The following supplementary regulations are
applicable to all land use districts within the Town of Corinth.
In all districts at the time any new building
or structure is erected, any existing building or structure enlarged,
or new or changed use of land or structure established, off-street
parking shall be provided in accordance with the minimum standards
set forth below. These parking spaces shall be satisfactorily maintained
by the owner of the property for each building which, after the date
this chapter becomes effective, is erected, enlarged, or altered for
any use for any of the following purposes. All parking spaces provided
pursuant to this section shall be on the same lot with the building
unless otherwise approved by the Planning Board. The Planning Board
may require additional off-street parking spaces for any use if it
finds that the minimum standards are not sufficient.
A.
Required spaces.
(1)
Off-street parking space shall be required for all
buildings and land uses established after the adoption of this chapter.
(2)
Two off-street spaces per residential dwelling unit
shall be required.
(3)
Upon consideration of the project's type and size,
the Planning Board shall determine the number of off-street spaces
required. Where applicable, the Planning Board will encourage the
use of shared parking spaces for commercial uses, shared access to
lots and interconnected parking lots. Also, the use of gravel, porous
pavers and grass parking may be recommended as suitable alternatives
to limit the amount of impervious surfaces.
B.
Design standards. The Planning Board shall determine
the design of all off-street parking upon consideration of the project's
location, type and size.
A.
Space for off-street loading shall be in addition
to space for off-street parking. The Planning Board during the site
plan review process shall determine the need, number and location
of off-street loading berths for specific uses.
B.
Each required loading berth shall be at least 12 feet
wide, 35 feet long and 14 feet high. The Planning Board may accept
alternative design standards if the applicant can demonstrate that
the alternative design is appropriate to the need and furthers good
site design.
A.
Intent.
(1)
The intent of this section is to protect property
values, create an attractive economic and business climate, and enhance
and protect the physical appearance of the community. It is further
the purpose of this section to reduce visual distractions, traffic-related
obstructions and safety hazards.
(2)
No sign shall be erected, altered, relocated or maintained
in any land use district except in accordance with the provisions
stated herein.
B.
General standards. All signs shall conform to the
following standards:
(1)
All signs shall, at all times, be maintained in a
proper state of repair in full compliance with applicable codes.
(2)
Signs shall not project over property lines or be
located within or overhang the public right-of-way.
(3)
Signs shall not rotate or otherwise move.
(4)
Signs shall not be illuminated by or contain flashing,
intermittent, rotating or moving lights.
(5)
No sign shall be placed on the roof of any building
or structure.
C.
Signs allowed without a permit.
(1)
Signs advertising the sale, lease or rental of the
premises upon which the sign is located shall not exceed eight square
feet in area.
(2)
Signs denoting the name, address and profession of
the occupants of the premises shall not exceed six square feet in
area.
(3)
Signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor
on premises where construction, repair or renovation is in progress
shall not exceed 16 square feet in area.
(4)
Signs of a temporary nature, provided such signs are
removed within seven days of the date of the activity the sign is
associated with.
(5)
Signs denoting the type of agricultural pursuits conducted
on the premises shall not exceed 16 square feet.
(6)
For permitted home occupations, a single sign not
exceeding 12 square feet in total surface area and identifying the
occupation conducted on the premises shall be permitted. Such sign
shall be limited in size to six feet in height as measured from the
ground to the top of the face of the sign unless attached to the principal
structure.
D.
Signs allowed upon issuance of a permit. With the
issuance of a sign permit by the Code Enforcement Officer, the following
signs shall be permitted in accordance with the following standards
related to number, size and location:
(1)
For nonresidential uses in the R-1, R-2, R-3, RR,
SCH, RU, and RM Districts, no more than two signs, with each sign
having a maximum of 32 square feet in area and identifying only the
name of the establishment and its principal service or purpose, shall
be permitted. Each sign shall be limited to six feet in height, as
measured from the ground to the top of the face of the sign.
(2)
For nonresidential uses in the C and I Districts,
no more than two signs, with each sign having a maximum of 40 square
feet in area and identifying only the name of the establishment and
its principal service or purpose, shall be permitted. Each sign shall
be limited to 12 feet in height as measured from the ground to the
top of the face of the sign.
A.
Purpose and intent. The conduct of home occupations
may be permitted under the provisions of this section. It is the intent
of this section to:
(1)
Ensure the compatibility of home occupations with
other uses permitted in the Town;
(2)
Maintain and preserve the rural character of residential
neighborhoods and areas;
(3)
Assure that facilities and services designed for residential
neighborhoods and areas are not misused for inappropriate commercial
purposes; and
(4)
Provide peace, quiet, and domestic tranquility within
all residential neighborhoods or areas, and guarantee to all residents
freedom from excessive noise and traffic, nuisance, fire hazard, and
other possible effects of commercial uses being conducted in residential
areas.
