An accessory building may be located in any required side or rear yard, provided that:

An accessory building on that portion of a lot not included in any required yard shall conform with the height regulations for principal buildings, and all such buildings in the aggregate shall not have a building area greater than 950 square feet and shall be set back 10 feet from any lot line.

No accessory building shall project nearer to the street on which the principal building fronts than such principal building.

Obstruction to vision at street intersections. At all street intersections in all residence districts and in all other districts requiring a front yard of 15 feet or more, no obstructions to vision exceeding 30 inches in height above curb level shall be erected or maintained on any lot within the triangle formed by the street lines of such lot and a line drawn between points along such street lines 30 feet distant from their point of intersection.

Yards. On a corner lot, front yards are required on both street frontages, and one yard other than the front yards shall be deemed to be a rear yard and the other or others side yards.

Any other requirement notwithstanding, no lot width shall be less than 35 feet, measured along the street line.

Flag lots must have the following minimum frontage on a street in the following districts:

All flag lots will require, in addition to subdivision approval, site plan approval. All flag lot setbacks are to be figured from the rear lot line of the on-street property in front of them. In order for the Planning Board to approve a flag lot site plan they must make a finding that:

Permitted obstructions. Chimneys, cornices or cantilevered roofs may project not more than three feet into a required yard. Belt courses, window sills and other ornamental features may project not more than six inches into a required yard. Fences or walls under 6.5 feet in height may be erected anywhere on the lot, except as set forth in Subsections B and E(2). Fences or walls with a height in excess of 6.5 feet shall conform to the requirements set forth herein for buildings. The finished side of the fence must face outwards towards the property line. Paved areas (other than such as are needed for access to the buildings on the lot) shall not project within 15 feet of a street line or four feet of any lot line.

Restrictions on permitted front yard walls and fences in residential districts. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B(1), no wall or fence in excess of three feet in height shall be erected in the front yard in any residential district.

Entries and porticoes. A roofed-over but completely unenclosed projection in the nature of an entry or portico, not more than eight feet wide and extending not more than six feet out from the wall of the building, shall be exempt from front yard or rear yard requirements when the building otherwise complies with all other yard restrictions of this chapter.

[1]Structures permitted in yards. The placing of ornamental fountains, gatehouses and other structures for security or traffic control purposes of a nonhabitable type may be permitted in any yard upon approval of the Planning Board and Board of Architectural Review.

For a home-based business or live-work unit, one nameplate or professional sign no larger than two square feet in area which shall be fixed flat to the main wall of the building and shall not project more than six inches. Illumination shall be shielded from neighboring uses, shall be permitted only during regular professional hours and, in no case, later than 9:00 p.m. and shall be restricted to white light.

One real estate sign, either single- or double-faced, freestanding or attached to a building, not larger than four square feet in area, on any one or more adjacent lots in single ownership, advertising the sale or lease of only the premises on which it is maintained. Such sign shall not be illuminated.

For a multifamily residence, not more than one building identification sign, of an area not greater than 14 square feet and located in the front or side yard or on the building facade. Such sign shall not be illuminated unless approved by the Planning Board. All approved illumination shall be shielded from neighboring properties.

In residential and nonresidential districts, uses in the civic and institutional use group shall be permitted one bulletin board or other announcement sign with an area of not more than 12 square feet.

In districts other than residential districts, uses in the civic and institutional use group shall also be permitted the signs allowed for commercial and industrial uses.

In residential districts, not more than one building identification sign, of an area not greater than 14 square feet and located in the front or side yard or on the building facade. Such sign shall not be illuminated unless approved by the Planning Board. All approved illumination shall be shielded from neighboring properties.

Wall-mounted signs. There shall be permitted one or more wall-mounted signs identifying one or more businesses within the building, subject to the following:

Flag. There shall be permitted one flag per building identifying one or more businesses in the building, subject to the following:

Projecting sign. There shall be permitted one projecting sign per building identifying one or more businesses in the building, subject to the following:

Hanging sign. A small hanging sign, double faced and not more than three square feet per side, shall be permitted to be attached to the underside of a canopy or gallery over a sidewalk in shopping centers for each first-floor tenant.

