Colonie City Zoning Code
§ 242-1
Purposes and interpretation.
A.
The provisions of this chapter are adopted pursuant to the Village Law of the State of New York to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare and in furtherance of the following related and more specific objectives:
(1)
To guide and regulate the orderly growth and development of the Village of Colonie in accordance with a well-considered plan and with long-term goals, objectives and standards deemed beneficial to the interests and welfare of the people.
(2)
To promote, in the public interest, the utilization of land for the purposes for which it is most desirable and best adapted.
(3)
To protect and, where possible, to enhance the environment of the Village and the quality of life of its residents.
(4)
To secure safety from fire and other dangers and to provide adequate light, air and convenience of access.
(5)
To prevent overcrowding of the land and excessive density of population.
(6)
To minimize and, where possible, to prevent traffic congestion on public streets and highways.
(7)
To conserve the value of buildings and land throughout the Village and to promote its social and economic well-being.
B.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. Where this chapter imposes greater restrictions upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings or requires larger yards, courts or other open spaces than are imposed or required by existing provisions of law or ordinance or by any other rules, regulations or permits adopted or issued at any time, the provisions of this chapter shall control. Wherever the requirements of this chapter differ from the requirements of another local law, regulation or chapter of the Code of the Village of Colonie, the more restrictive shall govern.