Vestal City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Sec. 1-1.- How Code designated and cited.
- Sec. 1-2. - General rules of construction and definitions.
- Sec. 1-3. - Catchlines of sections; references to Code; history notes, etc.
- Sec. 1-4. - Effect of repeal of legislation.
- Sec. 1-5. - Severability of parts of Code.
- Sec. 1-6. - Amendments to Code.
- Sec. 1-7. - General penalty.
- Sec. 1-8. - Appearance tickets.
- Sec. 1-9. - Prosecution where different penalties exist for same offense.
- Sec. 1-10. - Supplementation of Code.
- Sec. 1-11. - Certain legislation not affected by Code.
- Sec. 1-12. - Code does not affect prior offenses, rights, etc.
- Sec. 1-13. - Provisions as continuation of existing legislation.
CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- Sec. 2-1. - Town elections and terms of town officers.
- Sec. 2-2. - Notice of meetings.
- Sec. 2-3. - Granting or requesting assistance from another municipality.
- Sec. 2-4. - Wellness program.
- Sec. 2-5. - Contracts awarded to best value bidders.
- Sec. 2-6. - Hearing officer(s).
- Sec. 2-7. - Hearings; procedure.
- Sec. 2-8. - Appeals.
- ARTICLE II. - OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES[2]
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION[3]
- Sec. 2-36. - Definitions.
- Sec. 2-37. - Division supplemental.
- Sec. 2-38. - Applicability.
- Sec. 2-39. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 2-40. - Effect on collective bargaining agreement.
- Sec. 2-41. - Rights and obligations of insurers.
- Sec. 2-42. - Provisions for defense; legal representation.
- Sec. 2-43. - Indemnification of officers and employees.
- Sec. 2-44. - Contingencies regarding duties to defend.
- DIVISION 3. - CODE OF ETHICS[4]
- Sec. 2-56. - Purpose.
- Sec. 2-57. - Definitions.
- Sec. 2-58. - Applicability.
- Sec. 2-59. - Prohibition on use of municipal position for personal or private gain.
- Sec. 2-60. - Disclosure of interest in legislation and other matters.
- Sec. 2-61. - Recusal and abstention.
- Sec. 2-62. - Prohibition inapplicable; disclosure, recusal and abstention not required.
- Sec. 2-63. - Investments in conflict with official duties.
- Sec. 2-64. - Private employment in conflict with official duties.
- Sec. 2-65. - Future employment.
- Sec. 2-66. - Personal representations and claims permitted.
- Sec. 2-67. - Use of municipal resources.
- Sec. 2-68. - Interests in contracts.
- Sec. 2-69. - Nepotism.
- Sec. 2-70. - Political solicitations.
- Sec. 2-71. - Confidential information.
- Sec. 2-72. - Gifts.
- Sec. 2-73. - Posting and distribution.
- Sec. 2-74. - Enforcement.
- ARTICLE III. - CIVIL CLAIMS
CHAPTER 3
ALARM SYSTEMS1
Sections
CHAPTER 4
ANIMALS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - MAINTENANCE
- ARTICLE III. - CHICKENS AND OTHER FOWL
- ARTICLE IV. - DOG LICENSING AND CONTROL
- Sec. 4-41. - Purpose.
- Sec. 4-42. - Statutory authority.
- Sec. 4-43. - Title.
- Sec. 4-45. - Dog licensing; purebred licensing, identification; fees.
- Sec. 4-46. - Prohibited acts.
- Sec. 4-47. - Removal and disposal of canine wastes.
- Sec. 4-48. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 4-49. - Seizure, impoundment, redemption and adoption.
- Sec. 4-50. - Appearance ticket.
- Sec. 4-51. - Complaint.
- Sec. 4-52. - Penalties.
CHAPTER 5
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - STATE UNIFORM BUILDING AND FIRE PREVENTION CODE[2]
- Sec. 5-21. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 5-22. - Definitions.
- Sec. 5-23. - Code enforcement officer and inspectors.
- Sec. 5-24. - Building permits.
- Sec. 5-25. - Construction inspections.
- Sec. 5-26. - Stop work orders.
