TOWN OF SHARON ZONING LAW* - Schoharie County

Town of Sharon Zoning Lawe. Noise. Adequate evidence shall be furnished by the applicant demonstratingthat noise levels will not disturb nearby residential properties. Such evidencemust take into account the nature of the activity, the general demeanor of theparticipants, the frequency of the activity and the time and day of theproposed activity and shall be prepared by a professional.f. Waste. The Site Plan shall demonstrate that wastes, including oils and gas,runoff containing fertilizer, pesticides, as well as solid waste will becontained, treated and disposed of as needed in accordance with applicablelocal, county, state and federal regulations. The Joint Planning Board shallapprove the location of any portable toilet device or other temporary wastedisposal system that may be allowed in conjunction with an outdoorrecreation facility.g. Special considerations. Because the range of recreational activities allowed ascomponents of commercial recreation establishments are broad and thecharacteristics and intensity of use may vary, the Joint Planning Board mayimpose such additional requirements as may be necessary to provide adequateprotection to adjoining and nearby properties, considering the proposedactivity, the proposed location and the nature of the adjoining community23. Golf Coursea. A special use permit shall be required to operate a golf course, including alluses and structures accessory thereto. No golf course shall be allowed in aflood plain. The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses to a golfcourse: clubhouse (including dining rooms, common rooms, pro shop, socialrooms, kitchen and locker rooms), snack bar/refreshment stand, agroundskeeper residence, putting greens, practice range, parking, maintenancefacility, garage, cart storage facility, and water supply impoundments. Theproposed golf course shall be integrated with any existing development andland uses adjacent to the site, including safe locations for golf holes (tees,holes and greens), and practice areas, as related to adjacent roads, residentialdevelopment, and other neighboring improvements.b. Where a golf course site is adjacent to, or contains open water, watercourses,trails, flyways, and conservation areas, the applicant shall protect these areasand may be required to provide and maintain an adequately designed walkingtrail easement within the property open to the public in furtherance of theTown’s goal of linking open spaces in the community. The pedestrianeasement shall be located so it does not interfere with play and shall beappropriately isolated from the general operation of the golf course. Theeasement shall be held by the Town of Sharon, a land trust, or another nonprofitenvironmental organization as allowed by New York State Law.c. Assurances shall be provided by the applicant that the necessary infrastructureand utilities, including sanitary disposal system, potable water and irrigation67