As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated herein. For ease of reference, these terms have
been arranged in alphabetical order.
ACCESSORY
The term applied to a building, structure, or use (except
for accessory dwelling unit) that:
A.
Is customarily incidental and subordinate to and serves a principal
building or use;
B.
Is subordinate in area, extent, or purpose to the principal
building or use served;
C.
Contributes to the comfort, convenience, or necessity of occupants
of the principal building or use; and
D.
Is located on the same parcel as the principal building or use.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
One subordinate dwelling unit that is an adapted reuse of
an existing or new permanent detached accessory structure limited
to a carriage house, barn, or garage located on the same parcel as
the primary dwelling unit.
AGRICULTURAL OPERATION
The use of land, buildings, structures, equipment, manure
processing and handling facilities, and practices which contribute
to the production, preparation, and marketing of crops, livestock,
and livestock products as a commercial enterprise or a hobby, and
including greenhouse, nursery, timber operations, compost, mulch,
or other organic biomass crops, beekeeping, and commercial horse boarding/equine
operations as defined in New York State Agriculture and Markets Law
Article 25-AA, Section 301.
ALTERATION
As applied to a building or structure, a change or rearrangement
in structural parts or in the exit facilities; or an enlargement,
whether by extending on a side or by increasing in height; or moving
from one location or position to another.
ANIMAL GROOMING SHOP
A commercial operation that provides grooming services for
domesticated animals and pets that customarily reside and are cared
for within a residential dwelling.
APPLICANT
A property owner or agent of a property owner who has filed
an application for a land development activity as provided herein.
APPROVAL
Favorable decision to an application that indicates acceptance
and the terms of the application, as written or modified, are satisfactory.
Includes both approval and approval with conditions.
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE
Any portion of the outer surface of a structure, including
the kind, color and texture of the building material, the type and
style of all windows, doors, lights, signs, walls, fences, awnings,
canopies, screens, sculptures, decoration, roof shape and materials,
and other fixtures appurtenant to a structure. Also referred to as
"architectural detail."
ASSISTED LIVING
A multiunit residence building (or buildings) designed for
and restricted to the housing of persons, each of whom is at least
55 years of age, and in which personal and health-related services
(such as congregate meals, housekeeping, homemaking, transportation,
social activities, personal care and supervision) are provided to
residents. An assisted-living facility must be licensed by the New
York State Department of Health as an "adult home" or as a provider
of "enriched housing" services or dementia care.
BED-AND-BREAKFAST
An owner-occupied single-family residence having, as an accessory
use therein, public lodging rooms and facilities for and serving food
and drink prepared within the building to preregistered transient
guests, which meets the requirements of this chapter.
BLOCK
The length of a street between two intersections or between
an intersection and its termination.
BREWPUB
A brewery that sells 25% or more of its beer on site and
operates significant food services. The beer is brewed primarily for
sale in the restaurant and bar and is often dispensed directly from
the brewery's storage tanks. This shall include the manufacture, processing,
bottling, and packaging of malt liquors, such as beer, ale, or ciders,
but shall not include distilled liquors. Such uses shall not produce
more than 15,000 barrels of beer per year and shall be duly licensed
by the New York State Liquor Authority.
BUFFER
A unit of land, together with a specified type and amount
of planting and/or fencing thereon, which may be required to eliminate
or minimize conflicts between land uses. Also referred to as "screening."
BUILDING
Any structure having a roof supported by columns or by walls
and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals
or chattel.
BUILDING FOOTPRINT
The area measured from the exterior of the foundation walls,
exclusive of attached garages, porches, terraces, breezeways and cellars.
BUILDING HEIGHT
The vertical distance measured from the average elevation
of the proposed finished grade at the front of the building to the
highest point of the roof.
