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To locate a specific parcel please refer to the colored area within the map and the corresponding zoning code.

Then click the corresponding link below for uses and standards.

District Intent - SR, RR, R-1 and R-2

Principal Permitted Uses- SR, RR, R-1 and R-2

Special Uses (1) - SR, RR, R-1 and R-2

Accessory Uses - SR, RR, R-1 and R-2

Development Standards - SR, RR, R-1 and R-2

 

District Intent - GR, RB and DB
Principal Permitted Uses - GR, RB and DB
Special Uses (1)- GR, RB and DB
Accessory Uses- GR, RB and DB
Development Standards- GR, RB and DB

 

Notes: 

(1) Special Uses are subject to site plan review by the Town of Tusten Planning Board.

(2) Small-scale retail and service enterprises include any of those uses listed as Special Uses for the District which comply with 3.4 hereof, not including eating and drinking establishments.

(3) A Scenic Overlay District applies to that area within two hundred fifty (250) feet of both sides of New York State 97.  Within that district all uses other than residential shall be processed as Special Uses and Front Yards shall be increased by 50% and no more than 60% of natural vegetation shall be removed (except in RB Districts).

 

SR

RR

R-1

R-2

Scenic River

This district is intended to complement the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River and protect the scenic character of that portion of the corridor which is presently undeveloped.

Recreational River

This district is intended to complement the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River and protect the scenic character of that portion of the corridor which is presently undeveloped but allow for moderate river recreational use and somewhat greater density of development.

Rural Residential

This district is intended to provide for low density development in combination with compatible commercial activities appropriate to rural areas of the Town of Tusten.

Rural Development

This district is intended to provide for moderate density rural residential neighborhoods combined with essential commercial support activities.

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Principal Permitted Uses

SR

Principal Permitted Uses

RR

Principal Permitted Uses

R-1

Principal Permitted Uses

R-2

  • Single and two family dwelling units on slopes of 15% or less (not including manufactured homes).
  • Forest management (except sawmills)
  • Wildlife management
  • Agriculture (except intensive livestock operations)
  • Single and two family dwelling units on slopes of 15% or less (not including manufactured homes).
  • Forest management (except sawmills)
  • Wildlife management
  • Agriculture (except intensive livestock operations)

 

  • Single and two family dwelling units on slopes of 15% or less (not including manufactured homes).
  • Forest management (except sawmills)
  • Wildlife management
  • Agriculture 
  • Manufactured homes on slopes of 15% or less
  • Public schools, parks and playgrounds
  • Churches and similar places of worship
  • Outdoor recreation with no alteration to land
  • Arts, crafts and antique shops

 

  • One and two family dwelling units on slopes of 15% or less (not including manufactured homes).
  • Agriculture 
  • Small animal husbandry
  • Arts, crafts and antique shops

 

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Special Uses (1)

SR

Special Uses (1)

RR

Special Uses (1)

R-1

Special Uses (1)

R-2

  • 1 and 2 family dwelling units on greater than 15% slope
  • Sportsmens clubs as hunting preserves
  • Seasonal residences
  • Bed and breakfast facilities
  • 1 and 2 family dwelling units on greater than 15% slope
  • Sportsmens clubs as hunting preserves
  • Seasonal residences
  • Commercial recreational facilities
  • Campgrounds
  • Canoe liveries
  • Bed and breakfast facilities
  • Small motels

 

  • 1 and 2 family dwelling units on greater than 15% slope
  • Sportsmens clubs as hunting preserves
  • Seasonal residences
  • Commercial recreational facilities
  • Campgrounds
  • Day care centers
  • Farm stands
  • Bed and breakfasts
  • Clubs
  • Children's camps
  • Manufactured home parks
  • Commercial recreation
  • Business and professional offices
  • Multi-family dwellings
  • Mining
  • Public utilities and facilities
  • Cemeteries
  • Auto service centers
  • Summer camps
  • Enclosed storage (mini-warehouses)
  • 1 and 2 family dwelling units on greater than 15% slope
  • Manufactured homes
  • Educational institutions
  • Day care centers
  • Retail shops
  • Public facilities and utilities
  • Commercial recreation
  • Motor vechicle, trailer, boat or farm equipment service and sales
  • Service stations
  • Eating and drinking establishments
  • Storage buildings and warehouses
  • Hotels and motels
  • Building supply and lumber yards
  • Enclosed manufacturing establishments
  • Bed and breakfast facilities
  • Multi-family dwellings

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Accessory Uses

SR

Accessory Uses

RR

Accessory Uses

R-1

Accessory Uses

R-2

  • Private garages

  • Home-based businesses

  • Other customary uses and buildings, provided such uses are clearly incidental to the principal use and do not include any activity commonly conducted as a business.

 

  • Private garages

  • Home-based businesses

  • Other customary uses and buildings, provided such uses are clearly incidental to the principal use and do not include any activity commonly conducted as a business.