Door lettering. Lettering shall be permitted on glass doors at the entrances to commercial establishments, provided that no background other than glass shall be permitted.

Freestanding signs.

For a gasoline station, one sign embedded in each face of the gas station canopy shall be permitted, provided that each such sign shall not be more than two feet in height by five feet in width and shall not be internally illuminated. The maximum size of signage on gas pumps shall be four square feet in area on each side of each pump.

Directional signs for vehicles. Within parking lot and driveway areas, signs may be erected, as needed, to direct patrons to specific businesses and to control traffic. Each such sign shall measure no greater than six square feet in area and shall be no more than four feet in height. Signs may include the names of businesses, directional words such as "in" and "out," and similar information, but no other advertising shall be permitted. The directional signage within each property should be designed with a uniform theme, and the signs should be placed in a manner that avoids clutter and does not distract drivers.

Directional signs for pedestrians. For a building with a front setback measuring 10 feet or greater, one freestanding sign to guide pedestrians to the entrance shall be permitted for each 100 feet of frontage. Each such sign shall measure no greater than four square feet in area and shall be no more than five feet in height. Signs may include the names of businesses and directional information, but no other advertising shall be permitted.

Signage associated with electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS). Internally illuminated electronic screens associated with EVCS will comply with the provisions in § 270-29E(2).

Except in residential districts, signs inside a window, whether permanent or impermanent, are permitted in addition to any signs otherwise permitted. A window sign shall not exceed 25% of the exposed window area or not more than 16 square feet per window.

Illuminated signs, where permitted, shall not remain lit later than the closing hour of business or 9:00 p.m., whichever is later. In no event shall such a sign remain illuminated later than 11:30 p.m., except by approval from the Planning Board upon a finding that it is in the public interest or necessary for the safety of the Village to remain illuminated beyond that time. Illuminated signs may be turned back on at dusk the following day, except when an establishment is closed.

The following types of signs or artificial lighting are prohibited:

No sign other than a professional sign, announcement or real estate sign, but including temporary signs for promotional use, shall be erected, moved, enlarged, altered or reconstructed without first obtaining a sign permit from the Building Inspector.

A permit for a temporary sign for promotional use shall not be issued more than twice within a twelve-month period per establishment.

Off-street parking requirements for each District shall be as provided in Appendix C and as detailed in this section.[1] For uses which do not fall within the categories listed in Appendix C, the Planning Board will determine the necessary parking needed to prevent frequent parking on the street by persons visiting or connected with each such use.

Areas computed as parking spaces. Areas which may be computed as open or enclosed off-street parking spaces include any private garage, carport or other area available for parking, other than a street. Each space shall be independently accessible with the exception that one space behind each garage or carport space may be counted as a parking space to meet parking requirements. Otherwise, tandem parking with access from only one direction shall be computed as one space.

All driveways, blacktop or loading docks must be at least four feet away from the property line in the following residential districts (S-50, S-100, S-125, MF-1, MF-2, PRD), all driveways, blacktop or loading docks must be at least two feet away from the property line in the following residential districts (S-75, T), and all driveways, blacktop or loading docks must be at least two feet away from the property line in nonresidential districts (PW-a, PW-b, PW-c, SP-N, SP-S, CDD, RDD, IR, O-R, VC, PC, NC-1, NC-2, GB and P-O) unless otherwise noted in Appendix B.

Size of spaces. Each parking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide by 18 feet deep. The minimum parking aisle width shall be 24 feet for spaces at a ninety-degree angle, 18 feet for spaces at a sixty-degree angle, 13 feet for spaces at a forty-five-degree angle and 12 feet for spaces at a thirty-degree angle. Where parking is arranged back-to-back, each parking space may share a common backup space. Entrance and exit lanes shall not be computed as parking space, except for driveways in one- and two-family residences, as set forth in Subsection A(1).

Prohibited parking areas. Except in the PC District, parking shall not be permitted in the required front yard except as set forth in Subsection A(1). In addition, except as provided in Subsection A(1), parking shall not be permitted anywhere in the front yard of any single- or two-family dwelling, except that where the Building Inspector finds that, due to unique conditions, compliance with this limitation will cause practical difficulties and tend to increase on-street parking by residents, he may authorize parking anywhere in the front yard of such dwellings, except for that portion thereof which is directly in front of the principal building, exclusive of garage structures.

