Waterloo Village City Zoning Code
ARTICLE II
Zoning Map and Districts
§ 245-3 Adoption of Zoning Map.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
Zoning districts are bounded and defined as shown on a map entitled "Zoning Map, Village of Waterloo, New York," which map, and all amendments thereto, is adopted as part of this chapter and which, with all explanatory matter and dimensions thereon, is hereby made a part of this chapter and included herein.
§ 245-4 Certification and use of map.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
The original of the Zoning Map, Village of Waterloo, New York, shall be certified by the Village Board and Village Clerk-Treasurer, and all changes and amendments to said map shall be promptly made by the Board and Village Clerk-Treasurer as directed by the Village Board. The original of such Zoning Map, and all amendments thereto, shall remain on file in the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer and shall be made available for public inspection and use during Village office hours.
§ 245-5 Establishment of boundaries.
The following principles are intended to apply to the location of zoning district boundaries:
A.
Boundary lines are intended to follow lot lines or the center lines of streets, highways, alleys, railroads, watercourses or easements, or such lines as they may be extended, or to be parallel or perpendicular thereto, unless such boundary lines are otherwise fixed by dimensions, as shown on the Zoning Map.
B.
Where a boundary is indicated as approximately following the edge of a river, pond or similar public water body, the mean high-water line thereof shall be construed to be such boundary.
C.
Where a boundary is indicated as approximately following a lot line or extension thereof, such lot line or extension shall be construed to be such boundary.
D.
Questions or disagreements concerning the exact location of a district boundary line shall be resolved by the Village of Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals.
[Amended 7-12-1999 by L.L. No. 3-1999]
§ 245-6 Annexed land.
Any land added to the incorporation area of the Village of Waterloo by annexation shall be automatically classified in the R1 Residential District for zoning purposes pending application for and adoption of a permanent zoning district designation.
§ 245-7 Types of districts.
The following types of zoning districts are hereby created and established in the Village of Waterloo for the intent and purpose described below:
A.
The districts shall be classified in accordance to their density and intensity uses. The hierarchical classification for uses is as follows:
R1 | Lowest intensity/density |
R2 | |
R3 | |
R4 | |
SD | |
GB | |
CB | |
LI | |
HI | Highest intensity/density |
B.
R1 Residential District. The intent of the R1 Residential District is to designate areas where low-density, one-unit dwellings constitute the existing and desired future developmental character and where substantial restrictions on the use of land and the density of development are necessary to preserve present character and protect the economic value of existing and future investment. Development which occurs in the R1 Residential District should be comparable with existing population density and the environmental and architectural character of the surrounding area.
C.
R2 Residential District. The intent of the R2 Residential District is for the provision of a residential district encompassing primarily one-unit dwellings with a small (secondary) portion of two-unit dwelling structures. The R2 District has certain restrictions on the intensity and land use characteristics to ensure the desired future development of the area and to adequately prevent overcrowding and traffic congestion.
D.
R3 Residential District. The intent of the R3 Residential District is to provide a variety of dwelling types, including multiple-unit dwellings and townhouses, and a low to moderate population density. The district's intent is to preserve the existing neighborhood character of one-unit dwellings and to protect the economic value of built-up areas. Restrictions on the conversion of existing homes into multiple-unit dwellings are in the best interest of the district and the community.
E.
R4 Residential District. The intent of the R4 Residential District is to designate areas where a broad range of dwelling unit types is presently available and is desired as the future developmental character. Increased population density will provide for the maximum utilization of the land. The R4 District will allow for a limited mixture of commercial activity.
F.
SD Service District. The SD District provides neighborhood convenient services mixed with or adjacent to residential areas.
G.
GB General Business District. The General Business District is an area of high concentrations or strips of intense commercial activity. The district is found along the major traffic routes within the Village.
H.
CB Central Business District. The Village's core has been identified as the CB District. The district provides for intense service and commercial land uses in a dense area. The CB District also serves as a cultural and historical point for the community. The land use and density of the CB District encourages pedestrian-related activities.
I.
LI Light Industrial District. The intent of the Light Industrial District is to retain and attract industry within the Village that does not consist of intense industrial activity. The LI District encourages clean or soft industries which will not disrupt the adjacent areas within the Village.
J.
HI Heavy Industrial District. The Heavy Industrial District is provided to accommodate intensive manufacturing and industry. The HI District may accommodate additional truck traffic. Performance standards and criteria are required to provide attractive and compatible uses with areas surrounding the district.