- Sec. 5-27. - Certificates of occupancy/certificates of compliance.
- Sec. 5-28. - Notification of incidents—code enforcement office notification required.
- Sec. 5-29. - Unsafe property—unsafe buildings, structures, property, equipment or uses.
- Sec. 5-30. - Operating permits.
- Sec. 5-31. - Fire safety and property maintenance inspections.
- Sec. 5-32. - Complaints of violation.
- Sec. 5-33. - Reserved.
- Sec. 5-34. - Business registration
- Sec. 5-35. - Record keeping—permanent records.
- Sec. 5-36. - Reports required—program review and reporting.
- Sec. 5-37. - Violations and penalties.
- Sec. 5-38. - Fees established, charged and collected.
- Sec. 5-39. - Inter-municipal agreements.
- Sec. 5-46. - Fireworks.
- ARTICLE III. - SWIMMING POOLS AND SKATEBOARD FACILITIES[3]
- ARTICLE IV. - UNSAFE BUILDINGS[4]
- ARTICLE V. - SIGNS[5]
- DIVISION 1. - IN GENERAL
- DIVISION 2. - PERMITS
- DIVISION 3. - CRITERIA FOR SIGNS AND SIGN REVIEW; GENERAL REGULATIONS, PROHIBITIONS AND EXEMPTIONS
- DIVISION 4. - PERMITTED SIGNS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS
- Sec. 5-125. - One-family residence (RA-1) zoning district.
- Sec. 5-126. - Rural Residence (R-R) Multiple Residence (R-C) Planned Development Districts (PDD) and One- and Two-Family Residence (RA-2) zoning districts.
- Sec. 5-127. - Residential Office zoning district.
- Sec. 5-127.1. - Transitional Office and Transitional Neighborhood zoning district.
- Sec. 5-127.2. - Gateway signs.
- Sec. 5-127.3. - Commercial and industrial districts.
- Sec. 5-127.4. - Business directive sign.
- Sec. 5-127.5. - Shopping plaza signs.
- DIVISION 5. - VIOLATIONS
- ARTICLE VI. - RAPID ENTRY SYSTEM
- Sec. 5-128. - Definitions.
- Sec. 5-129. - Mandatory key boxes for fire suppression and standpipe systems.
- Sec. 5-130. - Mandatory key boxes for fire alarm systems.
- Sec. 5-131. - Mandatory key boxes for hazardous materials.
- Sec. 5-132. - Security padlocks.
- Sec. 5-133. - Applicability.
- Sec. 5-134. - Key lock boxes.
- Sec. 5-135. - Installation.
- Sec. 5-136. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 5-137. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 5-138. - Penalties.
- Sec. 5-139. - Optional applicability.
- Sec. 5-140. - Security.
- Sec. 5-141. - Repealer.
- Sec. 5-142. - Compliance.
- ARTICLE VII. - LANDLORD REGISTRY[6]
- ARTICLE VIII. - RESERVED.[7]
CHAPTER 6
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW[2]
- ARTICLE III. - FRESHWATER WETLANDS[3]
- ARTICLE IV. - FLOOD HAZARD AREAS[4]
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 6-101. - Definitions.
- Sec. 6-102. - Findings.
- Sec. 6-103. - Statement of purpose.
- Sec. 6-104. - Objectives.
- Sec. 6-105. - Application.
- Sec. 6-106. - Compliance; penalties for noncompliance.
- Sec. 6-107. - Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
- Sec. 6-108. - Interpretation; conflict with other laws.
- Sec. 6-109. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- DIVISION 2. - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- DIVISION 3. - PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- ARTICLE V. - COMMERCIAL TREE HARVESTING[5]
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - LICENSE
- DIVISION 3. - HARVESTING STANDARDS
- Sec. 6-181. - Compliance.
- Sec. 6-182. - Additional harvesting guidelines.
- Sec. 6-183. - General specification for roads, trails.
- Sec. 6-184. - Hours, days of operation.
- Sec. 6-185. - Burning restricted.
- Sec. 6-186. - Protection of slopes.
- Sec. 6-187. - Crossing of streams.
- Sec. 6-188. - Skidding in stream channels restricted.
