[Amended 6-13-2022 by L.L. No. 2-2022]
A. Minimum regulations; applicability. Unless otherwise noted, the regulations
set by this chapter within each district shall be minimum regulations
and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land.
No building, structure or land shall hereafter be used and no building,
structure or part thereof shall be erected, moved or altered unless
for a use expressly permitted by and in conformity with the regulations
herein specified.
B. Interpretation of permitted uses. When a use is not specifically listed as a use by right or special permit use within any zoning district, it shall be assumed to be a prohibited use unless it is determined in a written decision by the Zoning Board of Appeals, pursuant to its interpretation authority (See §
247-74, Zoning Board of Appeals.), that said use is similar to permitted uses and not inherently a nuisance, menace or danger to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the Town.
[Amended 12-1-1992; 8-24-1993; 6-4-1996 by L.L. No. 1-1996; 8-21-2001; 2-4-2003; 12-2-2003; 7-5-2005; 8-2-2005; 4-4-2006; 6-3-2008; 9-28-2020; 6-13-2022 by L.L. No. 2-2022]
A. Uses permitted by right:
(1) Farms, limited agriculture, and unlimited agriculture (excluding
public stables).
(2) Home occupations as permitted by §
247-39.
(3) Single-family detached residences limited to one residence per building
lot (excluding mobile homes and mobile home parks).
(4) Private stables in conjunction with principle residences subject
to the following restrictions:
(a)
No stable shall be less than 250 feet from the street line and
less than 100 feet from the side and rear lot lines.
(b)
No storage of manure or odor-producing substance shall be permitted
within 250 feet from the street line and 100 feet from the side and
rear lot lines.
(c)
See also restrictions in §
247-40, Livestock and livestock buildings, and §
247-41, Domestic animals and livestock.
(5) Accessory structure in conjunction with a principal residence as permitted by §
247-34.
(6) Small scale solar energy systems, which includes both rooftop and ground-mounted systems. See §
247-72, Solar energy systems.
B. Uses permitted by special use permit:
(1) Public uses. See §
247-4, Definitions.
(2) Semipublic uses. See §
247-4, Definitions.
(3) Clubs, lodges, and meeting halls. See §
247-4, Definitions.
(4) Golf courses. See §
247-37, Golf courses, for procedures and restrictions.
(5) Cellular telecommunication facilities. See §
247-70, Cellular telecommunication facilities, for procedures and restrictions.
(6) Residential wind energy conversion systems (RWECS). See §
247-71, Residential wind energy conversion systems, for procedures and restrictions.
C. Minimum size requirements:
(1) Single-family detached residence with sewers: 31, 250 square feet
with a minimum width of 125 feet and a minimum depth of 250 feet.
(2) Single-family detached residence without sewers: one acre with a
minimum width of 125 feet and a minimum depth of 250 feet.
(3) Wetlands, wetland buffer areas, ponds (both retention and detention),
and easement areas are excluded in calculating minimum square foot,
lot width, and lot depth requirements.
(4) Lot width measurement: 125 feet measured from side lot line to side
lot line following the street line and 125 feet measured using the
shortest distance from side lot line to side lot line at the minimum
front yard setback line.
D. Minimum and maximum front yard setbacks:
(1) Minimum front yard setback of 75 feet for main structures, 100 feet for detached private garages. See §
247-34 for accessory structures.
(2) Exception for minimum front yard setback. Where the front setbacks
have been previously established by existing structures, the required
minimum front yard setback shall be determined by averaging the front
setback for all principal structures located within 400 feet from
either side of the property.
(3) Maximum front yard setback of 250 feet for main structures.
E. Minimum side yard setback: 15 feet for residence and private garages. See §
247-34 for accessory structures.
(1) Driveway minimum side yard setback.
(a)
A minimum side yard setback of five feet is required for all
driveways. The minimum side yard setback for driveways is measured
from the edge of the driveway to the nearest property line.
