The use and construction of recreational ramps is prohibited in R-R, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 Zoning Districts.

The use and construction of recreational ramps is allowed in C, WD, OS and M Zoning Districts.

Any recreational ramp, as defined in this chapter, shall be deemed an accessory structure or use under all applicable provisions of this article and shall not be constructed or maintained unless it conforms to all applicable provisions of this article and other provisions of this Code.

Permit required. No such structure shall be constructed, where permitted, without a building permit issued by the Code Enforcement Division of the Town of Irondequoit.

Plans to be filed. No permit shall be issued for the construction or use of recreational ramps without site plan approval by the Planning Board pursuant to Article XV.

Structural stability. The ramp(s) shall be structurally stable, and such determination shall be made by the Building Inspector on any of the following basis:

Use and maintenance. Such recreational ramp(s) shall be used and maintained in such a way as not to be detrimental to the health and safety of any individual or be contrary to public welfare because of their hours of operation, noise level, location and type of outdoor lighting and/or conduct of the person(s) using such ramp(s).

Density. The overall density shall not exceed seven dwelling units per acre.

Area. Area requirements shall be as follows:

Permitted accessory structures and uses. The following accessory structures and uses are permitted subject to the review of the Planning Board of the site and as hereinafter provided. No accessory structure shall exceed 15 feet above grade level.

Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be installed so as to permit pedestrian access to all areas of the development, including each dwelling unit and all recreational areas. Sidewalks shall have a minimum width of four feet and shall conform in all other ways to the Town of Irondequoit regulations.

Private roads. All private roads within the development shall be constructed and surfaced with asphaltic or portland cement binder pavement. The paved portion of the road shall have a minimum width of 22 feet, with adequate gutters or curbs for surface water control.

Streetlighting. Streetlighting shall be provided.

Recreational areas. An area or areas equal to at least 200 square feet per dwelling unit shall be provided for recreational use and shall be so designated on the site plan.

Maintenance. The project developer must be able to show the Planning Board a feasible method of assuring that all common lands in the development are properly maintained, to include mowing and other landscape services, removal of snow and all other project needs. No project approval can be granted without documented evidence that satisfactory maintenance will occur.

Site development plan requirements. Site plan requirements shall be as set forth in Article XV.

Conformance certification. Upon completion of the project or any stage thereof for which the developer shall seek a certificate of occupancy certifying satisfactory completion of the project or portion thereof, the developer shall submit a certificate of his or her registered architect or licensed engineer in a form satisfactory to the Building Inspector that the completed project, or portion thereof, conforms to the plans therefor reviewed by the Planning Board and approved by the Town Board. Upon receipt of such certification and based upon required reports of Town Board or other officials, the Building Inspector shall issue a certificate certifying the completion of the townhouse development, or portion thereof, and shall note the issuance of the certificate on the recorded final site development plan.

Mobile homes as single-family units.

Those permitted and accessory uses permitted in the residential district in which the mobile home park is located.

Site dimension, design and construction.

Utilities.

Stormwater drainage.

Garbage and refuse.

General regulations.

The establishment of a mobile home park shall require approval by the Town Board of the mobile home park after review by the Planning Board of the site development plan for the park.

The Town Board shall not act to approve any application for a mobile home park unless it determines that such park will serve to implement the intent and purposes as set forth in this section and the Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Irondequoit; that the location proposed for the mobile home park is suitable and appropriate for such a park; and that such park is otherwise in the public interest. Such conditions and safeguards shall be attached to the authorization as the Town Board deems necessary and appropriate to assure continual conformance to all applicable standards and requirements.

The application for establishment of the park shall include a site development plan prepared in accordance with the requirements of Article XV. Approval of the park shall be in conformance with the requirements of the development standards of this section, all other applicable provisions of this Code and additional conditions established by the Town Board in approving the mobile home park.

Small utility shed.

Swimming pool.

Preexisting garage.

It is the purpose of this section to regulate the location and height of fences in all zoning districts and it shall apply to fences, walls and any other similar construction.

The intent of this section is to provide uniform enhancement, security and privacy to property. Fencing which legally existed prior to the adoption of this section (1964) may continue as long as it is kept in substantial repair. The replacement or repair of such fencing may occur only in-kind.

All fences, except for snow and deer fencing as defined in this section, shall require a building permit.

All fencing must be constructed within property boundaries.

Fencing is prohibited within public rights-of-way and over Town easements within property boundaries.

Fencing shall be constructed of materials commercially available for fencing purposes and shall be uniform in appearance.

The most finished side of a fence must face the adjoining property.

Height of fencing is to be measured from the top of the fence to the ground directly beneath the fence.

Where a side yard of a lot abuts a rear yard of another lot, fencing may be permitted to be six feet high, provided it does not obstruct sight lines.

No back-to-back boundary fences shall be permitted unless an abutting fence is owned by an adjacent property owner.

Snow fences for the purpose of providing a wind block for drifting snow shall be permitted between November 1 and April 15. A three-foot setback from the front property line shall be required for all such fencing. Snow fencing shall not exceed four feet in height and shall be comprised of wooden slats woven together with wire strands, plastic mesh, or other similar materials to be approved by the Code Enforcement Officer. Placement of such fencing shall not cause drifting snow on adjacent property or public sidewalks and streets.

Barbed wire and electrified fences shall be subject to Zoning Board of Appeals' approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

Single strand wire fences or anchoring of any fence post by means of a guy wire or guy wires shall be prohibited.

Fence height on vacant lots without a primary structure shall be limited to four feet in height in the front yard and six feet in the side and rear yards. The front yard for fencing is determined by the front foundation lines of the adjoining properties. The minimum front yard setback for the vacant lot must match the setback of the adjoining property with the larger front yard setback.

