To the extent practicable, intersections with and entries onto any public road shall be designed so that minimum safe sight distances and other standards set forth in the latest version of the New York State Department of Transportation "Policy and Standards for Entrances to State Highways" are maintained.

The following uses shall be substantially screened from view of preexisting neighboring residential properties at all seasons of the year by vegetation or by fencing of a design and type approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals: industrial uses, trucking, warehousing, retail gasoline sales, motor vehicle repair shops, campgrounds, sand and gravel extractions, junkyard, and any use which in the judgment of the Zoning Board of Appeals may have an adverse visual impact upon neighboring properties.

Parking and loading areas which may in the judgment of the Zoning Board of Appeals have an adverse visual impact upon neighboring residential properties shall be reasonably screened by vegetation or by fencing at all seasons of the year from the view of such properties.

Design should take into consideration the possibility of shared curb cuts with adjacent properties and the use of parallel service roads in order to minimize the number of curb cuts directly abutting upon Route 11.

The minimum distance between curb cuts on two separate parcels shall meet the minimum requirements set forth in the latest version of the New York State Department of Transportation "Policy and Standards for Entrances to State Highways."

For marinas with berthing facilities for up to 50 boats: 300 feet minimum lake or river frontage.

For marinas with berthing facilities for more than 50 boats: 300 feet, plus four feet for each berth in excess of 50.

Toilet and other necessary facilities for males and females shall be provided in permanent structures. Such facilities shall be housed in either separate buildings or in the same building; in the latter case, such facilities shall be separated with soundproof walls. The male and female facilities shall be marked with appropriate signs and have separate entrances for each.

Male facilities shall consist of not less than one flush toilet for every 50 berths and one lavatory for every 50 berths. Female facilities shall consist of not less than one flush toilet for every 50 berths and one lavatory for every 50 berths.

Lavatory facilities shall be supplied with hot and cold running water.

Buildings housing sanitary facilities shall be located at least 50 feet from the mean high water mark of Lake Champlain or the Great Chazy River.

Sewerage disposal facilities shall be required at all marinas, and approved by the Clinton County Health Department.

The preservation of open space such as views, farm fields, mature woods and other features which add to the rural character and quality of the residential environment.

The more economical provision of streets, utilities and other development infrastructure.

Locating buildings and septic systems upon the most suitable soils.

Three or more dwellings or principal structures are proposed to be placed on a single lot, or a subdivision of three or more lots in single ownership or in ownership by a group of two or more owners acting in concert is involved.

For residential development, the total number of dwellings permitted shall not exceed the number specified in Subsection D below.

In no case shall the number of principal structures proposed to front on lakes, rivers, or existing public roads exceed the number which could, in the Zoning Board of Appeal's judgment, front upon such lakes, rivers or roads in a conventional division layout designed in compliance with the minimum dimensional requirements stated in Article III of this chapter.

All proposed land uses within the cluster development shall be listed as either permitted uses or as special uses in the zone where the development is located.

Open areas within the site shall be chosen so as to facilitate one or more of the following objectives:

Provision, whether by deed restriction, covenant, or other legal arrangement, shall be made to ensure that the undeveloped portion of the parcel remains as permanent open space or recreation area.

All the general standards for special use permits stated in § 130-33 herein shall apply.

The net buildable area shall be calculated by subtracting from the area of the site as determined from actual on-site survey the following:

The number of dwelling units allowed shall be calculated by dividing the net buildable site area by the minimum lot size permitted for single-family dwellings within the zone.

Fractions of dwelling units shall be rounded to the lowest whole number.

Cluster developments shall be approved according to the procedures prescribed for special use approval as specified in Article VIII of this chapter.

In their review of site plans for cluster development, the Town Zoning Board of Appeals shall maintain accurate records and maps showing the location of permanent open spaces. No further development upon the designated open spaces shall be permitted.

At all times, shared use of existing towers shall be preferred by the Town to the proposed construction of new towers. Additionally, where such shared use is unavailable, location of antenna on preexisting structures shall be considered. An applicant shall be required to submit a detailed report inventorying existing towers within reasonable distance (two to four miles) of the proposed new tower site and outlining opportunities for shared use of existing facilities and use of other preexisting structures as an alternative to new construction.

An applicant intending to share use of an existing tower or structure shall be required to document in writing the intent from an existing tower or structure owner to share use. The applicant shall pay all reasonable fees and costs of adapting an existing tower or structure to a new shared use. Those costs include but are not limited to structural reinforcement, preventing transmission or receiver interference, additional site screening and other changes including real property acquisition or lease required to accommodate shared use.

In the case of proposing construction of new communications towers or structures, the applicant shall be required to submit a report demonstrating good faith efforts to secure shared use of existing towers or structures. Copies of written requests and responses for shared use inquiries shall be provided.

The applicant shall examine the feasibility of designing a proposed communication tower to accommodate future demand. The scope of this analysis shall be determined by the Zoning Board of Appeals during the referral period, made in accordance with Article VIII of this chapter.

All antenna communication towers, antenna towers, monopoles, and other supporting structures, including guy wires, shall be made inaccessible to children and constructed or shielded in such a manner that they cannot be climbed or run into;

Transmitters and communication control points shall be installed such that they are accessible only to persons authorized by the licensee to operate or service them;

Transmitters and communication control points shall be designed and installed such that any adjustments or controls that could cause the transmitter or communication device to deviate from its authorized operating parameters are accessible only to persons authorized by the licensee to make such adjustments; and

Transmitters and communication control points shall be designed such that in the event an unauthorized person does gain access, that person cannot cause the transmitter or communication device to deviate from its authorized operating parameters in such a way as to cause interference to other authorized communication services.

In the event a telecommunication tower and/or accessory facility is no longer used for the purpose specified in the application or the telecommunication tower and/or accessory facility ceases operations for a period of 180 days, the applicant, its successors or assigns, shall dismantle and remove such tower structures and facilities from the site and restore the site to its original condition with 90 days of receipt of written notice from the Town Board. If the owner of the property upon which the telecommunications tower is located wishes to retain any access roadway to the telecommunication tower, the owner may do so with the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The applicant and the owner of record of the premises may be required to execute and file with the Town a bond or other form of security acceptable to the Town Attorney and Town Financial Officer as to form and manner of execution in a amount sufficient for the faithful performance of the terms and conditions of this chapter, the conditions of the permit or approval issued hereunder, for the observation of all Town local laws or ordinances, to cover the maintenance of the tower during its lifetime and provided for its removal. The amount required shall be determined by the Zoning Board of Appeals. In the event of default upon the performance of any such conditions or any of them, the bond or security shall be forfeited to the Town, which shall be entitled to maintain an action thereon. The bond or security shall remain in full force and effect until the removal of the transmission tower, telecommunication tower, communication installation, freestanding tower, accessory facility/structure, and site restoration.