BUILDING LINE, FRONT
A line parallel to the front lot line, drawn through that
point or projection of a building face which is closest to the front
lot line; provided, however, that where side lot lines are not perpendicular
to the front lot line, then the front building line shall be the shortest
line drawn through that point or projection of a building face which
is closest to the front lot line and perpendicular to either side
lot line. The building face shall include any portion of the building
or structure, enclosed or unenclosed, except steps.
BUILDING LINE, REAR
A line parallel to the rear lot line, drawn through that
point or projection of a building face which is closest to the rear
lot line; provided, however, that where side lot lines are not perpendicular
to the rear lot line, then the rear building line shall be the shortest
line drawn through that point or projection of a building face which
is closest to the rear lot line and perpendicular to either side lot
line. The building face shall include any portion of the building
or structure that is enclosed. On a through lot, the rear building
line shall be determined on the opposite side of the principal building
from the street where the property is addressed.
BUILDING LINE, SIDE
A line along the edge of a building face which is closest
to the side lot line that extends to the front lot line and rear lot
line and is generally parallel to the side lot line.
BULK
The size and scale of buildings and non-building uses and
the physical relationship of their size and scale in relation to the
lot on which they are located. Bulk requirements include, but are
not limited to, building height, building footprint, and lot coverage.
CALIPER
The measurement of the size in inches of the diameter of
small trees (under six inches), usually measured at six inches above
grade. Trees greater than six inches in diameter are measured 12 inches
above the ground. This measurement is generally used for tree-planting
measurement applications.
CANAL LAND
Land in the Village owned by the State of New York and a
part of the Barge Canal System.
CELLAR
A story partly underground and having more than 1/2 of its
clear height below the average level of the adjoining ground. A cellar
shall not be considered in determining the permissible number of stories.
CHARACTER
The atmosphere or physical environment that is created by
the combination of land use and buildings within an area. "Character"
is established and influenced by land use types and intensity, traffic
generation and also by the location, size and design of structures
as well as the interrelationship of all these features.
COMPATIBLE
In harmony with location, context, setting, and historic
character, as provided for by the National Parks Service with respect
to historic properties and the Village of Pittsford Historic and Architectural
Design District Building Design Standards. This shall include, but
is not limited to:
A.
A pleasing or congruent arrangement of elements in the design
and/or appearance between two or more attributes of a structure;
B.
A pleasing or congruent arrangement of elements in the design
and/or appearance between two or more structures;
C.
A pleasing or congruent arrangement of elements in the design
and/or appearance between two or more attributes of a neighborhood;
and/or
D.
A pleasing or congruent arrangement of elements in the use or
function between two or more attributes of a neighborhood, area or
Village.
CORNICE
A horizontal decorative molding that crowns a building, such
as the top edge of a facade or over an external door or window.
DAY-CARE CENTER
Daytime care or instruction of three or more children or
adults away from their own homes for more than three but less than
24 hours per day, by an individual, association, corporation, institution
or agency, whether or not for compensation or reward. Such centers
shall be duly licensed by New York State law.
DEVELOPMENT
Any man-made changes to improved or unimproved real estate,
including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining,
dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations.
DISTILLERY
An enclosed building for the manufacture, processing, bottling,
and packaging of distilled liquors, such as vodka, gin, whiskey, or
tequila, duly licensed by the New York State Liquor Authority. For
the purposes of this chapter, distilleries shall be required to provide
a tasting room.
DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY
A window or other such structure wherein the sale of goods
or delivery of services is provided directly to patrons while seated
in motor vehicles located on the premises.
DWELLING
A structure used as the living quarters for one or more families.
DWELLING UNIT
One or more rooms designed for occupancy by one family for
cooking, living and sleeping purposes.
DWELLING UNIT, UPPER FLOOR
A dwelling unit located within a mixed-use, multistory building
on any floor other than the ground floor.
DWELLING, MULTIFAMILY
A building or portion thereof containing three or more dwelling
units and designed or used for occupancy by three or more families
living independently of each other.
