Town of Clarkson, NY: Residential Districts

§ 140-20.1 Districts established.

The residential districts of the Town of Clarkson are listed in the following table. When this zoning law refers to residential or "R" zoning districts it is referring to one of the following:

District Name	Abbreviation & Map Symbol
Agricultural Residential	AR
Residential Suburban - 20,000 sf	RS-20
Residential Suburban - 10,000 sf	RS-10

§ 140-20.2 Reviews required.

No building, structure, or lot shall hereafter be erected, altered, or demolished within a residential district without obtaining the following approvals, as applicable:

Special use permit. A special use permit shall be required as indicated in this article and as provided for by Article 41 of this chapter.

Site plan review. Site plan review shall be required as provided for in Article 42 of this chapter. This shall include, but is not limited to, new construction, alteration, or demolition of structures.

§ 140-20.3 Agricultural Residential (AR).

Purpose. The purpose of the AR District is to achieve the goal of the Town of Clarkson Comprehensive Plan to protect the Town's agricultural land and resources. This District is intended to preserve predominately agricultural areas from encroaching non-farm development, while maintaining residential living options in a rural setting. The continuation of commercial agricultural and its associated operations is of primary importance in this District, and the Town seeks to prevent scattered non-agricultural growth in these areas to ensure the long-term economic viability of farming in Clarkson. Additionally, the AR District provides residential opportunities such that they are compatible with the existing agricultural character. Best management practices and regulations consistent with NYS Agriculture and Markets Law or any other state or federal regulation or guideline will be adhered to.

Uses and Bulk/Dimensional Requirements.

Uses	Minimum Lot Size	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Setbacks			Max Lot Coverage	Max Building Height	Additional Regulations
Uses	Minimum Lot Size	Minimum Lot Width	Front	Side	Rear	Max Lot Coverage	Max Building Height	Additional Regulations
Permitted Uses
Principal Uses
Single-family dwelling	2 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	10/30 ft¹	25%	35 ft	§ 140-24.14
Agricultural operations	5 acres	250 ft	100 ft	35 ft	60 ft	25%	35 ft³
Educational institution	2 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	40 ft	25%	35 ft
Farm market or stand	2 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	40 ft	25%	35 ft
Municipal structure or use	2 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	40 ft	25%	35 ft
Nursery or garden store	2 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	40 ft	25%	35 ft
Public park or playground	2 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	40 ft	25%	35 ft
Religious institutions	2 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	40 ft	25%	35 ft
Accessory Uses
Accessory structure or use	*	*	*	15 ft	15 ft	*	20 ft	§ 140-23.5
Pond	2 acres	150 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	40 ft	*	*	§ 140-23.19
Residential ground- or roof-mounted solar array	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	§ 140-23.22
Keeping of farm animals	5 acres	200 ft	—	30 ft	30 ft	*	*	§ 140-23.16
Keeping of chickens	3 acres	200 ft	—	30 ft	30 ft	*	*	§ 140-23.16
Keeping of bees	2 acres	200 ft	—	30 ft	30 ft	*	*	§ 140-23.16
Specially Permitted Uses
Principal Uses
Agri-business	2 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	40 ft	25%	35 ft
Bed-and-breakfast	2 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	10/30 ft¹	25%	35 ft	§ 140-23.9
Day-care facility, child, or adult	2 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	10/30 ft¹	25%	35 ft	§ 140-23.12
Home occupation, residential	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	§ 140-23.15
Home occupation, agricultural	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	§ 140-23.15
Recreation facility, outdoor	2 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	40 ft	25%	35 ft	§ 140-23.20
Short term rental	2 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	10/30 ft¹	25%	35 ft	§ 140-23.21
Tele- communicat- ions facility	2 acres	200 ft	100 ft	75 ft	75 ft	25%	40 ft	§ 140-23.24
Two-family dwelling	2 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft⁴	25 ft	10/30 ft¹	25%	35 ft	§ 140-24.14
Wind energy system	See Ch. 136 for Wind Energy System Regulations.
Accessory Uses
Accessory dwelling unit	*	*	*	15 ft	15 ft	*	*	§ 140-23.4

Notes:
(1)	The larger requirement is to a dwelling or attached garage; the smaller requirement is to other structures.
(2)	Lot coverage requirements will be determined through site plan review.
(3)	The maximum building height shall not apply to barns, silos, water towards or tanks, windmills, or other farm buildings or structures on active farmlands.
(4)	The larger requirements are for lots fronting a major road, the smaller requirement is for lots fronting a minor road.
	* - Refer to primary use for bulk and dimensional requirements.

§ 140-20.4 Residential Suburban — 20,000 sf (RS-20).

Purpose. The purpose of RS-20 District is to support the vision and goals contained within the Town of Clarkson Comprehensive Plan through the development of new and enhancement of existing single-family neighborhoods. The intent of this District is to permit the construction of single-family detached units that do not compromise the existing residential character of the established neighborhoods. Future development and investment should promote traditional residential development patterns; generally consisting of owner-occupied, single-family detached homes, unobstructed front yards, and pedestrian-scaled streetscapes (e.g., with sidewalks, street lighting, street trees, etc.).

Uses and Bulk/Dimensional Requirements.

