Town of Lansing - Land Uses

“Mini” commercial warehouse for self-storage

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

4H/similar educational husbandry programs

Opportunities for young people desiring agricultural experience available through participation in a recognized educational program.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Accessory use related to residential development

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG B1 B2 IR L1 R1 R2 R3 RA

Accessory uses and structures

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
A structure incidental and subordinate to a principal building or use in terms of area and function on the same lot, and used for purposes that are customarily found in association with those of the principal use.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG B1 B2 IR L1 R1 R2 R3 RA

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
A. All accessory uses must comply with the standards of this section.

B. Accessory uses and structures are permitted as of right in conjunction with allowed principal uses.

C. Accessory uses and structures must be:

(1) Customarily found in association with the principal use.

(2) Clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal use in terms of area and function.

(3) Located on the same site as the principal use.

D. Accessory structures:

(1) Must comply with the maximum building coverage and impervious coverage requirements of the zone.

(2) Structures under 144 square feet may encroach upon required side and rear yards, so long as they are not expressly restricted in the standards in § 270-38.1.

(3) Structures under 144 square feet may not encroach upon required front yards or forwards of the front building wall of a principal building, unless expressly allowed in the standards in § 270-38.1.

(4) Must be located at least five feet from lot lines, except where there is no required yard or where lot lines share a right-of-way line with an alley. The standards in § 270-38.1 may require larger minimum setbacks for some accessory uses and structures.

Agricultural Education/Recreation Facility

Recreation, education, and entertainment operated in conjunction with and as part of an overall direct farm marketing strategy for an active farm operation or farm market that contributes to the production, preparation, and marketing of crops; livestock and livestock products; and other such agricultural events and educational demonstrations, and the onsite preparation, processing and sale of foods prepared from local farm products for consumption on site and off site. An agricultural education and recreation facility may include a community kitchen, and/or ancillary assembly or retail use.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 200,000
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Maximum Floor Area (square footage of all structures or buildings): 14,000

AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 200,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height: 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40
Maximum Floor Area (square feet): 14,000

Agricultural events

On-farm events, including, but not limited to, farm tours, hayrides, corn mazes, seasonal petting farms, educational demonstrations, harvest festivals, and classes related to agricultural products or skills offered in conjunction with the above. Events must be directly related to the sale and promotion of the crops, livestock and livestock products produced at the farm; incidental and subordinate to the retail or wholesale sale of the farm's crops, livestock and livestock products; hosted by the farm operation; and prominently feature the farm's crops, livestock and livestock products at all locations in which the event is conducted on the farm.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
(1) Agricultural Events are subject to Chapter 174: Public Assembly.

Agricultural, industrial or educational research, design and production of prototypes (not as a home business)

See § 270-37.1A for a definition.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Agriculture Related Commerce

A retail or wholesale enterprise not part of an active farm operation providing services or products principally utilized in agricultural production, including structures, agricultural equipment and agricultural equipment parts, batteries and tires, livestock and livestock processing, feed, seed, fertilizer, and equipment repairs, or providing for wholesale or retail sale of grain, fruit, produce, trees, shrubs, flowers or other products of agricultural operations.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 200,000
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Maximum Floor Area (square footage of all structures or buildings): 14,000

AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 200,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height: 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40
Maximum Floor Area (square feet): 14,000

Alternative Energy System

Solar energy systems, wind energy conversion systems, and battery energy storage systems.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
A. The requirements of this § 270-25.1 and its subsections apply to all solar energy systems, wind energy conversion systems, and battery energy storage systems proposed, modified, or installed upon any lands or structures, excluding routine or minor general maintenance and repair. However, "routine or minor general maintenance and repair" shall not in any one situation or case involve the replacement or repair of 50% or more of the area or square footage of land occupancy of the use, or 50% of the value of the facility. The determination as to whether a given action or application qualifies as "routine or minor general maintenance and repair" shall be determined in each case and for all lands, parcels, and uses by the Town's Zoning Officer by written opinion, duly filed.

B. The installation of any solar energy system does not carry with it any right to a clear line of sight to the sun. It is understood that an applicant, installer, or developer has the responsibility to make sure that the solar energy system(s) is positioned in such a way that it will achieve the optimal energy production practicable. It is the responsibility of the applicant, installer, or developer to obtain any and all rights, easements, or agreements as are or may be necessary to acquire and maintain a line of sight to the sun, if necessary.

C. The installation of any wind energy conversion system does not carry with it a right to an uninhibited wind resource. It is understood that an applicant, installer, or developer has the responsibility to make sure that the wind energy conversion system(s) is positioned in such a way that it will achieve the optimal energy production practicable. It is the responsibility of the applicant, installer, or developer to obtain any and all rights, easements, or agreements as are or may be necessary to acquire and maintain an uninhibited wind resource, if necessary.

D. No solar energy system or wind energy conversion system shall be located in a manner as will unreasonably reduce or impede the amount of sunlight or air available to any adjacent lot.

E. No solar energy system or wind energy conversion system shall be located in a manner as to reduce or impede the function of any other pre-existing solar energy system or wind energy conversion system, or any radio or microwave communication device.

F. All solar energy systems shall be designed, erected, and installed in accordance with all applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards as referenced in the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code ("Building Code"), the NYS Energy Conservation Code ("Energy Code"), and the Town of Lansing Code.

G. Any alternative energy system, including all solar energy systems and wind energy conversion systems that produce electricity primarily for active farming or agricultural uses, where the generation is less than 110% of the farm use, are exempt from site plan review or zoning permit review if, in the determination of the Zoning Officer, the following standards are demonstrated and met:

(1) All building, electrical, fire and other codes have been and will be adhered to;
(2) Where required, applicable permits and approvals will be, or have been, obtained for interconnection with any distributed electric power system, including distribution or metering to any local or regional electrical grid; and
(3) All other applicable zoning rules, such as yardage and setbacks, have been duly met.

H. All alternative energy systems require building permits.

I. Alternative energy systems that require a zoning permit but which do not meet the zoning permit requirements for any one or more reasons shall be permitted if an appropriate variance is obtained.

J. No grid-tied solar energy system may be installed until the applicant has submitted evidence that the utility company has been informed of the customer's intent to install an interconnected customer-owned generator or meter, including the receipt of documentation from said utility that it will connect the system. Off-grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 400,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 100
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 50
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height: 35 feet
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 100
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 50
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50
Maximum Floor Area (square feet): 10,000, if not building integrated

See also § 270-28M and § 270-28N for more detailed information about permitting.

Amusement Facility, Indoor

A facility for spectator and participatory uses conducted within an enclosed building, such as movie theaters, sports arenas, bowling alleys, tumbling centers, skating centers, roller rinks, and pool halls.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

Building area may not exceed 100,000 square feet gross floor area.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

Amusement facility, outdoor

A facility for spectator and participatory uses conducted outdoors or within partially enclosed structures, such as fairgrounds, batting cages, campgrounds, drive-in movie theaters, petting zoos, golf courses, miniature golf courses, and amusement parks. Does not include recreational vehicle parks.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
A campground may have two but no more than 15 camping unit sites and may be accessible by vehicular traffic where sites are substantially developed. Tables, refuse containers, flush toilets, bathing facilities, and water are provided.

This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 200,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

Animal Care Facility

A business providing for the care, day or overnight boarding, grooming and/or training of dogs, cats and other customary household pets, including veterinary offices for the immunization, diagnosis, or treatment of customary household pets.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
(1) The facility and all associated runs or fenced areas must be setback a minimum of 150 feet from all lot lines.
(2) All associated runs or fenced areas shall be adequately screened by fence, plantings, or landscaping from streets and adjacent properties.
(3) All animal wastes shall be disposed of properly to avoid odor, diseases, and contamination of drinking water supplies.
(4) Any exterior boarding quarters and exercise areas located outside must be designed to provide shelter against weather.

This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 80,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 80,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height: 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

Bank; financial institution

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Banquet hall/reception venue

A building or space to host small gatherings, special events, weddings, parties, retirement ceremonies, etc.

Barber/beauty shop and similar personal services (not as a home business)

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Battery energy storage system, Large-scale

LARGE-SCALE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
Battery energy storage systems with an aggregate energy nameplate capacity greater than or equal to 280 kWh.

BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
A rechargeable or other energy storage system consisting of electrochemical or other types of storage or cyclable batteries, battery chargers, controls, power conditioning systems and associated electrical equipment designed to provide electrical power to a building or other structure or facility.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:

Special Conditions (B1, B2 and IR Districts):

Large-scale battery energy storage systems shall be sited to minimize impacts to the following areas and types of lands:

(a) Designated agricultural districts and actively farmed prime agricultural soils as identified by the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), or alternative available resource.

(b) Critical environmental areas as designated by the Town of Lansing, areas of special flood hazard concern as defined by the Town of Lansing Flood Damage Prevention and Floodplain Management and Construction Local Law;[5] adjacent to or within the control zone of any airport; upon properties that constitute public trust lands, unless consistent with the purposes of such public trust, and in jurisdictional wetlands and wetlands duly declared to be of local importance.

(c) On slopes of greater than 15%.

(d) Within 100 feet of perennial streams and within 50 feet of intermittent streams.

All on-site utility lines shall be placed underground to the extent feasible and as permitted by the serving utility, with the exception of the main service connection at the utility company right-of-way and any new interconnection equipment, including without limitation any poles, with new easements and right-of-way.

Signage shall be in compliance with ANSI Z535 and shall include the type of technology associated with the battery energy storage systems, any special hazards associated therewith, the type of suppression system installed in the area of battery energy storage systems, and twenty-four-hour emergency contact information. As required by the National Electrical Code, disconnect and other emergency shutoff information shall be clearly displayed on a light-reflective surface. A clearly visible warning sign concerning voltage shall be placed at the base of all pad-mounted transformers and substations.

Lighting of the battery energy storage systems shall be limited to that minimally required for safety and operational purposes and shall be shielded and downcast from abutting properties to the extent reasonably practicable.

Areas within 10 feet on each side of large-scale battery energy storage systems shall be cleared of combustible vegetation and other combustible growth. Single specimens of trees, shrubbery, or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents, or similar plants used as ground covers shall be permitted to be exempt, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire. Removal of trees should be minimized to the extent practicable.

The accumulation, collection, incineration, disposal, or storage of old, unusable, dead, or damaged batteries is expressly prohibited.

This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 60,000 square feet
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 25%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 300
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 160,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 25%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 300
Maximum Building Height: 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

See § 270-35T for more detailed information.
See also § 270-35U for details on decommissioning a system.

Battery energy storage system, Small-scale

Battery energy storage systems with an aggregate energy nameplate capacity less than 280 kWh.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG B1 B2 IR L1 R1 R2 R3 RA

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Small-scale battery energy storage system. Battery energy storage systems with an aggregate energy nameplate capacity less than 280 kWh.

Bed-and-breakfast facility

A dwelling that provides temporary lodging for compensation in guest rooms with no in-room cooking facilities. A bed-and-breakfast may include dining facilities and meeting rooms.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Specific Requirements:

Permitted when:

Bed-and-breakfast and rooming house; tourist home.

(1) No more than 10 guest rooms are permitted.
(2) Hourly rate lodging is not permitted.
(3) Subject to annual fire and safety inspection.

Special Conditions (L1, R1, R2, R3, B1 and B2 Districts):

Permitted when:

(1) No building is located less than 50 feet from the lot line of an existing residence.
(2) No off-street parking is located less than 10 feet from a front lot line, side or rear lot line of an abutting existing residence or business.
(3) Access driveways intersect public roads at approximately 90° and no driveway is located less than 50 feet from the intersection of two public road right-of-way lines unless otherwise permitted by state or local law.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 25%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 150
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 15
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 25

Car wash

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Cemetery

A tract of land for the disposal or burial of deceased human beings or remains in a grave, mausoleum, vault, columbarium, or other receptacle. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all cemeteries and burial grounds including those owned by a religious corporation, Municipal corporation, or a cemetery corporation owning a cemetery operated, supervised, or controlled by or in connection with a religious corporation.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 200,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

Church, place of public worship and related facility

A building or space for worship and used by an organization that is recognized or registered as a religious institution by the State of New York or by law. In the event of any ambiguity or doubt, the rights and privileges afforded religious institutions and persons as codified in federal law, and related regulations and state laws, by The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (and, if applicable, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993) shall be applied to any such proposed land use.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG B1 B2 IR L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 160,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 25%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 300
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

Cluster development

The subdivision of an area into lots that are smaller than would normally be permitted in the district where such lots are located, but where the density of development is no greater than would be permitted in the district by conventional development, and where the residual land produced by the smaller lot size is preserved and used for common open or recreation space.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use B1 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Development Requirements:
L1, R1, R2, R3 and B1 Districts:
See § 270-36B(1) for detailed information.

Commercial assembly (not as a home business)

Commercial assembly: jewelry, leather, fabric, scientific instruments and similar items.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Commercial excavation

Commercial excavation; rock, sand, gravel, salt and similar near-surface products

Commercial plant nursery; greenhouse, garden center

Retail garden center
The growing, producing, storage and sale of nursery and greenhouse stock, garden and house plants, trees and shrubs, not part of a farm operation.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG B1 B2 IR R2 R3 RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
The accessory storage and sale of seeds, bulbs, packaged insecticides, fertilizer and other soil nutrients, mulches, topsoil, stone, and similar materials used in the care and maintenance of lawns, gardens and plants, in bulk or in bags shall be permitted. The accessory sale and display of lawn chairs, tables, benches and other similar outdoor furniture and other lawn and garden-related products such as garden ornaments, pots and pottery products shall be permitted.

This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 217,000
Maximum Floor Area (square footage of all structures or buildings): 19,000

AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 200,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height: 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40
Maximum Floor Area (square feet): 19,000

Commercial recreation: indoors

COMMERCIAL RECREATION
A recreation facility operated as a business and open to the public for a fee; includes both indoor and outdoor facilities as listed in Schedule I of this chapter.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 L1 R2 R3 Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Specific Requirements (IR District):

See § 270-36B(1) for more detailed information.

Commercial recreation: outdoors

See the definition for "Commercial Receation" in § 270-3: Definitions.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use B1 B2 IR L1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Specific Requirements (L1, R2, R3, B1, B2 and IR Districts:

See § 270-36B(1) for more detailed information.

Communications tower

Any tower, pole, or other structure designed to be used for the commercial transmission or reception of television, radio, cellular telephone or data signals, microwave, or similar electronic impulses. For purposes of this chapter "communication tower" does not include amateur radio ("ham") installations.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Communications tower for the commercial or public sector reception or transmission of electronic signals.

Specific Requirements (B2 and IR Districts):

Permitted when such activity or facility is in compliance with Chapter 119, Communications Towers, of the Code of the Town of Lansing.

This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 200
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

See Chapter 119: Communications Towers for more detailed information.

Community residence

COMMUNITY RESIDENCE, STATE REQUIRED
Any residential facility operated by the state or which is operated by a state-certified or licensed provider of services and which is designed to assist mentally disabled individuals in the transition from institutional to independent living in the community, to provide a long-term supervised residence for individuals whose mental disability is such that independent living is improbable, to provide temporary shelter for short periods of time in order to offer an alternative for admission to an institution, to provide a brief-stay substitute home to mentally disabled individuals, or to allow respite or vacation to such individuals' families or legal guardians. A community residence shall include, but not be limited to, halfway houses and hostels.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Congregate housing

Living arrangements designed to integrate the shelter and service needs of persons in which residents have their own apartments, are generally served meals in a central dining room, and where continuous supervision of residents is not provided. However, services that help residents maintain their independence may be provided by on-site staff or by community providers. (See "retirement housing.") Includes all "congregate housing" facilities as also defined by and under the Building Code.Editor's Note: The former definition of "contractor's/landscaping yard," which immediately followed, was repealed 4-19-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Contractor trailer

A mobile home, travel trailer, truck trailer, or other structure used as an on-site management or marketing office in conjunction with a construction project.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Development Requirements:
(1) Contractor trailers are allowed only in connection with active construction activities and must be removed once the building permit expires or terminates.
(2) Sleeping or cooking facilities within the trailer are prohibited.
(3) No trailer may be used as the main office or headquarters of any firm.

