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Town of Bedford, NY
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2024-02-20
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 125 Zoning
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 4
(Reserved)
Ch 6
Appearance Tickets
Ch 12
Ethics, Code of
Ch 14
Greenway Compact
Ch 16
Meetings
Ch 17
Officers and Employees
Ch 18
Ordinances, Publication of
Ch 19
Planning Board Alternate Members
Ch 20
Police Department
Ch 21
Public Works, Department of
Ch 21A
Purchasing
Ch 22
Records Management
Ch 23
Salaries and Compensation
Ch 25
Town Clerk
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 29
Alarm Systems
Ch 31
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 37
Bingo
Ch 41
Buildings, Numbering of
Ch 42
Buildings, Unsafe
Ch 44
Cabarets
Ch 45
Cannabis
Ch 46
Christmas Tree Sales
Ch 47
Consultant Fees
Ch 48
Dog Control
Ch 52
Electrical Inspections
Ch 52.1
Energy Conservation
Ch 53
Environmental Quality Review
Ch 54
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Vape Shops
Ch 55
Fees
Ch 56
Filming and Photography
Ch 57
Firearms, Bows and Trapping
Ch 59
Fire Prevention and Building Code, Uniform
Ch 60
Fireworks
Ch 62
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 64
Fuel Storage Tanks
Ch 65
Games of Chance
Ch 67
Garbage, Refuse and Recyclables
Ch 71
Historic Districts
Ch 75
Junkyards
Ch 76
Landlord Registry and Rental Property Health and Performance
Ch 77
(Reserved)
Ch 78
Littering
Ch 83
Noise
Ch 85
Open Spaces and Areas
Ch 86
Outdoor Emergency Restrictions and Regulations
Ch 88
Peddling and Soliciting
Ch 89
Plumbing
Ch 90
Property Maintenance
Ch 91
Public Sewer System: Bedford Hills-Katonah Business Sewer District
Ch 92
Public Sewer System: Bedford Hills-Katonah Phase II Sewer District
Ch 95
Records, Public Access to
Ch 97
Recreational Facilities
Ch 98
Retail Single-Use Carry-Out Bags
Ch 100
Sewage Disposal Systems/On-Site Wastewater Systems
Ch 101
Sidewalks
Ch 102
Steep Slopes and Ridgelines
Ch 103
Stormwater Management
Ch 104
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 107
Subdivision of Land
Ch 110
Taxation
Ch 111
Taxicabs
Ch 112
Tree Preservation
Ch 113
Trespassing and Public Urinating and Defecating
Ch 117
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 118
Vehicles and Towing
Ch 120
Water
Ch 121
Water Cross-Connection Control
Ch 122
Wetlands
Ch 125
Zoning
Ch 125 Art I
Purpose; Definitions
§ 125-1
Purposes; Greenway Compact.
§ 125-2
Word usage.
§ 125-3
Definitions.
Ch 125 Art II
Enumeration of Districts; Map; Interpretation
§ 125-4
Enumeration of districts.
§ 125-5
Zoning Map.
§ 125-6
Interpretation of district boundaries.
§ 125-7
Lots in two or more districts or municipalities.
§ 125-8
Order of restrictiveness of districts.
Ch 125 Art III
Applicability; General Regulations
§ 125-9
Minimum requirements.
§ 125-10
Conformance required.
§ 125-11
Nonconforming uses and structures.
§ 125-12
Lots.
§ 125-13
Road frontage and access strips.
§ 125-14
Land under water or mapped as wetland.
§ 125-15
Obstructions in yards; fences and gates.
§ 125-16
Awnings and canopies beyond property lines.
§ 125-17
Adjustment of front yard depth.
§ 125-18
Yard requirements for corner lots.
§ 125-19
Sight distance on corner lots.
§ 125-20
Exceptions to height limitations.
§ 125-21
Inner court dimensions.
§ 125-22
Sewer or septic system required.
§ 125-23
Underground installation of utilities.
§ 125-24
Buffer screening areas.
§ 125-25
Keeping of animals.
§ 125-26
Tag sales.
§ 125-27
Accessory buildings or structures.
§ 125-28
Customary home occupations.
§ 125-29
Coin- or electrically operated amusement devices.
§ 125-29.1
Aircraft and airfields.
§ 125-29.2
DH Diversified Housing District.