Uses	Minimum Lot Size	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Setbacks			Max Lot Coverage	Max Building Height	Additional Regulations
Uses	Minimum Lot Size	Minimum Lot Width	Front	Side	Rear	Max Lot Coverage	Max Building Height	Additional Regulations
Permitted Uses
Principal Uses
Single-family dwelling	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft	§ 140-24.14
Agricultural operations	5 acres	200 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft
Municipal use or structure	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft
Public park or playground	1 acre	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft
Religious institutions	1 acre	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft
Accessory Uses
Accessory structure or use	*	*	*	10 ft	10 ft	*	20 ft	§ 140-23.5
Keeping of chickens	3 acres	100 ft	—	30 ft	30 ft	*	*	§ 140-23.16
Keeping of bees	2 acres	100 ft	—	30 ft	30 ft	*	*	§ 140-23.16
Keeping of farm animals	5 acres	100 ft	—	30 ft	30 ft	*	*	§ 140-23.16
Residential ground- or roof-mounted solar array	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	§ 140-23.22
Specially Permitted Uses
Principal Uses
Animal hospital or grooming shop	1 acre	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft³	30%	35 ft	§ 140-23.7
Bed-and-breakfast	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft	§ 140-23.9
Community center, library, or cultural facility	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft
Club, community or service	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft
Day-care facility, child or adult	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft	§ 140-23.12
Educational institution	1 acre	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft
Family support center	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft
Golf courses	50 acres	150 ft	40/75 ft³	25 ft	40 ft	30%	35 ft
Hospitals and nursing homes	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft
Home occupation, residential	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	§ 140-23.15
Home occupation, agricultural	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	§ 140-23.15
Kennel	1 acre	100 ft	40/75 ft³	30 ft	30 ft	30%	35 ft	§ 140-23.7
Short term rental	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft	§ 140-23.21
Tele- communicat- ions facility	2 acres	150 ft	100 ft	75 ft	75 ft	30%	40 ft	§ 140-23.24
Tree nurseries and commercial green houses	1 acre	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft
Two-family dwelling	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	30%	35 ft	§ 140-24.14
Wind energy system	See Ch. 136 for Wind Energy System Regulations.
Accessory Uses
Accessory dwelling unit	*	*	*	10 ft	10 ft	*	*	§ 140-23.4

NOTES:
(1)	The larger requirement is to a dwelling or attached garage; the smaller requirement is to other structures.
(2)	Lot coverage requirements will be determined through site plan review.
(3)	The larger requirements is for lots fronting a major road, the smaller requirement is for lots fronting a minor road.
	* - Refer to primary use for bulk and dimensional requirements.

§ 140-20.5 Residential Suburban — 10,000 sf (RS-10).

Purpose. The purpose of the RS-10 District is to implement the vision and goals contained in the Town of Clarkson Comprehensive Plan for the residential areas surrounding Clarkson Corners. These neighborhoods are generally characterized by single-family homes on lots of a half acre or less with unobstructed front yards and a traditional residential character. The intent of the RS-10 District is to encourage investment and stability in the neighborhoods adjacent to Clarkson Corners, while accommodating growth opportunities that respect the surrounding rural area.

Uses and Bulk/Dimensional Requirements.

Uses	Minimum Lot Size	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Setbacks			Max Lot Coverage	Max Building Height	Additional Regulations
Uses	Minimum Lot Size	Minimum Lot Width	Front	Side	Rear	Max Lot Coverage	Max Building Height	Additional Regulations
Permitted Uses
Principal Uses
Single-family dwelling	10,000 sf	75 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	40%	35 ft	§ 140-24.14
Municipal use or structure	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	40%	35 ft
Public park or playground	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	40%	35 ft
Religious institutions	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	40%	35 ft
Accessory Uses
Accessory structure or use	*	*	*	10 ft	10 ft	*	20 ft	§ 140-23.5
Keeping of chickens	3 acres	75 ft	—	30 ft	30 ft	*	*	§ 140-23.16
Keeping of bees	2 acres	75 ft	—	30 ft	30 ft	*	*	§ 140-23.16
Residential ground- or roof-mounted solar array	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	§ 140-23.22
Specially Permitted Uses
Principal Uses
Bed-and-breakfast	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	40%	35 ft	§ 140-23.9
Day-care facility, child, or adult	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	40%	35 ft	§ 140-23.12
Educational institution	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	40%	35 ft
Home occupation, residential	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	§ 140-23.15
Multifamily dwelling, up to 4 units	20,000 sf	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	40%	40 ft	§ 140-23.17
Multifamily dwelling, over 4 units	1 acre	100 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	40%	40 ft	§ 140-23.17
Short term rental	20,000 sf	75 ft	25 ft	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	40%	35 ft	§ 140-23.21
Tele- communications facility	2 acres	150 ft	100 ft	75 ft	75 ft	40%	40 ft	§ 140-23.24
Two-family dwelling⁴	10,000 sf	75 ft	40/75 ft³	10 ft	10/30 ft¹	40%	35 ft	§ 140-24.14
Accessory Uses
Accessory dwelling unit	*	*	*	10 ft	10 ft	*	*	§ 140-23.4

NOTES:
(1)	The larger requirement is to a dwelling or attached garage; the smaller requirement is to other structures.
(2)	Lot coverage requirements will be determined through site plan review.
(3)	The larger requirement is for lots fronting a major road, the smaller requirement is for lots fronting a minor road.
(4)	New construction only; two-family development by conversion is prohibited.
	* - Refer to primary use for bulk and dimensional requirements.