A. 
All new land use activities within the Town shall require site plan review and approval before being undertaken, except the following:
(1) 
Construction or alteration of one- or two-family dwellings and ordinary accessory structures and related land use activities.
(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) 
Exterior alterations or additions to existing structures which would not increase the square footage of the existing structure by more than 25% and having a cost value of less than $25,000.
(5) 
Harvesting more than 50% of the trees on any parcel of land of more than five acres.
(6) 
Signs. Signs under 15 square feet in total for all signs on property.
(7) 
The sale of agricultural produce and temporary structures related to the sale of agricultural produce.
(8) 
Land use activity that occurs in the course of normal agriculture or timbering operations as pursuant to § 308 of the Agriculture and Markets Law (sound farming practices) and Section 305-a of the Agriculture and Markets Law (compliance with agricultural data statements in agricultural districts).
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. 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 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. A voluntary unofficial review of the plans by the Barton Planning Board is recommended, with no fee required.
This chapter in no way affects the provisions or requirements of any other federal, state or local law or regulations. Where this chapter is in conflict with any other such law or regulation, the more restrictive shall apply. The Planning Board shall comply with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) in conjunction with the site review process set forth in this chapter.
A. 
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
LAND USE ACTIVITY
Any construction 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 or mineral deposits.
PARKING SPACE
An area nine feet by 20 feet minimum.
STREAMBANK
The high water mark of any permanent stream or river.
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, towers and any fixtures, additions arid 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.
USE
The specific type of business or activity.
B. 
Any term used in this chapter which is not defined herein above shall carry its customary meaning unless the context otherwise dictates.