[Added 12-19-1994 by L.L. No. 12-1994; amended 4-20-1995 by L.L. No. 5-1995]
A. Purpose. In furtherance of those general purposes
noted above, it is the objective of this district to delineate those
areas, now primarily residential, appropriate for personal service
uses, institutional uses and low-volume retail business and to ensure
that any use in this district is compatible with these types and intensities
of use and with the existing residential uses. The Potsdam Planning
Board will be the board to determine compatibility.
B. Standard uses. Upon application for and issuance of
a permit, the following uses are permitted:
(4)
Business or professional offices.
C. Special uses. Upon application to and authorization by the Village
Planning Board and issuance of a permit, the following uses are permitted:
[Amended 1-23-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017]
(1)
Multiple-family dwellings.
D. Site plan review. The following uses shall require site plan review by the Village Planning Board per §
180-32 prior to the issuance of a permit:
[Added 11-5-2004 by L.L.
No. 16-2004; 1-23-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017]
(1)
All standard uses and specially permitted uses in the Light
Business District (B-2) shall require site plan review.
E. Chapter
180 Attachment 9 Zoning Schedule B-2, Business District, provides standards for development in this zoning district.
[Added 1-23-2017 by L.L.
No. 1-2017]
[Added 2-21-1994 by L.L. No. 5-1994;
amended 6-4-1998 by L.L. No. 3-1998; 2-19-2001 by L.L. No.
2-2001; 2-19-2001 by L.L. No. 3-2001; 11-5-2004 by L.L. No. 16-2004; 1-23-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017]
A. Purpose. In furtherance of the general purposes noted above, it is
the objective of this district to delineate those areas appropriate
for the advancement of university education, foster entrepreneurship,
emerging technologies and provide necessary community facilities and
to appropriately separate such uses from those with which they would
be incompatible. Such use or purpose will not adversely affect or
be detrimental to adjoining land uses or the character of the district.
B. Standard uses. Upon application for and issuance of a permit, the
following uses are permitted:
(2)
Business, research, arts, incubator uses.
(3)
Business and professional offices.
C. Special uses. Upon application to and authorization by the Village
Planning Board and issuance of a permit, the following uses are permitted:
(3)
Artist studios and galleries.
(11)
Light industry and or light assembly and manufacturing.
(12)
Other uses determined by the Village Planning Board to be compatible
with existing uses in the district and adjoining districts.
D. Site plan review. The following uses shall require site plan review by the Village Planning Board subject to §
180-32 prior to the issuance of a permit:
(1)
All uses permitted and specially permitted in the Innovation
District (I-D) shall require site plan review.
E. Chapter
180 Attachment 11 Zoning Schedule ID, Innovation District provides standards for development in this zoning district.
[Added 7-16-2001 by L.L. No. 8-2001;
amended 11-5-2004 by L.L. No. 16-2004; 3-11-2005 by L.L. No.
1-2005; 11-15-2010 by L.L. No. 7-2010; 1-23-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017; 4-1-2019 by L.L. No. 2-2019]
A. Purpose. In furtherance of the general purposes noted
above, it is the objective of this district to delineate those areas
appropriate for business or light industrial or service uses that
will both create jobs and expand the Village tax base. Such uses or
processes will have a minimal impact on adjoining land uses or the
character of the district.
B. Standard uses. Upon application for and issuance of a permit the
following uses are permitted:
(1)
Business and professional offices.
(7)
Enclosed light manufacturing.
(8)
Enclosed light assembly, service or repair.
C. Special uses. Upon application to and authorization by the Village
Planning Board and issuance of a permit the following uses are permitted:
(2)
Commercial-utility scale photovoltaic projects.
D. Site plan review. The following uses shall require site plan review by the Village Planning Board per §
180-32 prior to the issuance of a permit:
(1)
All uses permitted or specially permitted in the BLI District
shall require site plan review.
E. Chapter
180 Attachment 12 Zoning Schedule BLI, Business and Light Industrial District provides standards for development in this zoning district.
[Amended 1-6-1998 by L.L.
No. 1-1998; 1-23-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017]
A. Purpose: In furtherance of those general purposes noted above, it
is the objective of the Central Business District to delineate the
central business area of the Village to provide a process for review
and standards that reflect the unique architectural heritage and the
vital economic and visual relationship of this area to the Potsdam
community.
(1) Owners of buildings located within the CBD and in particular those
located within the Market Street National Register Historic District
have a singular responsibility to preserve and protect the Village
of Potsdam's history as reflected in its unique architectural heritage.
This section provides a process for review and standards that reflect
the unique architectural heritage, the vital economic and visual relationship
of this area to Potsdam.
