The following words and terms, as used in this chapter, are defined as follows:
A facility that serves the principal use and is subordinate in area, extent and purpose to the principal use. Examples of such facilities include transmission equipment and storage sheds.
A building, structure, or use that meets the following conditions:
Is customarily incidental and subordinate to and serves a principal building or use;
Is subordinate in area, extent, or purpose to the principal building or use served;
Is located on the same parcel as the principal building or use; and
May be attached or detached from the principal building, where applicable.
A division of a primary residence added to or created within a single-family dwelling, having at least one shared or common wall with the primary dwelling. Accessory suites must have shared living space with the primary residence but may provide separate sleeping and sanitary facilities. The primary residence must remain in its entirety a single-family dwelling unit. Accessory suites shall be located on the same parcel as the primary residence and have a shared entrance.
A commercial or non-profit operation that provides treatment and services for the care of domesticated animals and pets that customarily reside and are cared for within a residential dwelling. The overnight boarding of animals is allowed.
A system of electrical conductors that transmit or receive radio frequency waves. Such waves shall include cellular, paging and personal communication services (PCS). The frequency of these waves generally range from 10 hertz to 300,000 megahertz.
A building containing three or more household dwelling units and designed for and occupied exclusively by three or more families living independently of each other.
Any structural or decorative component visible from a public way, which, considered either individually or collectively, contributes to the aesthetic composition of the structure.
The keeping of any horse on the premises not owned by the owner or lessee of said premises, whether for a fee or otherwise.
An area of land undisturbed or established and suitably developed with natural vegetation and landscaping. Fencing and berms may be included as part of such an area.
The construction of facilities to house or support a telecommunications tower so that the towers blend readily with the landscape, neighborhood and adjacent architectural features. Examples of camouflaging are silo and barn, windmill and simulated tree.
A provider of telecommunications service.
The use of a telecommunications tower by more than one carrier.
Includes universities and other institutions for higher education authorized to confer degrees.
A business for boarding horses that may be owned by off-site owners; a horse-drawn carriage or livery type of business; and a business for riding and riding lessons for fee.
The Town of Pittsford Comprehensive Plan Update and Generic Environmental Impact Statement, as amended from time to time.
Any unit subject to the provisions of Article 9-B of the Real Property Law of the State of New York.
A retail business that builds on the farm market model of a business (see definition below), but includes the sale of regionally produced agricultural and regionally produced arts and handcrafted products within an enclosed structure of no more than 5,000 square feet in size. Additionally, nonagricultural-related retail products may be sold in an area that is no more than 20% of the net sales floor space. Outside sales of regionally produced agricultural products (i.e., strawberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees, etc.) are permitted.
This shall include any program or facility, which is not a residence, in which care for children or adults is provided on a regular basis away from the child or adult's residence for less than 24 hours and as otherwise defined under NYS Social Services Law and NYS Elder Law. For the purposes of this chapter, day care centers shall not include home-based childcare operations as provided for by state law.
The razing of any existing structure, including substantial removal of structural building components so as to cause an effective removal of an existing structure. Demolition does not include partial removal of structural elements to facilitate restoration.
A group of rooms which are designed for residential occupancy by a single family, providing housekeeping facilities for such family. In determining the number of dwelling units within a structure, consideration will be given to the separate use of or the provision made for cooking, heating and sanitary facilities, whether installed or not; both the actual use to which the dwelling is being put and the potential use to which the dwelling might be put; and whether food preparation and bathroom facilities and bedrooms are so located as to provide privacy if occupied by an additional family.
A dwelling unit located within a mixed-use, multi-story building on any floor other than the ground floor.
Any happening or occurrence of a limited duration, including, but not limited to, the sale or lease of a property, an election, a referendum, a garage, estate or yard sale, the erecting or repairing of a structure on the premises, the seasonal sale of products grown on the premises of a residential property, and the like.
One or more persons occupying a dwelling unit as a nonprofit household unit.
That portion of a parcel that is specifically designated in a recorded conservation easement to the Town of Pittsford as a "farm area."
A retail business operation, as an accessory use to an agricultural use, that sells agricultural products, as defined by NYS Agriculture & Markets (AGM) Law Chapter 69, Article 1, Section 2, within an enclosed structure. Products for sale shall be limited to those which are produced within a 100-mile radius of the site. Outside sales of agricultural products (i.e., strawberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees, etc.) are also permitted.