§ 125-29.3
EL Housing For Elderly District.
§ 125-29.4
Aquifer Protection Zone.
§ 125-29.5
Child day care.
§ 125-29.6
Affordable housing.
§ 125-29.7
Use restrictions in CB and NB Districts.
§ 125-29.8
(Reserved)
Ch 125 Art IV
Special Environmental Regulations
§ 125-30
Conformance with performance standards required.
§ 125-31
Purpose of performance standards.
§ 125-32
(Reserved)
§ 125-33
Vibrations.
§ 125-34
Smoke, dust and other atmospheric pollutants.
§ 125-35
Odorous matter.
§ 125-36
Toxic or noxious matter.
§ 125-37
Radiation.
§ 125-38
Electromagnetic interference.
§ 125-39
Fire and explosive hazard.
§ 125-40
Heat.
§ 125-41
Exterior illumination and glare.
§ 125-42
Liquid or solid wastes.
§ 125-43
Traffic.
§ 125-44
Review procedures.
§ 125-45
Enforcement of performance standards.
§ 125-46
Development in flood-prone areas.
§ 125-47
Development in wetlands areas.
§ 125-48
State Environmental Quality Review Act.
Ch 125 Art IVA
Blasting and Explosives
§ 125-48.1
Title.
§ 125-48.2
Authority.
§ 125-48.3
Findings; purposes.
§ 125-48.4
Definitions.
§ 125-48.5
Regulated acts; permit required.
§ 125-48.6
Blasting permit procedures.
§ 125-48.7
Issuance of permit.
§ 125-48.8
Stop-work orders.
§ 125-48.9
Expiration, transferability and suspension or revocation of permit.
§ 125-48.10
Other permits.
§ 125-48.11
Hours of operation.
§ 125-48.12
Notice of intent to blast.
§ 125-48.13
Property inspections and monitoring by contractor.
§ 125-48.14
Liability of blaster.
§ 125-48.15
Conduct of blasting operation.
§ 125-48.16
Special exceptions.
§ 125-48.17
Enforcement; penalties for offenses.
§ 125-48.18
Severability.
§ 125-48.19
Conflicting laws.
§ 125-48.20
When effective.
Ch 125 Art IVB
Parking of Commercial Vehicles
§ 125-48.21
Authority.
§ 125-48.22
Findings; purposes.
§ 125-48.23
Commercial vehicles on private property in residential zones.
Ch 125 Art V
District Regulations
§ 125-49
Schedule of Use Regulations.
§ 125-50
Table of Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 125 Art VI
Conservation Development
§ 125-51
Intent.
§ 125-52
Applicability.
§ 125-53
Request; Town Board approval.
§ 125-54
Development standards and controls.
§ 125-55
Application procedure.
§ 125-56
Middle-income dwelling units.
Ch 125 Art VII
Special Permit Uses
§ 125-57
General provisions.
§ 125-58
Approval procedure.
§ 125-59
Planning Board review.
§ 125-60
General standards.
§ 125-61
Conditions and safeguards.
§ 125-62
Expiration of special use permits.
§ 125-63
Existing violations.
§ 125-64
Site plan approval.
§ 125-65
Fees.
Ch 125 Art VIII
Additional Standards and Requirements for Particular Special Permit Uses
§ 125-66
Conformance required.
§ 125-67
Landfilling and excavation.
§ 125-68
Automotive service stations or public garages.
§ 125-69
Bus passenger shelters.
§ 125-70
Private clubs.
§ 125-71
(Reserved)
§ 125-72
Hotels and motels.
§ 125-73
Kennels.
§ 125-74
Landscape nurseries.
§ 125-75
Private schools.
§ 125-75.1
Child day-care center; school-age child care; nursery school.
§ 125-76
Public utility substation, communication relay stations.
§ 125-77
Public utility transmission lines.
§ 125-78
Boarding of ten or more horses.
§ 125-79
Accessory apartments in existing single-family residences.
§ 125-79.1
Cottages.
§ 125-80
Cemeteries.
§ 125-81
Temporary structures and uses.
§ 125-82
Philanthropic or eleemosynary uses.
§ 125-83
Churches or other places of worship.
§ 125-84
Group-care facilities.
§ 125-85
Solid waste transfer station.
§ 125-85.1
PB-O(K) Planned Business - Office District.
