Greenwood Lake City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
Enactment and Intent
§ 120-1 Establishment of plan.
There is hereby established a zoning plan for the Village of Greenwood Lake, which plan is set forth in the text, map and schedules that constitute this chapter. The Village of Greenwood Lake Comprehensive Plan is a basis for said zoning plan.
§ 120-2 Purpose.
Said plan is adopted for the purposes set forth in Article 7, § 7-700, of the Village Law which, in the interest of the protection and promotion of the public health, safety and welfare, shall be deemed to specifically include the following, among others:
A.
The facilitation of the efficient and adequate provision of public facilities and services.
B.
The assurance of adequate sites for residence, commerce, industry and related uses.
C.
The provision of privacy for families.
D.
The prevention and reduction of traffic congestion.
E.
The maximum protection of residential areas.
F.
The gradual elimination of nonconforming uses.
G.
The provisions for safeguards against damage by floodwaters.
H.
The protection of the environment, including land, air, water, flora, fauna, objects of historic or aesthetic significance and community or neighborhood character, and the waters of Greenwood Lake.
I.
The enhancement of the appearance of the Village as a whole.