(2) The economic and social viability of the Village depends on maintaining
its attractiveness, the economic viability of its businesses, and
a hospitable atmosphere for residents and visitors. The standards
and guidelines contained herein accomplish these objectives by:
(a)
Creating a flexible and sensible set of expectations, some requirements
and recommendations that do not inhibit growth or pose a hardship
for property owners.
(b)
Supporting a design approach that creates a high-quality, pedestrian-oriented
environment without prescribing an architectural style or mimicking
historic buildings.
(c)
Encouraging compatibility through the use of variations in building
elements to achieve individual building identity rather than uniformity.
(d)
Connecting Main Street, Maple Street, Island Street, Market
Street, and Raymond Streets to the Raquette River with a sense of
creativity and connection to the past.
(e)
Meeting the expectations of residents and visitors to the Village's
downtown/waterfront area.
B. Standard uses. Upon application for and issuance of a permit, the
following uses are permitted:
(2) Business and professional offices.
(10)
Public or private utility.
(11)
Accessory use or building.
C. Special uses. Upon application to and authorization by the Village
Planning Board and issuance of a permit, the following uses are permitted:
(1) Upper-story multiple-family dwellings.
(6) Uses determined by the Village Planning Board to be compatible with
existing uses in the district.
(7) Ground floor residential uses subject to §
180-17.1.
D. Site plan review. The following uses shall require site plan review by the Village Planning Board per §
180-32 prior to the issuance of a permit.
(1) All uses permitted and specially permitted in the Central Business
District (CBD) shall require site plan review.
E. Chapter
180 Attachment 13, Zoning Schedule CBD, Central Business District, provides standards for development in this zoning district.
F. Standards and guidelines. These standards shall apply to properties
located in the CBD that meet the following criteria:
(1) All newly constructed nonresidential buildings and multifamily buildings
having more than three units.
(2) Any substantial rehabilitation of existing structures, including
additions or landscapes, where the cost of improvements, as verified
by the Code Enforcement Officer, exceeds 50% of the assessed value.
(3) Improvements to existing properties where the cost of improvements
is less than 50% of assessed value shall comply with the applicable
standards related to the specific improvement. For example, a new
or reconstructed lighting plan shall comply with the standards related
to lighting even if the cost of improvements does not exceed the threshold
for whole property compliance.
G. General building design standards.
(1) Standards:
(a)
Employ building types and detailing on new development, additions
and alterations that are compatible with the historic character of
buildings in the CBD in massing, height, size, proportion and external
treatment.
(2) Guidelines:
(a)
Mixed-use, multistory (two- to three-story) structures are preferred.
H. Building orientation and entrances.
(1) Standards:
(a)
Place buildings at the front of the site, parallel to the street
or in line with neighboring structures, with an accentuated primary
entrance facing the public right-of-way to maintain a consistent setback
and create or retain a traditional street and sidewalk frontage. Refer
to Attachment 3.1.4.
(b)
Buildings on corner lots must continue the established setback
along both street frontages.
(c)
Pedestrian sheltering elements such as traditional canopies
and awnings with free-hanging valances are encouraged. Crown, umbrella
or bubbled or domed awnings should not be used.
(d)
The length of any facade should generally not exceed 50 feet
maximum horizontally. Individual storefronts should be 30 feet or
less.
(2) Guidelines:
(a)
Preserve view corridors to the Raquette River whenever possible.
(b)
Primary and secondary building and site entry points should
be easily recognizable from parking areas and from the street.
(c)
Emphasize main entries with changes in roofline and features
such as design accents or canopies.
(d)
Facades may be broken-up through the use of recessed doorways
and other architectural treatments.
I. Walls.
(1) Standards:
(a)
Any exterior wall facing a street, the Raquette River, a parking area, walking area or other public right-of-way shall not be a blank wall without windows or doors. Blank walls shall be broken up with such elements as, but not limited to, windows, doors or architectural treatments as described in Subsection
I(2)(b) below.
(2) Guidelines:
(a)
Walls or portions of walls without windows should use architectural
treatments, materials, colors and details that are similar to the
front facade.
(b)
Examples of architectural treatments include masonry (other
than concrete or split-faced block), concrete or masonry plinth at
the base of the wall, belt courses of different texture or color,
projecting cornices or canopies, decorative tile work, medallions,
translucent glass, vertical or horizontal details or lighting fixtures.
Refer to Attachment 3.1.5.
J. Building materials.
(1) Standards:
(a)
Anodized or galvanized metal shall not be used for buildings
and roofs, but may be used for repair of existing structures with
existing anodized or galvanized metal exteriors (such as cornices).
This shall not preclude the use of modern metal roofing materials.
