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VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW I@ OF THE YEAR 2010
A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING AN EXEMPTION FOR PORTABLE SHEDS
FROM THE ZONING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 20 OF THE VILLAGE
OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS ZONING ORDINANCE
Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights as follows:
SECTION I. PURPOSE AND INTENT.
The purpose of this Local Law is to establish permit exemptions for portable sheds (as defined
herein). The intent is to allow Village of Cayuga Heights’ residents the opportunity to have portable
sheds on their property without the need of obtaining a permit from the Village, provided that the
portable sheds meet certain requirements.
SECTION II. AUTHORITY.
This Local Law is enacted pursuant to the grant of powers to local governments provided for
in (i) Section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law to adopt and amend local laws not inconsistent
with the provisions of the New York State Constitution or not inconsistent with any general law
relating to its property, affairs, government or other subjects provided for in said Section 10 of the
Municipal Home Rule Law and (ii) Section 3-300 of Village Law.
SECTION III. PERMIT EXEMPTION FOR PORTABLE SHEDS.
As of the effective date of this Local Law, portable sheds (as defined herein) shall be exempt
from the Village of Cayuga Heights zoning permit process, specifically Section 20 of the Zoning
Ordinance. There shall be a maximum of 2 portable sheds allowed per property. The square footage
of exempt portable sheds shall not be included in lot coverage calculations. Portable sheds shall
adhere to the following yard set back restrictions, measured at right angles to the property lines:
Front Yard 25 feet
Side Yard 3 feet
Rear Yard 3 feet
“Portable Sheds” shall be defined as a building or structure that:
A. has a maximum of 140 sq/ft of coverage, including any roof or overhang;
B. has a maximum height of 12 feet, measured from the base of wall to the peak of roof;
C. does not have a permanent foundation or is not affixed by any means to the ground;
D. may not be occupied by persons; and
E. has no heat, electricity, air conditioning, water service, or any other public utility.
SECTION IV. SUPERCEDING EFFECT.
All Local Laws, resolutions, rules, regulations and other enactments of the Village of Cayuga
Heights in conflict with the provisions of this Local Law are hereby superceded to the extent
necessary to give this Local Law full force and effect.
SECTION V. VALIDITY.
The invalidity of any provision of this Local Law shall not affect the validity of any other
provision of this Local Law that can be given effect without such invalid provision.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Local Law shall be effective as of the date of filing with the New York Secretary of State.