Lima Village City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
General Provisions
§ 185-1 Title, authority and intent.
A.
This chapter and the Official Zoning Map made a part hereof shall be known and may be cited and referred to as the "Zoning Law of the Village of Lima."
B.
Authority. This chapter is adopted pursuant to Article VII of the Village Law of the State of New York.
§ 185-2 Districts created.
A.
For the purpose of this chapter, the Village of Lima is hereby divided into the following seven classes of districts:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
S. Residential Use Districts | S Districts |
R. Residential Use Districts | R Districts |
Downtown Business Use Districts | DB Districts |
General Business Use Districts | GB Districts |
Industrial Use Districts | M Districts |
Land Conservation Districts | L-C Districts |
Multiple Residential Use Districts | M-R Districts |
B.
In addition, Environmental Protection and Historic Preservation Overlay Districts have been created which supplement the requirements of the base districts.
§ 185-3 Zoning Map.
The boundaries of these districts are hereby established on a map entitled "Zoning Map of the Village of Lima," which map, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and is hereby declared to be part of this chapter.[1]
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Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is on file in the Village Clerk's office.
§ 185-4 District boundaries.
Where a district boundary line, as appearing on the Zoning Map, divides a lot or land in single ownership as existing at the time of this enactment, the use authorized on and the district requirements applying to the less restricted portion of the property shall be construed as extending into the remaining portion of the property beyond the district boundary lines for a distance not exceeding 35 feet. Otherwise, unless shown to the contrary on the Zoning Map, the boundary lines of districts are the center lines of streets and alleys or such lines extended; the center lines of creeks and water ways; and the corporate limits line as it existed at the time of the enactment of this chapter.
§ 185-5 Purposes.
This chapter is designed to be consistent with the adopted Lima Comprehensive Plan. To this end, this chapter is designed to:
A.
Enhance the appearance of the Village and to guide and regulate the orderly growth, development and redevelopment of the Village in accordance with a well-considered plan so that the Village may realize its potential as a place to live and work, with the most beneficial and convenient relationships among the business, institutional and residential areas within the Village and with due consideration to the character of each district and its suitability for particular uses.
B.
Protect and manage the historic character of the Village.
C.
Provide for the preservation of environmentally sensitive areas including wetlands, floodplains, and steep slopes.
D.
Encourage the use of sustainable building practices, including provisions for energy and water efficiency.
E.
Promote the viability of existing businesses.
F.
Encourage new businesses that are compatible with existing surrounding uses; provide employment for residents; and offer needed goods and services.
G.
Encourage the redevelopment and reuse of vacant commercial buildings.
H.
Facilitate the development of a variety of housing choices to meet the needs of all population segments.
I.
Facilitate the provision of transportation, water supply, sewage disposal, park and other public facilities as needed by the community.
§ 185-6 Scope.
No building, structure or land shall hereafter be used and no building, structure or part thereof shall be erected, moved, altered or demolished unless for a use expressly permitted by and in conformity with the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located, except as hereinafter provided.