- Sec. 6-189. - Maintenance of roads, trails.
- Sec. 6-190. - Buffer strips.
- Sec. 6-191. - Access roads restricted.
- Sec. 6-192. - Reclamation of site.
- Sec. 6-193. - Maintenance of site.
- Sec. 6-194. - Processing of felled trees restricted.
- Sec. 6-195. - Conditions on permit.
- Sec. 6-196. - Erosion control.
- ARTICLE VI. - STORMWATER EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL[6]
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 2. - STORMWATER CONTROL
- DIVISION 3. - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 7
EXCAVATIONS AND SOIL REMOVAL
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - PERMIT
- ARTICLE III. - TECHNICAL STANDARDS
- Sec. 7-41. - Scope.
- Sec. 7-42. - Grading and rehabilitation plan.
- Sec. 7-43. - Location restricted.
- Sec. 7-44. - Manner of termination.
- Sec. 7-45. - Fences, gates.
- Sec. 7-46. - Air pollution control.
- Sec. 7-47. - Conformity with zoning.
- Sec. 7-48. - Topsoil stripping.
- Sec. 7-49. - Surface water drainage.
- Sec. 7-50. - Finished grading and general rehabilitation.
CHAPTER 12
LICENSES, PERMITS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE II.- BINGO[2]
- ARTICLE III.- CARNIVALS[3]
- ARTICLE IV.- GAMES OF CHANCE[4]
- ARTICLE V. - JUNK DEALERS AND DEALERS IN SECONDHAND GOODS[5]
- Sec. 12-91.- Penalty.
- Sec. 12-92. - Exclusions.
- Sec. 12-93. - License required.
- Sec. 12-94. - Definitions.
- Sec. 12-95. - Application for license.
- Sec. 12-96. - Issuance of license.
- Sec. 12-97. - Denial of license.
- Sec. 12-98. - Appeal from denial of license.
- Sec. 12-99. - Contents of license.
- Sec. 12-100. - Expiration of license.
- Sec. 12-101. - Record of licenses.
- Sec. 12-102. - Revocation of license.
- Sec. 12-103. - Appeal from revocation or suspension of license.
- Sec. 12-104. - Exhibition of license upon request.
- Sec. 12-105. - Assignment of license prohibited.
- Sec. 12-106. - Issuance of license to minors prohibited; exception.
- Sec. 12-107. - Application after license has been refused or revoked.
- Sec. 12-108. - Regulations applicable to licenses.
- Sec. 12-109. - Hours of operation.
- ARTICLE VI.- LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE[6]
- Sec. 12-126.- Definitions.
- Sec. 12-127. - Legislative intent.
- Sec. 12-128. - License required.
- Sec. 12-129. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 12-130. - License application.
- Sec. 12-131. - License fee and term; renewals.
- Sec. 12-132. - Approval by town board.
- Sec. 12-133. - Action upon finding of violation.
- Sec. 12-134. - Hearings.
- Sec. 12-135. - Grounds for suspension, restrictions, conditions or termination.
- Sec. 12-136. - Transferability of license.
- Sec. 12-137. - Production of license.
- Sec. 12-138. - Notification of changes in application.
- Sec. 12-139. - Waiver of provisions.
- Sec. 12-140. - Right of entry.
- ARTICLE VII.- PEDDLERS, HAWKERS AND SOLICITORS[7]
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY.
- Sec. 12-156. - Definitions.
- Sec. 12-157. - Penalty.
- Sec. 12-158. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 12-159. - Misrepresentation of articles offered for sale.
- Sec. 12-160. - Sanitary maintenance of vehicle, receptacles; sale of foodstuffs.
- Sec. 12-161. - Noise control.
- Sec. 12-162. - Operation at fixed location.
- Sec. 12-163. - Sales near schools.
- Sec. 12-164. - Vehicles on crosswalks.
- Sec. 12-165. - Obstruction of ways.
- Sec. 12-166. - Name, address on vehicle.
- Sec. 12-167. - Orders.
- Sec. 12-168. - Hours of operation.
- Sec. 12-169. - Outdoor burning.
- Sec. 12-170. - Signs.
