Lowville Town City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
Introduction
§ 250-1 Enacting clause.
Pursuant to the authority conferred by Article 16 of the Town Law and Articles 2 and 3 of Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, the Town Board of the Town of Lowville hereby adopts and enacts the following chapter.
§ 250-2 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the "Town of Lowville Zoning Law."
§ 250-3 Purposes.
A.
The purposes of this chapter are:
(1)
To provide for orderly growth in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan;
(2)
To lessen congestion in the streets;
(3)
To secure safety from fire, flood and other dangers;
(4)
To provide adequate light and air;
(5)
To prevent the overcrowding of land;
(6)
To avoid undue concentration of population;
(7)
To make provision for, so far as conditions may permit, the accommodation of solar energy systems and equipment and access to sunlight necessary therefor;
(8)
To facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and
(9)
To promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public.
B.
This chapter has been made with reasonable consideration, among other things, as to the character of each zone and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land.
§ 250-4 Applicability.
This chapter, and any amendment thereto, shall apply on its effective date to all uses which have not been substantially commenced, and structures which have not been substantially constructed, regardless of the status of permits or certificates of occupancy issued pursuant to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
§ 250-5 Effect on prior existing Zoning Ordinance.
This chapter shall replace and supersede the prior existing Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Lowville when adopted pursuant to law.