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY
A building containing one dwelling unit and designed or used
exclusively for occupancy by one family.
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY
A building containing two dwelling units and designed or
used exclusively for occupancy for two families living independently
of each other; or two single-family dwellings having a party wall
in common.
FACADE
The face of a building.
FACADE, PRIMARY OR FRONT
The principal face of a building that looks onto a street,
right-of-way, or open space. Buildings on corner lots shall be considered
to have two primary or front facades.
FAMILY
One or more persons, whether or not related to each other
by blood, marriage or adoption, all living and cooking together as
a single bona fide housekeeping unit, so long as such persons together
occupy, own, lease or rent a whole of a dwelling unit and use all
rooms and housekeeping facilities in common.
A.
It is presumed that a dwelling unit is occupied by more than
one family if any of the following features are found to exist:
(1)
More than one mailbox, mail slot or post office address.
(2)
More than one electric meter.
(4)
Separate entrances for the segregated portions of the separate
building or dwelling unit.
(5)
Partitions barring access between segregated portions of the
separate building or dwelling unit.
(6)
Separate written or oral leases or rental agreements with the
payment of rent for portions of the separate building or dwelling
among its owner and residents.
B.
Any such presumption, however, may be rebutted by proof satisfactory
to the Building Inspector that one or more such features found to
exist are not, in fact, evidence of occupancy by a second family.
A complete report by the Building Inspector in each such case shall
be filed with the Village Clerk.
FLAG LOT
A lot or parcel created by subdivision which does meet the
required length of street frontage, is connected to a public street
by means of a narrow strip of land extending from the public right-of-way
to the buildable portion of the lot, and is located behind a lot of
portion of a lot which has frontage on a public street.
FLOOR AREA, GROSS
The sum of the total horizontal area of all floors or stories
of a dwelling or occupied by a use as measured to the outside surfaces
of structural walls, including attached garages, enclosed porches,
and other attached accessory structures having more than 50% of the
perimeter enclosed or screened. Basements, attics, and cellars legally
occupied by a residential or commercial use shall also be included
in the calculation of gross floor area.
FRONTAGE
The extent of a building or a lot abutting or parallel to
a street or right-of-way.
GARAGE
An accessory building or portion of a main building used
for the storage of self-propelled vehicles used by the occupants of
the premises, including space for not more than one passenger vehicle
used by others.
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION
A building or lot or part thereof supplying and selling gasoline
or other equivalent fuel for motor vehicles at retail direct from
pumps and storage tanks.
GYM or FITNESS CLUB
An establishment providing indoor recreation or instruction
to patrons for health, exercise, or educational purposes.
HOME OCCUPATION
An occupation, profession or personal service for gain or
support conducted only by members of a family residing on the premises
and conducted entirely within the dwelling.
HOSPICE
A residence building (or buildings) in which housing and
supportive programming for terminally ill persons and their families
is provided in accordance with the New York State Department of Health.
HOTEL OR INN, BOUTIQUE
A building containing no more than 80 sleeping rooms in which
lodging is provided and offered to the public for compensation. The
entrances to such sleeping rooms shall be located internally to the
primary structure. A hotel or inn may also include incidental uses
such as meeting rooms, restaurants, etc.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
A surface composed of any material that impedes or prevents
natural infiltration of water into the soil. Impervious surfaces shall
include but are not limited to roofs, solid decks, driveways, patios,
sidewalks, parking areas, tennis courts, concrete or asphalt streets,
or compacted gravel surfaces.
INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITY
Any use where the premises is used to provide personal or
group instruction in fitness, art, music, or other recreational activities.
This may include, but is not limited to, yoga studios, dance studios,
music lessons, e-gaming, etc.
LANDSCAPED AREA
The area required or permitted under this chapter to be devoted
to landscaping and environmental improvement, which may include, but
is not limited to, existing and new vegetation, planting beds and
berms.
