Wallkill City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
Purpose
§ 249-1 Purposes established.
There is hereby established a Comprehensive Zoning Plan for the Town of Wallkill, which plan is set forth in the text and map that constitute this chapter. Said plan is adopted for the purposes set forth in §§ 261, 263 and 281[1] of Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York which, in the interest of the protection and promotion of the public health and safety, convenience, morals, amenities and general welfare, shall be deemed to include specifically the following, among others:
A.
The facilitation of the efficient and adequate provision of public facilities and services.
B.
The provision of privacy for families.
C.
The prevention and reduction of traffic congestion so as to promote efficient and safe circulation of vehicles and pedestrians.
D.
The safeguarding of homes by preserving the attractive environment of residential areas.
E.
The provision of areas for commercial and industrial activities in locations appropriate therefor.
F.
The gradual elimination of nonconforming uses.
G.
The enhancement of the appearance of the Town of Wallkill as a whole.
H.
The conservation of property values.
I.
The limitation and prevention of congestion of population, customers and workers.
J.
The encouragement of flexibility in the design and development of land in such a way as to promote the most appropriate use of lands to facilitate the adequate and economical provision of streets and utilities and to preserve the natural and scenic qualities of open lands.
K.
The assurance of adequate sites for agriculture, residence, industry, commerce and recreation.
L.
The protection and preservation of the natural ecological structure, including protection of groundwater supplies, stream banks, water bodies, steep slopes and the natural vegetation cover.