Lake George Village
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
Dimensional Requirements
§ 220-20 Dimensional Table.
The Dimensional Table is included at the end of this chapter.
§ 220-21 Additional dimensional requirements.
A.
Minimum single-family setbacks. In addition to meeting the dimensional requirements set out above, all single-family dwellings must satisfy the minimum setback requirements with respect to all other accessory or principal uses on the same lot as if each single-family dwelling were located on separate lots.
B.
Yards.
(1)
Yards for corner lots. Each side of a corner lot which abuts a street shall be deemed a front yard. The owner shall specify, when applying for a building permit, which of the remaining yards shall be the required side yard and which yard shall be the required rear yard.
(2)
Yards for double-frontage lots. For any through lot fronting on parallel or abutting streets, both frontages shall comply with the front yard requirements of the district in which the lot is located.
C.
Minimum floor area.
(1)
The minimum floor area per dwelling unit shall be as follows:
(a)
Single-family dwelling: 800 square feet.
(b)
Two-family dwelling, each unit: 750 square feet.
(c)
Multiple residences, each unit: 600 square feet.
(d)
Hotels, motels, boardinghouses, each unit: 200 square feet.
(2)
The minimum floor area for each retail business established subsequent to the effective date of this section shall be 500 square feet.
D.
Exceptions to minimum lot area requirements.
(1)
Any nonconforming lot of record as of the date of this chapter which does not meet the minimum lot area and/or minimum lot width requirements of this chapter for the zoning district in which such lot is situated shall be considered as complying with such minimum lot requirements, and no variance shall be required, provided that:
(a)
Such lot does not adjoin any other lot in the same ownership; and
(b)
If there are adjoining lots in the same ownership, they shall be treated together as one lot to the extent necessary to comply with the area requirements of the applicable zoning district.
E.
Minimum shoreline lot frontages. Minimum shoreline lot frontages shall be required for all deeded or contractual access on all shoreline lots for five or more lots, parcels, sites, or multiple-dwelling units not having separate and distinct ownership of shore frontage according to § 806 of the Adirondack Park Agency Act.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Executive Law § 806.
F.
Maximum outdoor area. In no event may the outdoor area exceed 50% of the inside service area of the same establishment, excluding bathrooms.
[Added 5-27-2009 by L.L. No. 4-2009]