TOWN OF SHARON ZONING LAW* - Schoharie County

Town of Sharon Zoning Law9. In addition to the provisions and appropriate considerations detailed under thePlanned District process, the following standards shall apply for RecreationalCampgrounds:a. The minimum lot area shall be twenty (20) acres.b. No building, tent, activity, parking area, or recreation facility shall be locatedcloser than one hundred (100) feet from any lot line and said activities shall beeffectively screened as required by the Joint Joint Planning Board to minimizenoise and visual impact to the greatest extent practicable on adjacentproperties. No two buildings intended for use as sleeping quarters shall becloser than thirty (30) feet from each other. Tents shall maintain a separationdistance to other tents of no less than ten (10) feet.c. Noise. Adequate evidence shall be furnished by the applicant demonstratingthat noise levels will not disturb nearby residential properties and that ambientnoise levels will be maintained. Such evidence must take into account thenature of the activity, the general demeanor of the participants, the frequencyof the activity and the time and day of the proposed activity. Public addresssystems are prohibited in outdoor recreation areas, but shall be allowed forindoor recreation areas.d. Sanitary and wastewater disposal systems shall be approved by the New YorkState Department of Health. Flush toilets shall be provided.e. Centralized solid waste receptacles shall be provided. Waste in thesereceptacles shall be collected regularly to avoid odor, health hazards and litter.f. Adequate emergency access shall be provided throughout the camp site. TheJoint Joint Planning Board, in consultation with the applicable fire district,shall ensure that suitable surfaces are provided for internal driveways toensure emergency equipment can access all occupied areas the site.g. No permanent dwellings shall be permitted except for two (2) dwellings to beused by the owner or resident manager of the camp.h. Accessory structures including, but not limited to, laundry rooms, recreationrooms, restaurant, and a general grocery store serving only on-site guestamenities that are ancillary to the operation of the campground are permitted.i. There shall be no discharge of firearms on-site.j. Recreational campgrounds shall be operational only between April 15 andOctober 30.19