(b)
The intent of the minimum driveway setback is as follows:
[1]
To allow for orderly snow removal and maintenance of driveways
without impacting adjacent property.
[2]
To end the option of sharing a driveway with an adjacent property
owner.
(c)
A drawing depicting the location, width, and distance to the
nearest property line must be presented to the Code Enforcement Officer/Building
Inspector prior to issuance of a building permit or curb cut permit.
F. Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet for main structure and 15 feet for a detached private garage. See §
247-34 for accessory structures.
G. Maximum height restrictions:
(2) Detached private garages: 20 feet (not to exceed height of primary
structure).
H. Minimum size of primary residences:
(1) One-story residence: 1,000 square feet of living area.
(2) One-and-one-half-story residence: 1,000 square feet of living area.
(3) Two-story residence: 1,200 square feet of living area.
I. Maximum size of detached or attached private garage shall be no more
than 50% of the floor area of the primary structure, not to exceed
1,200 square feet. Only one private garage is allowed per lot.
J. Structures used in customary farming.
(1) Customary farm and/or agricultural buildings on lots (parcels) of
seven acres and over may be allowed for customary farming and/or agriculture
use.
K. Commercial vehicles, other than pickup trucks, weighing in excess
of 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) shall not be parked
on a residentially zoned lot of less than 1 1/2 acres.
[Amended 12-1-1992; 8-24-1993; 8-24-1994; 6-4-1996 by L.L. No. 1-1996; 9-3-1996; 8-21-2001; 2-4-2003; 12-2003; 7-5-2005; 8-2-2005; 4-4-2006; 6-3-2008; 9-28-2020; 6-13-2022 by L.L. No. 2-2022]
A. Uses permitted by right:
(1) Home occupations as permitted by §
247-39.
(2) Single-family detached residences or one two-family residence on
one building lot (excluding mobile homes and mobile home parks).
(3) Farms, limited agriculture, and unlimited agriculture (excluding
public stables).
(4) Private stables in conjunction with principle residences subject
to the following restrictions:
(a)
No stable shall be less than 250 feet from the street line and
less than 100 feet from the side and rear lot lines.
(b)
No storage of manure or odor-producing substance shall be permitted
within 250 feet from the street line and 100 feet from the side and
rear lot lines.
(c)
See also restrictions in §
247-41, Domestic animals and livestock.
(5) Accessory structure in conjunction with a principal residence as permitted by §
247-34.
(6) Small-scale solar energy systems, which includes both rooftop and ground-mounted systems. See §
247-72, Solar energy systems.
B. Uses permitted by special use permit:
(1) Public uses. See §
247-4, Definitions.
(2) Semipublic uses. See §
247-4, Definitions.
(3) Clubs, lodges, and meeting halls. See §
247-4, Definitions.
(4) Golf courses. See §
247-37, Golf courses, for procedures and restrictions.
(5) Cellular telecommunications facilities. See §
247-70, Cellular telecommunications facilities, for procedures and restrictions.
(6) Residential wind energy conversion systems (RWECS). See §
247-71, Residential wind energy conversion systems, for procedures and restrictions.
(7) Two-family and multifamily residences. See §
247-43, Multifamily residences in residential districts, for procedures and restrictions.
(8) Bed-and-breakfasts. See §
247-47, Bed-and-breakfasts, for procedures and requirements.
C. Minimum lot size requirements:
(1) Single-family detached residence with sewers: 25,000 square feet
with a minimum width of 100 feet and a minimum depth of 250 feet.
(2) Single-family detached residence without sewers: one acre with a
minimum width of 100 feet and a minimum depth of 250 feet.
(3) Two-family residence/duplex with sewer: 50,000 square feet with a
minimum width of 200 feet and minimum depth of 250 feet.
(4) Two-family residence/duplex without sewer: two acres with a minimum
width of 200 feet and a minimum depth of 250 feet.
