A. 
Purpose. Stream corridors serve many natural functions which promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. They transport surface and stormwater to downstream areas, supplement floodplain and wetland water storage functions in heavy storm or melt events, filter water-borne pollutants and sediments, promote infiltration and groundwater recharging, and provide unique plant and animal habitat. Stream corridors also provide recreational amenities and enhance the aesthetic quality of the community. The purpose of the Stream Corridor Overlay District is to protect these functions by minimizing impacts of development on the stream corridor. These regulations do not replace, but rather supplement other zoning district provisions. Stream Corridor Overlay Districts are superimposed upon other zoning districts and represent an additional level of review and regulation specifically related to the protection of the identified water resource and shall not be varied by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
B. 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
HIGH WATER MARK
The line between upland and bottom land which persists through successive changes in water levels below which the presence and action of the water is so common or recurrent that the character of the land is marked distinctly from the upland and is apparent in the soil itself, the configuration of the surface of the soil, and the vegetation.
STREAM CORRIDOR
Areas which lie between the center line of a watercourse and a line 50 feet horizontal from and perpendicular to the high water mark on either side of the watercourse.
WATERCOURSE
Any stream, river, creek, or brook as described in the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York, Title 6, Conservation.
C. 
Coordination of regulations. The property that is included in the stream corridor overlay district is subject to the regulations and restrictions of the underlying district in addition to the regulations and restrictions of the overlay district. Whenever a requirement of the overlay district is at variance with a requirement of the underlying district, the most restrictive requirement shall govern.
D. 
District boundaries. The stream corridor overlay district shall include all areas which lie between the center line of all watercourses (as generally depicted on the Environmental Inventory Maps for the Town of Van Buren as prepared by the Onondaga County Environmental Management Council) and a line 50 feet horizontally from and perpendicular to the high water mark on both sides of such watercourses. When an applicant contemplates activity upon a parcel which contains a stream corridor, the applicant shall be required to determine the boundaries of the stream corridor through the performance of a field survey applying the stream corridor definition. Evidence documenting the results of the boundary survey may also be required. The Code Enforcement Officer shall confirm the boundaries of the stream corridor.
E. 
Structures within the stream corridor. No structures except for fences, boat launching sites, boathouses, poles, lean-tos, docks, bridges, and fisherman parking areas shall be constructed within the stream corridor; however, structures less than 500 square feet in ground floor area may be allowed by special use permit.
F. 
Bridges within the stream corridor. No bridge shall be erected over a stream corridor except for such rights-of-way as are necessary for purposes of public safety, fire access or access to otherwise landlocked parcels. Any such bridge shall be located, designed and constructed so as to minimize its visibility from the watercourse, minimize alteration of the natural environment, and avoid undue adverse environmental impact and shall be reasonable and necessary. Any such bridge over the watercourse shall be constructed of naturally occurring materials, such as wood or stone, to the extent feasible and shall not interfere with the recreational use of the watercourse.
G. 
Grading and filling within the stream corridor. No new fills shall be placed above the existing grade inside the high water mark of a watercourse.
H. 
Utilities within the stream corridor. A stream corridor utility use shall be located, designed, and constructed so as to avoid undue adverse environmental impact and to minimize its visibility.
A. 
Intent. This overlay district adds dimensional requirements to the conventional districts in order to increase the protection of highway rights-of-way and function along selected transportation routes.
B. 
Application. The HP District applies to parcels abutting the highways designated in Subsection C below. The dimensional standards imposed by this district shall be in addition to the requirements of the underlying district; in the event of conflict with other sections of this chapter, then the more restrictive requirements will apply.
C. 
Designated highways. The extent of the HP Overlay Zone shall be shown on the Town Zoning Map or associated overlay district map.
D. 
Lot and structure dimensional requirements.
(1) 
Minimum lot width.
(a) 
Fifty feet additional to the respective zoning district in the AR-80 District.
(b) 
Twenty-five feet additional in all districts other than the AR-80 District.
(2) 
Lot depth shall be evaluated by the Planning Board during the subdivision review process to preserve an appropriate ratio of lot width to depth and to ensure provision of sufficient yards on all proposed lots.
(3) 
Minimum highway setback: 140 feet from right-of-way center line.
A. 
Intent. This district is intended to enhance the protection of agricultural operations and important agricultural lands by modifying the maximum residential development density and limiting the amount of land to be converted from farm use.
B. 
Development standards. The formation and number of parcels to accommodate new residential development shall conform to the following requirements.
(1) 
Density.
(a) 
Any parcel that is greater than 10 acres and which exists on the effective date of the application of this overlay zone may be subdivided pursuant to Chapter 175, Subdivision of Land, provided that it does not exceed the ratio of one single-family parcel for every 10 acres of an original parcel.
(b) 
Any parcel existing on the effective date of application of this overlay which is 10 acres or less may be subdivided in conformance to the AR-80 District standards.
(2) 
Lot and structure dimensional requirements.
(a) 
Any new single-family parcel shall conform to the minimum lot dimensional requirements of the AR-80 District.
(b) 
In order to minimize the nonagricultural use of viable farm land, no new single-family parcels shall exceed four acres in area when subdivided from an original parcel that is greater than 10 acres, and the remaining land may not be used for residential purposes.
C. 
Designated AP Zone. The extent of the AP Zone shall be as shown on the Town Zoning Map or associated overlay district map.
D. 
Disclosure in an agricultural district created under Article 25-AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law.