LANDSCAPING
The use of natural plant materials including, but not limited
to, ground covers, shrubs, and trees. Landscaping also involves the
placement, preservation and maintenance of said plant materials in
conjunction with associated improvements such as fences, walls, lighting,
earth mounding and structures (principal or accessory).
LOADING SPACE
An area, exclusive of driveways, passageways, maneuvering
aisles or other maneuvering space, for the loading and/or unloading
of one motor vehicle used for the transport of goods.
LOT
A parcel of land exclusive of street areas used or designed
to be used by one permitted use or structure, or by a permitted related
group of uses or structures, and the accessory uses or structures
thereto, including such open spaces as are arranged or designed and
required in connection with such structure or structures.
LOT COVERAGE
The percentage of the area of the lot covered by impervious
surface.
LOT LINE
The property line bounding the lot. Where any property line
parallels a street and is not coincident with the street line, the
street line shall be construed as the property line for the purpose
of complying with the area and setback regulations of this chapter.
LOT LINE, FRONT
The street right-of-way line at the front of the lot. On
a corner lot, there shall be two front lot lines.
LOT LINE, SIDE
Any lot line not a rear lot line nor a front lot line shall
be deemed a side lot line.
LOT SIZE
The total horizontal area included within lot lines.
LOT WIDTH
The dimension measured from side lot line to side lot line
along a line parallel to the street line at the required minimum front
yard depth.
LOT, CORNER
A lot at the junction of and fronting on two or more intersecting
streets.
MIXED-USE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
A building or structure occupied by two or more uses of varying
land use classifications, such as residential and commercial; generally
a mixed-use structure is a multistory building providing commercial
uses on the first floor and residential and/or office uses on the
upper floors.
MUNICIPAL STRUCTURE OR USE
A building, structure, lot, or other property occupied by
a municipal authority, such as a local governmental agency.
NONCONFORMING USE OR STRUCTURE
A building, structure or use of land lawfully existing prior
to the adoption of this chapter or any amendment thereto which does
not now conform to the regulations of the district in which it is
situated.
NURSING HOME
A residence building (or buildings) in which skilled nursing
services and chronic custodial care are provided to residents. A skilled
nursing care facility must be licensed as such by the New York State
Department of Health.
OFFICE OR CLINIC, MEDICAL
A facility for the diagnosis and/or treatment of outpatients
by medical professionals. This may include a group practice in which
several physicians or medical professionals work cooperatively. Medical
professionals include, but are not limited to, dermatologists, doctors,
dentists, or psychiatrists.
OFFICE, ADMINISTRATIVE OR PROFESSIONAL
The use of a building or structure for the operation of day-to-day
activities that are related to record keeping, billing, personnel,
and logistics, within an organization. This shall also include the
workplace of any person who earns their living from a specified professional
activity, such as an accountant, engineer, architect, or financial
planner. This shall not include medical professionals.
OPEN SPACE
An area that is intended to provide light and air and is
designated for either environmental, scenic or recreational purposes.
Open space shall not be deemed to include driveways, parking lots
or other surfaces designed or intended for vehicular travel, as well
as detention or retention ponds. In no event shall any area of a developable
lot nor any part of an existing or future road or right-of-way be
counted as constituting open space.
OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY OR SEATING AREA
The use of an adjacent, outside area by a commercial establishment,
such as a restaurant or tavern, in which the same activities which
occur within the establishment may be enjoyed by patrons.
OUTDOOR SALES AND DISPLAY
The placement of goods in an area outside the principal structure
for advertising, display, or sale purposes as an ancillary and temporary
use to a permanent commercial use located inside an adjacent building.
OUTDOOR STORAGE
The placement of goods in an area outside the principal structure
for storage purposes as an ancillary and temporary use to a permanent
nonresidential use located inside an adjacent building.
PARAPET WALL
That portion of a building wall that rises above the level
of the roof.
