Canton City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VIII
Supplemental Site Development Standards
§ 325-50 Building foundation required.
All dwellings must have a continuous, permanent masonry foundation, unpierced except for required ventilation and access installed under the home. The foundation shall be aesthetically compatible with the building.
§ 325-51 Design standards for single- and two-family residential development.
A.
Applicability. The standards of this section shall apply to the construction of new single- and two-family residential structures.
B.
Orientation and entrance.
(1)
Primary building entrances shall be oriented toward the primary public street or right-of-way with respect to architecture and detailing.
(2)
The first-floor primary facade shall include a minimum of one architectural feature, such as a covered entrance, raised porch, bay window or similar feature.
C.
Architecture.
(1)
All facades shall include a combination of windows and doors.
(2)
Primary facades shall have a minimum window coverage of 20%. On a corner lot, both sides facing a street shall be considered primary facades.
(3)
Windows shall be transparent, i.e., not heavily tinted, except that stained glass windows are permitted.
(4)
Buildings fronting more than one street shall have facades consisting of the same materials.
§ 325-52 Design standards for new mixed-use, multifamily and all nonresidential development.
A.
Purpose. The intent of the following guidelines and standards is to ensure that building renovation and new construction preserve and reinforce the architectural character of the Village. The architecture of new development shall consider the scale, massing and rooflines that fit comfortably within the Village context.
B.
Applicability.
(1)
Exemptions. Single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings and agricultural uses shall be exempt from the standards of this section, although adherance is encouraged for all development.
(2)
The building design standards of this section apply to all new construction, additions and alterations requiring site plan review.
(3)
Relationship to construction and renovation within the Village Historic District Overlay (HDO) and other historic buildings. Where a guideline and standard in this section conflicts with other standards in this chapter or other chapters of the Village Code related to protecting an historic district or historic structure, all standards and guidelines specific to a historic property or property located in the HDO shall apply.
C.
Building orientation, entrances and front yards.
(1)
Buildings shall be parallel to the street frontage property line.
(2)
The front facade of buildings shall be oriented toward the public right-of-way with a main public entrance in the front facade.
(3)
The primary entrance on a site should have clearly defined entrance featuring elements such as, but not limited to: outdoor patios; raised cornice parapets over the door; recesses/projections; peaked roof forms; arcades, canopies or porticoes; arches, display windows; architectural details such as tile work and moldings that are integrated into the building structure and design.
(4)
The area between the street and the building shall be dedicated to greenspace or pedestrian facilities, not vehicular areas. This may include, but not be limited to, lawn, landscape plantings, planters, pedestrian facilities, outdoor seating or similar public space.
D.
Building scale and massing.
(1)
Context.
(a)
"Building scale" refers to the size of a building in relation to its immediate context in relation to surrounding buildings and is determined by the dimensions of its primary facades, including building height, building length, lot coverage and disposition of the building on its site. Individual architectural features/elements, including doors, windows, porches and roof forms, all contribute to the perception of a building's scale. Scale is one of the most important features determining whether a building is compatible with its setting.
(b)
"Building massing" refers to the dimensions and arrangement of a building's overall form, including the composition of the facade, the regularity or complexity of its overall shape, vertical and horizontal setbacks, the type and design of its various roof forms.
(2)
A stark contrast of scale between new and existing buildings disrupts the visual harmony of the street and neighborhood and should be avoided if possible. The use of upper story step-backs shall be used to soften such contrast when unavoidable.
(3)
New construction should follow the general massing of surrounding buildings and, where buildings of varying mass exist, new variations should not be introduced.
(4)
The scale of larger buildings should be further reduced by breaking building massing into the appearance of several smaller, connected building forms with distinct roof lines, varying building heights and variation in building materials.
(5)
Building design and features should be used to divide larger building masses with vertical or horizontal divisions, facade transitions and changes in materials and textures to reinforce changes in the building form and to avoid monotony.
(6)
For larger structures, the length of any facade shall generally not exceed 50 feet maximum (horizontal dimension). Shop fronts may be broken down even further; 30 feet or less is preferred.
 Figure 1: Example of a facade break-up through architectural treatments. |
E.
Facade composition.
(1)
Any new infill development, addition or alteration should retain the established architectural rhythm of building openings of the block on which it is located. This may be achieved by maintaining the horizontal rhythm of the block by using a similar alignment of windows, floor spacing, cornices and awnings, as well as other elements.
 Figure 2: Visually differentiate the top, middle and base floors and use a similar alignment to adjacent buildings. |
(2)
Any facade that faces a public or private parking area, public alley or other right-of-way, or is visible from a street, shall utilize the same materials, building design and architectural character of the primary facade.
(3)
Buildings with expansive blank exterior walls not punctuated by window and door openings, or horizontal decorative elements, are prohibited.
