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
No building, structure, or lot shall hereafter be erected, altered, or demolished within a residential district without obtaining the following approvals, as applicable:
A. 
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.
B. 
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.
A. 
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.
B. 
Uses and Bulk/Dimensional Requirements.
Uses
Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
Minimum Setbacks
Max Lot Coverage
Max Building Height
Additional Regulations
Front
Side
Rear
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.
A. 
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.).
B. 
Uses and Bulk/Dimensional Requirements.
Uses
Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
Minimum Setbacks
Max Lot Coverage
Max Building Height
Additional Regulations
Front
Side
Rear
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.
A. 
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.
B. 
Uses and Bulk/Dimensional Requirements.
Uses
Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
Minimum Setbacks
Max Lot Coverage
Max Building Height
Additional Regulations
Front
Side
Rear
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.