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In order to carry out the purpose of
this ordinance as described in Section 1 and to achieve the goals as
identified in the Town's Comprehensive Plan, the Town Of Stuyvesant
is divided in to the following Districts:
Hamlet 1 (H-1 & H-2) -
These districts encompass the existing areas generally referred to
as Stuyvesant Landing (H-1) and Stuyvesant Falls (H-2). These areas
have a broad mix of uses and are easily recognized by residents and
visitors as the centers of activity within the Town. A concentration
of mixed land uses will maintain a tight-knit community feeling,
keep these hamlets as identifiable Town centers, minimize sprawl and
conversion of farmland, and allow for more effective investment in
infrastructure and result in lesser amounts of generated traffic.
New residential, business, civic and residential supportive services
will be encouraged to develop within these areas.
Agriculture (A) -
This
district, with the largest land area, is created in an effort to
promote agriculture within the Town. Large and medium scaled farms
along with associated agricultural and residential uses make up the
predominate theme of this district. Not only has agriculture been a
major part of the history of the Town, but also its continued
existence provides many qualities deemed not only necessary, but
also essential to maintaining the aesthetic beauty of the Town.
Developmental bonuses and incentives are offered in this district
for those developers and landowners choosing to avoid development on
lands containing prime agricultural soils.
Hamlet Extension (H-EXT) -
This
district is located adjacent to the existing "H-1 & H-2" districts
and represents the envisioned growth of the hamlet districts over
the next 5 to 15 years. The uses and developmental density are
established to mirror the hamlet zones. Uses permitted within the
Hamlet zones which cannot locate within that zone's existing
structures or on undeveloped parcels would represent the initial
development that occurs within this zone.
Commercial Light Industrial (C/ LI) -
This
district, located along Route 9 in the vicinity of Stuyvesant Falls,
is designated as the area to be developed for commercial and light
industrial uses that are either too large in scope for the higher
density residential hamlet districts or those that need service by
major transportation routes. Larger scale retail stores,
professional offices, convenience shops with gasoline sales and
non-nuisance industries are the primary types of business targeted
for this zone.
Shoreline (SL) -
This
district was established in recognition of the important role that
the Hudson River contributes to the quality of life within the Town.
A large portion of the area within this district is under the
control of various state agencies, land conservancies or other
entities wishing to preserve the quality aspects of the river and
its shoreline. Parcels located within this district, which are or
become privately owned, shall comply with the use and dimensional
requirements of the Hamlet Extension (H-EXT) District. |
