Ordinances and Local Laws

Incorporated Village of Shoreham

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A note on Terminology-"Ordinance" vs. "Local Law": Shoreham Village Laws written before 1978 are referred to as "Ordinances". Those written thereafter are referred to as "Local Laws". In legal terms there is no distinction between the two.

Table of Contents-- all Ordinances and Local Laws currently in force—click hypertext links within table of contents to access the complete text of each ordinance and local law.

NOTE—Official Version vs. copies: The electronic version of Shoreham Village's "Ordinances and Local Laws" posted at www.shorehamvillage.org constitutes the official version of Shoreham Village's laws. Any reproduction (hard copy or electronic) should be checked against the original for currency, accuracy and completeness.

Ordinances

Disorderly Persons

Nude Bathing Prohibited

Obstruction To Streets

Encroachments

Obstructions

Moving Buildings

Booths And Stands

Muffling Automobile Engines

Discarding Trash

Strays

Firearms, Rockets, Bonfires, Etc.

Dead Animals in Streets

Digging In Street

Powder And Other Explosives

Swine Not To Be Kept In The Village

Safety Of Street Lamps

Slaughter Houses

Filth On Premises

Nuisances

Removal By Street Commissioner

Police Constables

Fire Chief

Call Men To Be Appointed

Willful Repetition

Hand Bills Or Advertisements

Opening Streets And Pavements

Fertilizers

Vicious Dogs

Dogs

§ Purpose

§ Definitions

§ Licensing And Restrictions

§ Seizure Of Dogs

§ Redemption Or Disposition Of Seized Dogs

§ Presumptions

§ Non- Liability Of Town And Employees

§ Penalties For Offenses

§ Surviving Provision

Motor Vehicles

Grounds

Low, Swamp And Waste Lands

Obstructing Street Corners

Removal Of Sand, Pebbles, Etc., From Beach Prohibited

Prohibition Of Trespass: Licensing Of Hawkers And Peddlers

Regulation Of Parking

Traffic

Regulation Of Off Street Parking

Regulations Of Private Swimming Pools

Boat Storage

• Incorporated Village Of Shoreham Zoning Ordinance Of 1951
• Article I - Definitions
• Article II - Districts
• Article III - Residence "A" And "B" Districts
• Article IV - Accessory Uses In Residence Districts
• Article V - Business District
• Article V-A - Public Utility District
• Article VI - Non-Conforming Uses
• Article VII - Minimum Plot Requirements
• Article VIII - Height, Area And Yards
• Article IX - Accessory Buildings
• Article X - General Provisions
• Article XI - Board Of Appeals
• Article XII - Applications And Permits
• Article XIII - Fees
• Article XIV - Amendments
• Article XV - Enforcement And Interpretation
• Article XVI -Design Review Board
• Zoning Map
• Waterways Ordinances

• Short Title
• Legislative Findings
• Areas Covered
• Definitions
• Sanitation
• Hazards To Navigation
• Water Skiing
• Speed And Operation Of Boats
• Mufflers
• Scuba Diving
• Aquatic Events
• Penalties

Local Laws

The following section comprises Local Laws of the Village of Shoreham They are arranged in chronological sequence, and have a 3-digit designation. The first two digits indicate the year implemented, and the third digit enumerates the law. The exception to this designation system is Local Law 78-2. There is no Local Law 78-1.

