Lake Grove Village City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
J Business 2 District General Business
§ 175-32 Permitted uses.
In J Business 2 District, no building, structure or premises shall be used or occupied, and no building or part thereof or other structure shall be erected or altered, unless approved by the Village Planning Board; provided, however, that they shall not be all or part of a commercial center, and they shall be used only for one or more of the following uses:
A.
Permitted principal uses.
(1)
Shops and stores for the sale at retail of consumer merchandise and services and for the conducting of wholesale business.
(2)
Shops for custom work and for making articles to be sold at retail on the premises.
(3)
Personal service shops such as barbershops, beauty parlors, shoe repair, tailor shops and like services.
(4)
Motor vehicle sales and showrooms.
(5)
Banks, offices and restaurants.
(6)
Undertaking establishments.
(7)
Off-street parking and loading areas.
B.
Permitted accessory uses, located on the same lot with the permitted principal use.
(1)
Exterior spotlighting of structure or premises; provided, however, that no rays shall be thrown beyond the lot lines.
(2)
In an undertaking establishment, not more than one dwelling unit to be used as the residence of the owner of the undertaking establishment or an agent or employee of the owner attending the establishment, provided that said apartment does not exceed 1/3 of the total area of the undertaking establishment.
C.
Uses permitted when authorized by special permit from the Board of Appeals.
(1)
Laundromats, dry-cleaning plants (no dyeing) and laundries; provided, however, that they shall not employ more than five persons, including the owner or owners and members of their families.
(2)
Assembly halls; indoor, drive-in or open-air theaters; recreational areas, not including animal farms; open-air car lots for the sale of used motor vehicles; golf driving ranges and batting ranges, and further provided that an off-street parking area shall be provided and maintained for at least 75 motor vehicles.
D.
Uses permitted when authorized by special permit from the Village Board.
(1)
Taverns, cocktail lounges or other premises where intoxicating beverages or liquor are sold and dispensed for consumption on the premises and for which a permit or license shall be required by the New York State Liquor Authority.
(2)
Indoor recreation, amusements and sports complexes.
[Added 4-20-2017 by L.L. No. 2-2017]
§ 175-33 Height.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]
In the J Business 2 District, no building or structure shall be erected or altered to be at a height in excess of 35 feet. Ornamental structures such as clock towers, cupolas or rooflines that exceed 35 feet in height and that are located on single-story buildings that are designed for aesthetic enhancement may be approved by special permit to be granted by the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Lake Grove.
§ 175-34 Building area.
In the J Business 2 District, the total building area shall not exceed 50% of the total lot area.
§ 175-35 Lot area.
In J Business 2 District, no building, structure or premises shall be used or occupied, and no building or structure shall be erected or altered, on a lot having an area of less than 10,000 square feet or upon a lot having a frontage of less than 100 feet.
§ 175-36 Front yard.
A.
In J Business 2 District, there shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than 30 feet.
B.
If the street frontage on the same side of the street between the two nearest intersecting streets shall have been improved with two or more business buildings, or in the event building permits shall have been issued therefor and work commenced thereon, not less than the average front yard depth as so established by such existing or permitted buildings shall be maintained; provided, however, that any such front yard depth shall not be required to be more than 35 feet.
§ 175-37 Side yards.
[Amended 7-22-2004 by L.L. No. 4-2004]
In J Business 2 District, no side yard shall be required; provided, however, if the business district abuts a residential district, there shall be provided along such abutting line, a yard equal in width to that required in the residential district. Where business establishments, structures or premises extend to a frontage of 200 feet or more, a driveway or passageway at least 25 feet wide for vehicles must be maintained at intervals of 200 feet.
§ 175-38 Rear yard.
[Amended 7-22-2004 by L.L. No. 4-2004]
In J Business 2 District, there shall be a rear yard having a minimum depth of 20 feet. Where the J Business 2 district abuts a residential district, there shall be provided along such abutting line, a yard equal in depth to that required in the residential district.
§ 175-39 Site plan review.
In each case where a building, structure or use or alteration thereof is proposed in this district, the Building Inspector shall refer the site plan of the proposed building, structure or use or alteration thereof to the Village Planning Board for its review as provided in Article X of this chapter.