Town of Coeymans, NY Article VII General Considerations

§ 105-21 Aesthetic considerations.

[Amended 2-25-2020 by L.L. No. 1-2020]

In granting or denying a permit, the Town Planning Board/Zoning Board of Appeals shall take the following aesthetic factors into consideration:

A. Type of road servicing the junkyard or from which the junkyard can be seen.

B. Natural or artificial barriers protecting the junkyard from view.

C. Proximity of the site to established residential or recreational areas or main access routes thereto.

§ 105-22 Locational considerations.

[Amended 2-25-2020 by L.L. No. 1-2020]

In granting or denying a permit, the Town Planning Board/Zoning Board of Appeals shall take the following locational factors into consideration:

A. The nature and development of surrounding property, such as the proximity of public parks, churches, educational facilities, nursing homes, public buildings or places of public gathering.

B. Whether or not the proposed location can be reasonably protected from affecting the public health and safety by reason of offensive or unhealthy noise, odors or smoke or of other causes.

C. The proximity of streams, lakes, wetlands, floodplains, ground water supplies and public water supplies.

D. Local drainage patterns.

E. Long-range comprehensive plans for the town.

F. Proximity of the site to established residential or recreational areas.

G. Availability of other suitable sites for the junkyard.