The zoning districts established by this chapter
shall be as follows:
A. R — Single-Family Residential. The Single-Family
Residential District is intended primarily for low-density, single-family
residential development in the form of detached dwellings. The purpose
is to create a safe haven for people to live and conduct their domestic
activities. A degree of privacy is expected, especially in the house
and the rear yards.
B. RMU — Residential Mixed-Use. The intent of the
Residential Mixed-Use District is to accommodate limited commercial
uses in a residential neighborhood setting. This district represents
a compact and cohesive mixed-use model. Development is intended to
reinforce historic development patterns and to be pedestrian-oriented
with buildings facing to the sidewalk with a strong emphasis on creating
a safe and inviting streetscape. Buildings should be designed to provide
visual interest and create enjoyable, human-scale spaces.
C. CMU — Commercial Mixed-Use. The Commercial Mixed-Use
District is the cultural and commercial hub of the community and is
intended to provide for a diverse and vibrant mixture of commercial
and residential development. This district is intended to maximize
the economic development potential by encouraging infill, reuse and
expansion, and by protecting and enhancing a mixture of uses compatible
with the surrounding residential and commercial neighborhoods. Residential
uses are encouraged on upper floors. Active uses are encouraged at
street level in order to provide an interesting streetscape for pedestrians.
Buildings should face the sidewalks and maintain a sense of scale
so that they provide visual interest and create safe, inviting and
enjoyable pedestrian spaces. Parking is intended to be available behind,
within, or to the side of structures.
D. CR — Commercial Resort. The Commercial Resort
District is intended to preserve areas within the Village for a full
range of commercial businesses that support the local economy. The
district is intended to maximize the economic development potential
by encouraging infill, reuse and expansion of resort-related businesses.
Development is intended to promote an attractive appearance and to
be compatible with adjacent residential and commercial uses.
E. Canada Street Maximum Height Overlay District. The
Canada Street Maximum Height Overlay District is intended to promote
infill development along the main thoroughfare through the Village
by allowing increased height while preserving viewsheds to Lake George.
[Amended 7-22-2013 by L.L. No. 4-2013]
[Amended 7-22-2013 by L.L. No. 4-2013; 2-9-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015]
The boundaries of the zoning districts are hereby
established on the map entitled "Village of Lake George Zoning Map."
The following properties designated by current tax map numbers of
264.06-2-12, 264.06-2-13, 264.06-2-14, and 264.06-2-15 are changed
from Single-Family Residential to Residential Mixed-Use Zone. Unofficial
photoreductions of these maps are appended to this chapter for reference
purposes only.
[Added 2-9-2015 by L.L.
No. 1-2015]
A. This Local
Law No. 1-2015 shall take effect upon filing in the office of the
New York State Secretary of State or as provided in § 27
of the Municipal Home Rule Law.