(4)
Facades should feature simple architectural detailing that places a visual emphasis at entries, windows, eaves, cornice and roofs.
(5)
Architectural treatments should be integral to the building's construction and not consist of surface-applied trim, graphics or paint.
(6)
Muted and traditional colors are generally preferred, with contrasting textures and tones used to add interest. Building colors should emphasize earth tones and colors common to traditional/natural building materials. Strong color may be used sparingly on trim, doors, shutters and other architectural accents.
F.
Windows and transparency.
(1)
Context. It is important to create transparent and inviting facades on the street level, visible to public spaces such as sidewalks, plazas, parks and parking lots. Transparency is most commonly created through the use of windows and transparent doors. Depending on the street-level use of a building, the expected level of transparency may be different for practical reasons.
(2)
Required transparency.
(a)
Transparency shall be a measure of percentage of window and glass door area from grade to the underside of the slab or the story above.
(b)
Ground floor (street level) requirements. Ground floor use can be differentiated from upper stories through a change in transparency. Commercial uses, such as retail, shall be more transparent than smaller office or residential uses. The following minimum transparency in the form of windows and doors is required for all ground-floor facades facing a public street.
[1]
Multifamily dwellings shall have a minimum ground floor transparency of 30%.
[2]
Retail ground floors shall have a minimum transparency of 60%.
[3]
Other nonresidential uses shall have a minimum transparency of 50%.
[4]
Maximum ground floor transparency shall be 80%.
[5]
Smoked, reflective or black glass in windows is prohibited on the ground floor facing a public street.
(c)
Upper stories.
[1]
Upper stories of facades facing a public street shall have a minimum transparency of 30%.
[2]
Proportions of these upper story openings should be evenly spaced with a clear relationship to ground floor elements.
[3]
Windows should be aligned both vertically and horizontally with other doorway and window openings on both upper and lower stories.
(3)
Windows should be recessed a minimum of two inches from the facade on all newly constructed buildings.
(4)
When repair or replacement of windows is required, replacement windows shall match the original window in style, configurations and size.
 Figure 3: Example of a preferred mixed-use building with first floor retail/service and upper floor office or residential. |
 Figure 4: Example of preferred conversion of a residential-style structure to first floor commercial maintaining original architectural features. |
 Figure 5: Example of a single-use retail or service establishment building design. |
G.
Storefronts.
(1)
Storefront design should be in keeping with the overall building design. Storefront elements such as display windows, entrances and signage provide clarity and lend interest to facades.
(2)
Street-level windowsills should be placed no higher than 30 inches above finished grade at the building line.
(3)
Clear, colorless glass shall be used for all display windows. Plexiglas or other replacement materials instead of glass shall not be used.
H.
Building materials.
(1)
Building facade materials for new construction on new buildings should complement adjacent facades to reinforce the surrounding context rather than attempt to stand out from it.
(2)
For rehabilitation or restoration projects, building materials and details should be retained and restored in like material and form. When it becomes necessary to introduce new features, they should be visually compatible with the existing features. If an earlier improvement to the original structure was not done in a way that respects the architectural integrity of the building, or does not maintain visual compatibility with adjacent structures, the incompatible improvement should be reversed and corrected when alterations/repairs to that component are undertaken.
(3)
For any new building, addition or alteration, the use of materials such as concrete clapboard siding, stone, brick, wood siding and trim, and slate are preferred.
(4)
Vinyl siding is prohibited in the Main Street (MS) Zoning District.
(5)
Synthetic stucco or exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are prohibited on the ground floor, except in the CC and TBL Zoning Districts.
(6)
Plain (unfinished) concrete masonry units are prohibited on the ground floor, except in the TBL Zoning District.
I.
Roofs.
(1)
Context. Roof form and shape play an important role in determining the character of a building and are a major contributor to the overall feel of different character and scale.
(2)
Roofs shall complement adjacent buildings through height, pitch, stepbacks or other design features.
(3)
Where flat roofs are used, they shall have a parapet.
(4)
Mansard-style roofs shall wrap around the roof of the whole building and shall not be an element used only on the front of buildings.
(5)
Rooftop mechanical apparatus, except solar arrays and green roof systems, shall be hidden or screened using a parapet or cornice.
J.
Canopies and awnings.
(1)
Canopies should be roofed with glass, metal or fabric wholly supported by brackets or cables attached to the building facade. Columns to support canopies are not permitted in the public right-of-way.
(2)
Internally lit awnings and canopies that emit light through the awning or canopy material are prohibited.
§ 325-53 Accessory refuse/garbage storage areas.
A.
Nonresidential or multifamily residential uses shall locate refuse/garbage storage receptacles in the side or rear yard and at least 10 feet from the property line.