The land and on-farm buildings, equipment and practices which contribute to the raising, production, preparation and marketing of crops, livestock and livestock products for gain. The farm operation includes necessary farm structures within the prescribed limits of the farm parcel and the storage of equipment as part of the farm operation. A farm operation does not include the operation of a commercial stable.
That portion of a parcel, as defined in this section, that is specifically designated in a recorded conservation easement to the Town of Pittsford as a "farmstead."
Any portion of a property within the "area of special flood hazard," as defined in Chapter 95 of this Code.
Freestanding lattice tower onto which a telecommunications device is affixed.
The distance from the property line, in the case of a public road, or from the easement boundary, in the case of a private road, to the part of the structure nearest such property measured at right angles to the highway or drive but not including cornices, unroofed and unwalled terraces, entrance steps, chimneys or cantilevers that extend two feet or less into the setback.
Occasional sale of personal items at a single-family home when in compliance with the following:
No more than three garage or yard sales per calendar year may be conducted at any one property.
Each garage or yard sale may run for no more than three consecutive calendar days.
Hours for such sales shall be no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and no later than 6:00 p.m.
All goods must be brought inside after the sales hours.
Garage and yard sales under this section must be conducted by the owner(s) of the personal items to be sold.
Any man-made body of water with a surface area no greater than 500 square feet and a maximum depth of 36 inches.
Produce resulting from planting of seedlings or the tillage of the soil of the premises, or produced naturally from trees or vines growing in and on the soil of the premises, or grown for a majority of the life of the produce in a greenhouse on the premises. For the purposes of this chapter, this may include eggs produced by chickens on the premises.
Lattice tower supported by wire anchors onto which a telecommunications device is affixed.
The vertical distance as measured from the average elevation of the proposed finished grade at the front of a building or of a structure to the highest point of the building or the structure, which highest point shall include, but not be limited to, the highest or topmost point of the roof, together with all towers, elevator penthouses, signs, tanks, elevator or stair bulkheads, mechanical equipment, light poles and light standards, except for poles or standards of a public utility company.
That portion of a parcel, as defined in this section, that is specifically designated in a recorded conservation easement to the Town of Pittsford as a "homestead" and as being exempt from the provisions of such recorded conservation easement.
Either male or female horse, pony, mule, donkey and/or ass.
The system by which specific incentives are granted, pursuant to § 261-b of the Town Law and the provisions of this chapter, on condition that specific physical, social or cultural benefits or amenities would inure to the community.
Any manufactured good, appliance, fixture, furniture, machinery, motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer, or similar object which is abandoned, demolished, discarded, dismantled, or so worn, deteriorated or in such a condition as to be generally unusable in its existing state. This definition shall include but shall not be limited to scrap metal, scrap material, waste bottles, cans, paper, rubble, boxes, crates, rags, used construction materials, motor vehicle parts, and used tires.
A material-handling, processing, assembly, manufacturing, research, warehouse or similar facility where all input, output, operations and storage are wholly conducted within enclosed buildings and which meets the other performance standards of the district.
The rental of horses or carriages to persons other than the owner of the horse or carriage.
The total area within the lot lines of a lot, excluding any portion of a lot within a public highway.
The percentage of the area of the lot covered by impervious surface. This definition includes all buildings and structures as well as impermeable surfaces such as driveways, decks, patios, pools, parking areas, and other similar lot improvements.
The width of any lot measured at the minimum required front setback line, unless otherwise defined in subsequent sections of this chapter.
A micro-brewery or farm brewery operation duly licensed with the NYS Liquor Authority. Such operation shall be limited to the building footprint limitation of the district in which it is located, if any.
A micro-distiller operation duly licensed with the NYS Liquor Authority. Such operation shall be limited to the building footprint limitation of the district in which it is located, if any.
A single pole of variable cross section onto which telecommunications devices are affixed.
Any space or area characterized by natural scenic beauty or whose existing openness, natural condition or present state of use, if retained, would maintain and enhance the present or potential value of abutting or surrounding urban development or would maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources. For the purposes of this section, natural resources shall include but not be limited to agricultural lands defined as open lands actually used in bona fide agricultural production.
