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2024-01-17
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 270 Zoning
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 5
Administrator
Ch 9
Alternate Members of Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
Ch 13
Appearance Tickets
Ch 22
Defense and Indemnification
Ch 27
Ethics, Code of
Ch 34
Insurance
Ch 46
Police Department
Ch 51
Public Works, Department of
Ch 53
Receiver of Taxes
Ch 60
Salaries and Compensation
Ch 63
Small Claims Settlement Board
Ch 64
Supervisor
Ch 65
Terms of Office
Ch 72
Water and Sewer Division, Department of Public Works
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 80
Alarms
Ch 84
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 88
Animals
Ch 93
Bingo
Ch 97
Blasting
Ch 99
Brush, Grass and Weeds
Ch 101
Building Construction and Fire Prevention
Ch 103
Cannabis
Ch 108
Vacant Buildings
Ch 110
Open Burning
Ch 128
Empire Zone
Ch 130
Excavations and Encumbrances
Ch 132
(Reserved)
Ch 139
Fees
Ch 147
Fireworks and Pyrotechnics
Ch 151
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 156
Freshwater Wetlands
Ch 160
Games of Chance
Ch 162
Graffiti
Ch 175
Massage Businesses
Ch 179
Mass Gatherings
Ch 184
Mobile Home Parks
Ch 190
Notification of Defects
Ch 195
Parks and Recreation
Ch 200
Peddling and Soliciting
Ch 201
Telephone Directory Distribution
Ch 204
Public Exhibitions and Entertainment
Ch 213
Septic Disposal Systems, Individual
Ch 217
Sewers
Ch 221
Sidewalks
Ch 228
Smoking
Ch 232
Solid Waste
Ch 235
Storm Sewers
Ch 238
Street Standards
Ch 242
Subdivision of Land
Ch 245
Taxation
Ch 250
Trees
Ch 255
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 259
Water
Ch 270
Zoning
Ch 270 Art I
Purpose
§ 270-1
Intent.
§ 270-2
Objectives.
Ch 270 Art II
Terminology
§ 270-3
Definitions.
Ch 270 Art III
Yard Regulations, Height Restrictions and Accessory Uses
§ 270-4
Purpose.
§ 270-5
Conflicting provisions.
§ 270-6
Lot requirements.
§ 270-7
Yard requirements.
§ 270-8
Height limitations.
§ 270-9
Accessory uses and structures.
Ch 270 Art IV
Districts and Boundaries
§ 270-10
Establishment.
§ 270-11
Categorization of districts.
§ 270-12
Zoning Map.
§ 270-13
Interpretation of district boundaries.
Ch 270 Art V
Uses Permitted and Dimensional Regulations by District
§ 270-14
RA Rural Residential and Agricultural District.
§ 270-15
SR Suburban Residential District.
§ 270-16
RM Multi-Family Residential District.
§ 270-17
PR Professional Residential District.
§ 270-18
CB Community Business District.
§ 270-19
GB General Business District.
§ 270-19.1
HC Highway Commercial District.
§ 270-20
RDT Research, Development, and Technology District.
§ 270-21
LC Land Conservation District.
§ 270-22
PPL Public Park Lands District.
§ 270-23
RRC Riverfront Recreation/Commercial District.
§ 270-24
AZ Airport Zoning District.
§ 270-24.1
Overlay zoning districts.
§ 270-24.2
Freemans Bridge Road Corridor District.
Ch 270 Art VI
Planned Development Districts (PDD)
§ 270-25
Purpose.
§ 270-26
Classifications.
§ 270-27
General development standards.
§ 270-28
Development standards by classification.
§ 270-29
Initiation of application.
§ 270-30
Preliminary application.
§ 270-31
Preliminary site plan.
§ 270-32
Approval of site plans.
§ 270-33
Approval of final site plans.
§ 270-34
Changes in approved site plans following zoning map amendment.
§ 270-35
Phasing construction of planned development.
