The special purpose districts of the Village of Pittsford are
listed in the following table.
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District Name
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Abbreviation and Map Symbol
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|---|---|
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Pittsford Village Historic
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H
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Local Waterfront Overlay
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LWO
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Open Space
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OS
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Tavern Overlay
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TO
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No building, structure, or lot shall hereafter be erected, altered,
or demolished within a special purpose district without obtaining
the following approvals, as applicable:
A.
Historic Preservation Board review. A certificate of appropriateness (Chapter 112 of the Village of Pittsford Code) shall be required for the construction or exterior alteration of any building, structure, or architectural feature in the Pittsford Village Historic (H) District that is, in any respect, visible from a public street, public or private park, the Erie Canal, or any other public or private space that is accessible to the public.
B.
Site plan review. Site plan review shall be required as provided for in Article 34 of this chapter. This shall include, but is not limited to, new construction, alteration, or demolition of structures.
A.
Chapter 211 conformance. The Pittsford Village Historic (H) District has been established as an overlay zoning district to ensure the greatest extent of compatibility with Chapter 112 (Historic Preservation and Architectural Preservation) of the Village of Pittsford Code and to further provide for coordinated development review and enforcement.
B.
Purpose. The purpose of the Pittsford Village Historic (H) District
is to promote the general welfare by providing for the identification,
protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and utilization of buildings,
structures, signs, features, improvements, sites, and areas within
the Village that reflect special elements of the Village's historical,
architectural, cultural, economic or aesthetic heritage for the following
reasons:
(1)
To foster public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation
of the historical and architectural character of the Village and in
the accomplishments of its past;
(2)
To ensure the harmonious, orderly, and efficient growth and
development of the Village;
(3)
To enhance the visual character of the Village by encouraging
new design and construction that complements the Village's buildings;
(4)
To protect and promote the economic benefits of historic and
architectural preservation to the Village, its inhabitants and visitors;
(5)
To protect property values in the Village;
(6)
To promote and encourage continued private ownership and stewardship
of historic buildings within the Village;
(7)
To identify as early as possible and resolve conflicts between
the preservation of buildings and structures in the Village and alternative
land uses; and
(8)
To conserve valuable material and energy resources by ongoing
use and maintenance of the existing built environment.
C.
Applicability. The H District shall consist of the entirety of the
corporate limits of the Village of Pittsford and shall hereby apply
to all buildings, structures, and lots therein. For the purposes of
this chapter, the H District shall be considered an overlay or floating
district.
D.
Use, dimensional, and bulk regulations. The use, dimensional, and
bulk regulations of the underlying zoning district shall apply to
all uses, buildings, and lots of the H District as provided thereto.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the LWO District is to provide special controls
to guide land use and development within the waterfront areas of the
Village of Pittsford. The regulations are designed to protect the
sensitive waterfront areas and to maintain consistent land use of
the Town and Village of Pittsford's Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program (LWRP).
B.
Applicability. The LWO District is not intended to be substituted
for other zoning district provisions. The overlay is to be superimposed
on the principal zoning district provisions and should be considered
as additional requirements to be met in establishing a use within
the underlying zoning district.
C.
Use, dimensional, and bulk regulations. The use, dimensional, and
bulk regulations of the underlying zoning districts shall apply to
all uses, buildings, and lots of the LWO District as provided thereto.
D.
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program consistency. In addition
to any other provisions of this chapter applying to them, lots, lands,
and structures in the LWO District shall be subject to the policy
standards, conditions, and design guidelines contained in the Village
of Pittsford's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Open Space (OS) District is to preserve
and enhance the Village's open spaces, natural areas, and parks by
restricting development that would not otherwise be compatible with
or respect the natural environment. The intent of this district is
to ensure ample passive and active recreational opportunities for
residents and visitors and to identify areas of valued green space.
B.
Applicability. Areas applicable to and designated under the OS District
include, but are not limited to, privately or publicly owned parkland
and recreational facilities, farmland, woodlots, wetlands, environmentally
sensitive areas, and otherwise undeveloped lands.
C.
Use lists. Uses are allowed in the OS District in accordance with
the following table.
(1)
Uses identified with a "P" are permitted as-of-right, subject
to compliance with all other applicable standards of this zoning law.
(2)
Uses identified with a "SP" may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with Article 35 (Special Use Permits) of this chapter.
(3)
Uses not listed and those identified with a "-" are expressly
prohibited.
(4)
An Article 24 (Additional Use Regulations) section reference has been noted where applicable. Uses identified with an "NA" are not addressed in Article 24, and therefore are not subject to use specific restrictions.
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Land Use
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OS District
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Additional Regulations
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|---|---|---|
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Residential
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Dwelling, new construction
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—
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—
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Recreational
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Recreation facility, outdoor (ex., ball fields,
tennis courts)
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P
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Public park or playground
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P
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Environmental
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Botanical garden, arboretum, or conservatory
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P
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NA
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Farm or agricultural operation
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P
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NA
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Greenhouse or community garden
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SP
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NA
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Pond
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P
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Other
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Municipal structure or use
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P
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NA
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Off-street parking area
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P
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Article 25
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Accessory
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Accessory structure or use
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SP
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§ 210-24.4
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Concessions, food, or retail sales
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SP
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NA
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Outdoor assembly area
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SP
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NOTE:
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Such uses are permitted as noted, unless otherwise restricted
by the 1998 Conservation Easement enacted by the Town of Pittsford
to the property formerly known as the Hawley-Zornow farm.
