It is hereby found and declared that the unmanaged
use, alteration of topography, excessive filling, channel encroachment
or other act affect the natural discharge of water through floodplains
and constitute a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants
of the Village of Canastota and to the economic vitality of the community.
The purpose of the Floodway Zone is to protect the health, safety
and welfare of the inhabitants of the Village from hazards due to
periodic flooding. This protection shall include the protection of
persons and property, the preservation of water quality and the minimizing
of expenditures for relief, insurance and flood-control projects.
The following uses are permitted as of right:
A. General farming, including but not limited to the
growing of trees, vegetables, fruits, hay, grains and similar food
and fiber crops, pasture and grazing.
B. To the extent not otherwise prohibited by this chapter,
animal husbandry, including the breeding and raising of cattle, sheep,
horses, goats, pigs and rabbits.
C. Sale of agricultural products grown, raised or produced
on the premises.
G. Open recreation uses such as parks, playgrounds, riding
stables, golf courses, swimming clubs, driving ranges and tennis clubs.
H. Wildlife, game and forest preserve.
J. Lawn, garden and play area.
K. Historic, scientific and scenic area preservation.
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted when authorized in accordance with Article
XVI and after meeting the special provisions of this zone as contained in §§
230-57 and
230-58:
A. Building associated with the permitted use.
D. Circus, carnival and similar transient amusement enterprise.
E. Street, bridge, utility transmission line and pipeline.
F. Open storage uses such as parking area, auto machinery
and material storage, except that items that are buoyant, flammable,
explosive or could be injurious to human, animal or plant life in
time of flooding are prohibited.
G. Excavation and removal of sand, gravel, stone, loam,
dirt or other earth products.
I. Other uses of a similar nature as may be determined
by the Board of Appeals.