Contractor’s/landscaping yard

Any space, whether inside or outside a building, used for the storage or keeping of construction supplies, building materials, landscaping supplies (rock, stone, bricks, fencing, mulch, etc.), construction equipment, machinery of vehicles or parts thereof which are in operable condition and active in use by a construction contractor.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG B2 IR RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 120,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 25%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 300
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 75
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

See also Chapter 158: Junkyards and Outdoor Storage.

Convenience (mini) mart

A small commercial activity that may offer for sale convenience goods, beverages, and sundries, including motor fuel.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Day-care facility

As used in the New York Social Services Law, "day care" shall mean the care provided for three or more children or adults away from their own homes for less than 24 hours per day in a family home or day-care center that is operated for such purpose, for compensation or otherwise, for more than five hours per week. A permit or certificate, as appropriate, is issued by the New York State Department of Social Services to regulate this type of day care.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Special Conditions (L1, R1, R2, R3, B1 and B2 Districts):
Permitted when applicable regulations of New York State can be complied with.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

District energy system

A community-based energy system shared by property owners for common use, or managed by a homeowners' association, institution, or similar organization.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
(1) All right-of-way construction and repair must be in accordance with standards and specifications set forth by the Highway Superintendent.
(2) Any right-of-way work requires a permit per Chapter 230: Streets and Sidewalks.

Dog grooming (not as a home business)

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Dwelling, accessory

A dwelling in or adjacent to a structure which has a different primary use.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed Where a Zoning Permit is Required B1 B2 IR L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Development Requirements:
A dwelling unit associated with, subordinate in size, and incidental to a principal dwelling on the same lot, located in either the principal dwelling or a separate structure, intended, designed to be used, or used, rented, leased, let, or hired to be occupied for living purposes.

(1) One accessory dwelling unit per lot.

Dwelling, conversion of existing building into three or four dwelling units

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 R2 Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Development Requirements:
R3 District:
See § 270-35K for detailed information.

Dwelling, ECHO housing (elder cottage housing opportunity)

Self-contained, portable housing units that are designed for temporary use by one or two occupants and are placed in the rear or side yards of an existing one-family dwelling.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2 IR L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Development Requirements:
Permitted when the ECHO unit is designed for temporary installation and is to be removed within 60 days after the need for such unit has passed.

Dwelling, mobile home

A dwelling that complies with the definitions of a manufactured home as defined by regulations of New York State and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use L1 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Dwelling, multi-family (including apartments and condominiums)

A building or group of buildings on one lot containing three or more dwelling units. Including apartments and condominium

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Permitted when such dwellings have a minimum front yard setback of 100 feet.

Dwelling, one-family

Dwelling, one-unit - Any building or structure or portion thereof that contains one dwelling unit intended, designed to be used, or used, rented, leased, let, or hired to be occupied for living purposes.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3 RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Development Requirements:
RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 25
Minimum Frontage (feet): 150
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 15
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 25

Dwelling, townhouse

A building containing two or more dwelling units, each of which has one or two sidewalls in common with sidewalls of abutting units and are party, or lot-line, walls. Also see "dwelling, multiple-family" for more than one building.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Dwelling, two-family

Dwelling, two-unit - A detached building containing no more than two dwelling units intended, designed to be used, or used, rented, leased, let, or hired to be occupied for living purposes.

Also see "dwelling, multiple-family" for more than one building.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3 RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Development Requirements:
RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 25
Minimum Frontage (feet): 150
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 15
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 25

Electric or gas transmission lines

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use IR Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Specific Requirements (L1, R1, R2, R3, B1 and B2 Districts):

See § 270-36B(1) for more detailed information.

Farm Brewery

An enterprise engaged in the production for sale of beer, licensed and regulated as such by the State of New York, and including as subsidiary activities the sale of gifts, clothing, beverage tastings, prepared foods and other items that promote the sale of agricultural products.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

Farm Cidery

An enterprise engaged in the production for sale of cider, licensed and regulated as such by the State of New York, and including as subsidiary activities the sale of gifts, clothing, beverage tastings, prepared foods and other items that promote the sale of agricultural products.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

Farm Creamery

An establishment that is part of a farm operation where dairy products such as milk, butter, cheese, ice cream, and yogurt are made, processed, or prepared.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50
Maximum Floor Area (square footage of all structures or buildings): 15,000

AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

Farm Distillery

An enterprise engaged in the production for sale of liquor is manufactured primarily from farm and food products, licensed and regulated as such by the State of New York, and including as subsidiary activities the sale of gifts, clothing, beverage tastings, prepared foods and other items that promote the sale of agricultural products.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

Farm Market

Generally permanent year-round retail operations that sell agricultural products, baked goods, and other foodstuffs. Handicrafts and other agriculture-related products could also be sold.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

Farm Operation

The use of land, buildings, structures (including on-farm housing) and equipment, and the practices which support the production, preparation, processing, marketing and transportation of grains, vegetables, fruit, and other crops, horticultural and floricultural products, animal husbandry (including the raising, breeding, boarding and sale of horses, llamas and alpacas) and including commercial horse boarding operation, livestock and livestock products, aquaculture, apiary products, forest farming, and farm energy production from sun, wind, manure or biomass crops.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

Farm operation - accessory commerce

A retail or wholesale enterprise operated as an accessory use to an active farm operation on the same premises selling products principally utilized in agricultural production, limited to 1,000 square feet of outdoor display or storage of products.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Examples of such products include agricultural equipment and agricultural equipment parts; batteries and tires; products allowed to be sold by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets such as farm machinery; Providing agricultural equipment repairs; processing and packaging of food where the predominant ingredient is not grown on-farm.

Farm Winery

An enterprise engaged in the production for sale of wine, brandies distilled as the by-product of wine or other fruits, or fruit juice, licensed and regulated as such by the State of New York, and including as subsidiary activities the sale of gifts, clothing, beverage tastings, prepared foods and other items that promote the sale of agricultural products.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG IR RA Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

Farming – crops

FARM
A parcel of land that is used for the production of agricultural products, including the necessary structures and equipment for the operation thereof, that:

A. Complies with the regulations of the State Board of Real Property Tax Services; and
B. Meets the definition of an agricultural operation under the Agriculture and Markets Law.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Farming – dairy

See defintion for "Farm" in § 270-3: Definitions.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Farming – livestock

See defintion for "Farm" in § 270-3: Definitions.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:

Special Conditions (R3 District):

Permitted when:

(1) The Board of Health has approved the disposal of animal waste.
(2) There is no outdoor storage of refuse or feed.
(3) Penning or feeding areas are located at least 200 feet from the property line of an existing nonfarm residence.

Farming – poultry

See defintion for "Farm" in § 270-3: Definitions.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:

Special Conditions (R3 District):

Permitted when:

(1) All farming activity is completely enclosed within a building.
(2) The Board of Health has approved the disposal of animal waste.
(3) An odor-absorbing air-filtration system is used.

Funeral home

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Garage sale

A temporary estate, garage, or yard event for the sale of miscellaneous household goods or personal articles.

General processing, light manufacturing and assembly

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Government building; related buildings

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Health-related clinic

Medical clinic - A facility for physicians, dentists, chiropractors, physical therapists, alternative medical practitioners, or other licensed healthcare practitioners to examine and treat persons on an outpatient basis.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3 RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements (Medical Clinic):
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 80,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

Home business

Any lawful or permitted business activity customarily conducted entirely within a dwelling or structure accessory to a dwelling.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Any business or personal service carried on by a resident of a dwelling unit, where the occupation is secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes.

(1) A home business must be located within a fully enclosed building owned or occupied by a resident of the site. A home business may not be established prior to residential occupancy of the site by the operator of the home business.

(2) The home occupation may not exceed 35% of the gross floor area of the principal dwelling unit.

(3) There may be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of a home business, except for one sign of up to two square feet in sign area, mounted flush with and on the front facade of the building.

(4) No display of products may be visible from the adjacent public right-of-way. Direct sales and rentals of products off display shelves or racks are not allowed, although a person may pick up an order previously made by telephone, by internet, or at a sales meeting.

(5) No outdoor storage or warehousing of material, supplies, or equipment is allowed on the site.

(6) Vehicle repairs or veterinary hospitals or kennels are not allowed as part of a home occupation.

Home occupation

Any occupation, trade, profession, or craft carried on by a resident of a dwelling unit, where the occupation is secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
(1) Only involves persons working on the premises or routinely operating from the premises who are permanent residents of the dwelling.