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D.
Dimensional and bulk requirements. The following shall apply to all
lots and structures within the OS District.
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Requirement
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OS District
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|---|---|
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Minimum Lot Size
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Lot area
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10,000 square feet
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Lot width
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50 feet
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Minimum Yards
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Front
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20 feet
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Side/rear, primary structure
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15/50 feet1
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Side/rear, accessory structure
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5/25 feet1
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Maximum Building Height
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Primary structure
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25 feet (1 story)
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Accessory structure
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10 feet
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Maximum Lot Coverage
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Gross impervious surface
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20%
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NOTE:
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1
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When adjacent to a residential use or district, the larger requirement
shall apply.
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A.
Purpose. In accordance with the Village's Comprehensive Plan, it
is the official purpose of the Village of Pittsford to protect the
residential neighborhoods that are adjacent to its commercial districts.
Great care was taken to implement controls through this Tavern Overlay
(TO) District that allow brewpubs and taverns within the Village in
a manner that protects quality of life for the residents.
B.
Specially permitted use. Brewpubs and taverns are allowed in the TO District provided a special use permit is obtained in accordance with Article 35 of this chapter.
C.
Dimensional and bulk requirements. The dimensional and bulk regulations
of the underlying zoning district shall apply to all buildings and
lots of the TO District.
D.
Scale of use restrictions. Brewpubs shall be a duly licensed brewery
and shall provide for on-premises sales or service as licensed by
the New York State Liquor Authority. Brewpubs shall be limited in
scale to produce no more than 15,000 barrels of beer per year, as
is customary of a microbrewery.
E.
Operational restrictions. No tavern or brewpub shall be permitted
that is determined by the reviewing board to:
(1)
Create a hazard to the public, safety and general welfare.
(2)
Alter the character of the neighborhood and/or interfere with
residents' normal use of their property (such as causing noise in
a location where it can be heard on neighboring residential properties
and/or at a time during normal sleeping hours where it would pose
a nuisance to existing residents) or be detrimental to the residents
thereof through the production noxious or objectionable noise, odor,
glare, refuse, vibrations, unsightliness, contamination or other similar
conditions.
(3)
Include fast food service, drive-through facilities, or operate
in any manner as a nightclub (a use whose business includes providing
entertainment, whether live, recorded or otherwise, to patrons who
may be seated or standing and who may or may not be engaged in the
consumption of food or beverages).
(4)
Cause a traffic hazard or unsafe conditions for motorists and/or
pedestrians and bicyclists that may not be feasibly mitigated.
(5)
Damage sensitive views, landscapes, natural features, or historic
features that may not be feasibly mitigated.
(6)
Due to location and/or proximity to residence(s) would result
in nuisances and/or excessive negative impacts that may not be feasibly
mitigated.
(7)
Fail to provide adequate parking to support the proposed use
without causing a parking shortage or other problems for nearby businesses
and/or residents.
F.
Additional application requirements.
(1)
A complete copy of any application filed with and license issued
by the New York State Liquor Authority shall be provided with any
application subject to this chapter.
(2)
A waste management plan shall be required to provide a location
that has room to accommodate refuse in accordance with Village Code
requirements and that will not pose a public nuisance for neighbors.
All refuse containers shall be located in the rear yard and maintain
a setback of at least five feet from all property lines.
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Land Use
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OS
|
Additional Regulations
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|---|---|---|
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Residential
| ||
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Dwelling, new construction
|
—
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—
|
|
Recreational
| ||
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Recreation facility, outdoor (Example: ball fields,
tennis courts)
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P
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Public park or playground
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P
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Environmental
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Botanical garden, arboretum, or conservatory
|
P
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NA
|
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Farm or agricultural operation
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P
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NA
|
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Greenhouse or community garden
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SP
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NA
|
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Pond
|
P
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Other
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Municipal building or use
|
P
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NA
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Off-street parking area
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P
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Article 25
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Accessory
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Accessory structure or use
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SP
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§ 210-24.4
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Concessions, food, or retail sales
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SP
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NA
|
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Outdoor assembly area
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SP
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NOTE:
|
|
Such uses are permitted as noted, unless otherwise restricted
by the 1998 Conservation Easement enacted by the Town of Pittsford
to the property formerly known as the Hawley-Zornow farm.
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G.
Dimensional and bulk requirements. The following shall apply to all
lots, buildings, and structures within the OS District.
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Requirement
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OS District
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|---|---|
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Minimum Lot Size
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Lot area
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10,000 square feet
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Lot width
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50 feet
|
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Minimum Yards
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Front
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20 feet
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Side/rear, primary structure
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15/50 feet1
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Side/rear, accessory structure
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5/25 feet1
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Maximum Building Height
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Primary structure
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25 feet (1 story)
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Accessory structure
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10 feet
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Maximum Lot Coverage
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Gross impervious surface
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20%
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NOTE:
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1
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When adjacent to a residential use or district the larger requirement
shall apply.
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