PARKING AREA OR LOT
An off-street area containing one or more parking spaces,
with passageways and driveways appurtenant thereto, as required by
this chapter.
PARKING SPACE
An area, exclusive of driveways, passageways, maneuvering
aisles or maneuvering space, for the parking of one vehicle.
PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED
Refers to a pedestrian-friendly design policy providing clear,
comfortable pedestrian access to residential and nonresidential areas
as well as providing for the construction of buildings, sites, and
amenities to be human-scaled, purposefully engaging and accommodating
pedestrians.
PERSON
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or
legal representative, acting individually or jointly.
PERSONAL SERVICE SHOP
Any use where the premises is used to provide personal grooming
services or for the cleaning or care of personal apparel or other
goods. This may include, but is not limited to, barbers, nail salons,
hairstylists, spas, shoe repair, etc.
PLACE OF WORSHIP
A structure, building, or place in which worship, ceremonies,
rituals, and education pertaining to a particular system of beliefs
are held.
PLANNING BOARD
The duly designated Planning Board of the Village of Pittsford
as provided for and established by this chapter.
POND
Any man-made body of water with an average surface area exceeding
100 square feet and exceeding a maximum average depth of 18 inches
to be used for aesthetic, drainage and/or agricultural purposes. "Surface
area" is defined as normal static water level based on the Code Enforcement
Officer's opinion, which may be supplemented with an opinion provided
by the Village Engineer, if necessary.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Existing land owned by the Village of Pittsford, or other
government entity, for use as a street or other public purpose.
RECREATION OR ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY, INDOOR
An establishment providing for recreational or entertainment
activities in a completely enclosed structure. Accessory uses may
be permitted to include the preparation and serving of food and/or
the sale of equipment related to the enclosed recreational uses. Included
in this definition shall be indoor arcades, movies, pools, courts,
or other facilities where patrons are engaged in and/or spectating
sport or game activities.
RECREATION OR ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY, OUTDOOR
An establishment providing for recreational or entertainment
activities in an open or partially enclosed structure. Accessory uses
may be permitted to include the preparation and serving of food and/or
the sale of equipment related to the recreational uses. Included in
this definition shall be outdoor pools, fields, courts, or other such
facilities where patrons are engaged in and/or spectating sport or
game activities.
REMODELING INTERIOR
The environmental change of the internal elements of a building
or structure which result in the creation, alteration, or modification
of the floor plan with respect to walls, doors, windows, or stair
cases or the alteration or addition of capacity to utilities.
RESTAURANT
A.
An establishment where people pay to sit and eat meals that
are cooked and served on the premises which may or may not have carry-out
service.
B.
In addition, "restaurant" shall mean a place which is regularly,
and in a bona fide manner, used and kept open for the serving of meals
to guests for compensation and which has suitable kitchen facilities
connected therewith, containing conveniences for cooking an assortment
of food which may be required for ordinary meals, the kitchen of which
must at all times be in charge of a chef with the necessary help,
and kept in a sanitary condition with the proper amount of refrigeration
for keeping of food on said premises, and must comply with all regulations
of the local Department of Health.
C.
For the purposes of this definition, "guests" shall mean persons
who, during the hours when meals are regularly served therein, come
to a restaurant for the purpose of obtaining, and actually order and
obtain at such time, in good faith, a meal therein.
D.
The number of seats at tables, bars and/or counters shall equal
at least 75% of the total legal maximum occupancy of such premises.
E.
Outside patios shall be limited to seated customers.
F.
This shall not include an establishment whose principal business
is the sale of food in a ready-to-consume or rapidly prepared state
at a counter with one or multiple cashiers and/or a drive-through
window and where said food is packaged in disposable containers for
consumption on or off the premises. This definition shall not include
delicatessens, pizzerias, sandwich shops and similar carry-out operations
where food is prepared to order in the traditional manner.
RETAIL STORE
An establishment selling commodities or goods directly to
the public, but not including such services as business and professional
offices, meeting rooms for social clubs and personal service establishments.
