Southtowns Record

Village Board minutes — June 22, 2026

Government
Village of Orchard Park
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Village Board
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026
Posted by publisher
Jun 30, 2026
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Energy and data center siting, Zoning and land use, Roads and traffic, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Public safety, Short-term rentals, Budget and taxes, Audits and oversight, Housing

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C. (4) (a) Exterior side yard of a corner lot. The exterior side yard of any corner lot of record at the time of the adoption of this chapter
shall have a setback matching the front yard setback.

§225-12 Accessory uses and structures

B. Erection of a garage before dwelling. A private garage may be erected prior to the erection of the dwelling to which it is accessory,
provided:
(1) The garage is not occupied as a dwelling but it used only for the protection of supplies and equipment.
(2) Construction of the dwelling to which said garage is accessory is started within six (6) months from the date of issuance of the
building permit and is completed within twelve (12) months from the date of the issuance of the building permit, inside and out to
such a point that said building would be eligible for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

C. (2) Plumbing and electrical. All plumbing and drainage connection therewith shall comply with the New York State Residential
and Fire Codes. For purposes of interpretation, the water supply system is part of the main dwelling’s water service and the drainage
system of private swimming pools shall be part of the main dwelling’s drainage system when available.

§225-16 Public Utilities
A. Essential public utilities enclosed or permanent structures. Such uses when in R-Districts shall be subject to the following
regulations:
  (1) Such facility shall not be located on a residential street (unless no other site is available) and shall be so located as to draw
a minimum of vehicular traffic to and through such streets.
  (2) The location, design and operation of such facility shall not adversely affect the character of the surrounding residential
area.
  (3) Adequate fences, barriers and other safety devices shall be provided and shall be landscaped in accordance with the
provisions in § 225-13.

B. Essential public utility, open. Such uses shall be limited to the erection, construction, alteration, or maintenance, by public utilities
or municipal or other governmental agencies, of underground or overhead gas, electrical, steam or water transmission or distribution
systems, collection, communications, supply or disposal systems, including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits,
cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signs, hydrants, and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith
reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public utilities or municipal or other governmental agencies or for