Article IX District Uses
and Regulations
The Town of Saratoga is hereby divided into the following
districts:
R - Rural District
RR - Rural Residential District
K - Rural Residential 2 District
VE - Village Extension District
H - Hamlet District
C - Conservancy District
LC - Lake Commercial District
LR - Lake Residential District
I - Industrial
District (by amendment)
Section 1 Rural
District (R)
A.
District Preamble
It is the purpose of this
zoning district to preserve and enhance the agricultural assets of the Town of
Saratoga. Those lands uses which are
not necessary to the well being of agricultural pursuits or are in conflict
with agricultural uses are discouraged.
The zoning district
boundary encompasses most of the designated Agricultural District established
in accordance with the New York State Agricultural Districting Law. This zoning district is designed to limit
the loss of irreplaceable viable agricultural lands to suburban growth and
development.
B. Schedule of Uses and Regulations
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RURAL |
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MINIMUM YARD DIMENSIONS IN FEET OF THE PRINCIPAL BLDG. |
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USES |
MIN. LOT AREA (SF) |
MIN. LOT WIDTH (FT) |
MIN. FRNTG. (FT) |
FRONT (FT) |
TOTAL 2 SIDES (FT) |
ONE SIDE
YARD (FT) |
REAR YARD (FT) |
MAX.LOT COVERAGE
OF BLDGS. (%) |
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PERMITTED USES a.
Agricultural pursuits and any accessory buildings and uses
normally associated with the conduct of commercial agricultural activity. b.
One family detached dwelling unit. c.
Customary accessory uses as defined in this local law. d.
Road side stand as assessory use to a residential use. e.
Home Occupation f.
Two-family dwelling unit |
10 acres 80,000 - - - 160,000 |
300 200 - - - 200 |
300 200 (1) - - - 200 (1) |
75 75 60 25 - 75 |
200 100 - - - 150 |
100 40 10 40 - 40 |
100 50 10 - - 50 |
10% 10 - - - 10 |
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USES REQUIRING SPECIAL PERMIT a.
Stable & Riding Academy b.
Veterinarian Office c.
Animal Hospital or Clinic d.
Kennel e.
Agri-Business f.
Municipal Building g.
Places of Worship h.
Public & Private School i.
Public/Private Recreation j.
Sawmill k.
Cemetery l.
Garden Shop m.
Home
Industry n.
Antique Shop o.
Restaurant p.
Funeral Home q.
Lumber & Building Supply r.
Automotive Body Shop s.
Tourist Home |
10 acres 3 acres 3 acres 3 acres 3 acres - 2 acres 4 acres 5 acres 10 acres 4 acres 2 acres - 2 acres 2 acres 2 acres 3 acres 2 acres 2 acres |
300 300 300 300 300 - 200 400 400 400 400 200 - 200 200 200 300 200 200 |
300 300 300 300 300 - 200 400 400 400 400 200 - 200 200 200 300 200 200 |
75 75 75 75 75 - 75 75 75 75 - 75 - 75 75 75 75 75 75 |
200 200 200 200 150 - 150 150 200 250 - 150 - 150 150 150 150 75 150 |
75 75 75 100 50 - 50 50 75 100 - 50 - 50 50 50 50 75 50 |
75 75 75 100 100 - 75 75 75 100 - 75 - 75 75 75 75 75 75 |
10 10 10 10 10 - 10 10 10 10 - 10 - 10 10 10 10 10 10 |
(1) if 5 acres or more 300’
Section 2 Rural
Residential District (RR)
A.
District Preamble: It is the purpose of this zoning district to
accommodate low density residential growth and development without compromising
existing agricultural uses and areas exhibiting physical constraints to development. Other uses appropriate to the existing
character of the district are permitted.
B.
Schedule of Uses and
Regulations:
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RURAL RESIDENTIAL |
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MINIMUM YARD DIMENSIONS IN FEET OF THE PRINCIPAL BLDG. |
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USES |
MIN. LOT AREA (SF) |
MIN. LOT WIDTH (FT) |
MIN. FRNTG. (FT) |
FRONT (FT) |
TOTAL 2 SIDES (FT) |
ONE SIDE
YARD (FT) |
REAR YARD (FT) |
MAX. LOT COVERAGE
OF BLDGS. (%) |
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PERMITTED USES a.
Single-family detached dwelling unit. b.