(2) Does not involve more persons regularly visiting the premises for business purposes.

(3) Is limited to only the following types of activities:

(a) Office-type and telework (such as writing, editing, drafting, tax preparation, computer programming and computer data entry);
(b) Clerical work (such as typing, stenography, addressing and sending mail), custom sewing and fabric crafts;
(c) Creation of visual arts (such as painting, sculpture, or wood carving).

(4) The home occupation must be located within a fully enclosed building owned or occupied by a resident of the site. A home occupation may not be established prior to residential occupancy of the site by the operator of the home occupation.

(5) The home occupation may not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the principal dwelling unit.

(6) No business storage or warehousing of material, supplies, or equipment is allowed outdoors on the site.

(7) No processes or equipment may be used that creates heat, glare, dust, smoke, fumes, odors, or vibration detectable off the property. No related sound above ambient noise level is permitted that is detectable off the property.

Hospital

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Junkyard

A lot or building, or part thereof, used for the collecting, storage or sale of junk as defined above or similar discarded or waste material; or for the collecting, dismantling, storage or salvaging of machinery or vehicles not licensed and not in running condition, or for the sale or storage of parts thereof. Includes an auto salvage yard.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Keeping of chickens

Any use involving hatching, feeding, caretaking or otherwise keeping chickens for the exclusive, noncommercial use of the owner or occupant of the premises on which such chickens are located and not kept as part of a farm.Editor's Note: The former definition of "kennel," which immediately followed, was repealed 4-19-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use R3 Districts Allowed Where a Zoning Permit is Required B1 B2 IR L1 R1 R2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Specific standards — keeping of chickens. The keeping of chickens is permitted by zoning permit where the following standards are each and all met:

(1) No person shall have, own, permit or otherwise possess a rooster;

(2) Keeping of chickens shall be considered an accessory use and is permitted only as incidental to lots on which the principal use is residential;

(3) The number of chickens on any lot shall not exceed five unless a variance is granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals;

(4) All chickens shall be provided with a covered, predator-proof coop, pen, cage or other shelter that is thoroughly ventilated, designed to be easily accessed and cleaned, and sufficient size to permit free movement of the chickens, exclusive of areas used for storage of materials or vehicles. Chickens shall not be allowed to roam the premises outside of such shelters;

(5) Any coop, pen, fence or other shelter used for keeping of chickens shall be located in such a manner as to observe the applicable required yard setbacks for the zone in which it is located and shall be prohibited in a front yard; and

(6) The coop, pen, cage or other shelter must be placed on a location on the lot so as not to harm adjoining properties or environmentally sensitive areas.

Keeping or raising of horses or ponies

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed Where a Zoning Permit is Required L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Kennel; animal boarding

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 IR Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use B2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Specific Requirements (R3 and B2 Districts):

Permitted when:

(a) Such facility is designed so that outdoor pens and exercise runs, if any, are located at least 100 feet from any property line.
(b) Such facility is designed and operated so that is does not produce noise or odors that disturb adjoining property.

Special Conditions (B1 and IR Districts):

Permitted when:

(1) Such facility is designed to accommodate small animals exclusively, such as dogs and cats.
(2) No outdoor runs are provided.

Laundry (self-service)

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Library

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Mixed residential/commercial development

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Mobile home park

A parcel of land which is designed and improved in compliance with Lansing mobile home park regulations for the placement of three or more mobile homes for nontransient use.

Motel; hotel

MOTEL
A commercial facility designed to be used by transients for overnight or short-stay habitation, where access to individual rooms is by a common corridor or outside entrance and where off-street parking facilitates baggage handling by guests.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:

Special Conditions (B1, B2 and IR Districts):

Permitted when:

(1) No building is located less than 50 feet from the lot line of an existing residence.

(2) No off-street parking is located less than 10 feet from a front lot line or 10 feet from a side or rear lot line of an abutting existing residence or business.

(3) Access driveways intersect public roads at approximately 90° and no driveway is located less than 50 feet from the intersection of two public road right-of-way lines unless otherwise permitted by state or local law.

(4) Landscaping is provided along all public road frontage per site plan review.

Mother-in-law/accessory

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed Where a Zoning Permit is Required B1 B2 IR L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Development Requirements:
Specific standards — mother-in-law/accessory apartment. Mother-in-law and accessory apartments are permitted by zoning permit where the following standards are each and all met:

(1) Maximum size of 750 square feet;
(2) The accessory apartment shall be limited to two bedrooms, but only one bedroom if within a residential structure;
(3) The house or residence must be owner-occupied if the apartment is located within a residential structure;
(4) The appearance of a single-family home must be maintained if within a residential structure; otherwise, the existing appearance and character of a building may not significantly change if not within a residential structure;
(5) Health Department approval must be obtained if required;
(6) Adequate off-street parking shall be provided;
(7) The conversion shall meet or exceed all building codes, including required fire separations; and
(8) Barrier-free design for persons with handicaps or limited mobility shall be considered where feasible or required.

Museum

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Natural resource exploration (not a production facility)

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use B2 IR L1 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Special Conditions (L1, R3, B2 and IR Districts):

See § 270-36B(1) for more detailed information.

New and used car sales, including garage service and repair

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Nursery school

An activity designed to provide daytime care or instruction for five or more children from two to five years of age, which is operated on a regular basis.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Special Conditions (L1, R1, R2, R3, B1 and B2 Districts):

Permitted when applicable regulations of New York State can be complied with.

This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 80,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

Nursing home

NURSING OR CONVALESCENT HOME
Any licensed establishment where persons are lodged and furnished with meals and nursing and/or custodial care, for gain or as a not-for-profit operation.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Open Space

A noncommercial site reserved for active or passive recreation or natural resources conservation including parks, dedicated open space, landscaped areas (plantings, lawns, parking lot islands), and including sidewalks or trails used to access these areas, including accessory structures accessible to the public and intended to enhance the open space.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Development Requirements:
RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 10
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35

Outdoor display

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
The outdoor display of products actively available for sale. Outdoor display does not include vehicle sales, which is considered a principal use.

Photocopying and similar graphic services

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Place of Assembly

A facility that has organized services, meetings, events, or programs to benefit, educate, entertain, or promote discourse in a public or private setting. Examples include community centers, meeting or lecture halls, exhibition rooms, or auditoria. If an assembly use is ancillary to another principal use and has a gross floor area of less than 5,000 square feet, it is considered part of that use and is not considered a separate principal use.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 80,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40
Maximum Floor Area (square footage of all structures or buildings): 12,000

Planned Development Area

A parcel of at least five acres in area, in one ownership, designed as a single unit providing a street system and water and sewer facilities as necessary, and used primarily for residential purposes but may also be used for special commercial or industrial development or a combination of residential types and commercial or industrial development. See § 270-32: Planned Development Area (PDA).

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use B1 B2 IR L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
A. Intent.

(1) The intent of this § 270-32 is to introduce flexibility in conventional land use and design regulations by applying performance criteria established to encourage development in an imaginative and innovative manner while, through the process of review, discussion and ordinance amendment, ensuring efficient investment in public improvements, a more suitable environment, and protection of community interest.

(2) This section is aimed primarily at achieving innovation in residential development so that the demand for housing at all economic levels can be met by greater variety in type, design and sitting of dwelling units, and so the conservation and more effective use of limited land can be achieved. It is also recognized that certain types of nonresidential development are beneficial to the Town and would not contravene the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan if they adhere to certain predetermined performance and design conditions. The planned development technique is to be used to enable this nonresidential development to occur even though such development may not be specifically listed in Schedule I of this chapter.

(3) This section further recognizes that, while the standard land use control function (land use and density) and the subdivision function (platting and design) are generally appropriate for the regulation of the use of land in the Town, these controls represent a type of preregulation, regulatory rigidity and uniformity that may be adverse to the objectives of the planned development concept. Further, this section recognizes that a rigid set of space requirements along with area and use specifications would frustrate the application of this concept. Therefore, where the planned development concept is deemed appropriate through the rezoning of land by the Town Board to a Planned Development Area, the set of conventional land use activities and area specifications set forth in Schedules I and II of this chapter are hereby replaced by an approval process in which an approved development plan becomes the basis for continuing land use controls.