(1) 
Prior to the sale, purchase, or exchange of real property located partially or wholly within an agricultural district created and existing under Article 25-AA of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, the prospective grantor shall deliver to the prospective grantee a notice which states the following:
"It is the policy of this State and the Town of Van Buren to conserve, protect, and encourage the development and improvement of agricultural land for the production of food, and other products, and also for its natural and ecological value. This notice is to inform prospective residents that the property they are about to acquire lies partially or wholly within an agricultural district and that farming activities occur within the district. Such farming activities may include, but not be limited to, activities that cause noise, dust and odors."
(2) 
Receipt of such disclosure statement shall be recorded on a property transfer report form prescribed by the State Board on Equalization and Assessment as provided for in Section three hundred thirty-three of the New York State Real Property Law.
A. 
Purpose. Property located along natural bodies of water (lake, stream, river) has always presented questions about yard requirements and setbacks. Because the property between the principal structure and the water is normally considered the rear yard, accessory structures and property improvements often are requested to be placed in the front yard, which would require a variance. This overlay district shall protect the view and character of waterfront property and provide yard setback regulations appropriate to the underlying zoning district.
[Amended 4-16-2019 by L.L. No. 1-2019]
B. 
Definitions. For purposes of this section only, the terms "front yard" and "rear yard" shall be defined as follows:
FRONT YARD
The area extending the full width of the lot between the principal building and the water-side property line
REAR YARD
The area extending across the full width of the lot between the principal building and the street-side property line.
C. 
Applicability. The WFP District applies to all parcels situated within 150 feet of the banks of the Seneca River, as designated in Subsection D below. Only that portion of a parcel which is situated within 150 feet of the banks of the Seneca River, shall be within this overlay district. In the event a roadway intersects a parcel located within 150 feet of the banks of the Seneca River, only that portion of the parcel immediately adjacent to the Seneca River shall be within this overlay district; that portion of the parcel which is located on the opposite side of the roadway shall not be within this overlay district. The dimensional standards applicable within this overlay district shall be in addition to any requirements of the underlying zoning district not in conflict with the provisions of this section. In the event of conflict with other provisions of this chapter, the standards set forth in this section shall apply.
[Amended 4-16-2019 by L.L. No. 1-2019]
D. 
Designated WFP Zone. The extent of the WFP Zone shall be as shown on the Town Zoning Map or associated overlay district map.
E. 
Lot and structural dimensional requirements for accessory structures:
(1) 
No structures, except for boat launches, boathouses, poles, and docks, shall be located within the front yard.
[Amended 4-5-2016 by L.L. No. 3-2016]
(2) 
Fences are allowed within the rear and side yards only. A maximum height of six feet is allowed in the side yard and a maximum height of 3 1/2 feet is allowed in the rear yard. Fences shall be installed with the "good side" facing adjoining properties.
[Amended 4-5-2016 by L.L. No. 3-2016]
(3) 
Maximum overall height of any accessory structure shall be 12 feet.
(4) 
Structures located within the rear yard shall have a setback not less than 15 feet from the street-side property line. This includes garages, sheds, pools and fences.
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the Billboard Sign Overlay District is to define specific areas of the Town in which the use of billboard signs may constitute an effective means of advertising without adversely affecting natural vistas. The establishment of a defined overlay district within which the erection of billboard signs is permitted will likewise serve to protect the areas of the Town outside the overlay district from a proliferation of billboard signs and the potential adverse effects associated therewith.
B. 
Overlay district boundaries. The extent of the BSO Zone shall be as shown on the Town Zoning Map or associated overlay district map.
C. 
Billboard signs, as defined in § 200-52, are allowed in the Billboard Sign Overlay District subject to compliance with all other applicable provisions of this chapter and the issuance of site plan approval and a special use permit pursuant to the provisions of this section.
D. 
A special use permit for a billboard sign may be granted only if it complies with the following provisions:
(1) 
The site for erection of the sign is located within the Billboard Sign Overlay District.
(2) 
The billboard sign is at least 1,000 feet away from any residence, public or private school, park or place of worship measured on a straight line from the proposed billboard sign to such building.
(3) 
The billboard sign is at least 1,500 feet away from any other billboard sign.
(4) 
A billboard sign may not be erected on any rooftop or the wall of any building.
(5) 
A billboard sign shall be limited to 440 square feet per face, a maximum of two sign faces per structure placed in either a back-to-back or V configuration, and the bottom of such sign shall be a minimum of 10 feet above grade. The overall height of the billboard sign shall conform to the requirements of the Billboard Sign Overlay District.
[Amended 8-5-2008 by L.L. No. 9-2008]
(6) 
All billboard sign structures shall have a maximum of one vertical support, constructed of noncorrosive material. The structure shall be capable of withstanding a wind load capacity of 30 p.s.i. or a minimum of sixty-mile-per-hour winds. The billboard sign faces shall be independently supported and have vertical supports of metal or galvanized steel, or be otherwise treated to prevent corrosion.
(7) 
All billboard sign structures with display lighting shall use stationary indirect illumination, such that it does not glare onto adjoining properties and has a maximum footcandle power of 1.5 at the boundary of such adjoining properties.
(8) 
The base of all billboard sign structures shall be appropriately landscaped and maintained as planted.
(9) 
Changeable message signs, such as LED or trivision faces, are prohibited.
(10) 
Electronic and digital billboards are prohibited.
[Added 8-5-2008 by L.L. No. 9-2008]