§ 125-85.2
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
§ 125-85.3
Country inns.
Ch 125 Art IX
Site Plan Approval
§ 125-86
Approval required; conformance required.
§ 125-86.1
Effect of violations on approval procedure.
§ 125-87
Standards.
§ 125-88
Preliminary site plan.
§ 125-89
Final site plan.
§ 125-90
Environmental review.
§ 125-91
Additional submissions.
§ 125-92
Planning Board action.
§ 125-93
Waiver of requirements.
§ 125-94
Enforcement.
§ 125-95
As-built plans.
§ 125-96
Certificate of compliance.
§ 125-97
Field changes.
§ 125-98
Expiration of approval.
§ 125-99
Fees.
Ch 125 Art X
Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
§ 125-100
General provisions.
§ 125-101
Effect on existing structures and uses.
§ 125-102
Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements; location.
§ 125-103
Dimensions and configuration of parking facility.
§ 125-104
Gradients, drainage on surfaces and markings.
§ 125-105
Traffic circulation.
§ 125-106
Internal landscaping.
§ 125-107
Table of Minimum Parking Dimensions.
§ 125-108
Buffer screening.
§ 125-109
Lighting.
§ 125-110
Deferment of full improvement of off-street parking.
§ 125-111
Off-street loading facilities.
§ 125-112
Driveways.
§ 125-113
Employee parking.
§ 125-114
Parking facilities for the handicapped; fire lanes.
§ 125-115
Compact cars.
Ch 125 Art XI
Signs
§ 125-116
Purpose.
§ 125-117
Permit required; conditions.
§ 125-118
Exceptions.
§ 125-119
Temporary signs in Town right-of-way.
§ 125-120
Permitted signs.
§ 125-121
General regulations.
§ 125-122
Prohibited sign types.
§ 125-123
Removal of existing nonconforming signs.
§ 125-123.1
Fees.
Ch 125 Art XII
Administration and Enforcement
§ 125-124
Enforcement official; conditions on granting of building permit and certificate of occupancy.
§ 125-125
Building permits.
§ 125-126
Certificates of compliance.
§ 125-127
Certificates of occupancy.
§ 125-128
Penalties for offenses; remedies.
§ 125-129
Board of Appeals.
Ch 125 Art XIII
Amendments
§ 125-130
Authorization for Town Board to amend.
§ 125-131
Petitions.
§ 125-132
Notification of public hearing.
§ 125-133
Planning Board review.
§ 125-134
Referral to Westchester County Planning Board.
§ 125-135
Notification of adjoining municipalities.
§ 125-136
Suspension of construction prior to adoption of amendment.
Appendix
Ch 128
Park Rules and Regulations
Ch 130
Bedford Fair Rent Agreement
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 125
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Bedford
1-18-1983
. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Schedule of Permitted Signs
Schedule of Use Regulations - Principal Uses
Schedule of Use Regulations - Accessory Uses
Schedule of Use Regulations - Special Permit Uses
Table of Dimensional Requirements - Residential
Table of Dimensional Requirements - Commercial and Industrial
Appendix A: Historic Downtown Bedford Hills Map
Zoning Map 2023
Article I
Purpose; Definitions
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§ 125-1
Purposes; Greenway Compact.
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§ 125-2
Word usage.
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§ 125-3
Definitions.
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Article II
Enumeration of Districts; Map; Interpretation
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§ 125-4
Enumeration of districts.
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§ 125-5
Zoning Map.
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§ 125-6
Interpretation of district boundaries.
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§ 125-7
Lots in two or more districts or municipalities.
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§ 125-8
Order of restrictiveness of districts.
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Article III
Applicability; General Regulations
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§ 125-9
Minimum requirements.
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§ 125-10
Conformance required.
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§ 125-11
Nonconforming uses and structures.
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§ 125-12
Lots.
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§ 125-13
Road frontage and access strips.
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§ 125-14
Land under water or mapped as wetland.
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§ 125-15
Obstructions in yards; fences and gates.
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§ 125-16
Awnings and canopies beyond property lines.
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§ 125-17
Adjustment of front yard depth.
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§ 125-18
Yard requirements for corner lots.
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§ 125-19
Sight distance on corner lots.
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§ 125-20
Exceptions to height limitations.
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§ 125-21
Inner court dimensions.