B. Objectives of a Planned Development Area. To carry out the purpose of this § 270-32, a Planned Development Area shall achieve the following objectives:

(1) A maximum choice in the types of environment, types of housing, lot size and community facilities available to existing and potential Town residents at all economic levels.

(2) More usable open space and recreation areas.

(3) More convenience and flexibility in the location of any nonresidential land use activities.

(4) The preservation of trees, natural drainageways, geologic features and the prevention of soil erosion.

(5) An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and roads and thereby lower housing and community costs.

(6) A development pattern in harmony with the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and complementary to the character of the surrounding area.

Required descriptions.

Every PDA that is included within this chapter and which is thus then authorized and allowed shall contain, at a minimum, a description of each of the following in relation to the allowed land uses and regulations:

A. Any special definitions for land uses, particularly including any definitions as vary from the general definitions already set forth in this chapter;

B. The allowed principal and supplementary or accessory land uses;

C. Any yardage, setback requirements, or density regulations or requirements;

D. Maximum building coverage, height, or size, or the maximum number of dwelling units within each such building;

E. The principal requirements for traffic management, including roadways, parking areas, public highways, pedestrian and other ways, including the potential construction, development, maintenance, and/or dedication of the same;

F. Landscaping plans and buffering requirements;

G. Allowed building materials and architectural details, including coloration and visibility of project elements, including buildings and structures;

H. Any lighting or signage plans or constructs;

I. Provisions addressing the adequacy and provision of water and sewer services, stormwater, and other required services and infrastructure;

J. Any rules relative to mixed uses within any one building or structure and within the PDA itself;

K. The preservation, conservation, or use of wetlands or other significant natural areas or features;

L. Any phasing plan or developmental timetable and the issuance of future approvals or permits relating to the same, including a definition or designation of such uses or changes in use that may require special permits, site plan review, or amendments to this chapter; and

M. Any other matter relevant to such PDA or necessary to give effect to such local law.

See Article XIV: Planned Development Areas for more detailed information.

Playground, park, noncommercial

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 IR L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Primary/Secondary School

Primary/Secondary School:
A public, private, or parochial institution offering instruction at the elementary through high school levels with a full range of curricular and extracurricular programs and accessory uses normally provided in support of the larger educational mission of the institution.

School:
Any building or part thereof, designed, constructed and used for general education purposes under the supervision of the State of New York or a lawfully constituted ecclesiastical governing body, or a corporation or entity meeting applicable educational or school requirements of the State of New York. In the event the school is part of a religious institution or relates to the exercise of practice of any religion, then and in such event the rights and privileges afforded religious institutions and persons as codified in federal law, and related regulations and state laws, by the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (and, if applicable, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993) shall be applied to any such proposed land use.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 160,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

Printing and publishing (not as a home business)

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use IR Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:

Special Conditions (B1 and B2 Districts):

Permitted when such business has a total floor area no greater than 5,000 square feet.

Professional or business office (not as a home business)

Business office - A facility for the processing, manipulation, or application of business information or professional expertise, and which may or may not offer services to the public. A business office is not materially involved in fabricating, assembling, or warehousing of physical products for the retail or wholesale market, or engaged in the repair of products or retail services.

Professional Office - The office of a member of a recognized profession (a vocation requiring specialized knowledge of some aspect of learning, science, or art) and maintained for the conduct of that profession.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 IR L1 RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements (Business Office):
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 80,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40
Minimum Floor Area (square feet): 12,000

Public or private club, lodge - sportsmen’s club with outdoor shooting

A facility for the use of a membership organization or association with elected officers and directors, pursuant to a charter or bylaws, that excludes the general public from its premises and holds property for the common benefit of its members.

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

Public or private club, lodge (except rod and gun club)

A facility for the use of a membership organization or association with elected officers and directors, pursuant to a charter or bylaws, that excludes the general public from its premises and holds property for the common benefit of its members.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use RA Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
L1, R1, R2, R3 Districts:
See § 270-36A for more detailed information.

B1 and B2 Districts:
See § 270-36B(1) for more detailed information.

Public Safety Facility

A facility operated by a public safety agency, including fire stations and firefighting facilities, police and sheriff substations and headquarters, and emergency medical services substations.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 80,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

Public stable

A facility in which horses are boarded or trained for a fee or are kept and made available for hire, sale, or other type of remunerative activity.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Public utility service and distribution

Public utility service and distribution, including gas, electric, telephone, water and sewer, TV cable, but excluding substations, storage yards and transmission towers

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 IR L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Public utility substation, or storage yard

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use B1 B2 IR L1 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Specific Requirements (L1, R3, B1, B2 and IR Districts):

See § 270-36B(1) for more detailed information.

Residential (home) business or occupation

Special Conditions (L1, R1, R2, R3B1 and B2 Districts):

Permitted when:

(1) The use is located in a dwelling inhabited by the business owner, or in a building accessory to such dwelling, and on the same lot.

(2) All activity related to the home business is conducted inside the dwelling or accessory building.

(3) The need for off-street parking can be satisfied by no more than three off-street parking spaces, in addition to those required for a residence.

(4) The general appearance of the building and lot is compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood, except that a sign may be provided in accordance with Chapter 210, Signs, of the Code of the Town of Lansing.

(5) The business is operated by its owner and not more than three persons who do not live in the dwelling.

(6) No offensive noise, odor, smoke, dust, heat, glare or electrical disturbance is produced by the business.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Residential Care Facility

A licensed care facility that provides twenty-four-hour medical or nonmedical care to persons in need of personal services, supervision, protection, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living. Residential care facilities include nursing homes, independent living, assisted living, continuum of care, and hospice facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 80,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

Restaurant

A business where food and beverages are prepared for and served to patrons for consumption either on-premises or off-premises.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
(1) The sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption requires separate approval as a tavern. The sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption requires separate approval for an alcohol sales establishment.

(2) A restaurant may include ancillary live entertainment without a separate approval, so long as all of the following conditions are met: no permanent space is dedicated for live entertainment; no admission is charged for live entertainment; and when live entertainment is offered, it is clearly incidental and subordinate to the restaurant use.

This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 120,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 25
Minimum Frontage (feet): 300
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 75
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

Retail & Service, Heavy

A retail and service business with permanent outdoor display, service, and storage areas, such as vendors of lumber and building supplies, landscaping supplies and equipment, industrial equipment, and outdoor structures such as prefabricated sheds, decks and patios, swimming pools, and play equipment. This does not include a retail garden center, which is addressed by § 270-37.1J. This does not include sales or service of watercraft or commercial or recreational vehicles.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
(1) A Type C buffer yard, designed per Article VII, is required along interior side and rear lot lines that abut any lot in an L1, R1, R2, or R3 Zoning District.
(2) Any materials stored that exceed the height of the screening must be located a minimum of 25 feet from any lot line.

This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 217,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 25
Minimum Frontage (feet): 300
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50
Maximum Floor Area (square footage of all structures or buildings): 19,000

Retail and Service, General

A commercial use characterized by the sale of goods and services directly to the consumer, including but not limited to printing, copying/mail service, department, clothing, drug, food, hardware and similar stores and establishments and barber/beauty, dry-cleaning and similar personal service establishments, not including restaurants, taverns, vehicle service facilities, or vehicle sales.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 80,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 40
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40
Maximum Floor Area (square footage of all structures or buildings): 12,000

Retail sales, general

Includes food, clothing, furniture, floor covering, hardware, variety, lawn and garden supply, pets and similar goods and items, paint.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Retail sales, services and storage; marine- and water-oriented

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B2 IR L1

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:

Special Conditions (L1, B2 and IR Districts):

See § 270-35M for detailed information.

Retail sales, specialty

Includes antiques, crafts and similar independent facility

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:

R3 District:
Permitted when such activity is conducted in a dwelling which is occupied by its owner or a building accessory to such owner-occupied dwelling.

Retail sales: industrial or agricultural equipment and supplies

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Retail sales: lumber and other building materials and supplies

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Special Conditions (B1 and B2 Districts):

Retail sales: lumber and other building materials and supplies.

Permitted when:

(1) Landscaping is provided along public road frontage.
(2) Lighting fixtures shall not cause glare on roadways or adjacent properties.
(3) In the B1 District, there is no outdoor storage of materials and supplies.

Retail sales: mobile home, RV, snowmobile and similar items requiring outdoor storage

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Special Conditions (B2 District):

Retail sales: mobile home, RV, snowmobile, boats, other similar marine and water crafts, and similar items requiring outdoor storage.