(2) Guidelines:
(a)
Smaller, human-scale and natural materials such as sandstone,
stone, wood shingles, slate, terra cotta, glass and metal are preferred.
High-quality imitation materials may also be appropriate. Highly reflective
or glossy materials should be used sparingly.
(b)
Contrasting textures and paint tones should be used to add interest.
K. Windows and doors.
(1) Standards:
(a)
Doorways must be clearly accentuated.
(b)
Windows shall reflect any discernible pattern of window openings
that is established among adjacent structures in terms of style, configuration
and size as well as legal requirements for egress.
(c)
On street-level primary facades, window openings must be large
enough to make the building appear transparent, open, and inviting.
Storefront windows shall make up at least 50% of the first-floor facade.
Transparent storefronts are not necessary for some businesses such
as professional offices. For such businesses, it is at least preferable
to maintain the original storefront windows.
(d)
Smoked, reflective or black glass in windows is not permitted.
(e)
Plexiglas or replacement materials other than glass are not
allowed in windows or doors.
(f)
When windows are replaced or repaired, replacement windows shall
match the original window in style, configuration and size.
(g)
In conjunction with the window opening requirements for street level windows in Subsection
K(1)(c) above, windows on the front facade of upper stories shall make up at least 25% of the upper-story facade.
(2) Guidelines:
(a)
Clear, colorless glass without tinting is preferred for all
display windows. Stained glass, colored or translucent glass may be
used for design accents.
(b)
Street level window sills should be lower than 30 inches above
finished grade at the building line.
L. Roofs.
(1) Standards:
(a)
Roofs shall be proportional to the rest of the building and
be in keeping with the character of adjacent buildings.
(b)
Structures with sloping roofs must take measures to ensure that
falling snow, ice and rain does not create a hazard for pedestrians,
for example, the installation of eaves, gutters and downspouts.
(c)
Rooftop mechanical apparatus, including solar arrays, green
roof systems and satellite dishes, should be screened to the greatest
extent possible.
(2) Guidelines:
(a)
Structures with sloping roof structures should consider the
use of dormers and gables to give the facade more visual prominence,
except for buildings constructed in the Federal style.
M. Outdoor refuse storage.
(1) Standards:
(a)
Refuse must be stored inside the building and regularly disposed
of, or outdoors in a location out of view from the primary and secondary
building entrances.
N. Lighting and utilities.
(1) Standards:
(a)
The number of light fixtures and the intensity of lighting shall
be appropriate to illuminate the location for safety, without glare
to adjoining properties.
(b)
The total height of exterior lighting fixtures shall be a maximum
of 14 feet for pedestrian walkways and 20 feet for parking adjacent
to residential uses.
(c)
Animated signage, blinking, or flashing lights are prohibited.
Exceptions to this include temporary holiday lighting, emergency lighting
or temporary construction area lighting as may be required by a public
agency.
(d)
Full cutoff lighting shall be used for site lighting.
(2) Guidelines:
(a)
Decorative site lighting, display window lights, and architectural
lighting are encouraged to advertise the businesses and highlight
building features.
(b)
Newly installed and renovated lighting and utility services
should be underground whenever possible.
O. Relation of development to the Raquette River shoreline.
(1) Standards:
(a)
Existing river access, linkages and views must be retained.
(2) Guidelines:
(a)
For new development, to be located on land directly adjacent
to the Raquette River, the following development guidelines shall
be considered by the Village Planning Board:
[1]
Where feasible and appropriate, designs should integrate options
for outdoor waterfront dining and passive recreational activities
such as pedestrian walkways and seating.
[2]
Shallow building lots which orient to the street and the water
should be double-fronted, providing a pedestrian-friendly facade on
both the street and riverfront sides.
[3]
On larger lots, consider clustering buildings to frame views
to the water.
[4]
Provide perpendicular connections between the street and the
waterfront whenever possible.
P. Design guidelines for the preservation of buildings and structures
listed on the National and New York State Register of Historic Places.
(1) Owners of buildings located in the Central Business District and,
in particular, those located within the Market Street National Register
District have a responsibility to preserve and protect the Village
of Potsdam's history as reflected in its unique architectural heritage.
To this end, buildings and structures that are listed on the National
or the New York State Register of Historic Places shall be rehabilitated,
renovated, repaired, converted or adaptively reused in compliance
with the most recent version of the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for the Rehabilitation of Historic Structures. Prior to
rehabilitation, renovation, repair, conversion or adaptive reuse,
property owners shall secure written approval for the scope of work
issued by the Code Enforcement Officer prior to commencing work or
securing a building permit.
Q. Chapter
180 Attachment 13, Zoning Schedule CBD, Central Business District, provides standards for development in this zoning district.
