Village of Port Chester Proposed Zoning Amendments Explained

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1 Village of Port Chester Proposed Zoning Amendments Explained July, 2012 Note: This document was prepared by the Village of Port Chester Department of Planning and Development and is intended to be used as a public education tool for informational purposes only, not as substitute to the official Zoning Code and Map Amendments Document Public Hearing Draft (dated May 21, 2012) prepared by BFJ Planning Consultants. Official documents can be found at by going to Where do I go for? July 16 th public hearing link. The Village of Port Chester is not responsible for any omission or errors contained herein.

2 What is a Comprehensive Plan? A comprehensive plan is a document that identifies goals, objectives, and policies for the immediate and long-range protection, enhancement, growth and development of a community. Comprehensive plans are implemented through a variety of tools including land use policies, regulatory measures, zoning changes, and local laws. Starting in 2007, the Village of Port Chester initiated an update to the Village's 1968 Master Plan. A Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) was created by the Board of Trustees consisting of Village representatives, members of the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Industrial Development Agency (IDA); members of the business community; local stakeholders; and community members at large. The vision and policy recommendations set forth in the 2012 Draft Comprehensive Plan aim to retain the qualities of Port Chester that its people have come to cherish, including a diverse population, low density residential neighborhoods, quality homes at relatively affordable prices, and a vibrant downtown. Before adoption of the Comprehensive Plan by the Village Board of Trustees, public notice and hearings are required by law to engage the public and collect comments. For more information and full copy of the plan visit the Village of Port Chester web site: and go to the Where do I go for? comprehensive plan public hearing link.

3 What is zoning?: The Village of Port Chester Zoning Code and Official Zoning Map regulates each piece of property within the Village with respect to permitted land use and bulk regulations (number of stories, lot sizes, build-able square feet, setbacks etc.). The proposed amendments to the Village of Port Chester Zoning Code and Official Zoning Map included in this notice have been prepared in connection with the recommendations of the draft Comprehensive Plan as a means to address the changing needs and desires of the community with respect to the built environment. To learn more about permitted land uses and bulk regulations in existing and proposed zoning districts, visit Village of Port Chester web site: go to the Where do I go for? comprehensive plan public hearing link and click on the Proposed Land Use/Bulk Amendments file.

4 Existing Zoning Map Draft Proposed Zoning Map

5 How to Use This Report This intent of this report is to graphically compare certain* proposed zoning text and map amendments with respect to permitted land uses (what types of development is allowed, residential, commercial etc.) and bulk regulations (height, density, setbacks etc.) under both existing and proposed zoning. Example: Land Use Table Comparison between C2 and DW Zones The land use tables have been color coded (see example at right) to call out the differences between existing and proposed zones with respect to permitted land uses. * Note that no color callouts are referenced for uses that are regulated the same between existing and proposed zones (e.g. no effective change when land uses are permitted in both, not permitted in both, or permitted by special exception in both existing and proposed zones). Key: P=Permitted Use SE=Special Exception Use (need to meet special criteria before permitted) X=Not a Permitted Use Solid color bars represent less restrictive regulation (more permissive) when comparing the two zoning districts (e.g. Permitted Use versus Special Exception Use or Special Exception Use versus Not Permitted Use) = Existing Zoning Districts = Proposed Zoning District Circles represent instances where the land use is more regulated than the other district but is still permitted by criteria (e.g. Special Exception Use versus Permitted) = Existing Zoning District = Proposed Zoning District Note: This document was prepared by the Village of Port Chester Department of Planning and Development and is intended to be used as a public education tool for informational purposes only, and not as substitute to the official Zoning Code and Map Amendments Document Public Hearing Draft (dated May 21, 2012) prepared by BFJ Planning Consultants. Official documents can be found at by going to Where do I go for? July 16 th public hearing link. The Village of Port Chester is not responsible for any omission or errors contained herein. *R2F to PMU amendment and MUR to C2 amendment are not included in this report. For more information on those changes see official draft zoning text.

6 C2 to C5/C5T: Proposed Bulk Tables Existing Proposed

7 C2 to C5/C5T: Proposed Use Tables All Uses Remain the Same (All uses remain same)

8 C2 to DW: Proposed Bulk Tables Existing Proposed

9 C2 to DW: Proposed Use Tables

10 C4 to C2: Proposed Bulk Tables Existing Proposed

11 C4 to C2: Proposed Use Tables

12 M1 to DW: Proposed Bulk Tables Existing Proposed

13 M1 to DW: Proposed Use Tables

14 R2F to R5: Proposed Bulk Tables

15 R2F to R5: Proposed Use Tables

16 R7 to DW: Proposed Bulk Tables Existing Proposed

17 R7 to DW: Proposed Use Tables

18 RA3 to R2F: Proposed Bulk Tables

19 RA3 to R2F: Proposed Use Tables

20 RA4 to RA2: Proposed Bulk Tables

21 RA4 to RA2: Proposed Use Tables All Uses Remain The Same