Permitted when:

(1) A landscaped area as per approved site plan at least 15 feet wide is provided between any outside storage or display area and any property line.
(2) Any lighting used to illuminate outside display or storage area shall use cutoff fixtures that do not cause glare on roadways or adjacent properties.

Retirement housing

Self-contained housing development designed for, and marketed to, elderly people, which may or may not provide minimal services.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 L1 R1 R2 R3 Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
B2 District:
See § 270-36B(1) for detailed information.

Roadside stand

A stall or booth used for commercial purposes, where farm or other products are offered for sale on a seasonal basis.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed Where a Zoning Permit is Required B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
(1) Building permit required over 144 g.s.f. per § 108-4B(1).
(2) Not exceeding 300 square feet of enclosed space; majority of products must promote the sale of local farm products.

Specific standards — roadside stands. Roadside stands are permitted by zoning permit where:

(1) They do not exceed 750 square feet; and
(2) They are located substantially adjacent to a public highway and sited upon land owned by the applicant or upon which the applicant has a right to operate; and
(3) Such stand or structure is temporary and not permanently affixed to the ground, or if so affixed, a removal and restoration plan has been submitted to remove the stand or structure seasonally or when the use is discontinued.

Rooming house; tourist home

Dwelling or that part of a dwelling in which rooming units are offered for gain. A tourist home. Includes rooming houses, boardinghouses, and similar structures as defined in the Building Code.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use IR Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Special Conditions (B1 and B2 Districts):

See § 270-35H for more detailed information.

Rural Enterprise

A manufacturing, construction, or service enterprise. Types of businesses that are envisioned under the above definition include small contractors, woodworking, metalworking and other craft manufacturing, small auto repair and body shops, small craft bakeries and food processors, small sawmills. Does not include retail operations.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Subject to Chapter 158: Outdoor Storage limitation.

This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 80,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40
Maximum Floor Area (square footage of all structures or buildings): 12,000

AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 80,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height: 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

Sale of plumbing, HVAC, electrical supplies and equipment (not as a home business)

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

School; related buildings

Any building or part thereof, designed, constructed and used for general education purposes under the supervision of the State of New York or a lawfully constituted ecclesiastical governing body, or a corporation or entity meeting applicable educational or school requirements of the State of New York. In the event the school is part of a religious institution or relates to the exercise of practice of any religion, then and in such event the rights and privileges afforded religious institutions and persons as codified in federal law, and related regulations and state laws, by the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (and, if applicable, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993) shall be applied to any such proposed land use.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Scientific research laboratory

LABORATORY
A building or group of buildings within which are located facilities for research, investigation, testing or experimentation, but not facilities for manufacturing or selling of products except as may be necessary for prototype development or as incidental to the main purpose of the laboratory.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Seasonal cabin or cottage

SEASONAL OCCUPANCY OR USE
A use or activity that is carried on for only part of the year, usually six months or less. If a structure is involved, such structure would lack one or more of the basic amenities or utilities required for all-year or all-weather occupancy.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use L1 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Sexually oriented business

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Specific Requirements:

Permitted when such facility is in compliance with existing local ordinance on adult entertainment which is incorporated herein by reference.

See also Attachment 4 for more detailed information.

Shared housing

Up to six unrelated individuals occupying and sharing a one-family dwelling.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Small-scale solar energy system

A building-mounted solar energy system whose photovoltaic components occupy an area greater than 150 square feet on any code-compliant structure, or a ground-mounted solar energy system whose components cover a land area less than 10,000 square feet and whose energy output is primarily for on-site consumption. Small-scale solar energy systems may generate energy in excess of the energy requirements of a property if it is to be sold back to a public utility or placed on or delivered to the local or regional electrical grid.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG Districts Allowed Where a Zoning Permit is Required B1 B2 IR L1 R1 R2 R3

Development Requirements:
L1, R1, R2, R3, B1, B2 and IR Districts:

Small-scale solar energy system zoning permit requirements.

(1) Building permits are required for all solar energy system installations except solar energy systems under 1,000 watts not grid-tied or connected to a building or accessory structure.

(2) Small-scale solar energy systems that are building-integrated solar energy systems are allowed in all zoning districts. Such systems:

(a) Must be mounted or integral to a lawfully permitted building or structure;
(b) To the maximum extent practicable, solar energy systems must not obscure architectural details or features; and
(c) May not be installed in required open space or buffer areas, park or playground/recreational set-aside areas, in required front yards, or within any required side or rear yard setbacks, or in a manner that violates any bulk, density, coverage or yardage rules for the zone in which situated.

(3) Small-scale solar energy systems that are small-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems are allowed in all zoning districts and must meet the following requirements:

(a) No components of ground-mounted solar energy systems shall exceed 18 feet above finished grade when the system is oriented at maximum tilt from horizontal.
(b) All such systems must meet all setback and yardage requirements as are required of principal buildings or structures in the applicable zoning district.
(c) The horizontal surface area covered by ground-mounted solar energy systems must be included in total lot coverage calculations and, when combined with the coverage of other structures, the total area must not violate any minimum open space required in the underlying zoning district. In Planned Development Areas that do not reference underlying bulk or area requirements for solar energy systems, the addition of a ground-mounted system shall not create or extend any lot coverage beyond 25%.
(d) Ground-mounted solar energy systems are not permitted in any front yard and must be sited entirely behind the front yard line as depicted in Schedule II, Drawing 1.

Solar energy facility

Ground-mounted or freestanding (racking or ballasts) solar collection devices, solar energy system related equipment, and other associated infrastructure whose components cover a land area greater than 10,000 square feet. The primary intention of a solar energy facility is the generation of electricity or other conversion of solar energy to a different form of energy for commercial or off-site sale to a public utility, off-site users, or for placement on or delivery to the local or regional electrical grid.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review IR

Vehicle Parking:
Equipment and vehicles not used in direct support, renovations, additions or repair of any solar energy facility must not be stored or parked on the facility site.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Special Conditions (IR District):

Height. Solar collection devices are limited to a maximum height of 18 feet when the system is oriented at maximum tilt from horizontal. Movable or tracking systems are permitted, but must meet this eighteen-foot maximum height rule.

Coverage. The horizontal surface area covered by solar collection devices must be included in total lot coverage and, when combined with the coverage of other structures, the total area must not exceed the maximum lot coverage as permitted in the underlying zoning district.

Appurtenant structures. All appurtenant structures to solar energy facilities, including but not limited to equipment structures, storage facilities, battery energy storage containers, transformers, and substations, must be architecturally compatible with each other. Whenever practicable, structures should be screened from view by vegetation and joined or clustered to avoid or minimize adverse visual impacts.

Visual effect. The solar energy facility must have the least visual effect reasonably practicable on the environment, as determined by the Planning Board. The determination must be based on site-specific conditions, including topography, adjacent structures, and roadways. Solar energy facilities must avoid clearing extensive areas of forest, and practicable efforts must be made to minimize visual impacts by preserving natural vegetation and providing dense evergreen landscape screening to abutting residential properties and roads, yet screening should minimize the shading of solar collectors.

Soils. Solar energy systems sited on prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance may be required to seed up to 20% of the total surface area of panels on the lot with native perennial vegetation designed to attract pollinators. The Planning Board may specify freestanding ballast or racking systems. All topsoil will be stockpiled immediately adjacent to the area where stripped/removed and shall be used for restoration on that particular site. No topsoil shall be removed from the site. The site plan shall clearly designate topsoil stockpile areas in the field and on the construction drawings. Where practicable, actively farmed prime agricultural soil should be avoided or protected, and in agricultural districts actively farmed prime agricultural soils and soils of statewide importance shall be avoided or protected.

Fencing. Notwithstanding the provisions found in § 270-24, fences not exceeding eight feet in height, including open-weave and solid fences, shall be permitted for the purpose of screening or enclosing solar energy facilities. Fencing to prevent unauthorized access shall enclose solar energy facilities. Warning signs with the owner's name and emergency contact information must be placed on any access point to the system and on the perimeter of the fencing. Landscaping or planted buffers are required to avoid adverse aesthetic impacts, and fencing or walls may be required and fences or walls, where required, shall tend towards solid-cover visual buffers that emphasize natural materials and muted color schemes. Chain-link, barbed, razor, and concertina wires, electrically charged wire, railroad ties, concrete masonry units, scrap metal, tarped, and cloth fences and accessory parts should be avoided.