- Sec. 12-171. - Cleanup deposit.
- DIVISION 2. - LICENSE
- Sec. 12-181. - Required.
- Sec. 12-182. - Application.
- Sec. 12-183. - Issuance.
- Sec. 12-184. - Replacement licenses.
- Sec. 12-185. - Fee.
- Sec. 12-186. - Reserved.
- Sec. 12-187. - Display.
- Sec. 12-188. - Assignment or transfer.
- Sec. 12-189. - Records.
- Sec. 12-190. - Approval by town board.
- Sec. 12-191. - Action upon finding of violation.
- Sec. 12-192. - Hearings.
- Sec. 12-193. - Grounds for suspension, restrictions, conditions or termination.
- Sec. 12-194. - Transferability of license.
- Sec. 12-195. - Duration.
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY.
- ARTICLE VIII.- TRANSIENT MERCHANTS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - LICENSE
- ARTICLE IX.- FARMERS MARKET LICENSE
- ARTICLE X. - PROMOTIONAL LICENSE
- ARTICLE XI.- OPEN FIRES
CHAPTER 14
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUREAU[2]
- ARTICLE III. - VEHICLE OPERATION GENERALLY[3]
- ARTICLE IV. - STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING[4]
- Sec. 14-81. - Definitions.
- Sec. 14-82. - Penalties for offenses.
- Sec. 14-83. - General prohibition.
- Sec. 14-84. - Temporary emergency restriction.
- Sec. 14-85. - Night parking restrictions.
- Sec. 14-86. - High school parking restrictions.
- Sec. 14-87. - Emergency squad headquarters restrictions.
- Sec. 14-88. - Handicapped parking.
CHAPTER 15
NUISANCES
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II - VESTAL NUISANCE LAW[2]
- Sec. 15-2. - Findings.
- Sec. 15-3. - Title.
- Sec. 15-4. - Definitions.
- Sec. 15-5. - Applicability.
- Sec. 15-6. - Civil remedies.
- Sec. 15-7. - Judgment awarding permanent injunction.
- Sec. 15-8. - Temporary and preliminary injunctive relief.
- Sec. 15-9. - Temporary restraining order; defendant's remedies.
- Sec. 15-10. - Preliminary injunction of bulk transfer.
- Sec. 15-11. - Temporary receiver.
- Sec. 15-12. - Article not exclusive remedy.
- ARTICLE III. - JUNK VEHICLES[3]
- Sec. 15-21. - Definitions.
- Sec. 15-22. - Statement of legislative intent.
- Sec. 15-23. - Rules and regulations.
- Sec. 15-24. - Restrictions.
- Sec. 15-25. - Notice and determination.
- Sec. 15-26. - Permits for restoration.
- Sec. 15-27. - License for open storage.
- Sec. 15-28. - Right of entry; inspections.
- Sec. 15-29. - Storage by wreckers, commercial garages and wrecker-commercial garages.
CHAPTER 16
PARKS AND RECREATION
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - RULES FOR USE OF PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC LANDS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 16-21. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-22. - Scope.
- Sec. 16-23. - Delegation of administrative responsibilities.
- Sec. 16-24. - Compliance with orders.
- Sec. 16-25. - Permits, reservations for certain facilities.
- Sec. 16-26. - Revocation of permits.
- Sec. 16-27. - Time for closure.
- Sec. 16-28. - Alcoholic beverages.
- Sec. 16-29. - Sport activities generally.
- Sec. 16-30. - Operation of motor vehicles.
- Sec. 16-31. - Defacing, destroying property.
- Sec. 16-32. - Litter and trash control.
- Sec. 16-33. - Possession, use of weapons.
- Sec. 16-34. - Indecent conduct.
- Sec. 16-35. - Disorderly conduct.
- Sec. 16-36. - Camping.
- Sec. 16-37. - Fire control.
- Sec. 16-38. - Hunting, molesting wildlife.
- Sec. 16-39. - Control of pets.
- Sec. 16-40. - Horseback riding.
- Sec. 16-41. - Golf restricted.
- Sec. 16-42. - Tents or temporary structures.
- Sec. 16-43. - Prohibiting smoking in any town park.
