A. 
All new land use activities (including any proposed change to a nonconforming use) within the Town shall require site plan review and approval pursuant to this chapter before being undertaken, except the following:
(1) 
Construction of a single one-family dwelling or addition thereto and ordinary accessory structures on a previously subdivided lot (i.e., a subdivision approved prior to the adoption of this chapter). This exemption shall not apply to a single-family residence proposed for construction on any ridgeline visible from any of the individual six viewpoints identified in the most recently adopted Cazenovia Comprehensive Plan.
(2) 
Landscaping or grading which is not intended to be used in connection with a land use reviewable under the provisions of this chapter.
(3) 
Ordinary repair or maintenance or interior alterations to existing structures or uses.
(4) 
Site plan approvals required elsewhere under applicable Town of Cazenovia laws or regulations.
(5) 
Facilities which have obtained a previously approved DEC issued permit for mining.
B. 
Any person uncertain of the applicability of this chapter to a given land use activity may apply, in writing, to the Planning Board for a written jurisdictional determination.
This chapter does not apply to uses and structures which are lawfully in existence as of the date this chapter becomes effective, but does apply to any change or modification of such use affecting exterior characteristics of the use. Any use which would otherwise be subject to this chapter that has been discontinued for a period of two years or more shall be subject to review pursuant to the terms of this chapter before such use is resumed. Any use or structure shall be considered to be in existence, provided that the same has been substantially commenced as of the effective date of this chapter and fully constructed and completed within one year from the effective date of this chapter.
This chapter in no way affects the provisions or requirements of any other federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. Where this chapter is in conflict with any other such law, ordinance or regulation, the more restrictive shall apply.
A. 
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
FAMILY
One or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption, living and cooking together, exclusive of household servants; a number of persons living together as a single housekeeping unit, although not related by blood, adoption or marriage, shall be deemed to constitute a family unit.
LAND USE ACTIVITY
Any construction, demolition or other activity which changes the use or appearance of land or a structure or the intensity of use of land or a structure. "Land use activity" shall explicitly include but not be limited to the following: new structures, expansions to existing structures, new uses, changes in or expansions of existing uses, roads, driveways and excavations for the purpose of extracting soil.
ONE-FAMILY DWELLING
A complete self-contained residential unit for permanent habitation by one family only, and containing one or more rooms and facilities for living, including cooking, sleeping and sanitary needs.
SHORELINE
The mean high water mark of any lake, pond, river or permanent creek or stream.
STRUCTURE
Any object constructed, installed or placed on land to facilitate land use and development or subdivision of land, such as buildings, sheds, signs, tanks and any fixtures, additions and alterations thereto.
STRUCTURE, ACCESSORY
Any structure designed to accommodate an accessory use but detached from the principal structure, such as a freestanding garage for vehicles accessory to the principal use, a storage shed, garden house or similar facility.
B. 
Any term used in this chapter which is not defined hereinabove shall carry its customary meaning unless the context otherwise dictates.