§ 325-54 Landscaping and screening.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of these provisions is to:
(1)
Ensure that new site development is integrated as much as possible with the adjacent landscape and/or character of the Village by encouraging preservation of existing trees and other significant vegetation, utilizing natural landscaping and screening and other means to reduce visual and environmental impacts of development, and reducing soil erosion and increasing infiltration in permeable land areas essential to stormwater management.
(2)
Encourage plant and tree species that are climate resilient, indigenous or proven adaptable to the local climate and not invasive on native species.
(3)
Promote landscaped areas that include plant and tree types that address ecological function, reduce heat island effects and reduce soil erosion and increase infiltration in permeable land areas essential to stormwater management.
(4)
Encourage native and pollinator-friendly species in landscaping.
B.
General requirements.
(1)
All non-paved and non-built land areas of any site must consist of living vegetation such as grass, ornamental grass, ground cover, edible plants, shrubs, vines, annuals, perennials, native trees or non-native trees that can reproduce on their own, with the exception of the following areas:
(a)
Agricultural fields or planting areas seasonally tilled for cultivation.
(b)
Trails.
(c)
Natural creek beds, rock outcroppings or similar landscape features typically lacking in vegetation.
(d)
Recreational fields and facilities.
(e)
Rock or gravel, wood chips, bark or other non-living material typically used as a landscape ornament.
(f)
Water features.
(2)
The preservation of existing natural vegetation or stands of trees, particularly native species, may be used to meet all or part of the landscaping requirements and is encouraged.
(3)
Plant material listed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 575 as a prohibited invasive species shall not be used.
(4)
Native and pollinator-friendly species that contribute to the preservation and restoration of valuable ecosystems and wildlife habitats should be used to meet the required street tree, landscaping, vegetative screening and green infrastructure requirements of this chapter to the extent practicable. Upon evidence, the Planning Board may authorize alternative species or cultivars that meet the intended purpose, are not invasive or hazardous and are equally hardy and capable of withstanding the local climate.
(5)
The selection of landscaping materials shall be compatible to the climate (USDA Growing Zone), soil types, water availability and street salt application. To ensure survival and usefulness of new plant materials in the near future, the minimum size for trees and shrubs shall be as provided in Schedule C: Minimum Plant Size at Time of Planting.
Schedule C: Minimum Plant Size at Time of Planting | |
|---|---|
Plant Type | Minimum Size |
Large deciduous trees | 2" to 3" > caliper (diameter) |
Conifers | 6' to 8' height |
Small flowering trees | 1" > caliper (diameter) |
Large shrubs | 30" to 36" height |
Small shrubs | 18" to 24" height |
(6)
Tree planting area and spacing.
(a)
The selection of tree species shall be from an approved list provided by the Village.
(d)
Trees shall not interfere with overhead power lines.
(e)
Curbing and paving should be located no closer than the dripline of existing trees to remain, unless root bridges, structural soil or other measures are employed.
(7)
Mulch shall be natural or nontoxic material.
C.
Site plan requirements.
(1)
All development requiring site plan review shall include a landscaping plan as part of that review process.
(2)
Landscaping and screening plans may be required to be prepared and stamped by a licensed landscape architect or engineer at the discretion of the Planning Board.
(3)
All retaining walls four feet in height or greater, measured from finished grade of the lowest side of the wall, shall require a set of stamped plans and specifications by a licensed engineer or landscape architect as required by the Uniform Code.
(4)
Unless otherwise stipulated as part of a site plan approval by the Planning Board, landscaping required pursuant to an approved site plan shall be installed or a performance bond or other form of security may be required pursuant to § 325-9 prior to temporary occupancy and installed before the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy.
(5)
The following elements shall be included on the landscape plan as part of the site plan application presented for site plan review:
(a)
Existing vegetation. Graphic depiction of existing vegetation "to remain" and "to be removed." Distinctive, e.g., native, species and colonies of vegetation shall be identified. Species and caliper size shall be provided for all existing trees to be removed that are six inches in diameter and greater as measured four feet from the ground at the base of the tree.
(b)
Proposed plantings. Graphic illustration of the mature tree canopy size and diameter/spread of shrubs and shrub/herbaceous plant massings. A plant schedule shall list the common name, size and quantity.
D.
Perimeter screening and buffering.
(1)
Applicability. The following land use development must provide screening and buffering on the perimeter of the site:
(a)
All nonresidential uses in the TBL, CC and GMU Zoning Districts must provide perimeter screening and buffering along site boundaries that abut lots zoned R-SF and R-MF and residential lots in the GMU District.
(2)
Requirements.
(a)
For all required landscape screening and buffering, the plant choice, required mature height and width and placement of such buffers and screening shall be based upon the site topography, distance from street intersections, buildings and uses, and other existing conditions and proposed improvements.
(b)
The planting of coniferous evergreen trees at the corners of curb cuts and streets is prohibited unless stepped back to meet the requirements of § 325-17J, Visibility at intersections, as they may impede the line of sight of drivers who are exiting the property.
