Cobleskill Village City Zoning Code
§ 160-4.4
Use regulations specific to all commercial districts.
A.
Uses shall be allowed only as described in the Schedule of Use Regulations.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Use Regulations is included at the end of this chapter.
B.
If not expressly "permitted," the use shall be allowed only:
(1)
Upon compliance, as judged by the CEO, with additional standards; or
(2)
Upon the issuance of a special use permit (§ 160-6).
(3)
Upon the approval of the Planning Board, based upon review of a site plan (§ 160-7).
C.
Accessory uses. Uses customarily incidental to principal uses shown on the Schedule of Use Regulations shall be allowed on the same terms as the principal use, except as indicated in the Schedule of Use Regulations.
D.
Change in use.
(1)
A new site plan review and/or new special use permit is required under any of the following circumstances:
(a)
A change of use from one use category to another use category as described in the Schedule of Use Regulations.
(b)
A change in the existing use beyond the scope of its original permitted or approved use.
(c)
An existing use requires a new (not a renewal) permit from any governmental agency.
(d)
A change in the existing use that requires a building permit for construction or enlargement of a structure exceeding 25% of the use's original square footage.
(e)
Rebuilding or replacement of more than 25% of the original square footage, on the same footprint of any structure, for an existing use which requires site plan review or a special use permit, in order to bring the new structure into conformance with this chapter.
(f)
The clearing, excavation or grading of more than 800 square feet of land.
(g)
The addition of four or more parking spaces.
(2)
A change solely of ownership or tenancy shall not be considered a change of use.
E.
A special use permit shall apply only to the use for which it was granted.