Rotterdam City Zoning Code
ARTICLE X
B-2 General Business District
§ 270-63 Regulations to apply.
The following regulations shall apply to all B-2 Districts.
§ 270-64 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted as of right in the B-2 District:
A.
All uses permitted as of right in the R-1, R-2 and B-1 Districts, subject to all applicable restrictions specified for such districts.
B.
Establishments for making, assembling or repairing articles, provided that no machinery or process is used which creates a nuisance or is noxious or offensive to neighboring uses by reason of dust, refuse matter, odor, smoke, gas fumes, noise, vibration, glare or fire hazard. All such establishments shall conduct all activities and storage entirely within an enclosed building.
C.
Commercial health and recreation establishments.
E.
Wholesale business and storage conducted entirely within an enclosed building, and excluding bulk storage tanks, salvage yards, junkyards and coal storage.
F.
Data processing and computer services.
G.
Care homes.
[Added 12-12-2018 by L.L. No. 11-2018]
H.
Brewpubs, microbreweries, microcideries, microwineries and microdistilleries. Brewpubs, microbreweries, microcideries, microwineries and microdistilleries, however, must comply with the following:
[Added 5-24-2023 by L.L. No. 5-2023]
(1)
Each brewpub, microbrewery, microcidery, microwinery, or microdistillery shall manufacture and sell alcoholic beverages in accordance with the provisions of the New York State Liquor Authority and shall maintain current licenses as required by said agency.
(2)
No outdoor storage shall be permitted.
(3)
All malt, vinous or distilled liquor production shall be within completely enclosed structures.
(4)
By-products or waste from the production of malt, vinous or distilled liquor shall be properly disposed of off the property.
(5)
The emission of odors or smells in such quantities as to produce a public nuisance or hazard is not permitted.
(6)
Excessive noise in violation of Chapter 188 is prohibited and may result in revocation of the special use permit.
(7)
Food cart vendors are permitted on-site only by permission of the Planning Board.
(8)
Hours of operation shall be addressed during site plan review.
§ 270-65 Special uses.
[Amended 9-12-1990 by L.L. No. 18-1990; 4-11-2001 by L.L. No. 4-2001]
The following special uses may be permitted or denied subject to special use review under Article XIX of this chapter:
A.
Motor vehicle repair shops providing either major or minor motor vehicle repairs, including propane filling.
B.
Facilities for the filling of portable tanks with liquid propane gas.
C.
Car washes.
D.
Dry-cleaning laundry facilities.
E.
Mass transportation terminals.
F.
Drive-in establishments.
G.
Public utility or communications installations.
H.
Hotels and motels.
I.
Contractors' shops and equipment storage yards.
J.
Veterinary hospitals.
K.
Motor vehicle sales and rental establishments.
L.
Motor vehicle fuel filling stations.
M.
Convenience stores.
N.
Disturbance on a wetland or watercourse area of any class or in a wetland or watercourse buffer area as defined in this chapter.
[Added 4-27-2005 by L.L. No. 9-2005]
O.
Licensed adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries.
[Added 12-27-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2023]
§ 270-66 Accessory uses.
Accessory uses permitted in the B-2 District shall be limited to the following:
§ 270-67 Maximum building height.
The maximum building height shall be three stories, not exceeding 40 feet, except that buildings or structures permitted in the R-1, R-2 and B-1 Districts shall comply with the height limit imposed by such district.
§ 270-68 Lot area; lot coverage; yard requirements.
[Amended 6-9-1999 by L.L. No. 9-1999]
Lot area shall be the same as required in the B-1 District.
§ 270-69 Parking.
Off-street parking requirements applicable in the B-2 District are set forth in § 270-149 of this chapter.
§ 270-70 Additional regulations.
Regulations relative to specific uses found in Article XVIII of this chapter shall apply.