(c)
Each planting area shall be a minimum of five feet in width.
(d)
A screen of at least four feet in height at the time of planting, that results in a screening of at least six feet when fully mature and creates a noise- and sight-obscuring buffer that is any one or a combination of the following methods:
(e)
Breaks in perimeter landscaping for pedestrian access may be required as determined by the Planning Board during site plan review.
E.
Surface parking lot screening.
(1)
Applicability. The requirements in this subsection apply to all surface parking lots of 10 spaces or more located adjacent to a public right-of-way or visible to the public right-of-way from up to 50 feet, except for those land uses requiring perimeter screening as specified in Subsection D of this section.
(2)
Requirements.
(a)
A landscape strip, as described below and illustrated in Figure 7, shall be provided on the property between the parking lot or access drive and a public right-of-way. The landscaped strip may not include any paved area, except pedestrian sidewalks or trails that cross the landscaped strip. Shrubs must be maintained at a maximum height of 36 inches and comply with the requirements of § 325-17J, Visibility at intersections.
(b)
Any of the following landscaped strip treatments may be used singularly or in combination:
[1]
A minimum six-feet-wide landscape strip between the right-of-way and the parking lot, to be planted with a minimum of one understory tree and eight shrubs per 25 linear feet of frontage, excluding driveway openings.
[2]
A minimum four-feet-wide landscape strip between the right-of-way line and the parking lot, with a minimum three-feet-high brick, stone, finished concrete wall or decorative metal fencing to screen the parking lot. The wall shall be located adjacent to but entirely outside the four-foot landscaped strip. Plant with a minimum of one understory tree per 40 linear feet of frontage, excluding driveway openings.
[3]
A berm, the top of which is at least 2 1/2 feet higher than the elevation of the adjacent parking lot pavement. Plant with a minimum of one understory tree and five shrubs per 25 linear feet of frontage, excluding driveway openings.
F.
Parking area landscaping. For parking areas with 20 or more parking spaces the following standards shall apply (see Figure 7 for example illustration):
(1)
A minimum of 10% of the total surface area of all parking spaces, drive aisles and interior landscape must be planted with landscaping. Parking lot perimeter landscaping required by Subsection E above is not counted toward the minimum interior landscape requirement.
(2)
Shade shall be provided for at least 20% of the paved parking area using the following standard:
G.
Maintenance.
(1)
Any plant material used in the landscaping project shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition. The property owner bears the responsibility for maintenance of required landscaping. The Village has the authority to order that dying or dead landscaping be replaced by the current landowner or developer. The Village will work with a property owner to establish a realistic replanting plan when landscaping required by this section is lost due to situations beyond the control of the property owner or other related circumstances.
(2)
Planters and planter box furnishings that become in disrepair shall be repaired or replaced with planters of similar size and appearance.
(3)
If requested, the applicant shall submit a maintenance agreement describing methods of compliance with the requirements of this section, which shall be approved as part of site plan review. Adherence to such maintenance agreement shall be a condition of site plan approval.
(4)
Action upon noncompliance. Failure, neglect or refusal of the owner to perform the required maintenance action shall be taken in accordance with the enforcement provisions of this chapter.
H.
Alternative landscaping plan. Alternative landscaping plans may be proposed where strict application of the requirements in this section would prohibit reasonable development of a property. The Planning Board may consider the topography, shape, size or other natural features of the property or design features of the development when considering the suitability of a proposed alternative landscaping plan. Examples of situations where alternative landscaping plans are more likely to receive favorable consideration are mixed-use buildings and developments that qualify for reduced parking under § 325-55, Motor vehicle off-street parking. Another technique that can be used in alternative landscaping plans is the enhancement of landscaping in a nearby area to soften the overall effect of the development, such as improvement of a nearby existing public right-of-way or space.
 Figure 6: Shared access reduces curb cuts. Parking is located in back. Landscaping, including shade trees, is located along the pedestrian access perimeter and in the parking lot. Ornamental trees and bushes provide additional accents and buffers between uses. |
§ 325-55 Motor vehicle off-street parking and loading.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of these off-street parking regulations is to provide adequate parking and loading facilities to serve the use or uses of the properties while discouraging the proliferation of surface parking lots, to provide appropriate site design standards for vehicle circulation and safe pedestrian movements, and to mitigate the impacts of parking lots on adjacent land uses and zoning districts.
B.
Applicability.
(1)
The minimum off-street parking and loading requirements of this section shall be met for any newly constructed building or change in use, except that uses located in the MS Zoning District shall be exempt.
(2)
Structures and land uses in existence or for which building permits have been approved at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall not be subject to the parking or loading space requirements of this section. However, any existing parking and loading facilities for such uses shall not be reduced unless they exceed the requirements of this chapter, in which case they shall not be reduced below the requirements of this section.
C.
