Rotterdam City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XV
FH Flood Hazard District
§ 270-116 Purpose.
The Flood Hazard District is created to minimize public and private losses due to flooding in areas of flood hazard. Further, it is the intent of this article to promote the purposes of the Town of Rotterdam Flood Damage Prevention Law (Local Law No. 1 of 1988)EN and to highlight, by reference, the special restrictions that apply. This section recognizes that such riverfront land may also possess special scenic or natural characteristics that preclude intense use or development.
§ 270-117 Special uses.
The establishment or expansion of the following principal uses may be permitted or denied subject to special use permit review under Article XIX of this chapter:
A.
Single-family dwellings.
B.
Customary agricultural operations, including all buildings, structures and uses appurtenant to and used in general farming, agricultural truck farming, gardening, poultry raising, tree nurseries and greenhouses, except there shall be no concentration of animal wastes, manure piles, feedlots or confined yard areas and no storage of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or similar materials which may pose a risk to surface water or groundwater quality.
C.
Public parks, playgrounds, boat-launch facilities, nature areas, preserves, bike/hike trails and similar public recreational facilities.
D.
Riding clubs and public stables, provided that there shall be no concentration of animal wastes, manure piles or confined yard areas.
§ 270-118 Accessory uses.
Accessory uses permitted in the FH District shall be limited to the following:
A.
Private garages with not more than three stalls for the parking or storage of private automobiles.
B.
Buildings and structures for lawn care, property maintenance and permitted agriculture.
C.
Private swimming pools, tennis courts and other private recreational facilities for use of residents and not run for gain.
D.
Permitted home occupations.
E.
Accessory kennels.
F.
Accessory parking and loading.
G.
Fallout shelters.
H.
Dish antennas and accessory towers.
§ 270-119 Maximum building height.
The maximum building height shall be three stories, not exceeding 40 feet, for every residential use and not exceeding 75 feet for permitted agricultural buildings.
§ 270-120 Yard requirements.
§ 270-121 Lot area.
The minimum lot area required for each principal use is two acres.
§ 270-122 Lot coverage.
Lot coverage shall not exceed 10%.
§ 270-123 Parking.
Off street parking requirements applicable in the FH District are set forth in § 270-149 of this chapter.
§ 270-124 Additional regulations.
Every building, structure and use shall comply with the standards and requirements found in Town of Rotterdam Local Law No. 5 of 1984, entitled "Flood Damage Prevention," as amended.[1]