Southtowns Record

Draft Local Law 3-2026 Chapter 200 Zoning

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Town of Wales
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Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic, Budget and taxes

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A subdivision of land must be carried out in such a manner as will not infringe upon any of the provisions
of this chapter, whether with respect to any existing structure or use or any proposed structure or use subject
to the following:
A.  When a new lot is formed so as to include within its boundaries any part of a former lot on which
  there is an existing building.
B.  No existing lot shall be so divided which will result in a lot or lots which are not in compliance with
  the Schedule of Area, Lot and Bulk Requirements for the district in which the property is located.4
C.  Any subdivision of property must be certified to comply with the Schedule of Area, Lot and Bulk
  Requirements for the district in which the property is located by the Code Enforcement Officer prior
  to transfer.

§ 200-25. Public utilities. [Amended 4-9-1997 by L.L. No. 2-1997]

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the customary local utility distribution, transmission or
collection lines for water, gas, fuel oil, sewer, electric or telephone services. However, facilities such as
pumping stations, repeater stations, electric substations, towers, antennas and telecommunications facilities
which are located above grade may be permitted with a special permit. The siting of telecommunications
facilities shall be governed by Chapter 100.

§ 200-26. Individual mobile homes.

Individual mobile homes on individual lots outside a mobile home court may be permitted in an A or
R District, provided that such lots are in conformity with the applicable lot, yard and similar regulations for
single-family residences within the zone in which the mobile home is located, and provided that the
following regulations are met:
A.  A permit shall be applied for to the Town Board. Such permit shall include the exact location, together
  with the name and address of the owner or owners of the land at such location as appearing on the
  deed to such landowners, together with the book and page where such deed is recorded and such other
  information as may be required by the Town Board. A permit may be issued only if the applicant
  evidences an intent to construct a one-family dwelling on the subject premises and has received a
  building permit from the Building Zoning Officer. Said permit shall not be granted for more than one
  year.
B.  A permit for the mobile home will not be issued until provisions for a potable water supply and a
  sewage disposal system approved by the Erie County Health Department are in place and functional.
C.  In the event that the construction of a residence has been substantially completed except for the
  issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the Town Board may, upon good cause shown, extend the
  permit on a month-to-month basis, subject to termination upon the issuance of a certificate of
  occupancy for the constructed dwelling.
D.  The Town Board may, upon notice and proper hearing, revoke or suspend any permit issued pursuant
  to the terms of this section for a violation of any provisions hereof. Upon the revocation of any such
  permit, the mobile home covered thereby shall forthwith be removed from the subject premises.
E.  Upon completion of construction of the permanent dwelling and issuance of a certificate of occupancy
  for the constructed dwelling, the mobile home shall forthwith be removed from the subject premises.

§ 200-27. Farm operations and animal housing.5 [Amended 12-8-1998 by L.L. No. 2-1998; 6-11-2013
by L.L. No. 1-2013]
For purposes of this section, "animals" are defined as domestic animals, such as cows, horses, pigs, sheep,
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