6144 Rush Lima Rd Rush, NY 14543-9998

shall be prohibited in R-MD Residential Districts. [Amended 8-28-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013 ] § 120-10 MUH Mixed-Use Hamlet District. [Added 7-24-2024 by L.L. No. 1-2024 [1] ] This section of the Town of Rush Zoning Ordinance applies to mixed use development in the Town of Rush Zoning District so designated. For the purposes of this Zoning Ordinance, "mixed use" means a combination of residential, commercial, recreational, and civic uses. Purpose. The purpose of the Mixed Use Hamlet District is to permit the creation and construction of mixed use developments while maintaining the unique historic qualities and characteristics of the Town's hamlet area. All development must comply with the following principles of mixed use development: A mixture of complementary residential, commercial, government/civic and recreational land uses to create economic and social vitality and to encourage the linking of pedestrian and vehicular trips. Flexible housing alternatives. Areas that are safe, comfortable, and convenient for residents and visitors with flexibility for compact and efficient land use. Walkability within neighborhoods with walkways and trails that encourage pedestrian and bicycle travel, and public transit. Open space preservation/creation and reduction of impact on natural resources. Recognition and endorsement of reasonable preexisting mixed uses. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the Mixed Use Hamlet District and shall require site plan approval from the Planning Board. Uses shall be scaled as appropriate to be consistent with the size and location of a specific parcel and surrounding parcels or lots, including consideration of their architecture and landscaping. Such consistency of use, size, location and appearance shall be determined by the Planning Board. Permitted residential uses shall include the following dwelling types and shall require site plan approval by the Planning Board and shall be in accordance with § 120-16 , Size of buildings, and other applicable code sections. One single-family dwelling; or One two-family dwelling; or One or more multiple-family dwellings (three or more dwelling units per building); or Vertical mixed use with permitted commercial uses and also residential on top, rear or side; and/or More than one building, not to exceed two buildings with residential or commercial uses on any one lot. Permitted commercial and public uses shall include the following and shall require site plan approval by the Planning Board: Insurance offices. Medical and dental offices and clinics, excluding overnight occupancy.