 

  • Private garages

  • Home-based businesses

  • Other customary uses and buildings, provided such uses are clearly incidental to the principal use and do not include any activity commonly conducted as a business.

  • Associated parking facilities

  • Private garages

  • Home-based businesses

  • Other customary uses and buildings, provided such uses are clearly incidental to the principal use and do not include any activity commonly conducted as a business.

 

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Development Standards

SR

Development Standards

RR

Development Standards

R-1

Development Standards

R-2

Minimum lot area: 5 acres

Minimum lot width: 200 feet

Minimum river/road frontage: 200 feet

Minimum yard dimensions:

Front: 50 feet

Side: 35 feet

Rear: 50 feet

Maximum Building Height:

28 feet

*Note: Lot width is not lot frontage (see Definitions Section)

Minimum lot area: 3 acres

Minimum lot width: 300 feet

Minimum river/road frontage: 300 feet

Minimum yard dimensions:

Front: 50 feet

Side: 35 feet

Rear: 50 feet

Maximum Building Height:

28 feet

*Note: Lot width is not lot frontage (see Definitions Section)

 

Minimum lot area: 3 acres

Minimum lot width: 300 feet

Minimum river/road frontage: 300 feet

Minimum yard dimensions:

Front: 50 feet

Side: 35 feet

Rear: 50 feet

Maximum Building Height:

28 feet

Maximum Lot Clearing: 10%

*Note: Lot width is not lot frontage (see Definitions Section)

 

Minimum lot area: 3 acre

Minimum lot width: 300 feet

Minimum river/road frontage: 300 feet

Minimum yard dimensions:

Front: 50 feet

Side: 35 feet

Rear: 50 feet

Maximum Building Height:

28 feet

Maximum Lot Clearing: 30%

*Note: Lot width is not lot frontage (see Definitions Section)

 

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GR

RB

DB

 

General Residential

This district is intended to provide for higher-density residential neighborhoods where public water and sewer infrastructure is available, along with other essential public services.

 

Roadside Business

This district is intended to provide for commercial activity at relatively high density in areas with substantial highway access and public sewer services.

Downtown Business

This district is intended to accomodate existing high-density commercial activity located along Bridge, Main and Fifth Streets and adjacent thereto, higher density residential development and associated service activites.

 

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Principal Permitted Uses

GR

Principal Permitted Uses

RB

Principal Permitted Uses

DB

 
  • 1 and 2 family dwelling units on less than 15% slope (not including manufactured homes).
  • Small scale retail and service enterprises (2) Arts, crafts and antique shops.
  • Single and two family dwelling units (not including manufactured homes).
  • Professional business offices
  • Small scale retail and service enterprises (2) Arts, crafts and antique shops.

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Special Uses (1)

GR

Special Uses (1)

RB

Special Uses (1)

DB

 
  • 1 and 2 family dwelling units on greater than 15% slope
  • Public facilities and utilities
  • Public schools and related facilities
  • Forest management
  • Commercial / Municipal Parking Lots
  • Day care centers
  • Service Stations
  • Eating and drinking establishments
  • Commercial recreation
  • Upper floor single family dwelling units
  • Day care centers
  • Multi-family dwellings
  • Retail and service establishments
  • Professional business offices
  • Retail shops
  • Service establishments
  • Eating and drinking establishments
  • Day care centers
  • Upper floor single family dwelling units
  • Cultural recreational facilities
  • Public facilities and utilities
  • Financial establishments
  • Assorted parking facilities and municipal parking lots
  • River access facilities

 

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Accessory Uses

GR

Accessory Uses

RB

Accessory Uses

DB

 
  • Private Garages
  • Home-based businesses
  • Other customary accessory uses and buildings, provided such uses are clearly incidental to the principal use and do not include any activity commonly conducted as a business.
  • Customary accessory uses and buildings, provided such uses are clearly incidental to the principal use and do not include any activity commonly conducted as a business.

 

  • Private garage
  • Any customary use incidental to a permitted use
  • Non-flashing signs
  • Exterior spot lighting

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Development Standards

GR

Development Standards

RB

Development Standards

DB

 
Minimum lot area: 15,000 square feet

Minimum lot width*: 100 feet

Minimum yard dimensions:

Front: 40 feet

Side: 25 feet

Rear: 50 feet

Maximum Building Height:

28 feet

Maximum Lot Clearing: 15%

*Note: Lot width is not lot frontage (see Definitions Section)

 

Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet

Minimum lot width*: 150 feet

Minimum yard dimensions:

Front: 40 feet

Side: 25 feet

Rear: 30 feet

Maximum Building Height:

28 feet

Maximum Lot Clearing: 50%

*Note: Lot width is not lot frontage (see Definitions Section)

Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet

Minimum lot width*: 150 feet

Minimum yard dimensions:

Front: 40 feet

Side: 25 feet

Rear: 50 feet

Maximum Building Height:

28 feet

Maximum Lot Clearing: 50%

*Note: Lot width is not lot frontage (see Definitions Section)

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