Lysander, NY Zoning Ordinance

This district is intended for rural portions of the Town which are characterized by farms, extremely low density residential uses and preservation of open space. In accordance with the Town of Lysander Comprehensive Land Use Plan, preservation of farmland shall be of the highest priority. Properties within this district typically rely upon individual on-site systems for provision of essential water supply and septic disposal. Therefore, in order to ensure adequate separation of these essential systems and to prevent any undue burden upon the natural environment, the required minimum residential lot size is the largest within the Town. The large lot is furthermore intended to promote a separation of farms and unrelated residential uses to protect both activities from the potential adverse effects each has upon the other. The overall level of development within this district is encouraged to be maintained at a low intensity so that the cumulative effects of development are able to be absorbed within the existing unimproved conditions and facilities of the area.

Uses permitted by right (with building permit, where required) shall be as follows:

(1)

Single-family dwelling on a permanent foundation and accessory uses and structures.

(2)

Farm, with the following restrictions:

(a)

No retail or commercial activity shall take place other than the storage, processing and sale of farm products predominantly produced by the farmer.

(b)

The storage of manure shall not take place within 100 feet of the nearest lot line.

(c)

No farm stock, horses or other animals other than household pets shall be kept in a building, any part of which is closer to the nearest lot line than 100 feet.

(d)

Farms are exempt from § 320-22B.

(3)

Seasonal produce stand.

Uses permitted upon controlled site review (See Article XVII.) are as follows:

Two-family dwelling.

Residential marina.

Church.

Utility substation.

Public school.

Farm stand.

Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit (See Article XVIII.) and a controlled site review (See Article XVII.) are as follows:

(1)

Child day-care facility [excluding such facilities described in Social Services Law § 390, Subdivision 12(b)].

(2)

Private school (nursery through college).

(3)

Parks, playgrounds and other similar recreational facilities which are privately owned and operated by a not-for-profit.

[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]

(4)

Regulation golf courses.

(5)

Country store.

(6)

Private recreational campsites.

(7)

Bed-and-breakfast.

[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]

(8)

Farm produce processing.

(9)

Farm supply and/or equipment sales and service.

Veterinarian.

Kennel.

Stables.

Natural production uses.

The following supplementary regulations shall apply:

(1)

Height, yard and corner lot exceptions.

(2)

Off-street parking and loading.

(3)

Signs.

(4)

Screening and landscaping.

(5)

Accessory uses and structures.

Residential structures and uses.

(1)

Lots shall meet the following requirements:

Regulation	1-Family	2-Family
Area, minimum (square feet)	80,000	120,000
Width, minimum (feet)	200	250
Coverage, maximum	25%	25%

(2)

Principal structure and accessory structures shall meet the following requirements:

Regulation		1-Family	2-Family
Front yard setback (feet)		50	50
Side yard setback
	1 side (feet)	20	20
	Total of both sides (feet)	40	40
Rear yard setback
	Principal structures (feet)	50	50
	Accessory structures (feet)	20	20
	Maximum height (feet)	30	30

Nonresidential uses and structures.

(1)

Lots shall meet the following requirements:

(a)

Lot area, minimum: 80,000 square feet.

(b)

Lot width, minimum: 250 feet.

(c)

Lot coverage, maximum: 25%.

(2)

Principal structure and accessory structures shall meet the following requirements:

(a)

Setback, front yard: 100 feet.

(b)

Setback, side yard:

[1]

One side: 30 feet.

[2]

Total of both sides: 50 feet.

(c)

Setback, rear yard for principal structures: 50 feet.

(d)

Setback, rear yard for accessory structures: 30 feet.

(e)

Maximum height: 50 feet.

Uses permitted by right (with building permit, where required) shall be as follows:

(1)

Single-family dwelling on a permanent foundation and accessory uses and structures.

(2)

Farm, with the following restrictions:

(a)

No retail or commercial activity shall take place other than the storage, processing and sale of farm products predominantly produced by the farmer.

(b)

The storage of manure shall not take place within 100 feet of the nearest lot line.

(c)

No farm stock, horses or other animals other than household pets shall be kept in a building, any part of which is closer to the nearest lot line than 100 feet.

(d)

Farms are exempt from § 320-22B.

(3)

Seasonal produce stand.

Uses permitted upon controlled site review (See Article XVII.) are as follows:

Two-family dwelling.

Residential marina.

Church.