Access. Unobstructed access to and from a street shall be provided. Such access shall consist of at least one twelve-foot-wide lane for parking areas with less than 20 spaces and at least two twelve-foot-wide lanes for parking areas with 20 spaces or more. No entrance or exit for any off-street parking area with a capacity of more than four spaces shall be located within 50 feet of any street intersection, nor exceed a grade in excess of 6% within 25 feet of any street line, nor 10% at any other point.

Drainage and surfacing. All parking areas shall be properly drained and all such areas, except for parking spaces accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling, shall be provided with a dustless surface in accordance with specifications of the Village of Ossining. The maximum slope of a parking area shall not exceed 5%.

Combined spaces. When any lot contains two or more uses having different parking requirements, the parking requirements for each use shall apply to the full extent. Where it can be conclusively demonstrated that one or more such uses will be generating a demand for parking spaces primarily during periods when the other use or uses is not or are not in operation, the Planning Board may reduce the total parking spaces required by up to 100% of the parking spaces required for that use with the least requirement.

Enclosed facilities.

Location and ownership. Required accessory parking spaces, open or enclosed, shall be provided upon the same lot as the use to which they are accessory or elsewhere, provided that no required spaces are located farther than 200 feet in walking distance from such lot, or 700 feet in the VC Zone unless provided for by an In Lieu of Parking agreement pursuant to § 270-30A(12). In all such cases, the parking spaces shall conform to all the regulations of the district in which the parking spaces are located, and in no event shall such parking spaces be located in any residence district unless either the use to which the spaces are accessory is located in such residence districts or upon approval by the Planning Board. Such spaces shall be in the same ownership as the use to which they are accessory and shall be subject to deed restrictions, approved by the Planning Board, binding the owner and his heirs and assigns to maintain the required number of spaces available, either throughout the existence of the use to which they are accessory or until such spaces are provided elsewhere, in a location and manner acceptable to the Planning Board.

On lots divided by district boundaries. When a parking lot is located partly in one district and partly in another district, the regulations for the district requiring the greater number of parking spaces shall apply to the entire lot. Parking spaces on such lot may be located without regard to district lines, provided that no such parking spaces shall be located in any residence district, unless either the use to which they are accessory is located in such district or upon approval by the Planning Board.

Fee in lieu of parking for new or infill construction in the VC, SP-N and NC-2 zoning districts (Payment in Lieu of Parking Program).

Loading requirements. Accessory off-street loading berths shall be provided for any use specified herein. Any land which is developed as a unit under single ownership and control shall be considered a single lot for the purpose of these loading requirements. Reasonable and appropriate off-street loading requirements for structures and uses which do not fall within the categories listed herein shall be determined by the Planning Board upon consideration of all factors entering into the loading needs of each such use.

Size of spaces. Except as provided hereinbefore, each required loading berth shall be at least 12 feet wide, 35 feet long and 15 feet high.

Location and access. Unobstructed access, at least 12 feet wide, to and from a street shall be provided. Such access may be combined with access to a parking lot. All permitted or required loading berths shall be on the same lot as the use to which they are accessory, except as provided in Subsection B(4). No entrance or exit for any loading area shall be located within 50 feet of any street intersection. No loading berths shall be located In any required yard and shall be screened where visible from any residential district boundary.

Joint facilities. Permitted or required loading berths, open or enclosed, may be provided in spaces designed to jointly serve two or more adjacent establishments, provided that the number of required berths in such joint facilities shall not be less than the aggregate of all such requirements.

On lots divided by district boundaries. When a lot is located partly in one district and partly in another district, the regulations for the district requiring the greater number of loading berths shall apply to the entire lot. Loading berths on such lot may be located without regard to district lines, provided that no such berths shall be located in any residence district, unless either the use to which they are accessory is permitted in such district or upon approval by the Planning Board.

Wherever a parking area of over five spaces is within 15 feet of the side or rear lot lines of a lot in any residence district, said parking lot shall be thoroughly screened from such adjoining lot, subject to approval by the Planning Board. Generally, such screening shall be eight feet in height and, if composed of plants, shall not be less than three feet in height, but capable of reaching eight feet in height at maturity.

