Inlet Town City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IV
Zoning District Regulations
§ 160-16 Types of districts.
For the purposes of this chapter, the Town of Inlet is divided into the following zoning districts:
R1 | Residential District |
R1-NU | Residential - North Uncas |
RR | Resort Residential |
C | Commercial District |
TC | Town Center District |
§ 160-17 Zoning Map.
Zoning districts are located and bounded as shown on the "Town of Inlet Zoning Map" which, with all explanatory matter, is hereby made part of this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is on file in the Town offices.
§ 160-18 Interpretation of district boundaries on Zoning Map.
A.
Zone district boundaries generally follow property lines, highways, or watercourses.
B.
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundary of a zoning district in any individual case, the Codes and Zoning Enforcement Officer (CZEO) shall make the determination as to its exact location. The CZEO may refer the matter directly to the Zoning Board of Appeals, which shall make a determination without a formal appeal. A decision of the CZEO regarding a zoning boundary may be appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
§ 160-19 Use regulations.
A.
Schedule B,[1] "Use Chart," of this chapter shall govern the types of land uses that are permitted within each Zoning District.
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedule B is included at the end of this chapter.
B.
Permitted uses. Land uses designated by an "A" on the Schedule B Use Chart are uses allowed as-of-right within the zoning district.
C.
Site plan review uses. Uses designated by "SPR" on Schedule B are allowed uses only after site plan review and approval by the Planning Board as set forth in Article IX.
D.
Special use permit. Uses designated by "SUP" on Schedule B are allowed uses only after issuance of a special use permit by the Town Board.
E.
A use shall be deemed to be prohibited within a zoning district if it is not listed on Schedule B either as a permitted use, allowed after site plan approval or allowed after special use permit issuance within that district.
§ 160-20 Lot size and dimension chart.
Schedule A,[1] "Lot Size and Dimension Chart," of this chapter shall govern minimum required lot size, minimum lot dimensions, maximum building height, maximum lot coverage, and minimum building setbacks.
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedule A is included at the end of this chapter.
§ 160-21 Large lot uses.
The purpose of this section is to allow for uses which are important to the Town of Inlet, but which may create adverse impacts upon neighboring properties and the community if not situated on a sufficiently large lot and/or are not adequately buffered from surrounding lands.
A.
The following uses shall comply with Subsection B of this section.
Industrial use, light | |
Commercial sand and gravel extraction | |
Junkyard | |
Landfill | |
Lumberyard | |
Mining | |
Sawmill | |
Trucking business | |
Warehousing |
B.
Requirements.
(1)
Minimum lot size shall be 40,000 square feet.
(2)
Minimum setback from any public highway right-of-way shall be 100 feet. Said setback shall apply to all structures, parking areas, storage areas, work areas, and excavations.
(3)
Minimum green space buffer around entire perimeter of the property, except for entries and exits, shall be 30 feet. The green space buffer must be maintained as a vegetated area. No parking lots or storage of materials or vehicles are permitted, nor shall the buffer be used as a work area.
(4)
At the time of site plan approval, the Planning Board may reduce the minimum required width of the green space buffer on any side without the issuance of a variance, provided that it finds that the purpose of this section is fulfilled.
(5)
The Planning Board may require screening by means of vegetation or approved fencing to reduce visual impacts.
§ 160-22 Lots in two or more zoning districts.
If a lot lies in two or more zoning districts, each portion of the lot shall be governed by the regulations of the district in which it lies. Upon special authorization of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and after application and public hearing, the provisions of the less restricted portion of the lot may be extended up to 100 feet into the more restricted portion. An extension of more than 100 feet shall require a variance or a zoning map amendment.
§ 160-23 Measurement of building setbacks.
[Amended 5-12-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015]
A.
When establishing measurements to meet the required setbacks set forth in Schedule A of this chapter,[1] measurements shall be taken to the closest protruding part of the use or structure, to include such projecting facilities as porches, carports, and attached garages. Any accessory building physically attached to a principal building, including attachment by means of a breezeway or a roofed passageway with open or attached lattice sides, is deemed to be part of the principal structure in applying regulations.
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedule A is included as an attachment to this chapter.
B.
Corner lots. For purposes of determining required setbacks from lot lines, corner lots of rectangular shape shall be deemed to have two front yards and two side yards, and no rear yard.
C.
In addition to the requirements contained in Chapter 77 (New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and State Energy Conservation Construction Code), or any other applicable law, ordinance, or regulation, the location of all planned improvements located within three feet of the minimum setback requirements set forth in Schedule A of this chapter must be staked by a surveyor prior to the start of construction, except as may otherwise be allowed by the CZEO. Foundation surveys may be required for all structures located within three feet of the minimum setback requirement and, if warranted, upon CZEO's performance of foundation inspection, contractor will be notified in writing that no framing is to commence until a foundation survey has been submitted to and approved by the Codes & Zoning Office. In the event that these conditions are ignored, stop-work order will be placed on the job, and no aspect of work will be allowed to continue.
D.
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, an updated survey verifying the setbacks may be required by the CZEO.
§ 160-24 Maximum height.
The maximum height of any structure shall be 35 feet, excepting houses of worship, chimneys, flagpoles, agricultural structures, electrical transmission poles and lines, telecommunications towers, wind-generating facilities, and towers for fire, police and emergency communications for which there is no maximum height requirement.
§ 160-25 Rental of a non-owner-occupied dwelling in R1 Residential District.
Legal rental of a non-owner-occupied rental dwelling in the R1 Residential Zoning District shall be governed by Ordinance No. 1-2002 of the Town of Inlet, and any amendments thereto.
