Hyde Park City Zoning Code
§ 108-30.6
Permit applications; specific applications.
A.
General provisions.
(1)
Procedure. The Zoning Administrator shall examine each application and become familiar with the proposed location for compliance with all the requirements of this chapter.
(2)
No application for a permit shall be deemed complete if there is any existing violation of this chapter on the lot referred to in said application.
(3)
The Zoning Administrator shall advise the applicant in writing of any deficiencies in the application within 14 calendar days of receipt of an administratively complete application. The Zoning Administrator shall, within 30 days of receipt of a complete application that fully complies with the requirements of this chapter, issue the permit.
(4)
An application shall include a building permit or a statement by a licensed professional, as referenced in the NYS Building Code, that a building permit is not required.
B.
Specific applications.
[Amended 8-24-2009 by L.L. No. 2-2009]
(1)
Sign permit. To be complete, an application for a sign permit shall contain the following information:
(a)
The name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
(b)
The specific use to which the subject sign will be accessory;
(c)
The location of the building, structure or land upon which such sign is to be erected;
(d)
A drawing or blueprint fully describing the construction of such sign and including:
(e)
Written consent of the owner of the structure and land on which such sign is to be erected if other than the applicant and written consent of the applicant to allow the owner to remove any signs that are not in compliance with the Code; and
(f)
Documentation establishing the compliance of any electrical devices with current underwriter standards for the particular location and use.
(2)
Trailer permit. To be complete, an application for a trailer permit shall contain the following information:
(a)
The name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
(b)
The location of lot upon which such trailer will be placed and the written authorization of the owner thereof for the placement of such trailer;
(c)
The length of time such trailer will remain as placed; and
(d)
The purpose that such trailer serves.
(3)
Vehicle for sale permit. Permits will be issued for no longer than 60 days, with no more than two permits per calendar year per parcel.
(4)
Storage of unregistered vehicle permit. The permit will specify a reasonable purpose subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator, and will be for no more than 180 days. Not more than one permit per calendar year per parcel will be issued.
(5)
Roadside stand permit. A roadside permit will be issue for a period up to nine months per calendar year. A roadside stand whose size exceeds 25 square feet shall require a permit under § 108-4.3F. Any application for a roadside stand permit shall include:
(a)
The owner's affirmation that:
[1]
The roadside stand will offer for sale only agricultural produce and agricultural products.
[2]
The roadside stand will be located between 25 feet and 125 feet from the edge of the street.
[3]
The roadside stand will provide direct access from the street to its parking area.
[4]
The roadside stand will only be used as a seasonal operation and will not be fully enclosed.
(b)
A drawing to scale identifying the total square footage of the structures, the parking area, the setbacks from the street, and adjacent property lines and uses. The size of the roadside stand shall be no larger than 150 square feet.
(c)
A list of the produce for sale (e.g., fruits, vegetables).
(d)
The electrical uses at the roadside stand.
(e)
The permit fee set forth in the current fee schedule adopted by the Town Board.
(6)
Home occupation permit. To be complete, an application for a home occupation must contain the following information:
(a)
A copy of the current certificate of occupancy, if any, for the dwelling unit.
(b)
The owner's affirmation that:
[1]
The sixty-percent residency is met.
[2]
No more than 30% of the gross square feet of the residential structure or 600 square feet, whichever is less, will be devoted to the home occupation.
[3]
No more than two nonresidents will be employed.
[4]
No exterior display, storage of materials or other evidence of use, except signs and off-street parking, will be involved.
[5]
Repair services will be limited to the sale of replacement or repair products, products substantially produced on site, or accessories that are reasonably related to the principal product.
[6]
No odor, noise, vibration, smoke, dust, heat, or glare exceeding the average level in the immediate vicinity, detectable beyond the property line, will be produced.
[7]
No use, storage or disposal of any hazardous materials will be involved.
[8]
No articles will be sold or offered for sale on the premises, except those that are wholly produced, grown, created or assembled on the premises.
(c)
A drawing to scale, identifying the total square footage of the dwelling unit and any accessory structure, identifying the area within which the home occupation will be conducted.
(d)
An identification of each of the following:
[1]
The number of nonresidents to be employed;
[2]
The estimated number of customers or clients who will be encouraged to enter to conduct business;
[3]
The estimated number of vehicle trips that will be generated by customers, clients and sales representatives per week and per day;
[4]
The number and location of parking spaces to be provided;
[5]
The design and location of all signs; and
[6]
The specific home occupation use and the particular products that will be sold or offered for sale on the premises.
(e)
The home occupation registration fee set forth in the current fee schedule adopted by the Town Board.