Required number of off-street parking spaces.
(1)
The minimum number of off-street parking spaces required shall be calculated using the standards in this Subsection C and Schedule D below.
(a)
In religious uses and places of assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews or other similar seating facilities, each 20 inches of such seating facility shall be counted as one seat.
(b)
For uses not expressly listed in this section, parking spaces shall be provided on the same basis as required for the most similar listed use as determined by the Planning Board.
(c)
When determination of the number of required parking spaces results in the requirement of a fractional space, any fraction up to and including 1/2 shall be disregarded and fractions over 1/2 shall require one parking space.
(2)
All vehicle parking must conform with the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines and NYS Uniform Code.
Schedule D: Minimum Parking Space Requirements | |
|---|---|
SF = Square Feet | GFA = Gross Floor Area |
Use | Number of Required Spaces |
Residential Uses | |
Single-family detached, townhouses | 2 per dwelling unit |
Two-family and multifamily dwelling | 1.5 per dwelling unit |
Senior/Retirement housing complex | 1 per dwelling unit, plus an additional 5% of the total residents' spaces shall be provided for visitors and others |
Residential care facility | 1 for every 3 beds, plus 1 for every 2 employees during maximum shift |
Dormitories, group dwellings, fraternities and sororities | 1 per two beds |
Community Uses | |
Child day care | 1 per employee, plus 1 per 10 attendees |
Community center | 1 per 400 SF of GFA |
Adult day care | 1 per employee, plus 1 for every 10 attendees |
Library | 1 per 1,000 SF of GFA |
Membership club | 1 per 5 members or 1 per 4 seats in largest assembly area, whichever is greater |
Municipal facility | 1 per employee on the maximum shift, plus 1 space for each 200 SF of GFA |
Museum or cultural facility | 1 per 1,000 SF of GFA |
Religious institution | 1 per 4 seats |
School | 1 for each staff member, plus 1 space per 5 seats in the largest assembly facility |
Commercial and Other Nonresidential Uses | |
Agriculture, accessory retail | 1 per 250 SF of GFA, plus 1 for every 4 employees |
Bowling alley | 2 per lane |
Car wash | Stacking spaces per § 325-27, plus 2 drying spaces per stall |
Funeral home | 15, plus 1 for each employee on maximum shift |
Gasoline station | 5 parking spaces, exclusive of spaces related to a pump island |
Golf, miniature/driving range | 1 per tee |
Health and fitness club | 1 per 300 SF of GFA |
Home occupation | 1 for each employee, and if the occupation requires any customers and/or clients to visit the premises, at least 2 additional spaces shall be provided |
Hospital | 1 per patient bed, plus 1 for each employee on maximum shift |
Hotel, inn, motel, bed-and-breakfast | 1 for each unit, plus 1 per employee during the peak shift |
Industry, including light and artisan/craft industries, maker space | 1.3 per 1,000 SF of GFA and space to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles used in connection with the use |
Meeting facility/conference center | 1 per 300 SF of GFA |
Motor vehicle repair | 3 per bay or lift, whichever is greater |
Office, professional/general (including medical clinic) | 1 per 500 SF of GFA |
Recycling facility | n/a |
Recreation, indoor | 1 per 4 seats |
Recreation, outdoor | 1 per 4 seats or 10 per playing field, whichever is greater; plus 2 bus parking spaces |
Research/Laboratory | 1 per 500 SF of GFA |
Restaurant, bar, brew pub, tasting room | 1 for every 4 seats, plus 1 for every 2 employees |
Retail sales establishment, under 10,000 SF/GFA | 1 for every 500 SF of GFA |
Retail sales and service-related establishments unless otherwise listed in Schedule D | 1 for every 400 SF of GFA |
Theater, entertainment venue | 1 per 4 seats |
Vehicle sales, rental and lease | 1 per 1,000 square feet or less of outdoor display, plus 1 per employee |
Veterinarian, office, clinic, hospital | 1 per 350 SF of GFA |
Warehouse/Wholesale distribution | 0.5 per 1,000 SF of GFA |
Wholesale, retail | 1 per 400 SF of GFA |
D.
Required electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. All newly created off-street surface parking lots with 20 or more spaces shall provide dedicated EV charging stations at a minimum rate of two per 20 surface parking spaces.
E.
Maximum parking standards. The maximum number of off-street parking spaces for any use shall not exceed 120% of the number of spaces required above. Any fraction of a space may be rounded up to equal one space.
F.
Shared parking.
(1)
Shared parking areas with multiple uses is encouraged. In the case of a combination of uses on a single parcel, the requirement for off-street parking spaces shall be the sum of the requirements for the various individual uses, unless it can be established by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Planning Board that staggered hours of use would permit reduction of this requirement. See Figures 7 and 8.