B.
List of home occupations.
(1)
Class I.
(a)
The following Class I home occupations are permitted by right, provided that they are carried on in a manner which complies with the standards in Subsections A and C of this section:
[1]
Antique dealer.
[2]
Appliance repair.
[3]
Consulting services, such as architectural,
landscape architectural, planning, engineering, interior design, financial
planning services, insurance agent, attorney.
[4]
Art restoration.
[5]
Art studio.
[6]
Baby-sitting.
[7]
Beauty salon, barbershop.
[8]
Data processing.
[9]
Day care.
[10]
Dentist, dental technician*.
[11]
Drafting and graphics services.
[12]
Dressmaking, sewing, tailoring, contract sewing.
[13]
Flower arranging.
[14]
Horticulture, landscape maintenance.
[15]
Home crafts, including ceramics with kiln up
to six cubic feet, jewelry making, and basketry.
[16]
House-cleaning service.
[17]
Instrument lessons and training.
[18]
Locksmith.
[19]
Memorial sales and service.
[20]
Nurse practitioner*.
[21]
Single licensed medical practitioner; rehabilitation
specialist, licensed massage therapist, physical therapist*.
[22]
Real estate sales or broker.
[23]
Sales or manufacturer's representative (office
only).
[24]
Swimming pool maintenance.
[25]
Telephone answering, switchboard, and call forwarding.
[26]
Tutoring.
[27]
Typing and word processing.
[28]
Watch repair.
[29]
Writing, computer programming.
[30]
Saddle repair or leather repair.
[31]
Bait shops.
[32]
Seasonal farm stands.
(b)
*Any occupation listed above that requires the
use of radioactive materials (i.e., x-rays) is required to file a
no-fee registration with the Building Inspector to alert him or her
of the use of such materials.
(2)
Class II.
(a)
Home occupations not listed above are considered Class II home occupations and shall be subject to special use permit review by the Planning Board in accordance with Article VII of this chapter.
(b)
Any home occupation which requires the use of
toxic, explosive, flammable, combustible, corrosive, infectious, radioactive,
or other restricted materials shall be considered a Class II occupation.
C.
Criteria and standards. In all residential districts
permitted home occupations shall be in compliance with the following
criteria.
(1)
A home occupation shall be incidental and secondary
to the lot's residential purposes. It shall be conducted in a manner
which does not give the outward appearance of a business, does not
infringe on the right of neighboring residents to enjoy the peaceful
occupancy of their dwelling units, and does not alter the character
of the residential district. A home occupation may be conducted within
the primary dwelling or within an accessory building.
(2)
Pursuant to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code, no more than 25% of the floor area of the dwelling
unit may be used in connection with a home occupation. In no event
shall the home occupation utilize more than 500 square feet of the
floor area of the dwelling unit.
(3)
The home occupation is to be conducted only by members
of the family residing in or maintaining the dwelling unit plus no
more than two nonresident assistants or employees at any one time.
(4)
A home occupation, including studios or rooms for instruction, shall provide parking pursuant to § 89-33A of this article.
(5)
There shall be no exterior storage of materials, equipment
or other supplies to be used in conjunction with a home occupation.
(6)
A home occupation shall produce no offensive noise,
vibration, smoke, electrical interference, dust, odors, heat or excessive
vehicular traffic. A home occupation as provided by this chapter shall
be completely contained within the principal or accessory building.
Processes that are hazardous to public health, safety or welfare are
prohibited
(7)
The total number of home occupations conducted within
a dwelling unit is not limited, except that the cumulative impact
of all home occupations conducted within the dwelling unit or on the
premises thereof shall not be greater than the impact of one home
occupation.
(8)
Outdoor storage of equipment/accessory buildings must
follow the same standards as accessory uses for each zone. Any accessory
structure less than 140 square feet is not required to have a building
and zoning permit.
D.
Permit application procedure. Application for a special use permit for a Class II home occupation shall be made in accordance with Article VII of this chapter. It shall be issued upon finding that the proposed home occupation meets the criteria and standards in Subsection C above as well as the special use permit standards in Article VII of this chapter.
All manufactured housing/mobile homes placed
in the Town following the effective date of this chapter shall comply
with this chapter and all applicable provisions of the Manufacturing
Home Construction and Safety Standards, Part 3280, or the HUD Code,
as applicable.
A.
The standards set forth in the Town of Corinth's Code, Chapter 91, shall apply to manufactured/mobile home communities, including their residential structures, whether they are manufactured homes or mobile homes.