All other permitted uses & minimum yard dimensions as
per Rural District schedule. c.
Two-family dwelling unit USES REQUIRING SPECIAL PERMIT All Special Permitted Uses in Rural District Plus: a. Retail business and/or service b.
Wholesale business c.
Printing shop d.
Motel e.
Automobile sales and/or service f.
Gasoline station g.
Fuel storage and distribution h.
Medical facility i.
Bank j.
Professional Office Buildings (1) |
60,000 120,000 2 acres 2 acres 2 acres 3 acres 2 acres 2 acres 3 acres 2 acres 2 acres 1 acre |
200 200 200 200 200 250 250 250 300 200 200 200 |
200 200 200 200 200 250 250 250 300 200 200 200 |
75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 60 |
100 100 150 150 150 150 150 150 200 150 150 80 |
40 40 50 50 50 50 50 75 75 50 50 30 |
50 50 50 50 50 50 75 75 100 50 50 50 |
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 |
A.
District Preamble:
It is the purpose of this zoning district to encourage moderate density
residential development in an area of the Town of Saratoga that can be served
by public sewer. Residential
development not to be served by public sewer will not enjoy a lot size
reduction.
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RURAL DISTRICT 2 |
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MINIMUM YARD DIMENSIONS IN FEET OF THE PRINCIPAL BLDG. |
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USES |
MIN. LOT AREA (SF) |
MIN. LOT WIDTH (FT) |
MIN. FRNTG (FT) |
FRONT (FT) |
TOTAL 2 SIDES (FT) |
ONE SIDE
YARD (FT) |
REAR YARD (FT) |
MAX. LOT COVERAGE
OF BLDGS. (%) |
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PERMITTED
USES a.
One-family detached dwelling unit |
80,000 |
(1) 200 |
200 |
75 |
100 |
40 |
50 |
10 |
(1) Minimum lot area may
be reduced to 40,000 sf with public sewer.
Section 4 Village Extension District (VE)
A.
District Preamble: It is the purpose of this district to
accommodate, depending on the availability of public water and/or sewer,
moderate to high density mixed residential land uses in areas of the Town
adjacent to the existing villages.
These areas are conveniently located adjacent to
existing community services and facilities and have the potential to support a
higher residential density than do other areas of the Town.
B.
Intent: It is the intention of this district to meet
the Town’s future moderate to high density residential development needs. The development of low and moderate income
housing opportunities are encouraged.
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VILLAGE EXTENSION |
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MINIMUM YARD DIMENSIONS IN FEET OF THE PRINCIPAL BLDG. |
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USES |
MIN. LOT AREA (SF) |
MIN. LOT WIDTH (FT) |
MIN. FRNTG (FT) |
FRONT (FT) |
TOTAL 2 SIDES (FT) |
ONE SIDE
YARD (FT) |
REAR YARD (FT) |
MAX. LOT COVERAGE
OF BLDGS. (%) |
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PERMITTED USES a.
Single-family detached dwelling unit (excluding mobile
home) b.
Two-family dwelling unit c.
Customary accessory uses as detailed in this local law SPECIAL PERMIT a. Multi-family dwelling b.
Townhouse (only with public sewer and water) c.
Tourist Home & Bed & Breakfast |
40,000 (1) 60,000 (2) - 60,000 up to 8 per net acre 60,000 |
150’ 175’ (3) - 250 250 250 |
150 175 (3) - Per special permit review Per special permit review |
40 40 40 Per special permit review |
50 50 - |
20 20 10 |
40 40 10 |
15% 15 - |
(1)
May be reduced to minimum lot size of 10,000 sq. ft. with
public sewer or:
May be reduced to minimum of
10,000 sq. ft. with public sewer and water.*
(2) May be reduced to
minimum lot size of 20,000 sq. ft. with public sewer or:
May be reduced to minimum lot size
of 20,000 sq. ft with public sewer and water.*
(3) May be reduced to 150 sq. ft. if in a subdivision served
by internal streets or if served by public sewer.
Section 5 Hamlet
District (H)
A.
District Preamble: It is the purpose of this zoning district to
recognize the hamlet of Quaker Springs as an existing built up area consisting
of mixed land uses at a higher density than that in the surrounding area of the
Town.
B.
Intent: It is the intention of this district to
accommodate additional land uses at such densities as are in keeping with the
essential character of the hamlet and its ability to accommodate them.
C.
