Cobleskill Village City Zoning Code
§ 160-2.5
Application of district regulations.
A.
With respect to slopes, soils, existing mature trees, wetlands, flood-prone areas and other natural constraints, a site plan showing each lot, yard and structure shall be designed with minimum site disturbances and capable of accommodating those permitted and customary accessory uses meeting the area and bulk regulations required for the district according to § 160-5, Area and Bulk Regulations, in this chapter.
B.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall require any change in the plans, construction or designated use of a building complying with local laws of the Village of Cobleskill in force prior to the effective date of this chapter, if:
(1)
A building permit was issued before the date of the first publication of notice of the public hearing on this chapter; and
(2)
The owner and/or applicant can demonstrate that substantial improvements have been made and/or substantial expense has been incurred prior to the effective date of this chapter.