Monroe City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
Zones Established; Zoning Map
§ 200-6 List of districts.
[Amended 1-21-1997 by L.L. No. 1-1997; 6-13-2017 by L.L. No 5-2017; 9-14-2023 by L.L. No. 12-2023]
For the purposes of this chapter, the Village of Monroe is hereby divided into the following zoning districts:
Symbol | Name |
|---|---|
SR-20 | Suburban Residential District |
SR-10 | Suburban Residential District |
UR-M | Urban Multifamily Residential District |
CB | Central Business District |
VR | Village Recreation District |
GB | General Business District |
LI | Light Industry District |
§ 200-7 Zoning Map.
[Amended 6-13-2017 by L.L. No. 5-2017]
The boundaries of the zones are hereby established as shown on the Zoning Map, Village of Monroe, which accompanies this chapter, and which, with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter.[1] Said map, indicating the latest amendments, shall be kept up-to-date in the office of the Building Inspector and the Village Clerk for the use and benefit of the public. Any future, properly adopted Zoning Map amendments are also made part of this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is included as an attachment to this chapter.
§ 200-8 Annexed property.
Any property which may hereafter be annexed to the Village of Monroe shall automatically be zoned Suburban Residential District (SR-20), unless specifically zoned otherwise by an action of the Village Board of Trustees.
§ 200-9 Interpretation of district boundaries.
In determining the boundaries of districts on the map, the, following rules shall apply:
A.
Center lines. Unless otherwise shown, the zone boundaries shall be construed to coincide with the center lines of street, alleys, parkways, waterways, railroad rights-of-way or such lines extended.
B.
Property lines. Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following the property lines of privately or publicly owned land, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
C.
Division of a lot. In all cases where a zone boundary divides a lot in one ownership at the time of the adoption of this chapter and more than 50% of the area of such lot lies in the less restricted zone, the regulations prescribed by this chapter of the less restrictive zone shall apply to such portion of the more restricted portion of said lot. For purposes of this section, the more restricted zone shall be deemed that district which is subject to regulations which prohibit the particular use intended to be made of said lot or which require higher standards with respect to setback, coverage, yards, screening, landscaping and similar requirements.[1]
[Amended 6-13-2017 by L.L. No. 5-2017]
D.
Close to lot line. In all cases where a zone boundary line is located not farther than 15 feet away from a lot line of record, such boundary line shall be construed to coincide with such lot line.
E.
Use of scale. In all other cases where dimensions are not shown on the map, the location of boundaries shown on the map shall be determined by the use of the scale appearing thereon.
F.
Uncertainty. In case of uncertainty as to the true location of a district boundary line, the determination thereof shall be made by the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall ask the Zoning Board of Appeals for an interpretation if in doubt, or an appeal may be taken to the Board of Appeals as provided in this chapter.
§ 200-10 Effect of establishment of zones.
A.
Conformity.
(1)
No land, water, building or structure shall be used and no building or other structure shall be constructed, or reconstructed, erected, moved, altered, rebuilt or enlarged, nor shall any land or building be used, designed or arranged to be used for any purpose or in any manner except in conformity with all regulations, requirements and restrictions specified in this chapter for the district in which such building or land is located.
(2)
No lot or land, shall be subdivided, sold, encumbered or conveyed so as:
(a)
To make said lot or land nonconforming or more nonconforming to this chapter.
(b)
To make any use, building or other structure nonconforming or more nonconforming.
(c)
To reduce any setback, open space or off-street parking or loading spaces to less than is required by this chapter.
(d)
To make any nonconformity more nonconforming.
B.
Required yard and open space. No yard or open space required in connection with any structure or use shall be considered as providing a required yard or open space for any other structure on the same or any other lot.
C.
No subdivision unless both lots conforming. No lot shall be formed from a part of a lot already occupied by a structure unless such structure, all setbacks and open spaces connected therewith and the remaining lot comply with all requirements prescribed by this chapter for the district in which said lot is located. No permit shall be issued for the erection of a structure on any new lot thus created unless such structure and lot comply with all provisions of this chapter.
D.
Compliance with previous ordinance. Nothing contained in this chapter shall require any change in the plans, construction or designated use of a structure complying with local laws in force prior to this chapter, if the following is found to exist:
(1)
A building permit or certificate of occupancy shall have been duly issued prior to this date of first publication of notice of the public hearing on this chapter; or
(2)
The entire building shall have been completed in accordance with such plans as have been filed with the Village within one year from the effective date of this chapter.
F.
Application of Village of Monroe Zoning Law to municipal-owned land located within the Village of Monroe.
[Added 10-4-2022 by L.L. No. 9-2022]
(1)
Real property owned by other municipal entities. The Board of Trustees hereby declares that all land within its municipal boundaries is subject to its zoning, subdivision and property maintenance laws unless specifically exempted by state or federal Law, local law or deemed wholly or partially exempt after the Village of Monroe Board of Trustees performs a "Monroe Balancing Test" as defined herein. Said "Monroe Balancing Test" shall in all cases be performed by the Village of Monroe Board of Trustees.
(a)
Real property owned by the Village of Monroe. Property owned by the Village and located within its municipal boundaries and used for a public purpose as determined by resolution of the Board of Trustees shall be exempt from its Zoning Law and subdivision regulations.
(b)
Where such Village-owned land is leased for a commercial use, however, said land shall be subject to the Village's Zoning Law and subdivision regulations unless specifically found to be exempt after the Village has conducted a Monroe Balancing Test.
(2)
All real property located within the Village of Monroe shall be subject to Village enforcement of the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code by the Village of Monroe Building Inspector and Fire Inspector.