B.
Existing mobile home communities are allowed to expand as of right through site plan review. The placement of a new mobile home community, regardless of the zone, must go through the planned development district process. Expansion of mobile homes must comply with the standards set forth in the Town of Corinth Code, Chapter 91.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 89-39, Elder
cottages, was repealed 7-13-2006 by L.L. No. 2-2006.
Notwithstanding the limitations imposed by any
other provision of this chapter, any substandard lot which exists
at the time of enactment of this chapter can be built upon. The minimum
setback requirements shall be reduced in proportion to the size of
the lot as compared to the minimum required for the district.
A.
Purpose and intent. It is the purpose and intent of
this section to regulate the location and operation of adult-oriented
businesses within the Town of Corinth and furthermore:
(1)
Ensure the compatibility of adult-oriented businesses
with other uses permitted in the Town of Corinth;
(2)
Maintain and preserve the rural character of residential
neighborhoods and areas;
(3)
Assure that facilities and services designed for residential
neighborhoods and areas are not misused for inappropriate commercial
purposes; and
(4)
Provide peace, quiet, and domestic tranquility within
all residential neighborhoods or areas, and guarantee to all residents
freedom from excessive noise and traffic, nuisance, fire hazard, and
other possible effects of adult-oriented business being conducted
in residential areas.
B.
Special permit for an adult-oriented business. No person shall operate an adult-oriented business within the Town of Corinth without obtaining a special permit therefor according to the criteria set forth in Article VII of this chapter as well as the following criteria:
(1)
Said premises must be located in the land use district
titled Overlay District-1 (OD-1);
(2)
Said premises must be located a distance greater than
2,500 feet from a public or private school (grades pre-school through
12), church or other house of worship, public playground, public swimming
area, public park, or day-care center; and
(3)
Said premises must be located a distance greater than
500 feet from any private residence.
Notwithstanding the use permitted in any district,
the following regulations shall apply to the keeping of animals in
any district for non-farm uses. The purpose of this clause is to reduce
odors and minimize wastes on property.
A.
In the absence of a special use permit and site plan
approval as specified in this chapter, the keeping of large animals,
such as horses, ponies, cattle, goats, pigs, sheep, etc., shall require
at least one acre of open space for each animal unless contiguous
open space in excess of 10 acres is used for such maintenance, in
which event this requirement shall be inapplicable.
B.
The Planning Board may issue a special use permit
for the keeping of animals upon lots containing less than the minimum
area set forth above, subject to site plan approval, provided that
the applicant shall meet all conditions and satisfy the criteria applicable,
and provided further that the Planning Board shall find that adequate
open space and facilities for the proper care of such animals are
available and will be established and that the keeping of such animals
will not interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of the property
of others. For the keeping of animals by pursuits such as 4-H Club,
FFA, or other agriculturally related clubs, minors under the age of
19 will be exempt from paying a fee for this permit.
C.
Pasture/fence line shall be a minimum of 30 feet from
any property line and a minimum of 50 feet from any existing well.
(NOTE: This standard is for smaller lots adjacent to residential buildings.
For larger lots in more rural areas, this standard may be deviated
from.)
D.
Manure storage shall be located a minimum of 100 feet
from any property line or a minimum of 200 feet from a property line
upgradient from an existing well.
E.
The owner shall submit a waste management plan that
addresses the amount of waste generated on a weekly basis, the manner
and location of waste storage facilities, and the timing and manner
of waste disposal.
F.
Upon the death of the animal, property owners who
are exempt from this regulation due to ownership prior to the Land
Use Law are not subjected to a time limit to replace the animal. Animal
owners are required to file a no-fee registration with the Building
Inspector to ensure they will be guaranteed this right.
G.
Temporary keeping of animals, such as boarding of
animals, is subject to the same conditions.
A.
Lumber or timber harvesting.
(1)
Purpose: The forest industry and the production of
forest products are an important component of the local economy. Forestry
and cutting or management of forests are temporary commercial uses
of land. As a commercial use there is the potential for temporary
and permanent off-site impacts, including visual, water-quality and
road damage, and, therefore, it is necessary to regulate forest harvesting.
(2)
Levels of forestry.
(a)
Level 1: cutting of trees on one or more acres:
[1]
Project must complete a no-fee registration
with the Zoning Administrator.
[2]
Log landing must be 100 feet set back from the
paved roadway
[3]
Log land should be screened from view.
[4]
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
timber harvesting guidelines must be followed.
[5]
No lumbered land that has been clear cut shall
be considered for residential development for at least five years
after completion of lumbering activities on that section of land.
[6]
A harvesting plan must be submitted and filed
with the Zoning Administrator.
