Zoning districts

For the purpose of this chapter, the Town of Jamestown is hereby divided into 12 zoning districts as set forth below. The general intent of each zoning district is as follows:

OS-I conservation preserve. Intended to preserve, protect and enhance where appropriate environmentally sensitive and natural resource areas such as conservation areas, watersheds, reservoirs, wildlife refuges and wetlands.

OS-II park and recreation. The purpose of this zone [district] is to allow agriculture as well as recreation activities that will not substantially impact the historic, scenic and/or environmental character of the zoning district, nor compromise natural resources.

Rural residential, 200,000 square feet (RR-200). This district is intended to protect the town water supply reservoir while permitting residential dwellings at low density.

Rural residential, 80,000 square feet (RR-80). Designed to allow land uses which will not substantially impact the rural character of the zoning district, nor compromise natural resources.

Residential, 40,000 square feet (R-40). Intended to limit the growth of densely settled neighborhoods which rely on individual sewage disposal systems (ISDS) and private wells. The small-lot subdivisions, which would be illegal under current regulations, present potential groundwater contamination problems if not adequate[ly] restricted.

Residential, 20,000 square feet (R-20). Designed to allow controlled growth in outlying areas of the village which are served by municipal water and/or sewer.

Residential, 8,000 square feet (R-8). Intended to maintain the neighborhood integrity of traditionally densely developed sections of the village. Most of this area is developed, so infill housing should generally conform to the character of the neighborhoods.

Commercial limited (CL). The purpose of this zone [district] is to be a transitional area between strictly residential and commercial uses. Many of the uses which are permitted in the commercial district cannot be located in this district except by special use permit.

Commercial downtown (CD). Jamestown's central business district. This district should encourage business which generates pedestrians on a regular basis. Zoning requirements should encourage construction to the curb and be retail-only at the street level.

Commercial waterfront (CW). [This] district is intended to restrict land use to water-dependent uses, including business which utilizes the scenery as an attraction for customers.

Downtown condominium (DC). A single lot. One structure containing no more than 36 residential condominium units of not more than two bedrooms each, and accessory parking for residents, their guests and municipal parking purposes. Intended to allow residential uses compatible with the compressed location at the corner of the commercial downtown district.

Public (P). A zone accommodating a range of public and semipublic uses.

(Ord. of 2-3-2025(1), § 1(Exh. A))