Accessory uses and structures are allowed in any zoning district in connection with any principal use lawfully existing within such district as noted in the use tables of Articles
20,
21,
22, and
23 of this chapter. All accessory uses and structures shall conform to the following requirements.
A. General requirements. Accessory uses and structures shall:
(1)
Require the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Board, as provided for in Chapter
112 of the Village of Pittsford Code.
(2)
Be clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal structure
or use by height, area, extent, and purpose;
(3)
Not be located in any required front yard area, unless otherwise
permitted in this chapter;
(4)
Be in conformance with the dimensional and bulk requirements
of the zoning district in which they are located. No accessory use
or structure shall cause the rate of lot coverage to exceed the maximum
rate permitted;
(5)
Be finished with materials and/or siding that is consistent
and compatible with the existing character of the principal structure
and surrounding neighborhood;
(6)
Maintain a separation of at least 10 feet from the principal
building, when established as a detached accessory structure; and
(7)
Not obstruct, block, or force the enclosure of any structural
opening (windows, doors, etc.), open porch, deck, or terrace, or required
vehicular or pedestrian accessway.
B. Residential accessory uses and structures. The following shall be
considered permissible residential accessory uses or structures for
the purposes of this chapter.
(1)
Decks, patios, terraces, or seating areas.
(3)
Enclosed storage structures, such as sheds.
(4)
Playgrounds or playhouses.
(6)
Dish or radio antennae no more than one meter in diameter and
intended for noncommercial use. Such antennae shall not extend more
than 30 inches above the roofline or exceed the maximum building height
of the district, whichever is less. Shall be subject to Historic Preservation
Board review and approval.
(7)
Personal generators, air conditioning units, and other small-scale
mechanical equipment for noncommercial use, provided such equipment
is located, screened, and operated in accordance with the requirements
of this chapter.
(8)
Solar energy systems or green infrastructure installations,
such as rain barrels, rain gardens, or bioswales.
(9)
Off-street parking areas, including electric vehicle charging
stations, provided all applicable parking requirements of this chapter
are met.
(10)
Other uses and structures which the CEO deems appropriate by
virtue of similarity in nature, activity, and/or extent to those already
listed.
C. Nonresidential accessory uses and structures. The following shall
be considered permissible nonresidential accessory uses or structures
for the purposes of this chapter.
(1)
Outdoor assembly or seating areas, sales or display areas, or storage areas in accordance with §
210-24.10.
(2)
Decks, patios, terraces, or seating areas otherwise not programmed
for public use as part of the principal operation.
(4)
Enclosed storage structures, such as sheds.
(5)
Playgrounds or playhouses.
(6)
Nurseries, gardens, or greenhouses.
(7)
Fire escapes or other such structures intended to maintain the
health, safety, and welfare of employees, patrons, and the general
public.
(8)
Ramps, lifts, or other such structures intended to provide an
increased level of accessibility to the structure or use.
(9)
Dish or radio antennae no more than two meters in diameter when
screened from public view and adjacent residential property. Such
antennae shall not extend more than five feet above the roofline or
exceed the maximum building height of the district, whichever is less.
(10)
Generators, HVAC systems, and other mechanical equipment, provided
such equipment is located, screened, and operated in accordance with
the requirements of this chapter.
(11)
Solar energy systems or green infrastructure installations,
such as rain barrels, rain gardens, or bioswales.
(12)
Off-street parking and loading areas, including electric vehicle
charging stations, provided all applicable parking and loading requirements
of this chapter are met.
(13)
Other uses and structures which the CEO deems appropriate by
virtue of similarity in nature, activity, and/or extent to those already
listed.
In order to protect the residential character of the district
in which it is located, a bed-and-breakfast (B&B) facility shall
be regulated by the following:
A. A B&B shall only be permitted in an owner-occupied single-family,
detached dwelling. A B&B shall not be permitted on a lot where
the minimum side and/or rear setback requirements are nonconforming.
B. The minimum lot area required for a B&B shall be 10,000 square
feet. The minimum habitable floor area of a B&B shall be 2,500
square feet.