• Local Law 78-2: Public Drinking Ordinance
• Local Law 83-1: Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
• Section 1.0 37
• 1.1 Statutory Authorization
• 1.2 Statement Of Purpose
• 1.3 Methods Of Reducing Flood Losses
• Section 2
• 2.1 Definition
• Section 3 - General Provisions
• 3.1 Lands To Which This Ordinance Applies
• 3.2 Basis For Establishing The Areas Of Special Flood Hazard
• 3.3 Penalties For Noncompliance
• 3.4 Abrogation And Greater Restrictions
• 3.5 Interpretation
• 3.6 Warning And Disclaimer Of Liability
• Section 4 - Administration
• 4.1 Establishment Of Development Permit
• 4.2 Designation Of The Building Inspector
• 4.3 Duties And Responsibilities Of The Building Inspector
• 4.3.1 Permit Review
• 4.3.2 Information To Be Obtained And Maintained
• 4.3.3 Alteration Of Watercourses
• 4.3.4 Interpretation Of Firm Boundaries
• 4.4 Variance Procedure
• 4.4.1 Appeal Board
• 4.4.2 Conditions For Variances
• Section 5: Provisions For Flood Hazard Reduction
• 5.1 General Standards
• 5.1.1 Anchoring
• 5.1.2 Construction Materials And Methods
• 5.1.3 Utilities
• 5.1.4 Subdivision Proposals
• 5.2 Specific Standards
• 5.2.1 Residential Construction
• 5.2.2 Nonresidential Construction
• 5.3 Coastal High Hazard Area
• 5.3.1 Location Of Structures
• 5.3.2 Construction Methods
• 5.3.3 Sand Dunes
• Local Law 89-1: Critical Environmental Areas And Seqra Implementation
• Section 1.1 Intent.
• Section 1.2 Critical Environmental Areas.
• Section 1.3 Environmental Assessment Forms.
• Section 1.4 Type I And Type II Actions.
• Section 1.5 Severability.
• Local Law 89-2: Coastal Erosion Hazard Area
• 1. Introduction:
• 1.1 Enactment.
• 1.2 Title.
• 1.3 Effective Date.
• 1.4 Purpose.
• 1.5 Findings.
• 1.6 Definitions
• 2. Regulations
• 2.1 Areas.
• 2.2 Requirements.
• 2.3 General Standards.
• 2.4 Structural Hazard Area Restrictions.
• 2.5 Nearshore Area Restrictions.
• 2.6 Beach Area Restrictions.
• 2.7 Dune Area Restrictions.
• 2.8 Bluff Area Restrictions.
• 2.9 Erosion Protection Structure Requirements.
• 2.10 Traffic Control.
• 3. Emergency Activities
• 3.1 Applicability.
• 3.2 Notification To Administrator.
• 3.3 Improper Or Insufficient Notification.
• 4. Variances And Appeals
• 4.1 Variances From Standards And Restrictions.
• 4.2 Format And Procedure.
• 4.3 Fees.
• 4.4 Expiration.
• 4.5 Coastal Erosion Hazard Board Of Review.
• 4.6 Appeal.
• 4.7 Appeal To The Court.
• 5. Administration And Enforcement
• 5.1 Coastal Erosion Management Permits.
• 5.2 Bonds.
• 5.3 Administrator.
• 5.4 Interpretation.
• 5.5 Conflicts.
• 5.6 Severability.
• 5.7 Environmental Review.
• 5.8 Violations And Penalties.
• 6. Amendments
• 6.1 Procedure.
• 6.2 Commissioner Approval.
• 6.3 Recording.
• 7. Future Amendments To Article 34 Of The New York State Environmental Control Law.
• 7.1 Amendments To Local Law.
• Local Law 93-1: Hazardous Buildings Law Of The Village Of Shoreham
• Section 1: Title, Purpose, And Definitions
• 1.1(A). Enactment
• 1.1(B). Effective Date
• 1.2 Intent
• 1.3 Conditions Constituting Dangerous Buildings; Definitions.
• 1.4 Nuisances
• 1.5 Definitions
• Section 2; Enforcement
• 2.1 Jurisdiction
• 2.2 Investigation and Report; Notice to be Served.
• 2.3 Contents and Service of Notice.
• 2.4 Compliance With Notice And Order.
• 2.5 Procedure Upon Refusal, Neglect or Failure to Comply With Notice and Order.
• 2.6 Survey.
• 2.7 Compensation for Surveyor Appointed by Village Board.
• 2.8 Filing of Notice With County.
• 2.9 Village Action After Refusal to Comply With Order.
• 2.10 Hearing in the Event of Noncompliance and Required Repair and Demolition.
• 2.11 Interference.
• 2.12 Reimbursements and Assessment.
• 2.13 Penalties for Offenses, Separate Offense.
• 2.14 Civil Remedies of Village and Civil Action for Penalties.
• Section 3 Emergencies
• 3.1 Emergency Cases.
• Local Law 93-2: 1993 Amendments to the Incorporated Village of Shoreham Zoning Ordinance of 1951
• Local Law 93-3: Tree Preservation Law Of The Village Of Shoreham--Repealed
• Local Law 05-01: Parks Regulations Law Of The Village Of Shoreham
• Local Law 05-02: Tree Preservations Law Of The Village Of Shoreham
• Local Law 06-01: Local Law for Stormwater Management Of The Village Of Shoreham
• Local Law 06-02: Local Law for Illicit Discharges, Activities and Connections to Separate Storm Sewer System in The Village Of Shoreham
• Local Law 07-01: Local Law Creating and Defining a Design Review Board. Repeals and Replaces Article XVI of the Village Ordinances (Architectural Review Board)

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