) 
Day-care facility.
(5) 
Farm operation.
(6) 
Alternative energy system, subject to § 270-25.1.
(7) 
Open space.
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.
(18) 
Restaurant.
(a) 
Drive-through service is prohibited.
(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.
(5) 
Home business, subject to § 270-38.1.
(6) 
Home occupation, subject to § 270-38.1.
(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.
G. 
Temporary uses.
(1) 
Agricultural events, subject to Chapter 174: Public Assembly.
(2) 
Contractor trailer, subject to § 270-39.1.
(3) 
Storage container, subject to § 270-39.1.
(4) 
Temporary occupancy of permanent dwelling, subject to § 270-39.1.
[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]
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:
108: Building Codes
112: Buildings, Unsafe
119: Communication Towers
133: Farming
142: Flood Damage Prevention
158: Junkyards and Outdoor Storage
174: Public Assembly
210: Signs
225: Stormwater
230: Streets and Sidewalks
235: Subdivision of Land
253: Water
270-37 Principal Uses
270-38 Accessory Uses
270-39 Temporary Uses
270-40 Site Development Standards
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:
(1) 
Bed-and-breakfast.
(2) 
Dwelling, one-unit.
(3) 
Dwelling, two-unit.
(4) 
Day-care facility.
(5) 
Farm operation.
(6) 
Alternative energy system, subject to § 270-25.1.
(7) 
Open space.
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.
(5) 
Home business, subject to § 270-38.1.
(6) 
Home occupation, subject to § 270-38.1.
(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.
G. 
Temporary uses.
(1) 
Agricultural events, subject to Chapter 174: Motorcades, Parades and Assemblies.
(2) 
Contractor trailer, subject to § 270-39.1.
(3) 
Shipping container, subject to § 270-39.1.
(4) 
Temporary occupancy of permanent dwelling, subject to § 270-39.2.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements for this district are included as an attachment to this chapter.