[Added 8-21-2000 by L.L. No. 9-2000;
amended 1-23-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017]
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to regulate the location
of ground floor, and particularly ground floor storefront, residential
use in the Central Business District (CBD). The loss of retail and
commercial spaces to residential use erodes the retail and commercial
potential of the CBD. As this potential erodes, it is possible that
additional units would be converted to residential, leading to a change
in the character of an area traditionally serving as a retail and
service center in the community.
B. Regulation within the Central Business District. Ground floor residential
use in the CBD is prohibited on the section of Market Street between
Maple Street and Sandstone Drive on the west side of Market Street
and between Main Street and Munson Street on the east side of Market
Street. Ground floor residential uses are also prohibited on Maple
Street from the intersection of Market Street to the western bank
of the Racquette River. Ground floor residential uses are also prohibited
on Elm Street from the intersection of Market Street to Park Street
on the south side of Elm Street and to the first (from Market Street)
public access point to public parking on the north side of Elm Street.
Ground floor residential is also prohibited on north side of Main
Street from the intersection of Market to the eastern boundary of
a parcel with the Tax Map identification of 64.059-11.20, said line
beginning approximately 300 feet east of the bounds of Market Street.
C. Ground floor residential as a special permit in the Central Business District. In the portions of the CBD not identified in Subsection
B, ground floor apartments shall be special permitted uses per the criteria established in §
180-31.
[Added 7-7-2009 by L.L. No. 4-2009]
A. Purpose. In furtherance of those general purposes noted above, it
is the objective of this district to delineate those areas now utilized
for and appropriately suited to intensive hospital use and to appropriately
separate such uses from those with which they would be incompatible.
B. Standard uses. Upon application for and issuance of a permit, the
following uses are permitted:
(1)
Inpatient medical or surgical care services.
(2)
Outpatient medical or surgical services.
(4)
Physical therapy and rehabilitative services.
(5)
Inpatient and outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation services.
(6)
Off-premises home-based care and hospice services.
(8)
Laboratory/diagnostic services.
(12)
Hospital-based medical library.
(13)
Hospital-based education and training facilities.
(14)
Hospital-based food services.
(15)
Hospital-based laundry services.
(16)
Hospital-based administrative services.
(17)
Hospital-based storage shed.
(18)
On-premises parking facilities.
C. Special uses. Upon application and authorization of the Village Planning
Board and issuance of a permit, the following uses are permitted:
(1)
One-family and two-family dwellings.
(2)
Accessory residential uses or buildings.
(3)
Future hospital-based services that may be added to the hospital's
certificate of operation or equivalent.
D. Site plan review. All uses permitted and specially permitted in the Health Care Zone-1 shall require site plan review in accordance with Chapter §
180-32 prior to the issuance of a permit.
[Added 7-7-2009 by L.L. No. 4-2009]
A. Purpose. In furtherance of those general purposes noted above, it
is the objective of this district to delineate those areas now utilized
for and appropriately suited for residential and low-intensity health
care activities and to appropriately separate such uses from those
with which they would be incompatible.
B. Standard uses. Upon application for and issuance of a permit, the
following uses are permitted:
(3)
Accessory residential uses or buildings.
(4)
Professional residence-office.
(5)
Medical, surgical and diagnostic offices.
(6)
Physical therapy and rehabilitative services.
(7)
Hospital administrative facilities.
C. Site plan review. All uses permitted in the Health Care Zone-2 shall require site plan review in accordance with §
180-32 prior to the issuance of a permit.
D. Special uses. Upon application and authorization by the Village Planning
Board and the issuance of a permit, the following uses are permitted:
(1)
On-premises parking facilities.
[Added 12-15-2015 by L.L.
No. 8-2014]
A. Purpose. In furtherance of the general purposes noted above, it is
the objective of this district to delineate those areas appropriate
for general aviation and compatible uses and to appropriately separate
such uses from those with which they would be incompatible. Such uses
will not adversely affect adjoining land uses or the character of
the district.
B. Standard uses. Upon application for and issuance of a permit, the
following uses are permitted:
(1)
Aircraft hangar, e.g. "T" hangar.
(5)
Warehouse and enclosed storage.
C. Special uses. Upon application and authorization of the Village Planning
board and issuance of a permit, the following uses are permitted:
(1)
Aircraft office/dormitory.
(2)
Enclosed aircraft maintenance and repair shop.
(3)
Enclosed machine shop, repair and painting facilities.
(4)
Enclosed light assembly, service or repair.
(5)
Aviation fueling facilities.
(6)
Uses determined by the Planning Board to be compatible with
existing uses in the district.
D. Site plan review. All uses permitted and specially permitted in the Aviation District (A-D) shall require site plan review in accordance with §
180-32 prior to the issuance of a permit.