(5) Wetlands, wetland buffer areas, ponds (both retention and detention),
and easement areas are excluded in calculating minimum square foot,
lot width, and lot depth requirements.
(6) Lot width measurement: 100 feet measured from side lot line to side
lot line following the street line and 100 feet measured using the
shortest distance from side lot line to side lot line at the minimum
front yard setback line.
D. Minimum and maximum front yard setbacks:
(1) Minimum front yard setback of 60 feet for main structures, 100 feet for detached private garages. See §
247-34 for accessory structures.
(2) Exception for minimum front yard setback. Where the front setbacks
have been previously established by existing structures, the required
minimum front yard setback shall be determined by averaging the front
setback for all principal structures located within 400 feet from
either side of the property.
(3) Maximum front yard setback of 250 feet for main structures.
E. Minimum side yard setback: 15 feet for residence and private garages. See §
247-34 for accessory structures.
(1) Driveway minimum side yard setback.
(a)
A minimum side yard setback of five feet is required for all
driveways. The minimum side yard setback for driveways is measured
from the edge of the driveway to the nearest property line.
(b)
The intent of the minimum driveway setback is as follows:
[1]
To allow for orderly snow removal and maintenance of driveways
without impacting adjacent property.
[2]
To end the option of sharing a driveway with an adjacent property
owner.
(c)
A drawing depicting the location, width, and distance to the
nearest property line must be presented to the Code Enforcement Officer/Building
Inspector prior to issuance of a building permit or curb cut permit.
F. Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet for main structure and 15 feet for a detached private garage. See §
247-34 for accessory structures.
G. Maximum height restrictions:
(2) Detached private garages: 20 feet (not to exceed height of primary
structure).
H. Minimum size of primary residences:
(1) One-story residence: 1,000 square feet of living area.
(2) One-and-one-half-story residence: 1,000 square feet of living area.
(3) Two-story residence: 1,200 square feet of living area.
(4) Two-family/duplex: 1,000 square feet of living area per unit.
I. Maximum size of detached or attached private garage shall be no more
than 50% of the floor area of the primary structure, not to exceed
1,200 square feet. Only one private garage is allowed per lot.
J. Structures used in customary farming. Customary farm and/or agricultural
buildings on lots (parcels) of seven acres and over may be allowed
for customary farming and/or agriculture use.
K. Commercial vehicles, other than pickup trucks, weighing in excess
of 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) shall not be parked
on a residentially zoned lot of less than 1 1/2 acres.
[Amended 8-24-1994; 6-3-2008; 5-3-2011; 2-23-2015; 9-28-2020; 6-13-2022 by L.L. No. 2-2022]
A. No new single- or two-family/duplex residential construction shall
be allowed in any commercial districts.
B. New construction and any modification, alteration, or addition to an existing structure shall be subject to site plan review by the Planning Board pursuant to §
247-54 before any building permit is issued.
C. Uses permitted by right:
(1) Farms, limited agriculture and unlimited agriculture.
(3) Baker, confectionery, and ice cream shops, including the baking and
processing of food products when prepared for retail use on premises
only.
(4) Banks and financial institutions, including tax preparation.
(5) Barbershops, beauty shops, and salons.
(6) Beverage stores, including the sale of beer and liquor.
(8) Clubs, lodges, or meeting halls.
(9) Doctor offices and small medical buildings.
(10)
Eating and drinking establishments.
(14)
Small grocery stores, excluding big box stores.
(15)
Hardware, paint, glass, and wallpaper stores.
(16)
Laundries, launderettes, and cleaning and pressing establishments.
(18)
Nurseries, greenhouses, and garden supplies.
(24)
Places of instruction for music, dancing, reading, languages,
and similar subjects.
(25)
Rental stores (all rental items must be located inside the store).
(26)
Repair services of household items.