- DIVISION 2. - SNOWMOBILES[1]
- Sec. 16-52. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-53. - Legislative intent.
- Sec. 16-54. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 16-55. - Areas where allowed; designation of snowmobile course.
- Sec. 16-56. - Permits.
- Sec. 16-57. - Special events.
- Sec. 16-58. - Hours of operation.
- Sec. 16-59. - Speed.
- Sec. 16-60. - Reckless operation.
- Sec. 16-61. - Intoxication and drugs.
- Sec. 16-62. - Operation on private property.
- Sec. 16-63. - Damaging plants.
- Sec. 16-64. - Number of occupants.
- Sec. 16-65. - Use of designated courses.
- Sec. 16-66. - Equipment.
- Sec. 16-67. - Operation by youthful operators.
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
CHAPTER 18
SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II.- SEWER USE RULES
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 18-21. - Definitions.
- Sec. 18-22. - Status of other rules, regulations.
- Sec. 18-23. - General applicability.
- Sec. 18-24. - Use of public sewers required.
- Sec. 18-25. - Building sewers and connections.
- Sec. 18-26. - Use of public sewers.
- Sec. 18-27. - Design standards.
- Sec. 18-28. - Protection from damage.
- Sec. 18-29. - Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) control program.
- DIVISION 2. - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS
- Sec. 18-41. - Scope.
- Sec. 18-42. - Abbreviations.
- Sec. 18-43. - Permits.
- Sec. 18-44. - Notice of construction.
- Sec. 18-45. - Quality, suitability of materials.
- Sec. 18-46. - Approved drawings.
- Sec. 18-47. - As-built drawings.
- Sec. 18-48. - Excavations and earthwork.
- Sec. 18-49. - Manholes.
- Sec. 18-50. - Pipe.
- Sec. 18-51. - Building sewers.
- Sec. 18-52. - Pavement restoration.
- Sec. 18-53. - Supplemental specifications.
- Sec. 18-54. - Pump stations.
- Sec. 18-55. - Strength tests.
- DIVISION3. - INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM IN VILLAGE OF ENDICOTT SERVICE AREA
- DIVISION 4. - INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM IN BINGHAMTON-JOHNSON CITY JOINT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT SERVICE AREA
- Sec. 18-91. - Definitions.
- Sec. 18-92. - Application.
- Sec. 18-93. - Authority of joint sewage board.
- Sec. 18-94. - Inspections.
- Sec. 18-95. - Violations.
- Sec. 18-96. - Industrial waste surcharge.
- Sec. 18-97. - Enforcement; penalties.
- Sec. 18-98. - Cooperation of town officials.
- Sec. 18-99. - Authority.
- Sec. 18-100. - Purpose and goals.
- Sec. 18-101. - Effective date.
- Sec. 18-102. - Definitions.
- Sec. 18-103. - Program requirements—Sewer connection application.
- Sec. 18-104. - Sewer extension engineering report.
- Sec. 18-105. - Same—New or modified sewer connection sewage flow rates.
- Sec. 18-106. - Same—New or modified sewer connection (less than or equal to 2,500 gallons per day).
- Sec. 18-107. - Same—New or modified sewer connection (greater than 2,500 gallons per day).
- Sec. 18-108. - Same—Administrative procedures.
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- ARTICLE III.- LATERAL SEWERS[2]
- Sec. 18-126.- Definitions.
- Sec. 18-127. - Purpose.
- Sec. 18-128. - Applicability.
- Sec. 18-129. - Compliance required.
- Sec. 18-130. - Permits.
- Sec. 18-131. - Storm and rain waters.
- Sec. 18-132. - Excavations.
- Sec. 18-133. - Time of installation.
- Sec. 18-134. - Pipe.
- Sec. 18-135. - Joints.
- Sec. 18-136. - Grade.
- Sec. 18-137. - Plugs.
- Sec. 18-138. - Connection at sewer.
- Sec. 18-139. - Trench.
- ARTICLE IV.- EXTENSIONS IN SEWER DISTRICTS[3]
- Sec. 18-176.- Application.
- Sec. 18-177. - Residential extensions—Fee established.
