This chapter shall be known as and cited and
referred to as the "Zoning Law of the Town of Milan, Dutchess County,
New York."
A.
The intent of this chapter is to establish comprehensive
controls for the development of land and regulation of buildings and
other structures according to their construction and nature, as well
as the extent of the use of the land in the Town of Milan based on
the Town Master Plan and enacted in order to promote and protect health,
safety, comfort, convenience and the general welfare of the people.
B.
Wherever the requirements of this chapter are at variance
with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations
or ordinances, the more restrictive or that imposing the higher standards
shall govern.
Such regulations are made in accordance with
the Town Master Plan and are designed to:
A.
Guide future growth and development of the Town that
represent the most beneficial and convenient relationships among the
residential, commercial, industrial and public areas within the Town,
considering the suitability of each area for such uses, as indicated
by existing conditions, trends in population and having regard for
the use of land, building development and economic activity, considering
such conditions and trends both within and adjacent to the Town.
B.
Provide adequate light, air and privacy, secure safety
from fire, flood and other danger and prevent overcrowding of the
land and undue congestion of the population.
C.
Protect and conserve the character, environment and
social and economic stability and value of all parts of the Town and
to encourage the orderly and beneficial development of all parts of
the Town.
D.
Promote the most beneficial circulation of traffic
throughout the Town having particular regard to the provision of safe
and convenient traffic movements to and among the various uses of
land and buildings throughout the Town.
E.
Provide adequately for transportation, water, sewerage,
schools, parks, conservation and recreation areas and other public
requirements.
F.
Protect streams and ponds from pollution, avoid hazardous
conditions and excessive damage from stormwater runoff and flooding,
safeguard the groundwater and encourage the wise use and sound management
of the natural resources throughout the Town.
G.
Provide a variety of housing types and environments
in order to afford the maximum opportunity for people to find housing
suitable to their needs and desires.
H.
Preserve the natural beauty and historic resources
of the Town and ensure appropriate development with regard to its
natural and cultural features.
