The requirements and limitations set forth in this article and in the tables, attached to this chapter and made a part hereof, entitled "Schedule of District Uses" and "Schedule of District Regulations" and with all explanatory matter herein shall apply to the respective districts.

No building, structure or land shall hereafter be used or occupied and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereunder be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered unless it is permitted or specially permitted by this chapter and except in conformity with all the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.

Unless otherwise specifically permitted, no more than one principal use, excluding customary agricultural uses, shall be permitted on any lot, except by special use permit in accordance with the provisions of § 170-22.

In the event that a special use permitted in Article IV is not specifically regulated by the provisions of Article V, the provisions of § 170-22 shall apply.

Intent. The purpose of this district is to identify areas adjacent to Canandaigua Lake and to promote the optimum use of the lakeshore while, at the same time, promoting shoreline vistas and protecting the health and welfare of residents and the quality of Canandaigua Lake. This district shall extend into Canandaigua Lake 1,500 feet in accord with the Town of South Bristol Canandaigua Lake Docking and Mooring Law.[1]

Permitted principal uses.

Permitted accessory structures/uses:

Special uses. (See Article V.)

Intent. The purpose of this district is to promote orderly development of the Town by providing building lots in selected growth areas and areas which provide a transition zone from areas of high density to areas of lesser density.

Permitted principal uses.

Permitted accessory structures/uses.

Special uses. (See Article V.)

Intent. The purpose of this district is to promote the orderly development of the Town by promoting low-density growth which will encourage the perpetuation of scenic vistas located within the Town. This district shall extend into Canandaigua Lake 1,500 feet, where appropriate, in accord with the Town of South Bristol Canandaigua Lake Docking and Mooring Law.[1]

Permitted principal uses.

Permitted accessory structures/uses:

Special uses. (See Article V.)

Intent. The purpose of this district is to promote orderly development of the Town by protecting large tracts of land and open space to ensure low density and encourage the preservation of forested land.

Permitted principal uses.

Permitted accessory structures/uses.

Special uses. (See Article V.)

Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide for a mixture of residential and low-impact commercial uses primarily intended to service the needs of the uses located in the immediate neighborhood.

Permitted principal uses.

Permitted accessory structures/uses.

Special uses. (See Article V.)

Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide for areas of the Town that will serve the commercial needs of the residents and general public. This district shall extend into Canandaigua Lake 1,500 feet, where appropriate, in accord with the Town of South Bristol Canandaigua Lake Docking and Mooring Law.[1]

Permitted principal uses.

Permitted accessory structures/uses.

Special uses. (See Article V.)

Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide for wider commercial uses than those provided for in the C-1 Commercial District, which will create a balanced local economic base and local job opportunities.

Permitted principal uses.

Permitted accessory structures/uses.

Special uses. (See Article V.)

Intent. Due to the fragility of the environment and natural resources of the Town and the potential for flooding along specified streams, waterways and Canandaigua Lake, there is hereby established a Land Conservation District. The LC District shall be established by the Federal Flood Insurance Administration utilizing the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study. This district has been established as an overlay district over other districts as shown on the Town of South Bristol Land Conservation District Map.[1]

Permitted principal and accessory structure/uses none.

Special uses shall be as follows:

Areas of special flood hazard (floodways). The following regulations apply to areas located within the floodway:

Provisions for flood hazard reduction. Reference is made to Chapter 88, Flood Damage Prevention.

Intent. Within existing districts or districts that may be established in the future, it is intended to permit establishment of new PD Planned Development Districts. These districts are intended for specialized or multiuse purposes where tracts of land suitable in location, area and character for the uses and structures proposed are to be planned and developed on a unified basis. PD Districts shall be related to the general development pattern and the objectives of this chapter.

Relation of PD regulations to other regulations. The PD regulations that follow shall apply generally to the initiation and regulation of all planned development districts. Where there are conflicts between the special PD regulations herein and general zoning, subdivision or other regulations or requirements, these regulations shall apply unless the Town Board shall find, in the particular case, that provisions herein do not serve public purposes to a degree at least equivalent to such general zoning, subdivision or other regulations or requirements.

PD Districts: where and how permitted.

Physical character of the site: relation to surrounding property.

Addition to PD Districts. Where there are proposed additions to existing PD Districts that have similar uses of the existing district, PD amendments allowing such additions may be made without regard to the minimum area requirements set forth herein.

Application and procedures for PD amendments. Applications shall be submitted as for other amendments to the Town Board. Materials submitted with the application shall include all plans, maps, studies and reports that may reasonably be required to make the determination called for in the particular case, with sufficient copies for necessary referrals and records. In addition, the following shall be required:

Preliminary review of application. On receipt of the application from the Town Board and preliminary concept plan and proposals as indicated above, the Planning Board shall study the proposal to determine conformity with the zoning and other regulations applicable in the case.

Preliminary conferences with applicants. Following such study, unless complete conformity is found, the applicant shall be notified, in writing, of the discrepancies and offered the opportunity to meet with the Planning Board to review the proposal in order that it may be brought, as nearly as possible, into conformity with requirements and/or define specifically modifications of regulations that seem justified in view of equivalent service of public purposes by the proposal. Changes may be made in the original proposal and additional material may be requested to guide in determinations. In the course of such preliminary conferences, any recommendations for changes shall be recorded in writing, with reasons therefor, and shall become part of the record in the case. Applicants shall indicate, in writing, their agreement to such recommendations or their disagreement and reasons therefor, and such responses by applicants shall also be included in the record.

Planning Board recommendations. At such time as further conferences appear unnecessary or as requested any time by the applicant, the Planning Board shall prepare a report to the Town Board containing findings which shall include the following:

Action by the Town Board. The action taken by the Town Board shall be in the same manner as for other zoning amendments. The Town Board may grant the application in accord with PD and other applicable regulations and with any specific modifications thereto or may deny the application. If the amendment is granted, the Town Board shall approve the preliminary development concept plan or indicate required modifications, with these modifications being binding in any determinations concerning final development plans. If modifications are required, the Town Board shall officially state its reasons therefor in the record. If the amendment is granted, the development shall be required to be in accord with final development plans meeting the requirements of these and other regulations as supplemented or modified by the Town Board in the particular case as part of the amending action and shall conform to any time or priority limitations established by the Town Board on beginning and completion of the development as a whole or in specified stages. At the time of amendment, the Town Board shall pass upon the adequacy and substance of any agreements, contracts, deed restrictions, sureties or other instruments involved, and, before development may proceed, such instruments shall be approved by appropriate officers and agencies.

Planning Board action on approval of final plans.

Changes in approved final plans.

Expiration of time limits on PD amendments. If actions required in any amendment establishing a PD District are not taken within any time limits established by the Town Board or Planning Board as part of its review process, the Planning Board shall review the circumstances and prepare a written report to the Town Board specifying the circumstances and recommending:

Intent. The Tower District (TD) is intended to protect and enhance other existing zoning districts within the Town and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Town and its residents by recognizing that the Town has within its geographical boundaries certain areas of high elevation which are a particularly suitable environment for antenna towers and that such areas are not normally located along major and secondary thoroughfares or within close proximity to residential, commercial, cultural and/or employment areas.