Ch 270 Art VII
Intermunicipal Watershed Rules and Regulations
§ 270-36
Purpose.
§ 270-37
Applicability.
§ 270-38
General provisions.
§ 270-39
Specific regulations by zone.
§ 270-40
Inspections.
§ 270-41
Variances.
§ 270-42
Penalties for offenses.
§ 270-43
(Reserved)
Ch 270 Art VIII
Supplemental Regulations
§ 270-44
Multiple-family dwellings.
§ 270-45
Home occupations.
§ 270-46
Personal wireless service facilities.
§ 270-47
Mining and excavation.
§ 270-48
(Reserved)
§ 270-49
Grading and site preparation.
§ 270-50
Ponds.
§ 270-51
Accessory apartments.
§ 270-52
Fences.
§ 270-53
Junkyards.
§ 270-53.1
Contractor's yards.
§ 270-54
Private swimming pools.
§ 270-55
Gasoline service stations, petroleum products and automobile repair businesses.
§ 270-56
Kennels, veterinary clinics and hospitals.
§ 270-57
Harboring of animals.
§ 270-58
Agricultural-related uses.
§ 270-59
Garage sales.
§ 270-60
Commercial logging.
§ 270-61
Receive-only antennas.
§ 270-62
Unregistered and abandoned vehicles.
§ 270-63
Temporary/mobile trailers for commercial use.
§ 270-64
Preservation of Mohawk Riverfront.
§ 270-65
Performance standards.
§ 270-65.1
Hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfast establishments, tourist homes, and boardinghouses.
Ch 270 Art IX
Sign Control
§ 270-66
Purpose.
§ 270-67
Permits and exemptions.
§ 270-68
General provisions and prohibitions.
§ 270-69
Signs by zoning district/area.
§ 270-70
Additional specifications for certain sign types.
§ 270-71
Temporary signs.
§ 270-72
Nonconforming signs.
Ch 270 Art X
Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 270-73
Off-street parking.
§ 270-74
Off-street loading.
Ch 270 Art XI
Stormwater Management and Erosion Control
§ 270-75
Findings.
§ 270-76
Purpose.
§ 270-77
Statutory authority.
§ 270-78
Stormwater pollution prevention plan required; redevelopment projects; alternative practices; exemptions.
§ 270-79
Definitions.
§ 270-80
Review and approval of land development activity.
§ 270-81
Stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) contents.
§ 270-82
Plan certification.
§ 270-82.1
Contractor certification.
§ 270-82.2
SWPPP review and amendment.
§ 270-82.3
Design and performance standards for stormwater management and erosion and sediment controls.
§ 270-82.4
Water quality standards.
§ 270-82.5
Inspections.
§ 270-82.6
Project completion.
§ 270-82.7
Inspection of stormwater facilities after project completion.
§ 270-82.8
Performance guarantee.
§ 270-82.9
Retention of licensed/certified professional; payment.
§ 270-82.10
Enforcement; penalties for offenses.
Ch 270 Art XII
Bonus/Incentive Zoning
§ 270-83
Purpose and intent.
§ 270-84
Authority and standards.
§ 270-85
Bonuses.
§ 270-86
Procedures; application process.
§ 270-87
Standards for owner- and rental-occupied affordable housing.
Ch 270 Art XIII
Property Maintenance
§ 270-88
Compliance with state standards required.
Ch 270 Art XIV
Noise
§ 270-89
Purpose.
§ 270-90
Nuisance.
§ 270-91
Prohibited acts.
§ 270-92
Permitted noises.
Ch 270 Art XV
Nonconforming Uses and Structures
§ 270-93
Purpose.
§ 270-94
Continuation of lawful nonconforming use.
§ 270-95
Repairs and alterations.
§ 270-96
Expansion of nonconforming use.
§ 270-97
Change of nonconforming use.
§ 270-98
Maintenance of nonconforming use.
§ 270-99
Restoration of nonconforming use, building, or structure after damage.
