Port Washington City Zoning Code
ARTICLE X
General Application of Regulations
§ 485-34 Establishment of districts.
For the purpose of this chapter, the zoning district classifications listed under § 485-151 are hereby created and established.
§ 485-35 Compliance required; prior permits.
A.
Required. Within the City of Port Washington, the use of any land; the size, shape, and placement of lots; the use, size, height, location and type of structure thereon; and the provision of open spaces shall be in compliance with the regulations established herein and made applicable to the district or districts in which such land or structure is located.
B.
Prior permit.
(1)
Construction permitted. Nothing herein contained shall require any change in the plans, construction, size or designed use of any structure or part thereof for which a building permit has been issued before the effective date of this chapter and the construction of which shall have been substantially started within six months from the date of such permit.
(2)
Subsequently nonconforming. Any such use which does not conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located shall, however, subsequently be considered a legal nonconforming use.
§ 485-36 Structures other than buildings.
A.
Structures less than six inches in height. Structures not classified as buildings and less than six inches in height from the surface of the ground shall not be subject to the setback, offset, building size, or open space requirements of this chapter except as may be specifically otherwise provided.
B.
Structures six inches or more in height. Structures not classified as buildings and six inches or more in height from the surface of the ground shall be subject to the setback, offset, height and open space requirements of this chapter except as may be specifically otherwise provided, such as in § 485-39D, F and G.
§ 485-37 Underground buildings.
Any structure classified as a building and not extending more than six inches above the surface of the ground shall not be subject to the setback, offset, building size, or open space requirements of this chapter.