(2)
An agreement establishing joint use of a parking area, approved by the Planning Board, shall be recorded with the Code Enforcement Officer. Such agreements shall run with the land for all properties with joint use of parking areas and require Planning Board approval for any change or termination.
G.
Parking location.
(1)
Parking areas on residential lots.
(a)
No off-street parking area on a residential lot shall be located between the front plane of a principal dwelling and the street, except in a driveway used to access an attached garage or accessory garage located in the side yard.
(b)
Off-street parking in the front yard shall only be permitted in the driveway. Only one driveway shall be permitted per residential lot with up to five dwelling units. An additional single-width driveway or one double-width driveway is permitted in multifamily dwellings with more than five units.
(c)
Boats, boat trailers, recreational vehicles, campers shall only be parked or stored in the rear yard.
(d)
Overnight parking or outdoor storage of any vehicle licensed for commercial purposes and with more than two axles shall be prohibited in any residential district.
(2)
For all new building construction in the MS, DMU, NMU, GMU and CC Districts, off-street parking shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building; parking to the rear is preferred. On a corner lot, buildings may be located to accommodate up to 50% of off-street parking on each side, except where East or West Main Street is identified as the side street. See Figure 8.
(3)
Parking lot entrances and exits for off-street parking with more than four spaces shall not be located within 50 feet of street intersections.
(4)
Every parking lot containing 20 or more spaces shall be provided with a two-way driveway not exceeding 20 feet in width or two one-way driveways not exceeding 12 feet in width each.
 Figure 7: Shared parking lots, located to the side or rear of the building; parking to the rear is preferred. Landscaping strips buffer uses from parking lots. |
H.
Minimum parking stall and aisle dimensions.
(1)
All parking spaces (stalls) and drive aisles shall comply with the minimum standards of this section and Schedule E. Nothing shall prohibit the creation of larger parking spaces. Figure 9 below provides a diagram correlating to Schedule E.
 Figure 9: Schedule E parking dimension illustration. |
Schedule E: Minimum Parking Stall and Aisle Lot Dimensions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Parking Angle (A) | Stall Depth (E) (feet) | Stall Width (B) (feet) | Aisle Width (One-Way) (D) (feet) | Aisle Width (Two-Way) (D) (feet) |
0° (parallel) | 22 | 8 | 12 | 20 |
30° | 18 | 9 | 12 | 22 |
45° | 18 | 9 | 12 | 22 |
60° | 19 | 9 | 14 | 23 |
90° | 18 | 9 | 22 | 23 |
(2)
All surface parking lots and parking structures must conform with ADA Standards for Accessible Design and ADA Accessibility Guidelines.
(3)
Compact cars. Parking spaces clearly designated for compact cars may be 16 feet in depth and eight feet in width.
(4)
Motorcycles and scooters. Parking spaces for motorcycles and scooters shall be a minimum of four feet in width and eight feet in depth.
(5)
If parking spaces are located only on one side of the access aisle, the width of the access aisle may be reduced by 20% but shall not be less than 12 feet wide, or 18 feet wide if a designated fire lane.
(6)
Parking areas shall be arranged with turnaround areas to permit cars to exit the area without backing onto any street or sidewalk.
(7)
Parking spaces and aisles shall have height clearance of at least 7 1/2 feet.
(8)
No off-street, exterior surface parking space shall be located within four feet of a sidewalk.
(9)
Clearly defined and marked sidewalks with a minimum width of four feet shall be required within parking lots and shall be provided for the length of the parking to the entrances of establishments.
(10)
Car stops/wheel stops. Car stops or other suitable devices as determined by the Planning Board may be required to protect sidewalk encroachment, or protect fencing, landscaping and other screening devices from damage.
(11)
Projects expanding surface parking lots that require site plan review shall include areas for snow storage.
I.
Parking lot construction and materials.
(1)
Pavement construction. All parking and driveways shall be constructed using asphalt, concrete, pavers or other semi-pervious surfaces approved by the Code Enforcement Officer.
(2)
One of the following types of green infrastructure shall be utilized to reduce impacts associated with parking lots:
(a)
Paving materials with a solar reflectance index (SRI) of at least 29 to reduce the heat island effect.
(b)
Pervious pavement material, such as permeable asphalt, permeable concrete or permeable pavers to improve stormwater management and drainage.
(c)
Recycled content of 15% or more for improved sustainability.
(3)
Clearly defined and marked sidewalks shall be distinguished from driving surfaces through the use of special pavers made of brick, scored concrete or similar materials.
J.
K.
Loading areas. Every structure constructed after the effective date of this chapter and used for nonresidential use shall provide sufficient space for the unloading and loading of vehicles either off-street or in coordination with the Village. The adequacy of any proposed loading areas shall be considered as part of the site plan and traffic circulation review. Such loading areas shall have access to a public alley or a public street in such a way to minimize conflicts with the circulation of other vehicles and pedestrians and provide safe and effective access to the Village street network.