(27)
Retail sales and service establishments not more objectionable
by reason of noise, fumes, vibration, or lights than any permitted
use listed herein.
(28)
Self-service gas stations and related small retail businesses
normally found therein.
(29)
Small retail stores selling convenience goods, including food
products, hardware, newspapers, magazines, drugs, variety items, apparel,
beer, and liquor, excluding big box stores.
(31)
Accessory uses. See §
247-4, Definitions.
D. Allowable by special use permit:
(1) Public uses. See §
247-4, Definitions.
(2) Semipublic uses. See §
247-4, Definitions.
(3) Multifamily dwellings. See §
247-4, Definitions; §
247-44, Multifamily residences in commercial districts.
(4) Small retail business/businesses in conjunction with small contractor shops. See §
247-42, Small retail business/businesses in conjunction with small contractor shops.
(5) Golf courses. See §
247-37, Golf courses.
(6) Cellular telecommunications facilities. See Article
IX, §
247-70, Cellular telecommunications facilities.
(7) Large-scale solar energy systems. See Article
IX, §
247-72, Solar energy systems.
E. Minimum lot area: 50,000 square feet.
F. Minimum lot width: 200 feet.
G. Maximum lot coverage by buildings: 45%.
H. Minimum front yard setback:
(1) Thirty feet if no parking lot is in front of the building.
(2) Fifty feet if a parking lot is in front of the building.
I. Minimum side yard setback:
(1) Twenty feet adjacent to nonresidential zones.
(2) One hundred feet adjacent to any residential zone or use.
J. Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet.
K. Maximum building height: 35 feet.
[Added 8-24-1994; amended4-5-2005; 6-8-2015; 12-11-2017; 6-13-2022 by L.L. No. 2-2022]
A. No new single- or two-family/duplex residential construction shall
be allowed in any commercial district.
B. New construction and any modification, alteration or addition to an existing structure shall be subject to site plan review by the Planning Board (pursuant to §
247-54) before any building permit is issued.
C. Uses permitted by right:
(1) All uses listed as permitted by right in the CO1 District. See §
247-12C.
(2) Agricultural implement sales and service.
(3) Automobile sales and related sales or service facilities.
(4) Building materials and retail sales.
(5) Department and variety stores.
(7) Food stores and food lockers.
(8) Furniture and appliance sales and service, but not including assembly
or manufacture.
(10)
Indoor recreation, including bowling alleys, pool halls, dance
halls, and amusement centers.
(11)
Mobile home and trailer sales and service.
(13)
Motor vehicle service stations (pursuant to §
247-50).
(14)
Plumbing, heating and roofing supply retail sales.
(15)
Rental store (both small and large equipment).
(19)
Essential services. See §
247-4, Definitions.
(20)
Accessory uses. See §
247-4, Definitions.
D. Uses permitted by special use permit:
(1) Uses permitted by special use permit in the Light Commercial Zoning District. See §
247-12D.
(2) Airports and airstrips. See §
247-56, Airports and airstrips, for procedures and restrictions.
(3) Outdoor recreation, such as sport facilities, amusement parks, miniature
golf and driving ranges.
E. Minimum lot area: 50,000 square feet.
F. Minimum lot width: 200 feet.
G. Maximum lot coverage by building: 45%.
H. Minimum front yard setback:
(1) Thirty feet if no parking lot is in front of the building.
(2) Fifty feet if a parking lot is in front of the building.
I. Minimum side yard setback:
(1) Twenty feet adjacent to nonresidential zones.
(2) One hundred feet adjacent to any residential zone or use.
J. Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet.
K. Maximum building height: 35 feet.
[Amended 8-24-1994; 4-5-2005; 6-3-2008; 5-3-2011; 2-23-2015; 6-13-2022 by L.L. No. 2-2022]
A. No new residential construction (including single-family, two-family/duplex,
and multifamily) shall be allowed in any Light Industrial Zoning District.