§ 270-100
Discontinuance of nonconforming use.
§ 270-101
Proof demonstrating continuance or date of discontinuance.
§ 270-102
Construction on nonconforming lots.
Ch 270 Art XVI
Site Plan Review
§ 270-103
Empowerment of Planning and Zoning Commission.
§ 270-104
Purpose.
§ 270-105
When required.
§ 270-106
Materials to be submitted.
§ 270-107
Review factors.
§ 270-108
Review procedures.
§ 270-109
Public hearing publication and notice requirements.
§ 270-110
Dedication of land for park or recreation purposes.
§ 270-111
Solar farms public benefit fees.
§ 270-112
Performance bond or other security.
§ 270-113
Expansion of use permitted by site plan review.
§ 270-114
Changes in tenancy.
§ 270-114.1
Transfer of nonconforming use.
§ 270-115
Site plan review and conditional use permit review.
§ 270-116
Revocations.
§ 270-116.1
Waivers.
Ch 270 Art XVII
Conditional Use Permits
§ 270-117
Empowerment of Zoning Board of Appeals.
§ 270-118
Purpose.
§ 270-119
When required.
§ 270-120
Materials to be submitted.
§ 270-121
Standards for evaluating applications.
§ 270-122
Review procedures.
§ 270-123
Conditions imposed.
§ 270-124
Public hearing publication and notice requirements.
§ 270-125
Established conditional use.
§ 270-126
Expansion of conditional use.
§ 270-127
Changes in tenancy.
§ 270-128
Site plan review and conditional use permit.
§ 270-129
Revocation.
§ 270-130
Discontinuance of conditional use.
§ 270-131
Waivers.
§ 270-132
Review of application by consultant.
Ch 270 Art XVIII
Commercial Development Design Guidelines
§ 270-133
(Reserved)
§ 270-134
Design standards and guidelines for commercial establishments in commercial zoning districts: Town Center Overlay, Freemans Bridge Road Corridor, and Highway Commercial Zoning Districts.
§ 270-135
through 270-138. (Reserved)
Ch 270 Art XIX
Landscaping
§ 270-139
Purpose.
§ 270-140
Applicability.
§ 270-141
Site and landscape design standards.
§ 270-142
Maintenance.
§ 270-143
Landscape plan required.
§ 270-144
Conflicts.
Ch 270 Art XX
Administration
§ 270-145
Zoning administration governed by Town Law and others.
§ 270-146
Town review boards and staff.
§ 270-147
Types of planning and zoning applications.
§ 270-148
Building permits.
§ 270-149
Certificates of occupancy.
§ 270-150
Public hearing publication and notice requirements.
§ 270-151
Rehearing of Zoning Board of Appeals' applications.
§ 270-152
Zoning Map and zoning text amendments.
§ 270-153
Referral to Schenectady County Economic Development and Planning Department.
Ch 270 Art XXI
Violations and Enforcement
§ 270-154
Zoning enforcement officers.
§ 270-155
Additional remedies.
§ 270-156
Violations.
§ 270-157
Penalties for offenses.
§ 270-158
Complaints of violations.
§ 270-159
Enforcement procedures.
§ 270-160
Content of notice of violation form.
Ch 270 Art XXII
Solar Energy
§ 270-161
Authority.
§ 270-162
Statement of purpose.
§ 270-163
Definitions.
§ 270-164
Applicability.
§ 270-165
Solar as accessory uses or structures.
§ 270-166
Approval standards for large-scale solar systems as conditional uses.
§ 270-167
Abandonment and decommissioning.
§ 270-168
Penalties for offenses.
§ 270-169
Severability.