§ 325-56 Motor vehicle access management and driveways.
A.
No new access driveways or curb cuts shall be created on East and West Main Street in the MS and NMU Zoning Districts except when a new access driveway would consolidate other existing access driveways into a shared access driveway arrangement.
B.
Shared access driveways between properties are preferred to reduce curb cuts and traffic conflicts. All infill development on East and West Main Street shall address the ability or opportunity to share a driveway with an adjoining lot. See Figures 7 and 8.
C.
All applicants for nonresidential development projects shall address opportunities for creating parking lot connections with adjoining properties to improve traffic flow. Where appropriate, to facilitate traffic flow, the Planning Board may require paved connections between abutting parking areas under different ownerships. See Figure 7.
§ 325-57 Bicycle and buggy parking.
A.
Purpose. It is the intent of these standards to encourage and support the use of bicycles and horse-drawn buggies as modes of transportation by providing safe and secure parking options and to ensure that such parking is designed and located in a consistent manner.
B.
Bicycle parking.
(1)
Bicycle parking shall be provided as part of any new off-street surface parking lot or the expansion of an existing off-street surface parking area of five or more vehicle spaces as prescribed below:
(2)
Location and design.
(a)
Required bicycle parking shall be as convenient as motor vehicle parking. If such location is within the public right-of-way, approval must be granted by the Village Board.
(b)
Bicycle parking shall be separated from vehicular parking areas to protect parked bicycles from damage. The separation may be accomplished through grade separation, distance or physical barrier such as curbs, wheel stops, poles or other similar features.
(3)
An aisle a minimum of five feet wide shall be provided adjacent to any bicycle parking facilities to allow for maneuvering.
(4)
Racks and structures shall be designed to accommodate both chain and U-shaped locking devices supporting the bicycle frame at two points. Racks may be ground-mounted or wall-mounted, and they must be securely affixed or bolted to the ground or wall.
(5)
The parking surface shall be designed and maintained to be mud- and dust-free. The use of rock or gravel areas for bicycle parking is permitted, provided there is edging material so the bicycle parking area is clearly demarcated and the rock material is contained.
C.
Horse-drawn buggy parking.
(1)
All newly created off-street surface parking lots with 20 or more spaces shall provide, at a minimum, a safe, dedicated area equipped with a post or similar structure for hitching under a tree canopy to accommodate the parking of at least one horse-drawn buggy.
(2)
The parking space shall be a minimum of 20 feet in depth and 12 feet wide and, if located in a parking area otherwise dedicated to motor vehicles, shall be located on the perimeter.
(3)
Such designated area shall be clearly demarcated and posted with signage.
§ 325-58 Outdoor lighting standards.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to require and set minimum standards for outdoor lighting that are appropriate for safety, security and visibility for pedestrians and motorists, while minimizing glare and light pollution.
B.
Applicability. The lighting standards of this section shall apply to all new development and expansion of any existing principal structure or parking lot by at least 50%, unless otherwise stated in this section.
C.
Exemptions.
(1)
Low-intensity light fixture. Any light fixture with a lamp or lamps rated at a total of 1,800 lumens or less, and all flood- or spotlights with a lamp or lamps rated at 900 lumens or less (equivalent to a 100-watt light bulb), may be used without restriction to light distribution or mounting height, except that no light may be directed toward and onto adjacent properties or to create glare perceptible to persons operating motor vehicles on public ways.
(2)
Public streetlighting installed by the Village or other authorized governmental entity.
(3)
Emergency lighting or temporary construction lighting, as may be required by a public agency.
D.
Prohibited lighting. The following lighting types and scenarios are prohibited:
(1)
Lighting that could be confused for a traffic control device.
(2)
Lighting that is oriented upward, except as otherwise provided for in this chapter.
(3)
Searchlights, beacons and laser source light fixtures.
(4)
Lights that blink, flash, move, revolve, flicker, change intensity or change color except as provided in § 325-66E, Electronic message centers (LED).
(5)
Lighting inside an awning when the awning material is translucent.
E.
Site plan requirements. Outdoor lighting shall be addressed as part of any site plan approval by providing the following items:
(1)
A site plan showing location of all exterior lighting fixtures and a numerical grid of lighting levels, in footcandles, that the fixtures will produce on the ground.
(2)
Property boundaries, building location(s), parking lot layout, pedestrian paths, adjacent rights-of-way, North arrow and scale.
(3)
Lamp type and wattage.
(4)
Specifications for all proposed exterior light fixtures and poles, showing the design and finishes and designation as Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) cut-off fixtures.
(5)
Any other information and data necessary to evaluate the required lighting plan.
F.
General requirements.
(1)
All maximum and minimum lighting levels shall comply with the latest published recommendations of the IESNA.
