No structure shall be erected, altered or moved into the Town of Bristol except in conformity with all of the regulations pertaining to such structure and pertaining to the district within which such structure is located.

No structure shall be erected, altered or moved into the Town of Bristol without previously having been issued a building permit authorizing such erection, alteration or movement.

No building permit shall be issued for structures other than one- or two-family dwellings, their customary accessory structures and common farm-related structures, such as barns, sheds, fences and silos, in order to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the Town of Bristol, unless a site plan has been submitted to the Planning Board at the next regular Planning Board meeting following receipt by the Code Enforcement Officer of such a plan. The Planning Board shall determine whether or not the site plan is in compliance with all requirements of this chapter and shall approve, modify and approve or disapprove such site plan within the time limit as provided in the site plan review and approval provisions of the Town of Bristol.[1]

Refer to Design Criteria and Construction Specifications for Land Development of the Town of Bristol.[1] Driveways must be located at least 10 feet from any existing property line. Location of driveways must have the approval of the highway department having jurisdiction.

Except as hereinafter provided, no building shall hereafter be erected or altered to exceed the height (35 feet), to be of lesser size, to accommodate or house a greater number of families (two), to occupy a greater percentage of lot area (5%), or to have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, or side yards than is specified herein for the use district in which such building is located.

No yard or lot in existence at the time of passage of this chapter shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein.

Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the renovation or repair of nonstructural members or the maintenance of a structure made necessary by ordinary wear and tear.

Nothing in this chapter shall nullify any duly issued building permit issued prior to the effective date of this chapter, provided that work is commenced and diligently prosecuted. The property must be otherwise in full compliance with this chapter and all NYS Building Codes and Fire Prevention.

Upon approval, all permits and applications are binding for a period of one year. In the event substantial work has not been undertaken within one year, it must be reapproved by the respective board/person granting the permit or application. Substantial work shall include, but not be limited to, final design or seeking other or additional job approvals or grants, provided such actions are timely undertaken and diligently pursued.

Swimming pools shall be permitted in all districts, in the side or rear yards only, on lots with residential structures, but shall not be located closer than 25 feet to the side and rear lot lines.