The term "retail store" shall also not include an establishment where
alcoholic beverages are sold to the public for consumption on the
premises in connection with the operation of a restaurant, tavern,
or brewpub.
SCHOOL, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE
A public or private institution in which primary, secondary,
elementary, or other educational programming for children and adults
is provided. Such institution shall be duly licensed, certified, and/or
accredited by the State of New York.
SCREENING
The method by which a view of one site from another adjacent
site is shielded, concealed or hidden. "Screening" techniques include
fences, walls, hedges, berms or other features.
SEQRA
The New York State Environmental Quality Review Act.
SETBACK
The horizontal distance from any building or from a specific
building to the nearest point on an indicated lot line or street line.
SITE PLAN
A rendering, drawing or sketch prepared to specifications
and containing necessary elements, as set forth in this chapter, which
shows the arrangement, layout and design for the proposed use of a
parcel or parcel(s) of land as shown on said plan.
SOCIAL CLUB
The premises and buildings used by a local, international,
national or state organization or by a bona fide local civic association
catering exclusively to members and their guests primarily for a patriotic,
fraternal, benevolent, social, educational, religious or political
purpose. The club shall not be used in whole or in part for the conduct
of any business or enterprise for profit, but this shall not be construed
as preventing the utilization of a club for benefits or performances
for a recognized charity, nor for the meeting of other organizations
or for educational and cultural purposes.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
An authorization of a particular land use which is permitted
in this chapter subject to requirements imposed on such use to assure
that the proposed use is in harmony with this chapter and will not
adversely affect the neighborhood.
STORY
That portion of a building between the surface of any floor
and the surface of the floor next above it, or, if there is no floor
above it, then the space between any floor and the ceiling next above
it. A basement shall be counted as a story for the purpose of height
measurement, if the ceiling is more than five feet above the average
adjoining ground level or if it is used for business or dwelling purposes.
A half story is a story under a sloping roof having a ceiling height
of seven feet or more for not more than 1/2 the floor area of the
uppermost full story in the building.
STREET
Any federal, state, county or municipal highway or road,
or any street shown upon a subdivision plat filed in the Monroe County
Clerk's office.
STREET GRADE
The officially established grade of the street upon which
the lot fronts. If there is no officially established grade, the existing
grade of the street at the midpoint of the frontage of the lot shall
be taken as the "street grade."
STREET LINE
The dividing line between a lot and a street right-of-way.
STRUCTURE
A building not used for human occupation, typically used
for storage, animals, or vehicles.
STUDIO (DANCE, MUSIC, ART, OR PHOTO)
A workroom or collection of rooms intended to be used by
the public for the purpose of teaching, practicing, crafting, or creating
various art forms, including dancing, painting, drawing, pottery,
photography, woodworking, filmmaking, or other such activities.
SUBDIVISION
The division of a parcel of land or an assemblage of parcels
of land into two or more lots or parcels, for the purpose of transfer
of ownership or building development, or, if a new street is involved,
any division of a parcel of land.
TAVERN
An establishment where beverages, beer, wine, and/or liquor
are sold to the public for consumption on the premises. Such a use
shall include a minimum food preparation area and menu that satisfies
the New York State Liquor Authority's minimum food requirement, where
applicable. Also referred to as a "bar."
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The transmission and reception of audio, video, data and
other information by wire, radio, light and other electronic or electromagnetic
systems.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Includes telecommunication towers, accessory facilities or
structures and/or antennas and any buildings and/or equipment used
in connection with the provision of cellular telephone service, personal
communication services (PCSs), paging services, radio and television
services and similar broadcast services.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
Any structure, including but not limited to a pole, windmill
or other such structure, whether attached to a building, guyed or
freestanding, designed and/or used for the support of any device for
the transmission and/or reception of radio frequency signals, including
but not limited to broadcast, shortwave, citizen's band, FM or television
or microwave and/or for the support of any wind-driven device, whether
used for energy conservation or not.