B. All new construction and any modification, alteration or addition to an existing structure shall be subject to site plan review by the Planning Board (pursuant to §
247-54) before any building permit is issued.
C. Uses permitted by right:
(1) All uses listed as permitted by right in the CO1 and CO2 Districts, except for multifamily residences. See §§
247-12C,
247-13C.
(2) Farms, limited agriculture and unlimited agriculture.
(3) Animal shelters and facilities for raising insects and birds.
(4) Automobile painting, upholstering, motor and body work.
(6) Building materials sales yard.
(7) Building contractor shops.
(8) Carpenter and cabinet maker.
(9) Electronic and small parts assembly and/or manufacture.
(10)
Laboratories and research facilities.
(13)
Manufacture, compounding, processing or treatment of such products
as bakery goods, confectionaries, cosmetics, dairy products, drugs,
ice, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, toiletries and food products (except
the following: fish, sauerkraut, pickles, vinegar, yeast and the rendering
of oils and fats).
(14)
Manufacture, fabrication, compounding, assembling, treatment
and processing of articles of merchandise from the following previously
prepared materials: cellophane, ceramics, cloth, film, fiber, glass,
leather, paper and paper board, plastic, precious textiles, yarn or
paint or wood.
(16)
Radio and television towers. See Article
IX, §
247-70, Cellular telecommunications facilities.
(18)
Storage of materials, supplies and equipment in accordance with §
247-54.
(20)
Essential services. See §
247-4, Definitions.
(21)
Accessory uses. See §
247-4, Definitions.
D. Uses permitted by special use permit:
(1) All uses permitted by special use permit in the CO-1 and CO-2 Zoning Districts. See §§
247-12D,
247-13D.
(2) Airports or airstrips. See §
247-56, Airports and airstrips, for procedures and restrictions.
(5) Rod and gun clubs. See §
247-38, Rod and gun clubs, for procedures and restrictions.
(6) Camping, travel, trailer and recreational vehicle parks. See §
247-45, Camping, travel, trailer and recreational vehicle parks, for procedures and restrictions.
E. Minimum lot area: 50,000 square feet.
F. Minimum lot width: 200 feet.
G. Maximum lot coverage: 50%.
H. Minimum front yard setback:
(1) Thirty feet if no parking lot is in front of the building.
(2) Fifty feet if a parking lot is in front of the building.
I. Minimum side yard setback:
(1) Twenty feet adjacent to nonresidential zones.
(2) One hundred feet adjacent to residential zones or uses.
J. Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet.
K. Maximum building height: 35 feet.
[Added 8-30-1982; amended 8-24-1994; 6-3-2008; 6-13-2022 by L.L. No. 2-2022]
A. No new residential construction (including single-family, two-family/duplex,
and multifamily) shall be allowed in any SLI District, except in a
mobile home park or by approval of a special use permit.
B. All new construction and any modification, alteration, or addition
to an existing structure shall be subject to site plan review by the
Planning Board before any building permit is considered or issued
by the Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector.
C. Uses permitted by right:
(1) All uses listed as permitted by right in the Light Industrial District. See §
247-14C.
D. Uses permitted by special use permit:
(1) All uses permitted by special use permit in the Light Industrial District. See §
247-14D.
(2) Mobile home parks. See §
247-49 (Mobile home parks).
(3) Adult uses. See §
247-92, Definitions, regulations and restrictions; penalties for offenses.
E. Minimum lot area: 50,000 square feet.
F. Minimum lot width: 200 feet.
G. Maximum lot coverage: 50%.
H. Minimum front yard setback: 100 feet.
I. Minimum side setback:
(1) Same as provided in §
247-14 (LI District: Light Industrial).
(2) In addition to the above side setback requirements, adult uses shall be subject to the additional restrictions of §
247-92, Definitions, regulations and restrictions; penalties for offenses.
J. Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet.
K. Maximum building height: 35 feet.