Utilities. Practicable efforts, as determined by the Planning Board, shall be made to place all utility connections for the solar energy facility underground, depending on appropriate soil conditions, shape, and topography of the site and any requirements of the utility provider. When aboveground cables and transmission lines must cross agricultural fields, utility poles that provide longer spanning distances should be located on field edges to the greatest extent practicable to avoid bisecting of agricultural lands. Electrical transformers for utility interconnections may be aboveground if required by the utility provider.

Lighting. Motion-activated or staff-activated security lighting around the equipment area of a solar energy facility or accessory structure entrance may be installed, provided that such lighting meets International Dark-Sky Association or similar standards and does not produce unreasonable fugitive light or glare from the project site. Such lighting should only be activated when the area within the fenced perimeter has been entered.

Ingress and egress. Any new on-site vehicular paths within the site shall be designed to minimize the extent of impervious materials and soil compaction; they should not be more than 16 feet in width and should be constructed at grade. A locked gate at the intersection of the accessway and a public road may be required to obstruct entry by unauthorized vehicles. Such gate must be located entirely upon the lot and not on the public right-of-way. Fencing, gates, and other locked or secured/inaccessible areas require a lock-box for emergency and fire access as required by code.

Parking. See "Vehicle Parking" above for parking information.

See § 270-35R for more detailed information.
See also § 270-35U for additional information on abandonment and decommissioning.

This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 40,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 500
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 100
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 50
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

Solid waste landfill

Solid waste recycling or transfer station

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Specific Requirements (IR District):

See § 270-36B(1) for more information.

Storage unit/containers

A standardized, re-sealable article of transportation equipment, including one on a chassis, that is designed for repeated use to facilitate unitized freight handling by one or more means of transportation. Includes but is not limited to intermodal shipping containers.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed Where a Zoning Permit is Required B1 B2 IR R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Development Requirements:
(1) The placement or use of storage containers, for permanent use as an accessory storage building shall be prohibited in all Zoning Districts. Storage containers are allowed by right only for the storage of hay, other agricultural commodities, or farm equipment in an amount and scope directly related to the production function of a farm operation.

(2) The placement or use of storage containers, as temporary storage, shall be permitted under the following circumstances:

(a) A structure is undergoing construction, repair, alteration, or reconstruction, for which a building permit has been issued. Permitted in conjunction with temporary dwelling. The storage container shall be removed from the premises upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy or a certificate of compliance, or such time as the Code Enforcement Officer deems the project complete.

(b) The storage container is being used to store household belongings in connection with a disaster, i.e., fire, flood, etc. The storage container shall be removed from the premises upon issuance of a certificate of compliance, demolition of the structure, or such time as the Code Enforcement Officer deems the project complete.

(3) At the discretion of the Code Enforcement Officer, for extenuating circumstances, and/or limited time periods.

(4) Storage containers shall not be placed in an area of special flood hazard.

(5) Storage containers shall not be stacked above the height of a single container.

(6) Storage containers shall not be used for the placement of signage or advertising.

See § 270-39.1A for more detailed information.

Specific standards — storage units/containers. Storage units/containers are permitted by zoning permit where the following standards are each and all met:

(1) There shall be no more than one storage unit as a matter of right per lot, except in the RA zone;

(2) Storage units may not be placed in any front yard and must be appropriately screened to a height of six feet by either an evergreen hedge, earthen berm, or fence made of materials in a way to block view;

(3) Each unit must be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion with screening intact and well maintained;

(4) If within an R3 zone, the unit or container must be installed and maintained in such a fashion as to appear similar to a traditional shed; and

(5) If in a RA zone, more than one unit is allowed but:

(a) If located within 100 feet of an occupied residence or highway, adequate screening shall be provided per Subsection (2), above, or the unit shall be made to appear akin to a traditional shed per Subsection (4), above; and

(b) Such units may not be stacked atop each other.

Tavern

A business that serves alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, and may or may not serve food.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
A tavern may include ancillary live entertainment without a separate approval, so long as all of the following conditions are met: no permanent space is dedicated for live entertainment; no admission is charged for live entertainment; and when live entertainment is offered, it is clearly incidental and subordinate to the restaurant use.

This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 120,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 25
Minimum Frontage (feet): 300
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 75
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 30
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50
Maximum Floor Area (square footage of all structures or buildings): 8,000

Temporary occupancy of permanent building

The temporary need to establish and occupy a temporary dwelling unit or premises, including special consideration where a natural disaster or emergency (defined in Chapter 112) situation has the existing dwelling house unsuitable for habitation.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Development Requirements:
Also includes a dwelling unit within a development project as a sales or rental office or as a representative unit for units located on-site.

Temporary signs

See Chapter 210: Signs.

Temporary uses

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Intent: Uses that are established for a fixed period because they are generally not appropriate on a long-term or continuous basis.

A. All temporary uses and buildings must comply with the standards of this section.

B. No temporary use may be established on a public right-of-way or public park without the authorization of the Town Board.

C. Temporary uses that require a temporary use permit are subject to the following general requirements, as applicable:

(1) If the operator of the temporary use is not the owner of the site where the temporary use will be located, written permission from the property owner is required.

(2) The operator of the temporary use must ensure adequate traffic control, emergency vehicle ingress and egress, provision for trash/recycling and sanitary facilities, and measures for security and crowd control, as necessary.

(3) All temporary buildings must be cleared from the site within 72 hours after the use is terminated, unless an exception is granted by the Code Enforcement Officer.

(4) A site plan may be required, where applicable, to demonstrate compliance with this Land Use Code and all other requirements.

(5) One-hundred-eighty-day day limit per Building Code for other than farm operation.

D. No temporary use may result in adverse effects upon the public health, safety, and welfare, as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer.

Theater

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Toxic waste disposal

Truck or motor freight terminal

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Use of accessory farm buildings for sale of farm commodities, light fabrication or assembly

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Utilities and Services, Major

Large-scale facilities that primarily serve a regional need, which because of their scale or method of operation are more likely to produce external impacts that are detectable beyond the property lines of the subject property. Such facilities include, but are not limited to, wastewater treatment plants, electric or gas generation plants, electrical transforming substations, water pumping stations, and water towers and tanks.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
(1) All structures are subject to the same bulk, area, and form requirements as apply to dwellings in the zoning district where emplaced.
(2) A Type A buffer yard, designed per § 270-14, is required along interior, side, and rear lot lines that abut any lot in an AG, L1, R1, R2, R3, or RA Zoning District.

This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 400,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50
Minimum Frontage (feet): 500
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 100
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 50
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

Utilities and services, minor

Facilities and services that primarily serve local distribution needs, including, but not limited to, water and sewer pump stations, water conveyance stations, gas regulating stations, telephone exchange/switching centers, and emergency communication warning/broadcast facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Vehicle body shop, not as part of new or used car sales and service

GARAGE, SERVICE AND REPAIR
An enclosed building for the indoor storage or repair of motor vehicles, including painting and the sale of parts and accessories. A junkyard or salvage yard is not to be construed as a garage.

VEHICLE BODY SHOP
Any building or portion thereof used primarily for the repair or painting of motor vehicle bodies, frames, and interiors, whether or not such activity also includes motor service or repair or the sale of motor vehicle fuel and fluids.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:

Special Conditions (B2 and IR Districts):

Vehicle body shop, not as part of new or used car sales and service.

Permitted when:

(1) No vehicles awaiting repair shall be parked in any required front yard area.
(2) No outdoor storage of parts and/or materials to be discarded.

Vehicle wrecking and salvage yard

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Specific Requirements (IR District):

See § 270-36B(1) for more information.

Vehicular fuel and service (except body work)

MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION
Any area of land, including structures thereon, that is used for the sale of gasoline or other motor vehicle fuels, and oil and other lubricating substances, and which may include the sale of motor vehicle accessories, the provision of NYS inspection services, and facilities for washing, lubricating or otherwise servicing motor vehicles, but not including the painting thereof, body and fender work, or the dismantling, repair, or replacing of engines, vehicle frames, or interiors.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Veterinary Clinic

The premises or buildings used for the diagnosis, treatment or other care of the ailments of customary household pets or livestock animals, which may include related facilities, such as laboratories, offices and temporary quarters for such animals.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2 IR Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 80,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 200
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 60
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 20
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 40

Veterinary hospital

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review B1 B2 IR Districts Allowed as a Special Permit Use R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Special Conditions (B1, B2 and IR Districts):

Permitted when:

(1) There is no outdoor storage of refuse, feed or other materials and no on-site incineration of refuse.
(2) In B1 and B2 Districts, there can be no open or outdoor boarding or exercise facility.

