Cochecton City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
General Provisions
§ 240-1 Repealer.
This chapter, upon its effective date, shall repeal, in its entirety, the Town of Cochecton Zoning Ordinance adopted in 1974 and all amendments made prior to the effective date of this chapter, whether enacted as local law or by ordinance. This chapter shall replace said ordinance and amendments. However, any portions of Chapter 150, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks, adopted in 1996, not revised herein, shall remain in effect.
§ 240-2 Intent; statutory authority; title.
This chapter regulates, by district, the use of land, buildings and structures in the Town of Cochecton in the County of Sullivan. It further provides for the administration and enforcement of these regulations and fixes penalties for violations. It is adopted under the authority of Article 16 of the New York State Town Law, as well as the Municipal Home Rule Law, and shall be known as the "Town of Cochecton Zoning Law."
§ 240-3 Purpose.
This chapter is intended to implement the recommendations and fulfill the goals and objectives of the Town of Cochecton Comprehensive Plan, as amended. Specific purposes of this chapter include those contained in § 263 of the Town Law and the following:
A.
Preserving and enhancing the Town's open spaces, scenic character, aesthetics and general living environment by providing for the proper relationships between man, building and open space in all site planning.
B.
Designing appropriate districts in the Town for various land uses at densities which will conserve and enhance the value of property while meeting the community development needs of the Town.
C.
Providing for a variety of housing units, in compatible residential environments, to address the full range of needs in terms of incomes, ages and family sizes.
D.
Prohibiting uses or structures which are incompatible with the character of development or the permitted uses within specified zoning districts.
E.
Establishing reasonable standards of development to which uses, buildings or structures shall conform so as to provide for the health, safety and general welfare of residents and reduce future costs to the community.
F.
Promoting orderly development to protect the character and maintain the stability of residential, business and agricultural areas.
§ 240-4 Interpretation; conflicting provisions.
In the interpretation and the application of the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the health, safety, morals and general welfare. It is not intended to interfere with or abrogate or annul other laws, rules, regulations, ordinances or private covenants, provided that where this chapter imposes greater restrictions upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height or bulk of a building or requires larger open spaces, the provisions of this chapter shall apply. In the event of a conflict in any terms or conditions of this chapter, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
§ 240-5 Amendments.
This chapter may be amended from time to time by the Town Board pursuant to the provisions of the New York State Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law.