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

RURAL				MINIMUM YARD DIMENSIONS IN FEET OF THE PRINCIPAL BLDG.
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. (%)
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
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