Saratoga Proposed Zoning Adjustments

The Town of Saratoga is going through an update of the town zoning ordinances and has some questions for its residents. Over the years, certain issues have surfaced that need to be addressed and updated based on changing demographics, times and circumstances. Please take a few moments to provide your opinion and feedback so in our discussions we can make informed decisions. If you have questions on this survey or want to discuss more in detail please send a note to our Zoning Administrator- Ray "Boz" Bossert at email- raybossert@comcast.net

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* 1. The Town has restrictions on outside storage when and where its allowed. Of the below categories what would you consider inappropriate Outdoor storage and thus should be limited or NOT allowed.

More than 3 registered cars

Wood piles greater than 2 full cords

Scrap metal piles

Lumber piles for projects greater than 20 feet x 20 feet

Sand, rock or Dirt Piles greater than 10 feet tall and 30 feet wide

Hay bales larger than 10 feet tall and 30 feet wide

Junk cars, mechanical parts, unused mechanical equipment

Unused campers or trailers

Random debris, trash, wood piles, metal scrap, etc...

Other (please specify)

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* 2. The Town limits the amount of garages on a property. Based on the size of the land parcel, what number of garages should be the maximum allowed in our normal residential areas without an exception request from the Town.

1 Garage

2 Garages

3 Garages

NO amount limit but base it on the total square footage of garage space

Other (please specify)

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* 3. If the Town decides to base the garages allowed by maximum square footage and not number, what size of a garage for a regular residential parcel would you like to see.

250 square feet (roughly a 1 car garage)

500 square feet (roughly a 2 car garage)

750 square feet ( roughly a 3 car garage)

1000 square feet ( roughly a 4 car garage)

larger in size, to be determined based on the size of the lot and setbacks

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Like garages, the Town limits the number of accessory buildings on all parcels. What number of buildings do you feel is an appropriate amount that does not detract from the look of the property. Reminder accessory buildings could be wood sheds, garden sheds, play houses, chicken coops, tool sheds, etc.....

2 accessory buildings

3 accessory buildings

4 accessory buildings

5 accessory buildings

Unlimited, but based on a maximum square footage of all buildings combined

Other (please specify)

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* 5. If we remove the number of accessory buildings limitations and focus on the maximum square footage allowed, what amount would you support as a town code?

1000 square feet Total( ie... 10 total, 10 foot by 10 foot buildings)

1500 square feet Total

2000 square feet total

2500 square feet total

No square footage Maximum, just make it a NO more than a % of the total lot size

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Do you believe the minimum lot sizes in the Town need to be increased for future buildings? This would be based on what zoning classification they are in. (Currently the minimum lot size in the Town is 1 acre.)

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Other (please specify)

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* 7. The Town has rules determining where multi-family houses (two or three family homes) can be built. This is only in certain zoning classification areas. Currently the Town has a Moratorium against any multi-family construction. Do you agree with this restriction?

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What areas of the Zoning code does the Town need to work on quickly (in the next 12 months)

Lot and parcel sizes and limitations

Update the Permitted uses for all parcels (these are things you CAN use your land for and build with no separate permission, just a permit.)

Update the Conditional uses for all parcels (these are things you MIGHT be able to do on your land or build but need permission and a permit)

Enforce Design standards (what material to use, what type of roof, where the front door faces, how much landscaping you need, what colors are acceptable, etc...)

Update Rules for the Manufactured or Mobile Home parks

Update Commercial zoning district rules and building standards

Address how many and how big Accessory buildings can to be

Address how many and how big Garages can be

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Please provide this data for future discussions

Name

Street Address( no town or zip code)

Email Address

Phone Number