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Town of Chester, NY
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2024-07-24
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Abandonment
§ 47-8 — Preparation of environmental impact statement.
63-1{1} — LITTER
§ 63-2 — Littering prohibited generally; receptacles.
§ 63-12 — Remedies deemed cumulative.
§ 77-17 — Connection to public sewers required when available.
§ 89-5 — Special permitted use application and other requirements.
§ 89-27 — Removal of wireless telecommunications facilities.
§ 92-20 — Authority to remove vehicles.
98-2B{34} — DUMP
§ 98-16 — Swimming pools.
§ 98-25 — Cluster developments.
§ 98-40 — Solar energy systems.
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Accessory buildings and structures
52-4B{37} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
§ 83-27.4 — Development areas; permitted uses; bulk requirements; special conditions.
§ 89-5 — Special permitted use application and other requirements.
§ 89-12 — Lot size and setbacks.
98-2B{1} — ACCESSORY BUILDING, STRUCTURE OR USE
§ 98-9 — Exceptions to district regulations.
§ 98-11 — Accessory buildings.
§ 98-16 — Swimming pools.
§ 98-25 — Cluster developments.
§ 98-29 — Special requirements for specific uses.
§ 98-40 — Solar energy systems.
98-42{3} — GROSS RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA
98-42{5} — OUT-OF-SCALE
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Accessory uses
§ 83-27.4 — Development areas; permitted uses; bulk requirements; special conditions.
98-2B{9} — AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP
98-2B{63} — LOT
98-2B{107} — SIGN, BILLBOARD
§ 98-19 — Buffer strips and landscaping.
§ 98-27 — FP Floodplain and Ponding Area Environmental Subdistrict.
§ 98-29 — Special requirements for specific uses.
§ 98-40 — Solar energy systems.
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Adult entertainment
98-2B{3} — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CABARET
§ 98-29 — Special requirements for specific uses.
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Adult uses
§ 98-29 — Special requirements for specific uses.
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Advertising
§ 5A-5 — Powers and duties.
§ 7-7 — Gifts.
§ 63-10 — Removal of signs and posters.
66-4{3} — COMMERCIAL PURPOSE
§ 69-3 — Regulation of outdoor lighting.
§ 69-4 — Effective date and grandfathering of nonconforming luminaires.
71-3{7} — SOLICITING
§ 71-5 — Solicitation prohibited.
§ 73-8 — Denial, restrictions, and expiration of permit.
§ 83-9 — Approval of minor subdivision.
§ 83-10 — Preliminary plat for major subdivisions.
§ 83-11 — Final plat for major subdivision.
98-2B{105} — SIGN
98-2B{107} — SIGN, BILLBOARD
§ 98-8 — Nonconforming buildings, structures and uses.
§ 98-21 — Signs.
§ 98-28.1 — Short-term rentals.
§ 98-29 — Special requirements for specific uses.
§ 98-30 — Site plan approval.
§ 98-38 — Procedure.
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Affirmative action
§ 7-5 — Standards of conduct (conflicts of interest; restricted activities).
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Affordable housing
§ 98-29 — Special requirements for specific uses.
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Agricultural districts
§ 83-10 — Preliminary plat for major subdivisions.
§ 98-30 — Site plan approval.
§ 98-39 — Amendment procedure.
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Air conditioning
77-3B{7} — COOLING WATER
§ 98-29 — Special requirements for specific uses.
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Air pollution
78-2{1} — SLUDGE
§ 98-17 — Prohibited uses.
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Alarm systems
Ch 34 — Alarms, False
§ 34-1 — Reporting and recording of false alarms.
§ 34-2 — False alarms prohibited.
§ 34-3 — Penalties for offenses.
§ 34-4 — Failure to remit fine.
§ 34-5 — Judicial injunction to abate repeated false alarms.
34-6{1} — FALSE ALARM
34-6{2} — PERIOD
§ 50-7 — Certificates of occupancy and certificates of compliance.
§ 66-5 — Prohibited acts.
Ch 68 — Numbering of Buildings and Lots
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Alcoholic beverages
§ 1-2 — Distribution of local laws and ordinances; Derivation Table.
Ch 33 — Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, Smoking, Vaping and Electronic Cigarettes
§ 33-1 — Legislative findings.
§ 33-2 — Transportation of alcoholic beverages in open containers prohibited.
§ 36-8 — Restrictions upon conduct of games.
98-2B{3} — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CABARET
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Aluminum
§ 98-28 — Architectural Review Board.
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Amusements
41-2{6} — PUBLIC PLACE
50-2{1} — ASSEMBLY AREA
98-2B{86} — PLACE OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
§ 98-17 — Prohibited uses.
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Anchoring
52-4B{12} — ELEVATED BUILDING
§ 52-13 — Duties and responsibilities of local administrator.
§ 52-15 — Standards for all structures.
§ 52-18 — Manufactured homes and recreational vehicles.
89-3{12} — FREESTANDING TOWER
98-2B{49} — GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
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Animals
§ 42-5.4 — Penalties for offenses.
§ 42-6 — Legislative purpose.