Schedule of Uses and
Regulations:
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HAMLET |
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MINIMUM YARD DIMENSIONS IN FEET OF THE PRINCIPAL BLDG. |
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USES |
MIN. LOT AREA (SF) |
MIN. LOT WIDTH (FT) |
MIN. FRNTG (FT) |
FRONT (FT) |
TOTAL 2 SIDES (FT) |
ONE SIDE
YARD (FT) |
REAR YARD (FT) |
MAX. LOT COVERAGE
OF BLDGS. (%) |
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PERMITTED USES a.
Single-family detached dwelling unit. b.
Two-family dwelling unit c.
Customary accessory uses as defined d.
Agricultural pursuits USES REQUIRING SPECIAL PERMIT a. Home occupation b.
Places of worship c.
Agri-business d.
Antique shop e.
Garden shop f.
Public safety building g.
Multi-family dwelling h.
Municipal building i.
Retail business j.
Tourist home & Bed & Breakfast |
40,000 (1) 60,000 (2) - 10 acres 40,000 80,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 60,000 (3) - 40,000 60,000 |
200 200 - 300 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 - 200 200 |
200 200 - 300 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 - 200 200 |
40 40 40 60 40 60 50 50 50 40 50 - 50 50 |
50 50 - 200 50 100 100 80 80 100 80 - 100 80 |
20 20 10 100 20 40 40 30 30 40 30 - 40 30 |
40 40 10 100 40 50 50 40 40 50 50 - 50 50 |
15 15 - 10 15 10 10 10 10 10 15 - 10 15 |
(1)
May be reduced by 2,500 sf for each minute of average
percolation less than 20 minutes.
Minimum lot size as so reduced shall be 20,000 sf.
(2)
May be reduced 3,500 sf for each minute of average
percolation less than 20 minutes.
Minimum lot size as so reduced shall be 30,000 sf.
(3)
60,000 sf required for each multi-family building with up to
4 dwelling units
Section 6 Conservancy
District (C)
A.
District Preamble: It is the purpose of this zoning district to
preserve, protect and conserve those portions of the Town with significant
areas of wetlands, as designated by the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation in accordance with the Freshwater Wetlands Act of
1975, and floodplains, designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, in order to secure the benefits of these natural areas consistent
with the general welfare and the economic, social and agricultural development
of the Town of Saratoga.
It
is also the purpose of this district to protect current and future residents
from the adverse conditions associated with the development of wetlands and
floodplains.
B.
Schedule of Uses and
Regulations:
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CONSERVANCY |
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MINIMUM YARD DIMENSIONS IN FEET OF THE PRINCIPAL BLDG. |
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USES |
MIN. LOT AREA (SF) |
MIN. LOT WIDTH (FT) |
MIN. FRNTG (FT) |
FRONT (FT) |
TOTAL 2 SIDES (FT) |
ONE SIDE
YARD (FT) |
REAR YARD (FT) |
MAX. LOT COVERAGE
OF BLDGS. (%) |
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PERMITTED USES a.
Agricultural pursuits b.
One family detached dwelling unit c.
Customary accessory uses as defined in this local law d.
Road side stand as accessory to a residential use. USES REQUIRING SPECIAL PERMIT a.
Commercial farm and riding academy. b.
Public/Private Recreation/Park c.
Marina d.
Home occupation |
10 acres 80,000 - - 10 acres 5 acres 3 acres - |
300 200 - - 400 400 300 - |
300 200 - - - - - - |
75 75 75 15 75 75 75 75 |
200 100 - - 200 200 200 - |
100 40 10 40 - 75 75 75 - |
100 50 10 - - 75 75 75 - |
10 10 - - - 10 10 10 - |
Section 7 Lake
Commercial District (LC)
A. District
Preamble: It is the purpose of this
zoning district to recognize the northeast area of 9P along Saratoga Lake as an
existing built up area consisting of mixed land uses at a higher density than
that in the surrounding area of the Town.
B. Intent: It is the intention of this district to
accommodate additional land uses at such densities that is in keeping with the
essential character of the hamlet and its ability to accommodate them.
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LAKE COMMERCIAL |
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MINIMUM YARD DIMENSIONS IN FEET OF THE PRINCIPAL BLDG. |
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USES |
MIN. LOT AREA (SF) |
MIN. LOT WIDTH (FT) |
MIN. FRNTG (FT) |
FRONT (FT) |
TOTAL 2 SIDES (FT) |
ONE SIDE
YARD (FT) |
REAR YARD (FT) |
MAX. LOT COVERAGE
OF BLDGS. (%) |
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PERMITTED USES a.
