3 Hawks Nest, Piermont, NY 10968

West - Riverfront Distri

It is the intent of the RD District to provide performance criteria in the context of flexible use and design regulations, incorporating a variety of compatible residential and nonresidential uses which are planned and developed as a comprehensive development plan; It is the objective of this district to permit a variety of riverfront-enhanced uses and to encourage a mix of such uses to maximize the potential of the site. It is the intent to ensure that development in this area will be an asset to the Village as a whole; The RD District shall be divided into 2 areas, RD-East and RD-West; In order to achieve these objectives, performance criteria are provided to allow for flexibility for the developer to create a development plan without regard to unnecessarily rigid lot and bulk regulations.; Among the objectives which should be achieved by development in this zone are the following. Specific design goals and objectives are established in 210-67.10.; A development pattern that is in harmony with the Village and is a natural extension of the existing Village.; A creative use of land so as to establish a more desirable living environment than would be possible through the strict application of other sections of this chapter.; The preservation of outstanding natural features, significant geological and historical features and other features of scenic and ecological value and the prevention of soil erosion and the minimization of flood hazard and the preservation of major stands of trees.; Innovation, flexibility and variety in the type, design and layout of residential housing so as to permit a variety in the choice of housing type, living environment, occupancy, tenure and housing cost.; The maximum provision of community, recreational and other facilities, such as open space, as integral parts of the community as a whole.