42-7{1} — ADOPT
42-7{2} — ANIMAL/DOG CONTROL OFFICER
42-7{6} — GEESE DOG
§ 42-8 — Dog licensing requirements and procedures.
54-3{12} — POLLUTION
66-4{14} — NOISE DISTURBANCE
66-4{21} — SOUND SOURCE
66-4{23} — UNREASONABLE NOISE
§ 66-5 — Prohibited acts.
§ 66-6 — Exemptions.
73-3{2} — BUILDING
§ 77-35 — Prohibited discharges.
§ 77-39 — Certain establishments to have interceptors; performance of traps.
§ 78A-23 — Prohibition against activities contaminating stormwater; discharge prohibitions.
98-2B{13} — BUILDING
98-2B{33} — DOMESTIC ANIMAL
98-2B{52} — HOME OCCUPATION
98-2B{109} — SIGN, DIGITAL
98-2B{112} — SLAUGHTERHOUSE
§ 98-21 — Signs.
§ 98-22 — Off-street parking and loading facilities.
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Antennas
89-3{2} — ANTENNA
89-3{6} — COLLOCATION
89-3{13} — HEIGHT
89-3{25} — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY or TOWER or SITE or PERSONAL WIRELESS FACILITY (or any functionally equivalent service or technology that may be developed in the future)
§ 89-5 — Special permitted use application and other requirements.
§ 89-7 — Shared use of towers.
§ 89-8 — Height of wireless telecommunications facilities.
§ 89-10 — Security of facilities.
§ 98-29 — Special requirements for specific uses.
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Apartments
66-4{18} — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 77-54 — Basis for charges.
§ 83-19 — Street layout.
§ 83-20 — Street design.
§ 83-23 — Drainage improvements and stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).
98-2B{74} — MIXED USE
§ 98-9 — Exceptions to district regulations.
§ 98-19 — Buffer strips and landscaping.
§ 98-21 — Signs.
§ 98-23 — Minimum habitable dwelling space.
§ 98-29 — Special requirements for specific uses.
§ 98-30 — Site plan approval.
§ A101-15 — Catch basins and curb inlets.
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Appeals
§ 5-1 — Purpose; statutory authority.
§ 5-5 — Procedure for action.
§ 5-7 — Applicability.
§ 16-10 — Request for defense by employee.
§ 16-25 — Appeals.
§ 22-5 — Requests for access.
§ 22-7 — Denial of access; appeals.
§ 22-9 — Public notice.
§ 34-4 — Failure to remit fine.
§ 47-6 — Designation of lead agency.
§ 48-1 — Referral of application to consultant; establishment of comprehensive fee schedule.
§ 48-3 — Reimbursement of costs and expenses; escrow account; vouchers.
§ 48-5 — Appeals.
§ 50-16 — Program review and report.
52-4B{1} — APPEAL
§ 52-20 — Appeals Board.
54-3{4} — BOARD
§ 54-16 — Review and appeal.
71-3{1} — APPEALS OFFICER
§ 71-5 — Solicitation prohibited.
§ 71-11 — Appeals.
§ 78A-15 — Enforcement; penalties for offenses.
§ 78A-30 — Appeal of notice of violation.
§ 78A-31 — Corrective measures after appeal.
§ 83-14 — Public streets and recreation areas.
§ 87-6 — Duplicate receipts, searches, adjustments and lists.
§ 98-2 — Definitions and word usage.
§ 98-5 — District boundaries.
§ 98-8 — Nonconforming buildings, structures and uses.
§ 98-13 — Stormwater runoff.
§ 98-16 — Swimming pools.
§ 98-28.1 — Short-term rentals.
§ 98-33 — Certificate of occupancy and/or compliance.
§ 98-34 — Building Inspector.
Ch 98 Art VII — Zoning Board of Appeals
§ 98-36 — Establishment and membership.
§ 98-37 — Powers and duties.
§ 98-38 — Procedure.
§ 98-43 — Maximum floor area ratio.
§ 98-45 — Procedures for floor area ratio review of houses.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Appeals board
§ 52-20 — Appeals Board.
54-3{4} — BOARD
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Appearance tickets
§ 1-2 — Distribution of local laws and ordinances; Derivation Table.
Ch 4 — Appearance Tickets
§ 4-1 — Purpose.
§ 4-2 — Designation of officials authorized to issue appearance tickets.
§ 4-3 — Manner of service.
§ 41-7 — Enforcement proceedings.
§ 41-8 — Penalties for offenses.
§ 42-5.3 — Issuance of appearance tickets.
§ 50-17 — Violations; penalties for offenses.
§ 66-8 — Penalties for offenses.
§ 71-13 — Enforcement.
§ 98-28.1 — Short-term rentals.
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Appointments
§ 1-5 — Enactments saved from repeal; matters not affected.
§ 5-2 — Minimum attendance requirements.
§ 5-7 — Applicability.
§ 5A-3 — Membership.
§ 5A-4 — Officers; rules of procedure; records.