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§ 125-22
Sewer or septic system required.
chevron_right
§ 125-23
Underground installation of utilities.
chevron_right
§ 125-24
Buffer screening areas.
chevron_right
§ 125-25
Keeping of animals.
chevron_right
§ 125-26
Tag sales.
chevron_right
§ 125-27
Accessory buildings or structures.
chevron_right
§ 125-28
Customary home occupations.
chevron_right
§ 125-29
Coin- or electrically operated amusement devices.
chevron_right
§ 125-29.1
Aircraft and airfields.
chevron_right
§ 125-29.2
DH Diversified Housing District.
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§ 125-29.3
EL Housing For Elderly District.
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§ 125-29.4
Aquifer Protection Zone.
chevron_right
§ 125-29.5
Child day care.
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§ 125-29.6
Affordable housing.
chevron_right
§ 125-29.7
Use restrictions in CB and NB Districts.
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§ 125-29.8
(Reserved)
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Article IV
Special Environmental Regulations
chevron_right
§ 125-30
Conformance with performance standards required.
chevron_right
§ 125-31
Purpose of performance standards.
chevron_right
§ 125-32
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 125-33
Vibrations.
chevron_right
§ 125-34
Smoke, dust and other atmospheric pollutants.
chevron_right
§ 125-35
Odorous matter.
chevron_right
§ 125-36
Toxic or noxious matter.
chevron_right
§ 125-37
Radiation.
chevron_right
§ 125-38
Electromagnetic interference.
chevron_right
§ 125-39
Fire and explosive hazard.
chevron_right
§ 125-40
Heat.
chevron_right
§ 125-41
Exterior illumination and glare.
chevron_right
§ 125-42
Liquid or solid wastes.
chevron_right
§ 125-43
Traffic.
chevron_right
§ 125-44
Review procedures.
chevron_right
§ 125-45
Enforcement of performance standards.
chevron_right
§ 125-46
Development in flood-prone areas.
chevron_right
§ 125-47
Development in wetlands areas.
chevron_right
§ 125-48
State Environmental Quality Review Act.
chevron_right
Article IVA
Blasting and Explosives
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§ 125-48.1
Title.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.2
Authority.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.3
Findings; purposes.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.4
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.5
Regulated acts; permit required.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.6
Blasting permit procedures.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.7
Issuance of permit.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.8
Stop-work orders.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.9
Expiration, transferability and suspension or revocation of permit.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.10
Other permits.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.11
Hours of operation.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.12
Notice of intent to blast.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.13
Property inspections and monitoring by contractor.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.14
Liability of blaster.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.15
Conduct of blasting operation.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.16
Special exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.17
Enforcement; penalties for offenses.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.18
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.19
Conflicting laws.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.20
When effective.
chevron_right
Article IVB
Parking of Commercial Vehicles
chevron_right
§ 125-48.21
Authority.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.22
Findings; purposes.
chevron_right
§ 125-48.23
Commercial vehicles on private property in residential zones.
chevron_right
Article V
District Regulations
chevron_right
§ 125-49
Schedule of Use Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 125-50
Table of Dimensional Requirements.
chevron_right
Article VI
Conservation Development
chevron_right
§ 125-51
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 125-52
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 125-53
Request; Town Board approval.
chevron_right
§ 125-54
Development standards and controls.
chevron_right
§ 125-55
Application procedure.
chevron_right
§ 125-56
Middle-income dwelling units.
chevron_right
Article VII
Special Permit Uses
chevron_right
§ 125-57
General provisions.
chevron_right
§ 125-58
Approval procedure.
chevron_right
§ 125-59
Planning Board review.
chevron_right
§ 125-60
General standards.
chevron_right
§ 125-61
Conditions and safeguards.
chevron_right
§ 125-62
Expiration of special use permits.
chevron_right
§ 125-63
Existing violations.
chevron_right
§ 125-64
Site plan approval.
chevron_right
§ 125-65
Fees.
chevron_right
Article VIII
Additional Standards and Requirements for Particular Special Permit Uses
chevron_right
§ 125-66
Conformance required.
chevron_right
§ 125-67
Landfilling and excavation.
chevron_right
§ 125-68
Automotive service stations or public garages.
chevron_right
§ 125-69
Bus passenger shelters.
chevron_right
§ 125-70
Private clubs.
