Ballston Town City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
Hamlet Residential District Regulations
§ 138-8 Uses permitted.
All uses permitted and all uses requiring a special use permit are listed on the Table of Uses, Area, Frontage and Setback Requirements for the Hamlet Residential District located at the end of this chapter (Attachment 2).[1]
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Editor's Note: Said table is included as an attachment to this chapter.
§ 138-9 Area requirements.
All area requirements for each use are so indicated on the Table of Uses, Area, Frontage and Setback Requirements for the Hamlet Residential District located at the end of this chapter (Attachment 2).[1]
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Editor's Note: Said table is included as an attachment to this chapter.
§ 138-10 Purpose and intent.
The Hamlet Residential District is identified as focused growth areas traditionally having higher density of development in comparison to the less densely developed Rural District. Here, open space is in the form of neighborhood parks or playgrounds, trails, and walkways and development is desired to be in a pattern that promotes pedestrian friendliness and the traditional neighborhood feel. Higher density is allowed with the expectation that more amenities, including sidewalks, will be required in order to enhance or create walkable, traditional-type neighborhoods that respect historic character and development patterns. The Hamlet Residential District is identified as a location in the Comprehensive Plan as suitable for focusing future growth and water/sewer infrastructure.
§ 138-11 Hamlet development standards.
A.
For all minor and major subdivisions proposed in the Hamlet Residential District, the standards set forth in § 104-15, Subdivision of Land, Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) standards, of the Ballston Town Code shall apply. Traditional Neighborhood Design emphasizes hamlet-scale design methods and is established to promote historic character, traditional development patterns, and walkability.
B.
Individual lot development not part of a subdivision shall incorporate the design standards set forth in § 104-15D of the Ballston Town Code.
C.
Density bonuses pursuant to Article XXXIV shall be allowed to be applied in the Hamlet Residential District.
D.
All residential and nonresidential development within the Hamlet Residential District shall require construction of a sidewalk that meets ADA requirements and shall have a maximum side-slope gradient of 2%. Sidewalks shall be placed outside of the designated right-of-way. Whenever sidewalks are required by the Planning Board, a performance bond, escrow or other surety shall be established to ensure full installation of those sidewalks as required.
E.
The Planning Board shall evaluate traffic generation volumes and patterns for all proposed special uses, major subdivisions, and uses requiring site plan review in the Hamlet Residential District. Where proposed traffic volumes dictate, traffic calming methods shall be included in the design for all nonresidential uses and major subdivisions when new roads are proposed.
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Vertical deflections, horizontal shifts, and roadway narrowings shall be used in new roadway design to slow traffic and enhance the street environment for pedestrians. Vertical deflections change the height of the roadway that typically forces a motorist to slow down to maintain an acceptable level of comfort and includes but is not limited to speed humps and raised crosswalks. Horizontal deflections hinder the ability of motorists to drive in a straight path and thus reduces speed. These include, but are not limited to, chicane, realigned intersections, lateral shifts, and mini-roundabouts. Roadway narrowings also slow vehicle speeds and include, but are not limited to, corner extension/bulb-outs, chokers, median islands, and on-street parking.