Landscape and Design Manuals
Ch LM
Landscape Manual
Ch DM
Design Manual
Derivation Table
Ch DT
Deriviation Table
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 270
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Glenville
4-4-2001
, as revised
5-15-2002
and
3-17-2004
. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Table of Dimensional Regulations
Attachment 2 - Schedule A, Off-Street Parking Standards
Attachment 3 - Sacandaga Road Mixed Use Plan Development District
Attachment 4 - 801-901 Maritime Drive Commercial Planned Development District
Attachment 5 - Dutch Meadows Lane Residential Planned Development District
Attachment 6 - Decommissioning Plan
Attachment 7 - Freemans Bridge Road Commercial Planned Development
Attachment 8 - Horstman Mixed Use Planned Development District
Attachment 9 - Moratorium on Hotel or Motel Permits
Article I
Purpose
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§ 270-1
Intent.
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§ 270-2
Objectives.
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Article II
Terminology
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§ 270-3
Definitions.
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Article III
Yard Regulations, Height Restrictions and Accessory Uses
chevron_right
§ 270-4
Purpose.
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§ 270-5
Conflicting provisions.
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§ 270-6
Lot requirements.
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§ 270-7
Yard requirements.
chevron_right
§ 270-8
Height limitations.
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§ 270-9
Accessory uses and structures.
chevron_right
Article IV
Districts and Boundaries
chevron_right
§ 270-10
Establishment.
chevron_right
§ 270-11
Categorization of districts.
chevron_right
§ 270-12
Zoning Map.
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§ 270-13
Interpretation of district boundaries.
chevron_right
Article V
Uses Permitted and Dimensional Regulations by District
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§ 270-14
RA Rural Residential and Agricultural District.
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§ 270-15
SR Suburban Residential District.
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§ 270-16
RM Multi-Family Residential District.
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§ 270-17
PR Professional Residential District.
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§ 270-18
CB Community Business District.
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§ 270-19
GB General Business District.
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§ 270-19.1
HC Highway Commercial District.
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§ 270-20
RDT Research, Development, and Technology District.
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§ 270-21
LC Land Conservation District.
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§ 270-22
PPL Public Park Lands District.
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§ 270-23
RRC Riverfront Recreation/Commercial District.
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§ 270-24
AZ Airport Zoning District.
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§ 270-24.1
Overlay zoning districts.
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§ 270-24.2
Freemans Bridge Road Corridor District.
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Article VI
Planned Development Districts (PDD)
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§ 270-25
Purpose.
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§ 270-26
Classifications.
chevron_right
§ 270-27
General development standards.
chevron_right
§ 270-28
Development standards by classification.
chevron_right
§ 270-29
Initiation of application.
chevron_right
§ 270-30
Preliminary application.
chevron_right
§ 270-31
Preliminary site plan.
chevron_right
§ 270-32
Approval of site plans.
chevron_right
§ 270-33
Approval of final site plans.
chevron_right
§ 270-34
Changes in approved site plans following zoning map amendment.
chevron_right
§ 270-35
Phasing construction of planned development.
chevron_right
Article VII
Intermunicipal Watershed Rules and Regulations
chevron_right
§ 270-36
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 270-37
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 270-38
General provisions.
chevron_right
§ 270-39
Specific regulations by zone.
chevron_right
§ 270-40
Inspections.
chevron_right
§ 270-41
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 270-42
Penalties for offenses.
chevron_right
§ 270-43
(Reserved)
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Article VIII
Supplemental Regulations
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§ 270-44
Multiple-family dwellings.
chevron_right
§ 270-45
Home occupations.
chevron_right
§ 270-46
Personal wireless service facilities.
chevron_right
§ 270-47
Mining and excavation.
chevron_right
§ 270-48
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 270-49
Grading and site preparation.
chevron_right
§ 270-50
Ponds.
chevron_right
§ 270-51
Accessory apartments.
chevron_right
§ 270-52
Fences.
chevron_right
§ 270-53
Junkyards.
chevron_right
§ 270-53.1
Contractor's yards.
chevron_right
§ 270-54
Private swimming pools.
chevron_right
§ 270-55
Gasoline service stations, petroleum products and automobile repair businesses.
chevron_right
§ 270-56
Kennels, veterinary clinics and hospitals.
