Monroe City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
Enactment and Intent
§ 200-1 Enactment.
[Amended 6-13-2017 by L.L. No. 5-2017[1]]
The existing zoning plan for the Village of Monroe is amended and restated and set forth in the text, map and schedules that constitute this chapter. This chapter shall be known and cited in the long and short form below:
A.
Long title: "A law regulating and restricting the location, construction and use of buildings and structures and, the use of land in the Village of Monroe, County of Orange, State of New York."
B.
Short title: the "Zoning Law of the Village of Monroe."
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Editor's Note: This local law specified to change instances of "Table of Bulk Requirements" to "Table of District Uses and Bulk Requirements" throughout the Code.
§ 200-2 Declaration of purpose.
[Amended 6-13-2017 by L.L. No. 5-2017]
There is hereby established an amended and restated zoning plan for the Village of Monroe, which plan is set forth in the text, map, and schedules that constitute this chapter. Said plan is adopted for the purposes set forth in §§ 7-700, 7-702 and 7-704 of the Village Law which, in the interest of the protection and promotion of public health, safety and welfare, shall be deemed to specifically include the following, among others:
A.
Giving effect to policies and proposals of the Village's Comprehensive Master Plan.
B.
Protecting the established character and the social and economic well-being of both private and public property.
C.
Promoting, in the public interest, the utilization of land for the purposes for which it is most appropriate.
D.
Providing adequate privacy, light and air and securing safety from fire, panic, flood and other dangers.
E.
Conserving the values of property throughout the Village.
F.
Promoting the most beneficial relationship between the design and development of land and buildings.
G.
Facilitating the adequate and economical provision of streets and utilities and other public services and facilities.
H.
Preventing and reducing traffic congestion.
I.
Protecting and preserving the natural ecological structure, scenic qualities and historic character of the Village.
J.
Encouraging an energy efficient pattern of development using energy conservation techniques in land use development and the use of solar and other renewable energy resources.