Canton City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
Title and Purpose
§ 325-1 Title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Village of Canton Zoning Law."
§ 325-2 Authority.
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Canton (Village Board) is authorized to enact this chapter by the authority and power granted by Village Law § 7-700 and Municipal Home Rule Law Article 2, § 10, of the State of New York (NYS).
§ 325-3 Applicability.
A.
This chapter applies to all buildings, structures, lands and uses over which the Village has jurisdiction. Where this chapter is more restrictive than other local, state and federal laws, regulations or ordinances, the provisions of this chapter shall supersede.
B.
Except as hereinafter provided, no new building or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or part thereof shall be erected, moved or altered, unless in conformity with this chapter and the Uniform Building and Fire Prevention Code.
§ 325-4 Purpose and intent.
A.
The Village of Canton Zoning Law is intended to guide growth, preservation, adaptive reuse and redevelopment in a manner that implements the vision and goals of the Canton Comprehensive Plan and other adopted planning and development initiatives. The guiding principles of this chapter are:
(1)
Strengthening Canton's proud identity as the hub of St. Lawrence County by enhancing waterfront resources while supporting downtown reinvestment; ensuring that Canton's accessible downtown promotes a vibrant, active community for residents and visitors of all ages and income levels; building on opportunities for recreation, agriculture, heritage-based tourism, the arts and Canton's educational institutions.
(2)
Expanding opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship by supporting local businesses and innovation; leveraging Canton's central location in St. Lawrence County to create a cultural and economic center by providing quality infrastructure and technology, expanding existing businesses and enhancing housing options to attract active community members and skilled employees.
(3)
Enhancing environmental, fiscal and economic resiliency through sound, deliberate and efficient sustainable practices; supporting local government efficiency and the application of smart growth techniques to achieve long-term community resilience.
(4)
Supporting a transportation system that is consistent with the Village Complete Streets Policy of providing a system that is safe, convenient and accessible to people of all ages and abilities, with walkable downtowns, diverse transit options and bicycle-friendly streets.
§ 325-5 Delegation of authority.
Whenever a provision of this chapter refers to the Code Enforcement Officer, Village Attorney, Director of Economic Development or Planning, or any other officer of a department of the Village, the provision shall be construed to authorize such official to designate, delegate and authorize other persons to undertake and to provide for the enforcement and administration of such functions.