One-family detached dwelling unit (excluding mobile homes) b.
Two-family dwelling unit c.
Customary accessory uses as defined d.
Customary & incidental public utility structures &
facilities USES REQUIRING SPECIAL PERMIT a.
Restaurant b.
Motel c.
Public/Private Recreations d.
Places of Worship e.
Municipal Building f.
Public Safety Building g.
Gasoline Station h.
Laundromat i.
Marina j.
Tourist Home & Bed & Breakfast k.
Retail Business l.
Multi-family Dwelling (3) m.
Townhouse
(4) n.
Professional Office Buildings (5) |
40,000 60,000 (1) - - 1 acre 1 acre 2 acre 2 acre - 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 40,000 1 acre |
150 (2) 150 (2) - - 200 200 300 250 - 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 150 200 |
150 (2) 150 (2) - - 200 200 300 250 - 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 150 200 |
50 50 50 - 60 60 60 60 - 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 60- |
50 50 - - 70 70 70 70 - 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 50 80 |
20 20 10 - 30 30 30 30 - 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 20 30 |
40 40 10 - 50 50 50 50 - 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 25 50 |
15 15 - - 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 |
(1)
May be reduced to min. lot size of 15,000 sq. ft. with
public sewer.
(2)
May be reduced to 100 ft. with public sewer.
(3)
Hook up to public sewer required, maximum height 2 stories
(30’) for all structures.
(4) No more than four dwelling units per acre. Hook up to public sewer required.
(5) An acre required for up to two (2)
professional offices in a building. For
each additional office, an additional 10,000 sf is required. In no case, however, will more than four (4)
offices be established.
A. District
Preamble: It is the purpose of this
zoning district to insure orderly development and redevelopment of seasonal and
year-round dwelling units, and recreational uses in that area of the town where
such development occurs.
B. It is
the intent of this zoning district to encourage the redevelopment and
rehabilitation of seasonal dwellings and customary associated land uses, the
reduction of densities and larger waterfront lots.
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LAKE RESIDENTIAL |
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MIN. YARD DIMENSIONS IN FEET OF THE PRINCIPAL BLDG. |
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USES |
MIN. LOT AREA (SF) |
MIN. LOT WIDTH (FT) |
MIN. FRNTG (FT) |
FRONT (FT) |
TOTAL 2 SIDES (FT) |
ONE SIDE
YARD (FT) |
REAR YARD (FT) |
MAX. LOT COVERAGE
OF BLDGS. (%) |
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PERMITTED USES a.
One family detached dwelling (excluding mobile home. b.
Two family dwelling unit c.
Customary accessory uses d.
Customary and incidental public utility structures and
facilities USES REQUIRING SPECIAL PERMIT a.
Public/Private Recreations b. Places of
Worship c Municipal
Building d. Public
Safety Building e.
Multi-family Dwelling (4) f.
Townhouse (5) g.
Home Industry h.
Bed & Breakfast |
40,000 (1) 60,000 (2) 2 acres 2 acres - 1 acre 1 acre 40,000 (1) 40,000 40,000 |
150 (3) 150 (3) 300 250 - 200 200 150 (3) - - |
150 (3) 150 (3) 300 250 - 200 200 150 (3) - - |
50 50 50 60 60 - 60 60 50 - - |
50 50 70 70 - 70 70 50 - - |
20 20 10 30 30 - 30 30 20 - - |
25 25 10 50 50 - 50 50 25 - - |
20 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 - - |
(1)
May be reduced by 2,500 sq. ft. for each minute of average
percolation less than 20 minutes. Min.
lot size as so reduced shall be 20,000 sq. ft. OR: May be reduced to min. lot size of 15,000 sq. ft. with public
sewer.
(2)
May be reduced to 2,500 sq. ft. for each minute of average
percolation less than 20 minutes. Min. lot
size as so reduced shall be 30,000 sq. ft. OR:
May be reduced to min. lot size of 17,500 sq. ft. with public sewer.
(3)
May be reduced to 100 ft. with public sewer.
(4)
Hook up to public sewer required, maximum height 2 stories
(30’).
(5)
No more than four dwelling units per acre. Hook up to public sewer required.