chevron_right
§ 270-57
Harboring of animals.
chevron_right
§ 270-58
Agricultural-related uses.
chevron_right
§ 270-59
Garage sales.
chevron_right
§ 270-60
Commercial logging.
chevron_right
§ 270-61
Receive-only antennas.
chevron_right
§ 270-62
Unregistered and abandoned vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 270-63
Temporary/mobile trailers for commercial use.
chevron_right
§ 270-64
Preservation of Mohawk Riverfront.
chevron_right
§ 270-65
Performance standards.
chevron_right
§ 270-65.1
Hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfast establishments, tourist homes, and boardinghouses.
chevron_right
Article IX
Sign Control
chevron_right
§ 270-66
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 270-67
Permits and exemptions.
chevron_right
§ 270-68
General provisions and prohibitions.
chevron_right
§ 270-69
Signs by zoning district/area.
chevron_right
§ 270-70
Additional specifications for certain sign types.
chevron_right
§ 270-71
Temporary signs.
chevron_right
§ 270-72
Nonconforming signs.
chevron_right
Article X
Off-Street Parking and Loading
chevron_right
§ 270-73
Off-street parking.
chevron_right
§ 270-74
Off-street loading.
chevron_right
Article XI
Stormwater Management and Erosion Control
chevron_right
§ 270-75
Findings.
chevron_right
§ 270-76
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 270-77
Statutory authority.
chevron_right
§ 270-78
Stormwater pollution prevention plan required; redevelopment projects; alternative practices; exemptions.
chevron_right
§ 270-79
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 270-80
Review and approval of land development activity.
chevron_right
§ 270-81
Stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) contents.
chevron_right
§ 270-82
Plan certification.
chevron_right
§ 270-82.1
Contractor certification.
chevron_right
§ 270-82.2
SWPPP review and amendment.
chevron_right
§ 270-82.3
Design and performance standards for stormwater management and erosion and sediment controls.
chevron_right
§ 270-82.4
Water quality standards.
chevron_right
§ 270-82.5
Inspections.
chevron_right
§ 270-82.6
Project completion.
chevron_right
§ 270-82.7
Inspection of stormwater facilities after project completion.
chevron_right
§ 270-82.8
Performance guarantee.
chevron_right
§ 270-82.9
Retention of licensed/certified professional; payment.
chevron_right
§ 270-82.10
Enforcement; penalties for offenses.
chevron_right
Article XII
Bonus/Incentive Zoning
chevron_right
§ 270-83
Purpose and intent.
chevron_right
§ 270-84
Authority and standards.
chevron_right
§ 270-85
Bonuses.
chevron_right
§ 270-86
Procedures; application process.
chevron_right
§ 270-87
Standards for owner- and rental-occupied affordable housing.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Property Maintenance
chevron_right
§ 270-88
Compliance with state standards required.
chevron_right
Article XIV
Noise
chevron_right
§ 270-89
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 270-90
Nuisance.
chevron_right
§ 270-91
Prohibited acts.
chevron_right
§ 270-92
Permitted noises.
chevron_right
Article XV
Nonconforming Uses and Structures
chevron_right
§ 270-93
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 270-94
Continuation of lawful nonconforming use.
chevron_right
§ 270-95
Repairs and alterations.
chevron_right
§ 270-96
Expansion of nonconforming use.
chevron_right
§ 270-97
Change of nonconforming use.
chevron_right
§ 270-98
Maintenance of nonconforming use.
chevron_right
§ 270-99
Restoration of nonconforming use, building, or structure after damage.
chevron_right
§ 270-100
Discontinuance of nonconforming use.
chevron_right
§ 270-101
Proof demonstrating continuance or date of discontinuance.
chevron_right
§ 270-102
Construction on nonconforming lots.
chevron_right
Article XVI
Site Plan Review
chevron_right
§ 270-103
Empowerment of Planning and Zoning Commission.