- Sec. 18-178. - Same—Petitioner's expense.
- Sec. 18-179. - Agricultural districts.
- Sec. 18-180. - Nonresidential extensions—Fee established.
- Sec. 18-181. - Same—Separate determination.
- Sec. 18-182. - Deposit to utility account.
- Sec. 18-183. - Annual assessments.
- ARTICLE V. - SEWER RENTS[4]
- ARTICLE VI.- ILLICIT DISCHARGES, ACTIVITIES AND CONNECTIONS TO SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM[5]
- Sec. 18-221.- Purpose/intent.
- Sec. 18-222. - Definitions.
- Sec. 18-223. - Applicability.
- Sec. 18-224. - Responsibility for administration.
- Sec. 18-225. - Severability.
- Sec. 18-226. - Discharge prohibitions.
- Sec. 18-227. - Prohibition against failing individual sewage treatment systems.
- Sec. 18-228. - Prohibition against activities contaminating stormwater.
- Sec. 18-229. - Requirement to prevent, control, and reduce stormwater pollutants by the use of best management practices.
- Sec. 18-230. - Suspension of access to MS4—Illicit discharges in emergency situations.
- Sec. 18-231. - Industrial or construction activity discharges.
- Sec. 18-232. - Access and monitoring of discharges.
- Sec. 18-233. - Notification of spills.
- Sec. 18-234. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 18-235. - Appeal of notice of violation.
- Sec. 18-236. - Corrective measures after appeal.
- Sec. 18-237. - Injunctive relief.
- Sec. 18-238. - Alternative remedies.
- Sec. 18-239. - Violations deemed a public nuisance.
- Sec. 18-240. - Remedies not exclusive.
CHAPTER 19
SOLID WASTE1
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - LITTER CONTROL[2]
- Sec. 19-26. - Definitions.
- Sec. 19-27. - Inspection of premises.
- Sec. 19-28. - Right of entry.
- Sec. 19-29. - Litter in public places.
- Sec. 19-30. - Placement in receptacles; prevention of scattering.
- Sec. 19-31. - Sweeping litter into gutters prohibited.
- Sec. 19-32. - Merchants' duty to keep sidewalks free of litter.
- Sec. 19-33. - Litter thrown by persons in vehicles.
- Sec. 19-34. - Litter in parks.
- Sec. 19-35. - Litter in lakes and fountains.
- Sec. 19-36. - Handbills in public places.
- Sec. 19-37. - Handbills on vehicles.
- Sec. 19-38. - Distribution of handbills where properly posted.
- Sec. 19-39. - Handbills at inhabited private premises.
- Sec. 19-40. - Dropping litter from aircraft.
- Sec. 19-41. - Posting notices prohibited.
- Sec. 19-42. - Litter on private property.
- Sec. 19-43. - Owner to maintain premises free of litter.
- Sec. 19-44. - Vehicle requirements.
CHAPTER 20
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS1
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION[2]
- ARTICLE III. - EXCAVATIONS, CURB CUTS, ETC.[3]
- Sec. 20-51. - Definition.
- Sec. 20-52. - Exceptions.
- Sec. 20-53. - Permit for obstructions.
- Sec. 20-54. - Permit for excavations.
- Sec. 20-55. - Permit for curb cuts.
- Sec. 20-56. - Excavation damages.
- Sec. 20-57. - Restoration of excavation.
- Sec. 20-58. - Guarding of excavations.
- Sec. 20-59. - Surety bond and liability insurance.
- ARTICLE IV. - UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
- ARTICLE V. - BLOCK PARTIES[4]
CHAPTER 21
TAXATION
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - TAX EXEMPTIONS[2]
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - ELDERLY PERSONS[3]
- DIVISION 3. - CERTAIN QUALIFIED INFRASTRUCTURE
- DIVISION 4. - TAX EXEMPTION FOR SOLAR FARMS[4]
CHAPTER 22
TRAILERS AND TRAILER PARKS1
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - TRAILER PARKS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 22-21. - Scope.
- Sec. 22-22. - Inspection.
- Sec. 22-23. - Registration.
- Sec. 22-24. - Lot size and setbacks.