7-4{2} — APPOINTED OFFICIAL
7-4{9} — ETHICS BOARD
7-4{16} — PUBLIC OFFICE
7-4{17} — PUBLIC OFFICIAL
§ 7-5 — Standards of conduct (conflicts of interest; restricted activities).
§ 7-9 — Political activity.
§ 7-10 — Board of Ethics.
§ 7-12 — Violations and penalties.
§ 16-4 — Office to be appointive; statutory authority.
§ 16-5 — Term of office.
§ 16-6 — Qualifications.
16-8{1} — EMPLOYEE
§ 16-17 — Authorization to appoint; work hours; powers and duties.
§ 16-18 — Remuneration.
§ 16-19 — Term of appointment.
38-3{2} — BUILDING INSPECTOR
42-7{2} — ANIMAL/DOG CONTROL OFFICER
§ 45-1 — Inspectors.
§ 45-4 — Duties of inspectors; certificate of compliance.
50-2{5} — CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
50-2{12} — INSPECTOR
§ 50-3 — Code Enforcement Officer and inspectors.
52-4B{26} — LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR
§ 52-10 — Designation of local administrator.
§ 54-10 — General powers of Town Board.
§ 73-9 — Modification or rescission of permit.
§ 83-14 — Public streets and recreation areas.
§ 95-2 — Water Inspector.
§ 95-3 — Meter Reader.
§ 98-34 — Building Inspector.
§ 98-36 — Establishment and membership.
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Area yard and bulk regulations
98-2B{1} — ACCESSORY BUILDING, STRUCTURE OR USE
§ 98-9 — Exceptions to district regulations.
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Ashes
54-3{6} — FRESHWATER WETLANDS
77-3B{11} — OTHER WASTES
§ 77-35 — Prohibited discharges.
§ 83-20 — Street design.
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Assessments
§ 1-5 — Enactments saved from repeal; matters not affected.
§ 5A-5 — Powers and duties.
§ 6-3 — Credit card agreements; payment of obligations by credit card.
§ 16-4 — Office to be appointive; statutory authority.
§ 16-6 — Qualifications.
§ 38-6 — Contents of notice.
§ 38-10 — Assessment of expenses.
§ 38-11 — Emergency cases.
§ 42-5.4 — Penalties for offenses.
47-4A{1} — EAF
§ 47-7 — Environmental assessment form; determination of significance.
§ 48-4 — Professional fees for zoning amendments, rezoning, inspections, improvement districts, dedications and agreements; unpaid fees.
§ 50-15 — Recordkeeping.
§ 50-17 — Violations; penalties for offenses.
§ 52-12 — Application for permit.
§ 54-14 — Penalties for offenses.
§ 77-61 — Payment of charges.
§ 77-62 — Unpaid sewer charges to be a lien.
§ 78A-15 — Enforcement; penalties for offenses.
§ 78A-29 — Enforcement; penalties for offenses.
§ 83-6 — Compliance with applicable laws and regulations required.
§ 83-9 — Approval of minor subdivision.
§ 83-11 — Final plat for major subdivision.
§ 83-24 — Parks, open spaces and natural features.
§ 83-27.4 — Development areas; permitted uses; bulk requirements; special conditions.
§ 87-0.2 — Senior citizen property tax exemption levels.
§ 87-0.3 — Late filing of application.
§ 87-0.4 — Late filing for good cause.
Ch 87 Art II — Notice of Changes in Assessment Calendar
§ 87-1 — Purpose.
§ 87-2 — Enclosure with tax bill authorized.
§ 87-4 — Benefit assessment or special ad valorem levy; statutory authority.
§ 87-5 — When effective; applicability.
§ 87-7 — Purpose and intent.
Ch 87 Art VII — Hearing of Assessment Complaints
§ 87-11 — Meeting date of Board of Assessment Review.
§ 87-14 — Exemption amount.
89-3{9} — EAF
§ 89-5 — Special permitted use application and other requirements.
§ 95A-4 — Inspection; removal by Town.
§ 98-13 — Stormwater runoff.
§ 98-25 — Cluster developments.
§ 98-26 — Ridge Preservation Overlay District.
§ 98-30 — Site plan approval.
§ 98-40 — Solar energy systems.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Assessor
§ 1-2 — Distribution of local laws and ordinances; Derivation Table.
Ch 16 Art II — Assessors
§ 16-4 — Office to be appointive; statutory authority.
§ 16-5 — Term of office.
§ 16-6 — Qualifications.
§ 83-13 — Filing of approved subdivision plat.
§ 87-0.2 — Senior citizen property tax exemption levels.
§ 87-0.3 — Late filing of application.
§ 87-0.4 — Late filing for good cause.
§ 87-2 — Enclosure with tax bill authorized.
§ 87-6 — Duplicate receipts, searches, adjustments and lists.
Ch 87 Art V — Veterans Tax Exemptions
§ 87-9 — Exemption granted.
§ 87-11 — Meeting date of Board of Assessment Review.
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Attorney fees
§ 89-24 — Indemnification.
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Attorney's fees
§ 16-9 — Town to provide for defense of employees in certain actions.