chevron_right
§ 270-104
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 270-105
When required.
chevron_right
§ 270-106
Materials to be submitted.
chevron_right
§ 270-107
Review factors.
chevron_right
§ 270-108
Review procedures.
chevron_right
§ 270-109
Public hearing publication and notice requirements.
chevron_right
§ 270-110
Dedication of land for park or recreation purposes.
chevron_right
§ 270-111
Solar farms public benefit fees.
chevron_right
§ 270-112
Performance bond or other security.
chevron_right
§ 270-113
Expansion of use permitted by site plan review.
chevron_right
§ 270-114
Changes in tenancy.
chevron_right
§ 270-114.1
Transfer of nonconforming use.
chevron_right
§ 270-115
Site plan review and conditional use permit review.
chevron_right
§ 270-116
Revocations.
chevron_right
§ 270-116.1
Waivers.
chevron_right
Article XVII
Conditional Use Permits
chevron_right
§ 270-117
Empowerment of Zoning Board of Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 270-118
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 270-119
When required.
chevron_right
§ 270-120
Materials to be submitted.
chevron_right
§ 270-121
Standards for evaluating applications.
chevron_right
§ 270-122
Review procedures.
chevron_right
§ 270-123
Conditions imposed.
chevron_right
§ 270-124
Public hearing publication and notice requirements.
chevron_right
§ 270-125
Established conditional use.
chevron_right
§ 270-126
Expansion of conditional use.
chevron_right
§ 270-127
Changes in tenancy.
chevron_right
§ 270-128
Site plan review and conditional use permit.
chevron_right
§ 270-129
Revocation.
chevron_right
§ 270-130
Discontinuance of conditional use.
chevron_right
§ 270-131
Waivers.
chevron_right
§ 270-132
Review of application by consultant.
chevron_right
Article XVIII
Commercial Development Design Guidelines
chevron_right
§ 270-133
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 270-134
Design standards and guidelines for commercial establishments in commercial zoning districts: Town Center Overlay, Freemans Bridge Road Corridor, and Highway Commercial Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
§ 270-135
through 270-138. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Article XIX
Landscaping
chevron_right
§ 270-139
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 270-140
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 270-141
Site and landscape design standards.
chevron_right
§ 270-142
Maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 270-143
Landscape plan required.
chevron_right
§ 270-144
Conflicts.
chevron_right
Article XX
Administration
chevron_right
§ 270-145
Zoning administration governed by Town Law and others.
chevron_right
§ 270-146
Town review boards and staff.
chevron_right
§ 270-147
Types of planning and zoning applications.
chevron_right
§ 270-148
Building permits.
chevron_right
§ 270-149
Certificates of occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 270-150
Public hearing publication and notice requirements.
chevron_right
§ 270-151
Rehearing of Zoning Board of Appeals' applications.
chevron_right
§ 270-152
Zoning Map and zoning text amendments.
chevron_right
§ 270-153
Referral to Schenectady County Economic Development and Planning Department.
chevron_right
Article XXI
Violations and Enforcement
chevron_right
§ 270-154
Zoning enforcement officers.
chevron_right
§ 270-155
Additional remedies.
chevron_right
§ 270-156
Violations.
chevron_right
§ 270-157
Penalties for offenses.
chevron_right
§ 270-158
Complaints of violations.
chevron_right
§ 270-159
Enforcement procedures.
chevron_right
§ 270-160
Content of notice of violation form.
chevron_right
Article XXII
Solar Energy
chevron_right
§ 270-161
Authority.
chevron_right
§ 270-162
Statement of purpose.
chevron_right
§ 270-163
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 270-164
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 270-165
Solar as accessory uses or structures.
chevron_right
§ 270-166
Approval standards for large-scale solar systems as conditional uses.
chevron_right
§ 270-167
Abandonment and decommissioning.
chevron_right
§ 270-168
Penalties for offenses.
chevron_right
§ 270-169
Severability.
chevron_right