Whenever a parking area of over five spaces is located across the street from any land in a residence district or abuts a lot in a residence district, it shall be thoroughly screened, subject to approval by the Planning Board.

The maximum slope of a driveway shall not exceed 10%.

A driveway serving a commercial use or more than two residences shall be not less than 20 feet wide for two-way operation or 10 feet wide for one-way operation and shall be adequate and sufficient in size, location and design to accommodate the maximum traffic, parking and loading needs and the access of fire-fighting equipment and police or emergency vehicles.

The storage or parking and use of a trailer by any person or persons is hereby prohibited in all districts, except that:

Not more than one boat per dwelling unit may be stored on an occupied lot in any residence district, provided that such boat is not stored within any required yard nor between the street line and the principal building nor in a required parking space nor blocking a required parking space.

Parking of commercial vehicles in a residential district shall not be permitted, except for cars, vans and pickups not exceeding 20 feet in length and eight feet in width.

Not more than one such commercial vehicle may be parked on a developed lot or in a private garage or carport in any residence district, but not within the required yards of such lot and in no case between the street line and the principal building.

No vehicle, or part(s) thereof, shall be parked or stored on any unimproved lot.

Commercial vehicles are permitted as accessory to a nonresidential use (in a nonresidential district) and can be stored on an improved parking lot, but shall not be stored or parked within the front setback or any required yard.

No commercial vehicle, or parts thereof, shall be parked or stored on any unimproved lot.

The Planning Board is authorized to adopt conditions in connection with its approvals of applications, including, but not limited to, requirements to post bonds, pertaining to the incorporation, maintenance and replacement of landscape materials in any project requiring site development plan approval and for the environmental control of such projects.

Proposed developments subject to site plan approval shall be designed to the greatest extent reasonably practicable to preserve the natural features of the site, including, but not necessarily limited to, water bodies, wetlands, steep slopes, hilltops, ridgelines, views to and from the Hudson River, major stands of trees, outstanding natural topography, significant geological features and other areas of scenic, ecological and historic value; to utilize such features in a harmonious fashion; and to enhance the visual appearance of the development. Such developments shall be in compliance with Chapter 248, Trees, and Chapter 227, Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control, and all other applicable laws and regulations.

As identified in the Comprehensive Plan, energy and water conservation are important to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Village of Ossining. Proposed site plans shall be designed to the greatest extent reasonably practicable to incorporate energy and water conservation measures. Examples of such measures include ENERGY STAR-rated products and practices.

A steep slope is defined as any geographical area having a topographical gradient of 15% or greater (ratio of vertical distance to horizontal distance), whether man-made or natural, and whether created by a retaining structure or not.

In connection with development that is subject to site plan review, the following shall apply: Construction on or regrading of steeply sloped areas greater than 15% but less than 25% should be minimized to the greatest extent reasonably practicable in areas measuring over 500 square feet. There shall be no construction on or regrading of areas measuring over 500 square feet with steep slopes equal to or greater than 25% unless the Planning Board makes a specific finding that such construction or regrading is warranted by considerations that make alternative approaches impracticable in view of overall planning considerations (including the overall objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and the LWRP, if applicable) and will be carried out in a manner consistent with best management and engineering practices for such construction or regrading.

Where development pursuant to an approved site plan is to take place on steep slopes, the following construction practices shall be followed, in addition to compliance with applicable provisions of the Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control Law, Chapter 227:

That each owner or owners of every subdivision lot shall be an owner in common with the other owners of the subdivision of the land intended to be held as open space.

That each subdivided lot shall carry with it a covenant underwriting its proportionate share of the payment of taxes on the open space land, which covenant shall bind the owner thereof and every successive owner thereof.

A homeowners' or cooperative association or corporation may be formed to hold ownership of the open space, provided that each and every subdivided lot owner shall remain liable for the taxes, operation and maintenance of the open space land.

That such other mechanism or form, as shall be approved by the Village Board, shall be established which shall satisfy the requirements of the payment of taxes and the operation and maintenance of the property so created.