3 Westerly Rd, Ossining, NY 10562

Riverfront Development District

To establish a carefully designed mixed-use development plan for the riverfront area that will implement the planning goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan and protect the environment and public health, safety and general welfare of the community. This purpose will be achieved by: Permitting recreational, open space, commercial, business and residential uses that will benefit from and, in turn, enhance the unique aesthetic, recreational, historic and environmental qualities of the waterfront area.; Providing amenities, services and attractions that will draw people to the riverfront and encourage public use and enjoyment of the area.; Permitting and encouraging water-dependent and water-related uses of the area in a manner consistent with the vision and priorities expressed in the Comprehensive Plan and the Village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan LWRP, if applicable.; Maximizing opportunities for public ingress to, egress from, access to and enjoyment of the riverfront area and shoreline.; Protecting the water quality of the streams and watercourses leading into the Hudson River, including fish, wildlife and natural vegetation.; Protecting the sensitive aesthetic, recreational, historic and environmental features that exist in the waterfront.; Preserving views of the Hudson River and Hudson Palisades for the maximum enjoyment and benefit by the community as a whole.; Encouraging the development of attractive, functional and appropriately scaled uses along the riverfront in a manner that will provide economic support for the Village while affirming the character of the Village as a locus of riverfront activity. Development or redevelopment should: Encourage a proper balance of water-oriented uses, including access to and enjoyment of the waterfront area that will be compatible with other waterfront uses and objectives detailed in the Comprehensive Plan and, if applicable, LWRP, and will encourage the overall development of the Village of Ossining.; Encourage appropriate uses of this area to preserve and enhance mixed use of old industrial buildings that bring creative small businesses, artisans and entrepreneurs to the community and support the Village's economy.; Bring people to the waterfront area and ensure appropriate density of development, both commercial and residential; Ensure appropriate location and screening of parking, utility installations and accessories, lighting and sign locations.