§ 120-34. Gateway business performance standards.

A. 

Apartments in the Gateway Business District. Buildings in the Gateway Business District may have apartments as a subordinate use to the primary ground floor use subject to the following provisions:

(1) 

The habitable area of each apartment shall be at least 500 square feet.

(2) 

Each apartment shall be a separate dwelling unit with provisions for complete living, including kitchen, sanitary and sleeping facilities for year-round use by one family.

(3) 

Apartments shall not be located in the front half of the first floor of the building, and each apartment shall contain all services for safe and convenient habitation meeting the New York State Fire, Building, Health and Environmental Codes.

(4) 

Apartments shall have access to the outside of the building which must be distinct from the access to uses on the first floor.

(5) 

Each apartment shall have off-street parking in accordance with § 120-16.

B. 

Site plan review.

(1) 

All building and zoning permit applications in the GB District shall be subject to site plan approval. Preexisting nonconformities with this chapter shall be reduced to the maximum extent practicable.

(2) 

During site plan review, the Planning Board may require vehicle or pedestrian interconnections between neighboring properties in order to protect the safety of the public and to reduce congestion. Sidewalks are required along the primary street frontages.

(3) 

Buildings in the GB District shall be located, designed, constructed, landscaped and decorated so that the appearance of the principal building creates a positive impression for the entry to the Village.

(4) 

All use conversions/site modifications shall respect the vernacular architectural and landscape design of the Village setting, history and surroundings. Any improvements shall be completed in a style compatible with historic Rhinebeck.

(5) 

Outdoor storage or display of merchandise is prohibited, except as permitted in Chapter 89, Outdoor Sales.

C. 

Parking.

(1) 

Uses that generate vehicular visits must provide adequate parking in accord with the parking chart shown in § 120-16 and in a manner and style that enhances the entrance to the Village.

(2) 

Parking shall be located behind the front plane of the principal structure on the lot or behind the building, and it shall be suitably buffered with plantings and/or fencing.

D. 

Signs. Signs shall be in compliance with § 120-19.