TEMPORARY STORAGE UNIT
Any container, storage unit, box-like container or portable
structure which resembles and functions in the same way as a traditional
shipping container is a temporary portable storage unit and not a
structure, even when affixed to a permanent foundation.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
An authorization of a particular land use which is permitted
on a temporary basis by this chapter subject to requirements imposed
to assure that the proposed use is in harmony with this chapter and
will not adversely affect the neighborhood.
TREE PRUNING
A horticultural and silvicultural practice involving the
selective removal of certain parts of a plant, such as branches, buds,
or roots.
USE
The specific purpose for which land or a building is designed,
arranged, intended or for which it is or may be occupied or maintained.
USE, NONRESIDENTIAL
A building, lot, or structure containing no dwelling units
and designated or intended for commercial, public, institutional,
or other such use. The inclusion of dwelling units in a mixed-use
building or structure shall be considered a nonresidential use for
the purposes of this chapter.
USE, PERMITTED
Any use of a building, structure, lot or part thereof which
this chapter provides for in a particular district as a matter of
right.
USE, PRINCIPAL OR PRIMARY
The dominant purpose, by area, scale, and/or intensity of
use, for which land or a building is designed, arranged, intended,
or for which it is or may be occupied or maintained.
USE, PROHIBITED
A use of a building, structure, lot or part thereof which
is not listed as a permitted, specially permitted, or accessory use.
USE, RESIDENTIAL
A structure or structure(s) containing a dwelling unit or
grouping of dwelling units designated or intended for the housing
of individuals and families, not including any commercial, public,
or institutional use. The inclusion of dwelling units in a mixed-use
building or structure shall be considered a nonresidential use for
the purposes of this chapter.
USE, SPECIALLY PERMITTED
A particular land use which is permitted within a given zoning
district, subject to conditions imposed to assure that the proposed
use is in harmony with the requirements of this chapter and will not
adversely affect the neighborhood or vicinity if such conditions are
met.
VALANCE
A projection of fabric below the main frame of an awning
to create a decorative edge.
VARIANCE, AREA
The authorization by the Zoning Board of Appeals, provided
for by New York State Village Law, for the use of land in a manner
which is not allowed by the dimensional or physical requirements of
the applicable zoning regulations.
VARIANCE, USE
The authorization by the Zoning Board of Appeals, provided
for by New York State Village Law, for the use of land for a purpose
which is otherwise not allowed or is prohibited by the applicable
zoning regulations.
VEHICLE o r AUTOMOBILE
Every vehicle operated or driven which is propelled by power
other than muscular power, except:
A.
Electrically driven mobility devices operated or driven by a
person with a disability.
B.
Vehicles which run on rails or tracks.
VEHICLE SALES
A commercial establishment offering new or used vehicles
for sale, rental, or lease, including personal vehicles, commercial
vehicles, or other registered automobiles.
VEHICLE SERVICE OR REPAIR SHOP
A commercial establishment offering vehicle repair or maintenance
services, such as adjustments, painting, replacement of parts, or
other parts thereof.
VILLAGE BOARD
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Pittsford, New York.
WALL
A structure of wood, stones or other materials or combination
thereof intended for defense, security, screening or enclosure or
for the retention of earth, stone, fill or other materials, as in
the cases of retaining walls or bulkheads.
YARD, FRONT
An open unoccupied space extending the full width of the
lot between the front building line and the front lot line of the
lot.
YARD, REAR
An open space extending the full width of the lot between
the rear building line, including any structure attached to such building,
and the rear lot line of the lot.
YARD, SIDE
An open unoccupied space extending between the side building
line, including any structure attached to such building, and the side
lot line of the lot, extending through from the front yard or from
the front lot line where no front yard exists to the rear yard or
to the rear lot line where no rear yard exists.