- Sec. 22-25. - Disease control.
- Sec. 22-26. - Required facilities generally.
- Sec. 22-27. - Water supply.
- Sec. 22-28. - Toilets.
- Sec. 22-29. - Lavatories.
- Sec. 22-30. - Showers and laundry.
- Sec. 22-31. - Sewage and refuse disposal.
- Sec. 22-32. - Garbage receptacles.
- Sec. 22-33. - Drainage and roads.
- DIVISION 2. - PERMIT
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
CHAPTER 23
WATER
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - WATER MAIN INSTALLATION
- ARTICLE III. - EXTENSIONS
- Sec. 23-41. - Application.
- Sec. 23-42. - Residential extensions—Fee established.
- Sec. 23-43. - Same—Petitioner's expense.
- Sec. 23-44. - Agricultural districts.
- Sec. 23-45. - Nonresidential extensions—Fee established.
- Sec. 23-46. - Same—Separate determination.
- Sec. 23-47. - Deposit to utility account.
- Sec. 23-48. - Annual assessments.
CHAPTER 24
ZONING
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II.- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - AMENDMENTS[2]
- DIVISION 3. - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, APPEALS VARIANCES; AND SPECIAL USE PERMITS[3]
- DIVISION 4. - NONCONFORMING USES
- DIVISION 5. - BUILDING PERMIT, DEVELOPMENT PERMIT OR USE PERMIT; CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
- Part A. - General Provisions
- Sec. 24-73. - Permits generally.
- Sec. 24-74. - Expiration of permit; extension.
- Sec. 24-75. - Certificate of occupancy.
- Secs. 24-76—24-83. - Reserved.
- Sec. 24-84. - Required.
- Sec. 24-85. - Contents.
- Sec. 24-86. - Approval standards.
- Sec. 24-87. - Building permit issuance.
- Sec. 24-88. - Changes in approved plan.
- Part A. - General Provisions
- ARTICLE III.- ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS; ZONING MAP[4]
- ARTICLE IV.- DISTRICT REGULATIONS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - LOT, AREA AND HEIGHT LIMITATIONS
- Sec. 24-176. - Setback restrictions when a property abuts two or more streets.
- Sec. 24-177. - Average of existing front yard setback.
- Sec. 24-178. - Side yard setback for lot adjoining residential district.
- Sec. 24-179. - Height exceptions.
- Sec. 24-180. - RA-1 district.
- Sec. 24-181. - RA-2 district.
- Sec. 24-182. - RC district.
- Sec. 24-183. - RR district.
- Sec. 24-184. - C-1 district.
- Sec. 24-185. - C-2 district.
- Sec. 24-186. - CD district.
- Sec. 24-187. - I district.
- Sec. 24-188. - ID district.
- Sec. 24-189. - Shopping plaza regulations.
- Sec. 24-190. - Residential office.
- Sec. 24-191. - Transitional neighborhood district.
- Sec. 24-192. - Transitional office district.
- DIVISION 3. - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- Sec. 24-201. - Location of and standards for parking spaces.
- Sec. 24-202. - Location of and standards for loading areas.
- Sec. 24-203. - Improvements and maintenance.
- Sec. 24-204. - Continuation of facilities.
- Sec. 24-205. - Schedule of off-street parking requirements—Generally.
- Sec. 24-206. - Off-street parking and off-street loading requirements—General.
- Sec. 24-207. - Schedule of off-street parking and loading requirements.
- Sec. 24-208. - Reserved.
- Sec. 24-209. - Reserved.
- Sec. 24-210. - Reserved.
- DIVISION 4. - DESIGN STANDARDS WITHIN RO AND TN DISTRICTS
- DIVISION 5. - DESIGN STANDARDS WITHIN TO DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE V. - USES ALLOWED BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT
- DIVISION 2. - USES ALLOWED BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
- Sec. 24-326. - Generally.
- Sec. 24-327. - Commercial radio and television transmission or receiving towers and facilities.
- Sec. 24-328. - Drive-in establishments.
- Sec. 24-329. - Electrical distribution substations and other public utility uses.
- Sec. 24-330. - Golf courses or country clubs.