For the purposes of regulating fencing, a lot which adjoins a limited access highway shall be regarded as an interior lot and not as a through lot or corner lot.

Waterfront property owners are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable NYS DEC regulations pertaining to the waterfront.

Fences shall not exceed four feet in height to maintain unobstructed views and minimize visual impact.

Fences must maintain a minimum waterfront setback of 25 feet from the ordinary high-water mark.

Fences shall not interfere with or inhibit natural drainage patterns, divert natural drainage flow, alter existing natural or man-made erosion control features, or impede designated access ways.

Six-foot-high side and rear yard fencing shall be permitted from the front foundation line of the principal building to the rear lot line.

The front foundation line shall be defined as the portion of the principal building that is nearest the side and front lot lines as measured from each side of the structure. The rear foundation line shall be defined as the portion of the principal building that is nearest to the side and rear lines as measured from each side of the structure. Attached garages shall be included in such measurements. Stoops, steps, open and enclosed porches and similar entranceways and decks shall not be considered in the setback determination.

Front yard fencing shall not exceed four feet in height.

Fencing must be of open-type construction (split rail, picket or the like). Front yard fencing shall not be solid or chain link type fencing.

Such fencing shall be set back a minimum of three feet from the front property line to allow for safe visual clearances and sidewalk snow removal.

Rear and side street yard fencing on a corner lot shall be permitted to extend toward the street for purposes of boundary fencing, provided that a minimum setback of three feet from the property line which parallels the street is maintained.

The height of the fencing shall be as set forth in Subsection D above.

Is located in the rear yard.

Complies with setback regulations for the principal buildings.

Does not exceed six feet in height as measured from the top of the fence to the walking surface of the deck beneath the fence.

This section applies to properties used for nonresidential purposes. It may also apply to multifamily residential uses at the discretion of the Director of Community Development.

Fencing within the front yard is limited to a maximum height of four feet.

Fencing within the side and rear yards is permitted up to a maximum height of eight feet.

Fencing along property lines adjacent to residential districts must incorporate visual screening elements such as privacy slats or integrated landscaping.

The Planning Board will only review fencing proposals as part of a broader site plan application.

Repairs or replacement of existing, conforming fencing are permitted without requiring additional approvals, provided the work complies with all applicable regulations. Such exceptions may be administratively granted by the Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer, or their designee.

Deer protective fencing is open fencing designed for the purpose of repelling or preventing deer from damaging vegetation.

No permit shall be required for deer protective fencing.

Deer protective fencing shall not be used as perimeter fencing for the property. Deer protective fencing that is not wrapped around vegetation intended for protection is considered in violation of this Code.

Acceptable deer protective fencing materials include woven wire mesh, polypropylene mesh, or other similar materials approved by the Code Enforcement Officer.

Deer fencing and its installation shall be maintained in good condition to assure that it has not deteriorated, come loose or has otherwise become a visual or safety nuisance or hazard.

Walls or retaining walls which are under 18 inches in height shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.

All retaining walls exceeding 18 inches in height designed to retain earth shall require a building permit and must comply with the following requirements.

Manufactured walls. The property owner must provide written proof to the Town's Building Department that the installer will construct such walls according to the manufacturer's specifications and accepts all liability in the event of failure.

A professional engineer's or registered architect's original seal and signature shall be required on drawings submitted for a building permit for nonmanufactured walls.

Walls, regardless of the location, shall be exempt from the height restrictions of fences as long they are designed to retain earth on property slopes. The grade can not be changed to accommodate such walls and drainage courses must be considered during design so as to not affect adjoining property.

Walls which will affect the toe of a slope in a steep slope EPOD area and are greater than four feet in height shall be subject to an EPOD permit approval by the Planning Board prior to the issuance of a building permit.

Fences, walls and other similar construction must be maintained at all times in good and substantial condition. Dilapidated, rotted, rusted and broken fences and walls must be repaired, replaced or removed.

Metal fences subject to rust must be painted with a protective covering that is uniform in appearance.[1]

The swimming pool and appurtenances thereto shall be so located as to conform to the setback provisions of this chapter as they apply to accessory buildings, i.e., not less than four feet from any side line or rear line. The distance from any other building or structure on the premises shall not be less than four feet from the pool apron or deck, whichever is closest.

Percentage of lot occupancy. The area of the principal and accessory buildings (inclusive of in ground or permanent aboveground swimming pools) on any lot measured horizontally shall not exceed 50% of the area of the lot. This condition may be waived for portable aboveground swimming pools, provided that all other requirements are in compliance.

Fencing. Swimming pools shall be enclosed by a fence or other barrier meeting all applicable requirements of the Residential Code of New York State and shall otherwise comply in all respects with such Residential Code.

The drainage facilities for such pool shall not interfere with the public water supply system, existing drainage and sewage facilities, the property of others or with the public highways.

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The filtering equipment shall be adequate to permit the maintenance of good quality water in the pool. The Building Inspector shall be governed by the recommendations or the approval of the appropriate Health Department.

The use or maintenance of swimming pools shall comply with the following in such character, intensity and duration as not to be detrimental to the life or health of any individual or contrary to the public welfare, as herein set forth.

A maximum of 16 feet height above the roof or ridge pole shall be required, except that a single vertical pole may not exceed 21 feet above the roof or ridge pole.

A freestanding antenna tower may not extend above the ground more than 21 feet.

The Animal Control Officer may consider, where it is material in each case and among the other relevant factors, any danger to neighboring property or children, noise or offensive emission of odors or fumes and any detriment to the health, safety, morals or the general welfare of the community and whether such use is appropriate to the particular location.