An easement or similar interest in real property which limits or restricts development, management or use of open space or other real property for the purpose of preserving or maintaining the scenic, open, natural or existing character, conditions, significance or amenities of the open space or other real property. This term shall include an instrument granting any of the foregoing limiting or restrictive interests to the Town, whether denominated "conservation easement," "scenic easement," "scenic and conservation easement," "agricultural easement," "agricultural use easement," "large lot easement," "large lot scenic easement" or by some similar label. The substance of such instruments, however identified, shall be determined by the Town Board.
Any man-made body of water with a surface area in excess of 500 square feet and/or a depth of more than 36 inches.
An enclosure near a stable in which horses are exercised or allowed to go free.
Measures by which the requirements for compliance with the purpose and intent of this article can be determined. These standards may include, but not be limited to, empirical measures of traffic or noise generation, or subjective observations of architectural compatibility and landscape preservation, and similar aesthetic determinations.
A store or shop providing personal, financial, technical or repair services, assistance or advice to individual consumers, including but not limited to:
Arts and crafts studios or stores.
Appliance repair and rental.
Banks, savings and loans, and credit unions.
Bicycle and/or wheelchair repair.
Barbershops and beauty shops.
Contractors' offices, without accessory storage.
Dressmakers and tailors.
Dry-cleaning or laundry pickup stations.
Laundromat.
Locksmiths.
Musical instrument repair.
Optical center.
Professional photographer's studios.
Shoe repair.
Furniture upholstering shops.
Watch and or jewelry repair.
Copy and printing services.
Personal service establishments do not include, as either a primary or accessory use, the following:
The sale, rental, storage, service or repair of any motor vehicles, including automobiles, trucks, buses, trailers, recreational vehicles and motorcycles;
Tattoo and/or piercing parlors, smoking lounges, sale of vape supplies and/or paraphernalia; or
Any use listed separately as allowed in a zone.
A structure or portion of a structure, used for the private, noncommercial storage of motor vehicles, in and about which no business or industry is conducted.
A pool in which no person other than the owner of the premises on which it exists shall have any interest, right, license, permit or right of use of any kind or nature whatsoever.
Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, trees, and the like.
A structure or portion of a structure in which the sale or maintenance or servicing of motor vehicles or any mechanical vehicle is conducted or which is designed or used for the commercial storage of motor vehicles.
The distance from the rear lot line to the part of the structure nearest such lot line measured at right angles to the rear lot line, but not including cornices, unroofed or unwalled terraces, entrance steps, chimneys or cantilevers that extend two feet or less into the minimum setback.
An establishment that prepares and/or serves food and/or beverages. This includes, but is not limited to, cafeterias, cocktail lounges, diners, fast-food places, cafes or coffee shops, ice cream parlors and take-out or delivery of prepared food.
An apparatus capable of receiving communications from a transmitter or transmitter relay located in geoplanetary orbit.
A regularly organized institution of learning, other than a college, approved by the Education Department of the State of New York and/or Board of Regents.
The State Environmental Quality Review Act, Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
The distance from either side line of the lot to the part of the structure nearest such side lot line measured at right angles to the side lot line, but not including cornices, unroofed or unwalled terraces, entrance steps, chimneys or cantilevers that extend two feet or less into the minimum setback.
Any name, identification, description, display, illustration, symbol, logo, statue or device, illuminated or nonilluminated, which is visible from any public place or from one property to another, designed to advertise, identify or convey information, including any landscaping employing the aforesaid, and/or used for the purpose of directing the public's attention to an object, product, service, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business. Displays of merchandise in storefront windows at regular mercantile establishments shall not be considered signs; however, a false window or window box affixed to the exterior of a structure is a sign.
FRAME SIGN— A temporary portable sign with two or more steeply angled sides. Also known as a "sandwich board sign."
ATTENTION GETTING DEVICEDevices or ornamentations designed for the purpose of attracting attention to a use or property. This includes sails, pennants, banners, inflatables, and the similar. Temporary holiday decorations at the discretion of a CEO are not considered attention getting devices.
AWNING OR CANOPY SIGNA sign that is part of a movable or fixed ornamental roof-like structure extending from the face of a structure over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor area and is constructed of durable materials, including fabrics. Illuminated awnings and/or canopies shall be considered to be signs.