chevron_right
§ 125-71
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 125-72
Hotels and motels.
chevron_right
§ 125-73
Kennels.
chevron_right
§ 125-74
Landscape nurseries.
chevron_right
§ 125-75
Private schools.
chevron_right
§ 125-75.1
Child day-care center; school-age child care; nursery school.
chevron_right
§ 125-76
Public utility substation, communication relay stations.
chevron_right
§ 125-77
Public utility transmission lines.
chevron_right
§ 125-78
Boarding of ten or more horses.
chevron_right
§ 125-79
Accessory apartments in existing single-family residences.
chevron_right
§ 125-79.1
Cottages.
chevron_right
§ 125-80
Cemeteries.
chevron_right
§ 125-81
Temporary structures and uses.
chevron_right
§ 125-82
Philanthropic or eleemosynary uses.
chevron_right
§ 125-83
Churches or other places of worship.
chevron_right
§ 125-84
Group-care facilities.
chevron_right
§ 125-85
Solid waste transfer station.
chevron_right
§ 125-85.1
PB-O(K) Planned Business - Office District.
chevron_right
§ 125-85.2
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 125-85.3
Country inns.
chevron_right
Article IX
Site Plan Approval
chevron_right
§ 125-86
Approval required; conformance required.
chevron_right
§ 125-86.1
Effect of violations on approval procedure.
chevron_right
§ 125-87
Standards.
chevron_right
§ 125-88
Preliminary site plan.
chevron_right
§ 125-89
Final site plan.
chevron_right
§ 125-90
Environmental review.
chevron_right
§ 125-91
Additional submissions.
chevron_right
§ 125-92
Planning Board action.
chevron_right
§ 125-93
Waiver of requirements.
chevron_right
§ 125-94
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 125-95
As-built plans.
chevron_right
§ 125-96
Certificate of compliance.
chevron_right
§ 125-97
Field changes.
chevron_right
§ 125-98
Expiration of approval.
chevron_right
§ 125-99
Fees.
chevron_right
Article X
Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
chevron_right
§ 125-100
General provisions.
chevron_right
§ 125-101
Effect on existing structures and uses.
chevron_right
§ 125-102
Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements; location.
chevron_right
§ 125-103
Dimensions and configuration of parking facility.
chevron_right
§ 125-104
Gradients, drainage on surfaces and markings.
chevron_right
§ 125-105
Traffic circulation.
chevron_right
§ 125-106
Internal landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 125-107
Table of Minimum Parking Dimensions.
chevron_right
§ 125-108
Buffer screening.
chevron_right
§ 125-109
Lighting.
chevron_right
§ 125-110
Deferment of full improvement of off-street parking.
chevron_right
§ 125-111
Off-street loading facilities.
chevron_right
§ 125-112
Driveways.
chevron_right
§ 125-113
Employee parking.
chevron_right
§ 125-114
Parking facilities for the handicapped; fire lanes.
chevron_right
§ 125-115
Compact cars.
chevron_right
Article XI
Signs
chevron_right
§ 125-116
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 125-117
Permit required; conditions.
chevron_right
§ 125-118
Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 125-119
Temporary signs in Town right-of-way.
chevron_right
§ 125-120
Permitted signs.
chevron_right
§ 125-121
General regulations.
chevron_right
§ 125-122
Prohibited sign types.
chevron_right
§ 125-123
Removal of existing nonconforming signs.
chevron_right
§ 125-123.1
Fees.
chevron_right
Article XII
Administration and Enforcement
chevron_right
§ 125-124
Enforcement official; conditions on granting of building permit and certificate of occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 125-125
Building permits.
chevron_right
§ 125-126
Certificates of compliance.
chevron_right
§ 125-127
Certificates of occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 125-128
Penalties for offenses; remedies.
chevron_right
§ 125-129
Board of Appeals.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Amendments
chevron_right
§ 125-130
Authorization for Town Board to amend.
chevron_right
§ 125-131
Petitions.
chevron_right
§ 125-132
Notification of public hearing.
chevron_right
§ 125-133
Planning Board review.
chevron_right
§ 125-134
Referral to Westchester County Planning Board.
chevron_right
§ 125-135
Notification of adjoining municipalities.
chevron_right
§ 125-136
Suspension of construction prior to adoption of amendment.
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