C. There shall be a maximum of four rooms used for lodging. The maximum
stay of guests shall be no more than 30 consecutive days. The rooms
utilized for sleeping must be existing and part of the principal residential
use, and not specifically constructed for rental purposes.
D. Meals and other services provided on the premises shall only be available
to residents, employees, and overnight guests. There shall be no separate
or additional kitchen facility permitted. Commercial cooking equipment
shall not be permitted.
E. Sales of merchandise shall be limited to registered guests, and shall
be incidental to the bed-and-breakfast operation. The home shall not
be used by the public or paying guests for private parties, receptions,
meetings, or the like.
F. The residential character of the lot and structures located thereon
shall be preserved. Structural alterations or additions of a nonresidential
nature shall be prohibited.
G. No more than one employee that does not reside in the dwelling shall
be permitted onsite at a time.
H. All B&Bs must be able to accommodate parking requirements on-site.
Off-street parking shall not be permitted in the front yard. All parking
areas shall be screened from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way
in a manner approved by the reviewing board.
I. All outdoor lighting proposed for the operation of a B&B shall
be appropriately shielded so as not to adversely impact neighboring
properties.
J. A sketch plan showing the floor plan shall be submitted for approval.
K. Sign materials are to be compatible with the architecture of the
building.
L. The facilities and operation must comply with the applicable provisions
of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, including
the definition of a bed-and-breakfast contained therein. The operation
must comply with the regulations of the Monroe County and New York
State Boards of Health, and any other agency having jurisdiction.
M. The facility must be inspected by the Fire Marshal once every 12
months, and a certificate of inspection shall be posted prominently
on the premises. A fee may be imposed for the annual inspection and
certificate. The Building Inspector, Fire Marshal, or Code Enforcement
Officer shall be given access to the dwelling as said officer deems
necessary for the purpose of making inspections.
The following special provisions shall apply to all multifamily
developments, multifamily, townhouse, and other multiresidential unit
structures or portions of a planned unit development:
A. Every development shall have within it suitable open space available
for the use of the residents. At least 400 square feet of such open
space per resident family shall be reserved. Development of this open
space for passive and/or active recreational uses shall be provided
in a manner suitable to the prospective occupants of the development.
Area devoted to swimming pools and other such formal recreation areas
shall be considered in meeting this requirement. Yard areas may also
be so considered as long as access to them is not prohibited by fencing
or other means; but parking areas shall not be included in such assessment.
B. No part of any basement shall be used for living units.
C. All living units shall have a storage area in the same building of
at least 7% of the living unit. No storage area shall be less than
four square feet.
D. Buildings shall be located so that the privacy of individual units
is protected, so that their arrangement creates usable open spaces,
avoids monotonous, undifferentiated silhouettes and produces a satisfactory
microclimate.
E. Sidewalks shall be provided and be integrally designed so as to provide
safe and convenient access between buildings and between buildings
and internal recreation, parking and service areas.
F. A school bus loading area, if necessary, shall be provided that meets
the necessary safety standards and locational needs.
Outdoor assembly, sales, display, and storage areas are allowable
with a temporary use permit, provided all areas are in conformance
with the following additional requirements. These standards shall
not apply to any residential use.
A. General requirements.
(1)
No area shall be located within a residential district or within
any public right-of-way.
(2)
No area shall block windows, entrances, exits, pedestrian or
vehicular access, sidewalks, fire lanes, or other travel lanes.
B. Assembly, sales, and display area requirements.
(1)
Within the VCB District or MU-EC District, such areas may be
allowable in the public right-of-way provided site plan approval is
obtained to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of the
public.
(2)
All areas shall be located adjacent to the wall of the principal
structure and shall not extend more than 20 feet from said wall or
beyond any public right-of-way or property line, unless otherwise
approved through site plan review.
(3)
All items for sales or display shall be removed, enclosed, screened,
and/or secured during nonbusiness hours.
C. Storage area requirements.
(1)
No storage area shall be permitted in any front yard or within
any public right-of-way.
(2)
All storage areas shall be fully screened from public view and
from adjacent residential uses or districts.
(3)
No storage area shall be located within 50 linear feet of the
property line of any adjacent residential use or district.