The facilitation of the efficient and adequate provision of public facilities and services;

The assurance of adequate and necessary sites for residence, industry, commerce, recreation, open space and public and quasi-public uses;

The provision of privacy for residents;

The prevention and reduction of traffic congestion so as to promote efficient and safe circulation of vehicles and pedestrians;

The maximum protection of residential areas from the intrusion of incompatible land uses;

The provision of adequate light and air;

The protection of historic buildings, sites and their environs;

The gradual elimination of nonconforming uses;

The enhancement of the appearance of the Town of Greenburgh as a whole;

The maximum practical preservation of natural and other significant environmental features, including water bodies, wetlands, steep slopes, hilltops, major stands of trees and other areas of geological, ecological or scenic value; and

The encouragement of flexibility in the design and development of land in such a way as to promote the most appropriate use of lands, to facilitate the adequate and economic provision of streets and utilities, to preserve the natural and scenic qualities of open lands and to enhance and protect the environmental quality of the Town.

Westchester County Greenway Compact Plan. By Local Law No. 12 of the Year 2007, the Town of Greenburgh has adopted the Westchester County Greenway Compact Plan, as amended from time to time, as a statement of policies, principles, and guides to supplement other established land use policies in the Town of Greenburgh. In its discretionary actions under this zoning code, the reviewing agency should take into consideration said statement of policies, principles and guides, as appropriate.

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort and general welfare. This chapter shall not interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement between parties; provided, however, that when this chapter imposes a greater restriction on the use of buildings or land or on the height of buildings or requires larger open spaces, or imposes any higher standards than are imposed or required by any other statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation or by any easement, covenant or agreement, the provisions of this chapter shall control. Where the requirements of this chapter differ from the requirements of another statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation, the more restrictive shall govern.

Further, any land use that is not specifically permitted in this chapter is prohibited.