- Sec. 24-331. - Philanthropic or eleemosynary institutions.
- Sec. 24-332. - Residential dish antennas.
- Sec. 24-333. - Veterinarian's office and/or animal hospital.
- Sec. 24-334. - Dog boarding and/or animal grooming business.
- DIVISION 3. - USES ALLOWED UPON SPECIAL PERMIT FROM TOWN BOARD
- Sec. 24-376. - Generally.
- Sec. 24-377. - Fee.
- Sec. 24-378. - Abattoir or animal reduction works.
- Sec. 24-379. - Adult entertainment businesses.
- Sec. 24-380. - Dog kennels and/or commercial training and care of dogs.
- Sec. 24-381. - Heliports.
- Sec. 24-382. - Hospitals.
- Sec. 24-383. - Junkyards.
- Sec. 24-384. - Mobile home parks.
- Sec. 24-385. - Vehicle service stations.
- Sec. 24-386. - Research laboratory.
- Sec. 24-387. - Container storage.
- Sec. 24-388 - Reserved.
- DIVISION 4. - USES ALLOWED UPON SPECIAL PERMIT FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
- DIVISION 2. - USES ALLOWED BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
- ARTICLE VI.- OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- DIVISION 2. - AQUIFER DISTRICT
- DIVISION 3. - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
- DIVISION 4. - HISTORIC PRESERVATION[5]
- Sec. 24-601. - Purpose.
- Sec. 24-602. - Historic preservation commission.
- Sec. 24-603. - Designation of landmarks or historic districts.
- Sec. 24-604. - Certificate of appropriateness for alteration, demolition or new construction affecting landmarks or historic districts.
- Sec. 24-605. - Criteria for approval of a certificate of appropriateness.
- Sec. 24-606. - Certificate of appropriateness application procedure.
- Sec. 24-607. - Hardship criteria for demolition.
- Sec. 24-608. - Hardship criteria for alteration.
- Sec. 24-609. - Hardship application procedure.
- Sec. 24-610. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 24-611. - Maintenance and repair required.
- Sec. 24-612. - Violations.
- Sec. 24-613. - Appeals.
- ARTICLE VII.- SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- DIVISION 3. - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CLUSTER DISTRICT
- Sec. 24-730. - Planned development cluster district.
- Sec. 24-731. - General provisions.
- Sec. 24-732. - Permitted uses, planned development cluster (PDC).
- Sec. 24-733. - Lot and building regulations.
- Sec. 24-734. - Contents of site plan.
- Sec. 24-735. - Calculation of permitted number of dwelling units.
- Sec. 24-736. - Density bonus.
- Sec. 24-737. - Procedures for review.
- Sec. 24-738. - Review criteria.
- Sec. 24-739. - Physical design requirements.
- Sec. 24-740. - Conveyance and ownership of open space.
- Sec. 24-741. - Bonding and surety.
- Sec. 24-742. - Permanent protection of open space.
- Sec. 24-743. - Maintenance.
- ARTICLE VIII.- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE[6]
- ARTICLE IX.- SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Sec. 24-901.- Authority.
- Sec. 24-902. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 24-903. - Word usage and definitions.
- Sec. 24-904. - Applicability.
- Sec. 24-905. - Non-commercial solar energy systems.
- Sec. 24-906. - Commercial solar energy systems.
- Sec. 24-907. - Applicable variance standards.
- Sec. 24-908. - Violations and enforcement.
APPENDIX A
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS1
Sections
- Sec. 100.- Subdivision policy.
- Sec. 200. - Definitions.
- Sec. 300. - Subdivision pre-application.
- Sec. 400. - Subdivision preliminary layout.
- Sec. 500. - Final plat.
- Sec. 600. - Performance bond/letter of credit.
- Sec. 700. - General liability insurance.
- Sec. 800. - Subdivision design standards.
- Sec. 900. - Required public improvements.
- Sec. 1000. - Land partition.
- Sec. A-100. - Standards and specifications for street improvements.
- Sec. B-200. - Drainage system plan, design standards, and specifications.
- Sec. C-300. - Public utilities.
- Sec. D-400. - Inspections.
- Sec. E-500. - Street names.