(2)
Lighting color and fixture types shall be consistent through the site and shall complement the architecture of any structure and the landscape of the site.
(3)
Lighting fixtures should accomplish a dual purpose, such as architectural lighting that also provides security, or landscape lighting that also lights adjacent paths, if possible.
(4)
Lighting fixtures shall be aimed and shielded in a manner that shall not direct illumination on adjacent properties.
(5)
Light fixture types and design.
(a)
Full cutoff light fixtures must be used in parking areas, along internal streets and along pedestrian ways. Cutoff luminaires or semi-cutoff luminaires may be allowed in these locations when the overall uplight would be less than for full cutoff luminaires. To promote a unified development theme, post-top luminaires (also referred to as "period lighting") may be used as an alternative if they have built-in reflectors that effectively eliminate uplight. Except as provided in this chapter, all other luminaires must be directed downward and the light source must be shielded so it is not visible from any adjacent property.
(b)
Incandescent light sources of 100 watts or less or other light sources of 60 watts or less that are located at least 150 feet from the lot line of a residential district are exempt from the cutoff requirements.
(c)
There shall be consistency of lighting fixtures adjacent to and visible from the public street on blocks and streets to create a unifying scheme of illumination that is appropriate to the scale of the street and the level of nighttime activity. Lamp styles shall not be mixed along any one block or street.
(d)
Material for light poles. Light poles must be anodized, painted or otherwise coated to minimize glare from the light source.
(6)
Maximum height. The total height of exterior lighting fixtures, including the base, shall be a maximum of 20 feet for parking lots adjacent to nonresidential uses and 14 feet for all non-parking lots, pedestrian walkways and parking lots adjacent to residential uses.
(7)
(8)
Installation for lighting conduit shall be placed underground.
G.
Additional standards for specific lighting.
(1)
Building lighting.
(a)
Lights shall not be mounted above the parapet or eave on a pitched roof.
(b)
Decorative lighting is permitted to enhance the appearance of a building and/or landscaping, provided that all light is cast up against the building surface or downward onto a tree or other landscape feature and away from pedestrians or any adjacent property in the R-SF, R-MF and NMU District, and does not cause distracting reflections on any storefront window or adjacent properties.
(2)
Canopies. Automobile-oriented uses such as gasoline stations, service stations and drive-through facilities shall install recessed ceiling fixtures in any canopy and shields to prevent effects of glare on adjoining properties.
H.
Lighting curfew.
(1)
To minimize the excessive use of illumination, outdoor lighting, except as required for security, should be extinguished during nonoperating hours.
(2)
Lighting in vehicle surface parking areas must be reduced by at least 50% of approved levels after business closing time to one hour before the business opens. If lighting levels are already below 50% of permitted levels, no curfew adjustment is required. Alternatively, where there is reduced but continued on-site activity throughout the night that requires site-wide, even illumination, the use of dimming circuitry to lower illuminations by at least 50% after 10:00 p.m. or after normal business hours shall be permitted to meet the requirement.
§ 325-59 Stormwater management.
A.
Purpose. To safeguard persons, protect property and preserve the natural environment by managing stormwater runoff rates and volumes; prevent soil erosion, siltation and stream channel erosion; manage non-point source pollution associated with stormwater runoff; and protect groundwater, the following additional development practices are required.
B.
Stormwater pollution prevention plan requirements.
(1)
A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) shall be prepared meeting the NYS Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control for the following land development activities:
(a)
Any land development activity, except in the TBL Zoning District, that will involve soil disturbance of 1/2 acre (2,178 square feet) or more, or soil disturbance of less than 1/2 acre that is part of a larger development plan consisting of at least 1/2 acre in area. Applicants proposing land development activity that falls below this threshold must manage construction and post-construction stormwater runoff but are not required to prepare a SWPPP. A SWPPP must be completed as part of site plan review.
(b)
Any new development that creates a new impervious area of 2,500 square feet or more in the MS and DMU Zoning Districts.
C.
Low-impact development and green infrastructure.
(1)
Where practicable, stormwater management facilities shall utilize green infrastructure best management practices (BMPs) according to the following hierarchy of preference:
(a)
Conservation of natural areas.
(b)
On-site infiltration practices, including, but not limited to, bioretention cells/rain gardens, vegetated swales, filter strips, constructed wetlands and porous pavement.
(c)
Capture and reuse of runoff through low-impact practices, including, but not limited to, green roofs, blue roofs and rain barrels or cisterns.
(2)
If such low-impact development and green infrastructure practices are technically infeasible for reasons including, but not limited to, high groundwater, shallow bedrock, poor infiltration of underlying soils, contamination, etc., a statement summarizing the technical rationale shall be provided for Code Enforcement Officer, Planning Board or a retained professional engineer review. If deemed acceptable by the Code Enforcement Officer and/or Planning Board in written findings, the provision of Subsection C(1) above shall be waived.