A.
All new land use activities within the Village shall
require site plan review and approval before being undertaken, except the
following:
(1)
Construction of a single one- or two-family dwelling
or addition thereto and ordinary accessory structures.
(2)
Construction of two or more one- or two-family dwellings, so long as subdivision approval under Chapter 140 of the Minoa Municipal Code has been obtained in connection with said dwellings and the construction complies with the terms of the approving subdivision resolution.
(3)
Landscaping or grading which is not intended to be used
in connection with a land use reviewable under the provisions of this chapter.
(4)
Ordinary repair or maintenance or interior alterations
to existing structures or uses.
(5)
Exterior alterations or additions to existing structures
which would not increase the square footage of the existing structure by more
than 15%; and would have a cost value of less than 25% of assessed value and
less than $100,000.
B.
Any person uncertain of the applicability of this chapter
to a given land use activity may apply, in writing, to the Planning Board
for a written jurisdictional determination.
This chapter does not apply to uses and structures which are lawfully
in existence as of the date this chapter becomes effective. Any use which
would otherwise be subject to this chapter that has been discontinued for
a period of two years or more shall be subject to review pursuant to the terms
of this chapter before such use is resumed. Any use or structure shall be
considered to be in existence, provided that the same has been substantially
commenced as of the effective date of this chapter and fully constructed and
completed within one year from the effective date of this chapter.
This chapter in no way affects the provisions or requirements of any
other federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. Where this chapter
is in conflict with any other such law, ordinance or regulation, the more
restrictive shall apply.
A.
FAMILY
LAND USE ACTIVITY
ONE-FAMILY DWELLING
SHORELINE
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE, ACCESSORY
TWO-FAMILY DWELLING
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
One or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption, living
and cooking together, exclusive of household servants; a number of persons
living together as a single housekeeping unit, although not related by blood,
adoption or marriage, shall be deemed to constitute a family unit.
[Amended 3-20-2000 by L.L. No. 1-2000]
Any construction or other activity which changes the use or appearance
of land or a structure or the intensity of use of land or a structure. "Land
use activity" shall explicitly include but not be limited to the following:
new structures, expansions to existing structures, new uses, changes in or
expansions of existing uses, roads, driveways and excavations for the purpose
of extracting soil or mineral deposits.
A complete self-contained residential unit for permanent habitation
by one family only, and containing one or more rooms and facilities for living,
including cooking, sleeping and sanitary needs.
The mean high water mark of any lake, pond, river or permanent creek
or stream.
Any object constructed, installed or placed on land to facilitate
land use and development or subdivision of land, such as buildings, sheds,
signs, tanks and any fixtures, additions and alterations thereto.
Any structure designed to accommodate an accessory use but detached
from the principal structure, such as a freestanding garage for vehicles accessory
to the principal use, a storage shed, garden house or similar facility.
Two complete, but separate, self-contained residential units, each
intended for permanent habitation by one family only, in a single structure
having a common wall roof, wall or ceiling and containing separate rooms and
facilities for living, including cooking, sleeping and sanitary needs.
B.
Any term used in this chapter which is not defined hereinabove
shall carry its customary meaning unless the context otherwise dictates.
