Ogden City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
Title; Authority; Purpose
§ 300-1 Title.
This chapter shall be known, cited and referred to as the "Town of Ogden Zoning Law."
§ 300-2 Authority.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority conferred by Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York.
§ 300-3 Purpose.
The general purpose of this chapter is to promote the public health, safety, comfort and welfare. More specifically, the purpose of this chapter is to:
A.
Promote, in the public interest, the utilization of land for the purposes for which it is most desirable and best adapted.
B.
Divide the Town into districts of such number, shape and area and of such different classes according to use of land and buildings, height and bulk of buildings, intensity of use of lot areas, area of open space and other classifications as may be deemed best suited to regulate development.
C.
Facilitate the efficient and adequate provision of public facilities and services.
D.
Protect the established character and the social and economic well-being of both private and public property.
E.
Provide regulations pertaining to the height, bulk and location of buildings; the area of yards and other open spaces surrounding buildings; the preservation of significant natural features and vegetation, where possible; and the prevention of unsafe conflicts with vehicular traffic.
F.
Prohibit uses, buildings or other structures incompatible with the character of established districts.
G.
Provide for uses requiring special approval within the established districts.
H.
Provide administrative procedures necessary to implement and enforce the various provisions of this chapter.