Galway Town City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
General Provisions
§ 115-1 Title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning Regulations of the Town of Galway."
§ 115-2 Purpose.
A.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1)
Protect the health and general welfare of the Town of Galway,
(2)
Secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers, to provide for adequate air and water and access to sunlight.
(3)
Avoid undue concentration of population.
(4)
Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, parks, schools and other public requirements.
(5)
Foster orderly change with a view to conserving the value of property and encouraging the appropriate use of the land throughout the Town, with reasonable consideration, among other things, of the character of the districts and their peculiar suitability for particular uses.
(6)
Guide the future growth and development of the Town in accordance with the Town of Galway Comprehensive Plan.
(7)
Encourage the continuation of agricultural activities.
(8)
Ensure that the design of new development protects open space, environmentally sensitive areas, community character, and other important natural resources in Galway.
B.
The size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of the lot that may be occupied, the size of yards and other open spaces, the density of population and the use of buildings, structures, other matters described herein and land designated for trade, commercial business operations, residence, agricultural or other purposes are hereby regulated as hereinafter provided.
§ 115-3 Authority.
This chapter is enacted pursuant to the authority and power granted by the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York and the Town Law of the State of New York, in conformance with the Town of Galway Comprehensive Plan duly adopted by the Town Board.
§ 115-4 Severability.
If any part of this chapter is declared to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect or impair the validity of said chapter as a whole, or any other part of said chapter. The Town Board hereby declares that it would have adopted this chapter and each part thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more of the parts may be declared invalid.
§ 115-5 When effective.
This chapter, together with the Zoning Map, shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State.