DIGITAL SIGNA sign that utilizes computer-generated messages or some other electronic means of changing copy. These signs may include displays using incandescent lamps, LEDs, LCDs or a flipper matrix.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNSigns providing direction to pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorists to entrances, exits, driveways, or other such accessways and containing no commercial message.
FREESTANDING SIGNA sign independently supported by the ground or mounted on a supporting structure that is placed on or anchored in the ground and is independent from any building.
ILLUMINATIONThe lighting of a sign by one or more of the following artificial light sources:
External. A separate light source attached to the sign or mounted on the ground and directed so as to shine on the sign face.
Internal. A light source concealed within the sign structure. This shall include back-lighting where the bulbs or other elements are not visible on the outside of the sign.
OBSOLETE SIGNA sign that advertises or identifies a business, event, product, service, etc. that is no longer in operation, sold, or offered, or is otherwise irrelevant or outdated.
OFF-PREMISE SIGNA sign that directs attention to a business, commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered at a location other than where such sign is located.
POLE SIGNA type of freestanding sign that is supported by one post with a distance exceeding three feet between the ground and the bottommost edge of the sign.
PROJECTING SIGNA sign which is wholly dependent upon a building for support and which projects more than 12 inches from such building.
ROOF SIGNAny sign erected upon the roof of a building or any portion of which extends above the roofline of the building as viewed from a right-of-way or residential property. This shall include lighting fixtures placed on and/or around the roofline.
TEMPORARY SIGNAny sign that is not otherwise permitted by this chapter. Signs indicating a happening or occurrence of a limited duration, including, but not limited to, the sale or lease of a property, an election, a referendum, construction work on the premises, seasonal sale of products grown on the premises of an agricultural or residential property, and the like. Such signs usually being constructed of poster board, cardboard, corrugated plastic material or an A-frame sign. Temporary signs allowed by this section specifically do not include signs for the sale of goods or merchandise of any business.
WALL SIGNA sign fastened to the wall of a building or structure in such a manner that the wall becomes the supporting structure for or forms the background surface of the sign and which does not project outward more than 12 inches from such building or structure.
WINDOW SIGNAny sign which is applied, affixed, or painted on the interior or exterior of a window or located inside within three feet of the windowpane. This does not include, customary identification placed on the entry door(s) of the use, open and or closed signs of two square feet or less, or customary window display(s) of products or decorations.
A building containing one dwelling unit and designed for and occupied exclusively by one family.
A building in which horses are sheltered and/or fed.
An assembly of materials, forming a construction framed of component structural parts for occupancy or use, including buildings, and retaining walls 30 inches or greater in height.
Any body of water or receptacle for water having a depth at any point greater than two feet that is used or intended to be used for swimming, bathing or wading, constructed, installed, moved or maintained in or above the ground outside of any building, dwelling or other structure.
A business for the sales and repair of equine-related and other animal equipment and gear.
A structure on which transmitting and/or receiving antennas are located. This includes but is not limited to freestanding towers, guyed towers, monopoles and similar structures. It is a structure intended for transmitting and/or receiving telecommunications but excluding those either for fire, police or other dispatch communications or exclusively for private radio and television reception and private citizens' bands, amateur radio and other similar communications.
A structure not attached or affixed to the premises except by the force of gravity and capable of assembly and disassembly with simple hand tools.
Any structure, not permanently attached to the ground, which is movable in its entirety.
A building containing two household dwelling units and designed for and occupied exclusively by two families living independently of each other.
A part of real property intended for any type of use or uses, and with an exit to a public street or highway or to a common element or elements leading to a public street or highway, and may include such appurtenances as garage and other parking space, storage room, balcony, terrace or patio.
The purpose or purposes for which any structure or premises or any part thereof is occupied or, if unoccupied, for which they may be occupied.
Any change to a use, other than single-family residential or permitted accessory uses thereto, or to the land or landscape elements associated with such change.
A place where animals are given medical care, and the boarding of animals is limited to short-term care incidental to the hospital use.
An area where the natural vegetation, including trees, shrubs and smaller plants, are preserved and maintained in a natural state so as to provide visual screening and noise mitigation from abutting uses.