Specific Requirements (R3 and B1 Districts):

Permitted when:

(a) The facility is completely enclosed and there are no open or outdoor boarding or exercise facilities.
(b) There is no outdoor storage of refuse, feed or other materials and no on-site incineration of refuse.
(c) Such facility is designed and operated so that it does not produce noise or odors that disturb adjoining property.

Warehouse, storage or wholesaling of nonagricultural goods or materials

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B2 IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Wind energy conversion system

A wind energy conversion system that sells its generated power, whether by wires, grid-connections, metering, or a battery energy storage system, to a third party, and such term includes the support tower, foundations and support cables, the nacelle and electric generator, gearing, and braking, the rotor, blades, tail and other associated components, the associated electric and electronic connections, panels, boxes, controls, inverters, switches, transformers, gates, vehicular paths, fencing, the fall zone around each tower, etc., whose power output is intended to be used on-site to offset on-site consumption of utility power and off-site, including through grid connections and the transmission or sale of energy to third parties.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed as a Permitted Use with Site Plan Review IR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
Wind energy conversion systems special conditions, including site plan review.

(1) A building permit and electrical permitting is required for all wind energy conversion system installations, and this subsection (and its subsections) do not apply to non-tower-based wind energy conversion systems mainly intended to generate energy for on-site use, and are instead regulated by § 270-28N of this chapter.

(2) Wind energy conversion systems are not permitted in any front yard and must be sited entirely behind the front building line of the principal building on the lot. If the wind energy conversion system is the principal use on the lot, it must meet all yardage, setback, and related zoning requirements for the zone(s) in which situated.

(3) No existing structure shall be modified to serve as a wind energy conversion system tower.

(4) No existing wind tower shall be retrofitted to support a new wind energy conversion system without certification by a licensed New York State Engineer confirming the inspection and the structural integrity of the existing tower.

(5) The fall zone must be wholly within the setback and yardage rules for the zone in which the tower is situated. If the fall zone crosses any zoning district line, the more restrictive setback and yardage rules shall apply. The fall zone around any ground-mounted tower constructed as part of a wind energy conversion system shall be a circular area around the tower, the center point of which is marked by the center of the base of the tower, with a radius at least equal to the facility's height plus 10 feet. The entire fall zone may not include public roads, overhead transmission lines, above-ground fuel storage or pumping facilities, or human-occupied buildings, and must be located on property owned by a participating residence or occupied building. The minimum setback between the center of the base of the tower and any unoccupied buildings or other structures is 15 feet.

(6) No tower or structure shall exceed 200 feet in overall height as measured from the average pre-construction ground surface elevation to the highest point of any part of the facility, with moving parts measured at the highest points of their extensions.

(7) Noise attributable to a wind energy conversion system cannot exceed 42 dBA during daytime hours (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and 35 dBA during nighttime hours (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) at the nearest outside wall of a non-participating residence or occupied building. In addition, short-term (fifteen-minute maximum) maximum design standard noise levels shall not exceed 50 dBA. In the event audible noise due to wind energy conversion system operations contains a steady pure tone, the owner shall promptly take corrective action to permanently eliminate the noise. An owner of a non-participating residence or occupied building may waive noise limit requirements with a written mitigation waiver agreement. A manufacturer's proof of third-party certification of noise levels to the latest AWEA (American Wind Energy Association) published standard at the time of application showing sound level testing that meets the above criteria shall be accepted as noise design compliance for permitting, installation and operating purposes.

(8) All wind energy facilities shall be installed by a qualified wind energy installer and, prior to operation, the electrical connections and structural integrity must be inspected by a Town Code Enforcement Officer and by appropriate electrical and structural inspection persons or agencies, as determined by the Town.

(9) If connected to a public utility system for net-metering purposes, all wind energy conversion systems shall meet the requirements for interconnection and operation as set forth in the public utility's then-current service regulations applicable to wind power generation facilities, and the connection shall be inspected by the appropriate public utility.

(10) No wind energy conversion system shall be used for signage, promotional or advertising purposes, including but not limited to company names, phone numbers, banners, streamers, and balloons. Reasonable identification of the manufacturer or owner of the wind energy facility or fencing is permitted.

(11) Wind energy conversion systems shall be painted or finished with a nonreflective, unobtrusive color that blends the system and its components into the surrounding landscape to the greatest practicable extent, and shall incorporate nonreflective surfaces to minimize visual disruption.

(12) No wind energy conversion system shall be artificially lighted except to the extent required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other applicable authority, or for safety and access/repair lighting. Motion-sensing lighting or control switching is preferred for lighting, including to minimize fugitive light and glare.

This use requires a streamlined site plan.

RA and AG District Area, Frontage, Bulk, Height, and Setback Requirements:
Minimum Lot Size (square feet): 400,000
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage (includes parking): 50%
Minimum Frontage (feet): 500
Maximum Building Height (feet): 35
Minimum Front Yard Dimensions (feet): 100
Minimum Side Yard Dimensions (feet): 50
Minimum Rear Yard Dimensions (feet): 50

See § 270-35S for more detailed information.

See also § 270-35U for information on decommissioning a facility.

Wind energy conversion system, non-tower-based

A wind energy conversion system that sells its generated power, whether by wires, grid-connections, metering, or a battery energy storage system, to a third party, and such term includes the support tower, foundations and support cables, the nacelle and electric generator, gearing, and braking, the rotor, blades, tail and other associated components, the associated electric and electronic connections, panels, boxes, controls, inverters, switches, transformers, gates, vehicular paths, fencing, the fall zone around each tower, etc., whose power output is intended to be used on-site to offset on-site consumption of utility power and off-site, including through grid connections and the transmission or sale of energy to third parties.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use AG RA Districts Allowed Where a Zoning Permit is Required B1 B2 IR L1 R1 R2 R3

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

Development Requirements:
A wind energy conversion system that is not based upon or located upon a tower, such as rooftop horizontal turbines, vertical flute or "candy cane" poles under 30 feet tall, or wind trees.

L1, R1, R2, R3, B1, B2 and IR Districts:

Non-tower-based wind energy conversion system zoning permit requirements.

(1) Building-integrated or -mounted unit systems must be mounted or integral to a lawfully permitted building or structure. However, no existing building can be repurposed or modified to serve as a wind energy conversion system as a principal use, and no existing structure may be retrofitted to support a new wind energy conversion system without certification by a licensed New York State Engineer confirming the inspection of and the structural integrity of the building or structure.

(2) Rooftop installations must be set back from roof edges a minimum of 18 inches and must meet the height requirements for the zoning district where installed, when measured from the average grade to the highest point of the system.

(3) Rooftop installations may extend a maximum of six feet above the roofline or to the height limit allowed by the requirements of the Code, whichever is lower.

(4) No components shall exceed 18 inches above average original ground elevation levels if not building-mounted.

(5) All setback and yardage requirements as are required of principal buildings or structures in the applicable zoning district, and any non-building-mounted system must be calculated in determining minimum open space requirements. In Planned Development Areas that do not reference underlying bulk or area requirements for wind energy conversion systems, the addition of a ground-mounted system shall not create or extend any lot coverage beyond 25%.

(6) Non-building-mounted systems are not permitted in any front yard and must be sited entirely behind the front yard line as depicted in Schedule II, Drawing 1.

(7) Noise attributable to a non-tower-based wind energy conversion system cannot exceed 42 dBA during daytime hours (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and 35 dBA during nighttime hours (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) as measured from the property lines of the lot upon which the same is/are to be installed.

(8) All systems and components shall be camouflaged and designed to be architecturally consistent with buildings and yards on the lot.

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Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed as a Permitted By Right Use B1 B2 L1 R1 R2 R3

Vehicle Parking:
See § 270-40.8: Parking for detailed information about parking.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 270-40.8F for detailed information about off-street loading.

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