Utility substation.

Public school.

Farm stand.

Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit (See Article XVIII.) and a controlled site review (See Article XVII.) are as follows:

(1)

Child day-care facility [excluding such facilities described in Social Services Law § 390, Subdivision 12(b)].

(2)

Private school (nursery through college).

(3)

Parks, playgrounds and other similar recreational facilities which are privately owned and operated by a not-for-profit.

[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]

(4)

Regulation golf courses.

(5)

Country store.

(6)

Private recreational campsites.

(7)

Bed-and-breakfast.

[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]

(8)

Farm produce processing.

(9)

Farm supply and/or equipment sales and service.

Veterinarian.

Kennel.

Stables.

Natural production uses.

The following supplementary regulations shall apply:

(1)

Height, yard and corner lot exceptions.

(2)

Off-street parking and loading.

(3)

Signs.

(4)

Screening and landscaping.

(5)

Accessory uses and structures.

Residential structures and uses.

(1)

Lots shall meet the following requirements:

Regulation	1-Family	2-Family
Area, minimum (square feet)	80,000	120,000
Width, minimum (feet)	200	250
Coverage, maximum	25%	25%

(2)

Principal structure and accessory structures shall meet the following requirements:

Regulation		1-Family	2-Family
Front yard setback (feet)		50	50
Side yard setback
	1 side (feet)	20	20
	Total of both sides (feet)	40	40
Rear yard setback
	Principal structures (feet)	50	50
	Accessory structures (feet)	20	20
	Maximum height (feet)	30	30

Nonresidential uses and structures.

(1)

Lots shall meet the following requirements:

(a)

Lot area, minimum: 80,000 square feet.

(b)

Lot width, minimum: 250 feet.

(c)

Lot coverage, maximum: 25%.

(2)

Principal structure and accessory structures shall meet the following requirements:

(a)

Setback, front yard: 100 feet.

(b)

Setback, side yard:

[1]

One side: 30 feet.

[2]

Total of both sides: 50 feet.

(c)

Setback, rear yard for principal structures: 50 feet.

(d)

Setback, rear yard for accessory structures: 30 feet.

(e)

Maximum height: 50 feet.

Uses permitted by right (with building permit, where required) shall be as follows:

(1)

Single-family dwelling on a permanent foundation and accessory uses and structures.

(2)

Farm, with the following restrictions:

(a)

No retail or commercial activity shall take place other than the storage, processing and sale of farm products predominantly produced by the farmer.

(b)

The storage of manure shall not take place within 100 feet of the nearest lot line.

(c)

No farm stock, horses or other animals other than household pets shall be kept in a building, any part of which is closer to the nearest lot line than 100 feet.

(d)

Farms are exempt from § 320-22B.

(3)

Seasonal produce stand.

Uses permitted upon controlled site review (See Article XVII.) are as follows:

Two-family dwelling.

Residential marina.

Church.

Utility substation.

Public school.

Farm stand.

Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit (See Article XVIII.) and a controlled site review (See Article XVII.) are as follows:

(1)

Child day-care facility [excluding such facilities described in Social Services Law § 390, Subdivision 12(b)].

(2)

Private school (nursery through college).

(3)

Parks, playgrounds and other similar recreational facilities which are privately owned and operated by a not-for-profit.

[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]

(4)

Regulation golf courses.

(5)

Country store.

(6)

Private recreational campsites.

(7)

Bed-and-breakfast.

[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]

(8)

Farm produce processing.

(9)

Farm supply and/or equipment sales and service.

Veterinarian.

Kennel.

Stables.

Natural production uses.

The following supplementary regulations shall apply:

(1)

Height, yard and corner lot exceptions.

(2)

Off-street parking and loading.

(3)

Signs.

(4)

Screening and landscaping.

(5)

Accessory uses and structures.

Residential structures and uses.

(1)

Lots shall meet the following requirements:

Regulation	1-Family	2-Family
Area, minimum (square feet)	80,000	120,000
Width, minimum (feet)	200	250
Coverage, maximum	25%	25%

(2)

Principal structure and accessory structures shall meet the following requirements:

Regulation		1-Family	2-Family
Front yard setback (feet)		50	50
Side yard setback
	1 side (feet)	20	20
	Total of both sides (feet)	40	40
Rear yard setback
	Principal structures (feet)	50	50
	Accessory structures (feet)	20	20
	Maximum height (feet)	30	30